Braid Hills Hotel

Lee- Anne, Anjuli and Nisha made the entire four day stay truly memorable. They offered incredible service and were extremely kind and helpful. We loved the location, just out of the way of Old Town but close enough to all the sights by bus (right outside the hotel). We especially enjoyed the dinner menu as it catered perfectly to vegetarians with a great selection of vegan meals as well. Our room had a lovely view and we had a wonderful experience.

Perched on a hillside with striking, castle-like Victorian red sandstone architecture, the Braid Hills Hotel offers a historic stay with the massive perk of free onsite parking and incredibly convenient city access via a bus stop directly outside. While the clean sleeping area feels dated and lacked air conditioning (we stayed during an unexpected hot spell), the room was kept tolerable thanks to an open window and a provided desk fan, and it was balanced by a beautifully renovated, modern bathroom. The friendly staff and a great dinner experience at the 1886 Restaurant especially the dessert. Just keep in mind that there are no lifts, so navigating the stairs with heavy luggage requires some effort, making for a solid and characterful overall experience.

I liked the restaurant/bar area with lovely views over Edinburgh. Free parking is great and a great bust service to most places. A nice walk into the centre and The Castle. 20 mins walk to Morningside/Bruntsfield where there are lovely places to eat, have coffee/cocktails. Downside are the rooms, which are very tired and in need of renovation. I believe this is going to happen. Grand old building

Everything about the hotel was delightful, and the staff could not be more helpful