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Royal Ettrick Hotel

Hotel with free parking, near Edinburgh Castle

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Restaurant
Staircase
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Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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13 Ettrick Road, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH10 5BJ
  • Murrayfield Stadium
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Princes Street
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Edinburgh Castle
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

Spaces

Suite, Ensuite

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

Standard Triple Room, Ensuite

  • 86 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Standard Single Room, Ensuite

  • 43 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Executive Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

  • 75 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Executive Double Room, Ensuite

  • 75 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Classic Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

  • 43 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Classic Double Room, Ensuite

  • 43 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Edinburgh

Merchiston, a neighbourhood in Edinburgh, is home to Royal Ettrick Hotel. Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Grassmarket and Princes Street. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Edinburgh International Conference Centre or Murrayfield Stadium.

What's nearby

  • Murrayfield Stadium - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Princes Street - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Grassmarket - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 5 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Slateford Station - 4 min drive
  • Haymarket Tram Station - 4 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taste Good Oriental Cuisine - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪McLarens on the Corner - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Honeycomb & Co - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Athletic Arms - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Royal Ettrick Hotel

Hotel with free parking, near Edinburgh Castle
A restaurant, dry cleaning and laundry facilities are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk, tour/ticket assistance and a front desk safe are on-site. Housekeeping is not available.
Royal Ettrick Hotel offers 21 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries. This Edinburgh hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

Languages

English, Polish
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Amenities

Parking included
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Air conditioning
Breakfast available
Laundry

House Rules

Check out before 11:00 AM
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

Optional extras

  • Breakfast fee: approximately GBP 5 to 10 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards

Frequently asked questions

Is Royal Ettrick Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Royal Ettrick Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Royal Ettrick Hotel?

Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Royal Ettrick Hotel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Royal Ettrick Hotel located?

Located in Merchiston, this hotel is within 2 miles (3 km) of Tynecastle Stadium, Edinburgh Castle and Murrayfield Stadium. Royal Mile and Princes Street are also within 3 miles (5 km). Haymarket Tram Station is 22 minutes by foot and Edinburgh Haymarket Station is 21 minutes.

Royal Ettrick Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 138 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 54 out of 138 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 138 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 138 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 138 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
clean room, hotel in a pleasant area of Edinburgh. Cooked breakfast, table service.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent hotel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

b1uehoo1igan, Bedford

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

stay away

had to walk past the dirty laundry to get to my room. Room was tired, bed uncomfortable as mattress was solid and pillows too thin. Shower was cold water only (sorry about that was the reception response). Couldn't sit where I wanted for breakfast. I was stuck in the throughfare with my back to the rest of the room. Breakfast was 1 each of egg, bacon, sausage, haggis, tomato. Book elsewhere, I will never stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pay for the better rooms.

Cheap rooms are awful. Attic with a tiny hole in the roof as a "window". Toilet was a sani flow and was so noisy and room was far too hot. I can imagine the better rooms are quite nice though.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place to stay and excellent bus transport to Edinburgh center. 15-20min bus trip.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

Richard

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Royal Ettrick

Room was tiny not clean. Couldn't get in the bathroom it was so small I was in room 11 not good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Ken

Disliked: Cleanliness

Not a "Royal" standard...

Great location.. The room was quite dated & not to the "royal" standard of cleanliness.. It was ok, but I'd probably not go back.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good hotel & restaurant in Merchiston

We stopped one night in a family room. Spacious, comfortable, clean. Big bathroom with powerful shower. Louvred window needed attention. Meals were served in the conservatory - breakfast was good and evening meal very good. Restaurant is worth a visit in its own right. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Undiscovered Edinburgh

Lovely little hotel in delightful part of Edinburgh. Very nice food and friendly service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Rosanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Fine for overnight

This hotel was fine for overnight as we attended a concert and went shopping. The reception area, hotel toilets, bar and conservatory restaurant were lovely and well looked after. The staff are friendly and helpful. service was great in the restaurant- we had breakfast and food was great and plentiful. The only problem was we booked a twin room which was even confirmed by reception on arrival but it was a very cramped double room with the smallest bathroom I've ever seen. My mum and I are petite and really struggled to move at all. Despite this it was very clean and the room did have everything we needed for an overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Ybbob, Fife

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely room

We were upgraded to the James Suite which was lovely with plenty of room for my wife, daughter and myself. Reception staff were good as was the wautress at breakfast but I can't say the same for the afternoon bar staff who were just ( and only just) going through the motions to serve us.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

Stephen

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

raj, ind

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Poor breakfast.

Poor breakfast. No elevator. A lady receptionist was rude
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Gillian

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness

Disappointing

Hotel a bit battered and in need of refurb in some of the rooms. I paid same rate as a double but got tiny single room with no bath. Walls scuffed and marked carpet old and worn. Bedding v clean and pleasant. Bathroom tiny, sink cracked, could all do with refurb. Overpriced in general.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Amber

Liked: Room comfort

City Break

The hotel was really nice and we really enjoyed our stay, however anytime we went to reception we had to wait a minimum of five minutes for someone to see to us. We also saw staff members lying in the middle of the hall outside our bedroom on their phones. Breakfast could also be bigger and on later.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice Place

Excellent stay, nice hotel, comfortable and an easy walk to the city centre about 1 mile away. Good breakfast, and parking. Wifi was poor strength in our room.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

Callum

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Disappointing, falsely advertised.

The Royal Ettrick would of been a grand place to stay at some point in its history, but no more. It was advertised on hotels.com as a 4 star hotel but when we arrived it is now a 3 star. The room we stayed in was run down which is much like the rest of the hotel. In the room the paint is pealing off the walls, lights don't work, hair in the shower and little information in the room guest book. We stayed 2 nights and only had breakfast there one-time on the second day. The food was good. We never ordered anything off the menu as it is overpriced. If you are just looking for a bed for the night this hotel would suit but I wouldn't like to stay here longer then that really. Disappointing, and the pictures on hotels.com must of been taken when it was first decorated.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Johanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

great little old world gem

Fabulous. Upgraded to a suite at no extra charge. Great area near Union canal. Restaurant superb.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Brilliant stay

Great experience staying at this hidden gem.Would return again the public areas are great with everything you need for a stay in Scotlands capital.The staff are on hand.at all times and are very attentive iin carrying out their duties which made for a welcoming stay.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ideal for business trip

Business trip - great place to stay, very clean, staff friendly & restaurant food very good, great breakfast too.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

nick, cambridge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Nice hotel close to the city with good restaurant

Easy to find, has parking lot, reasonably priced, clean room, close to the city centre, nice food, walls in room a bit shabby due to age of building, wifi quite slow and not always connected
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Sue, South Wales

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent value for a single/business guest

Royal Ettrick Hotel is a beautiful, old, charming building with character. I stayed in the single room, which was very clean, comfortable, and had everything I could need. Special thanks to the housekeeping staff who kept my room spotlessly clean and everything topped up during my stay. The breakfast staff were polite and helpful, and it was lovely eating breakfast in the conservatory (even when it was raining!). Fantastic value for a nice room in a safe, quiet location, 20 minutes walk to the city centre.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Duncan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort