Location & Vibe on Princes Street
Elegant base on Princes Street with easy access to Waverley rail and Edinburgh’s top sights, offering stunning castle views from many rooms.
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Edinburgh, GB
Old Waverley Hotel
43 Princes Street
3 stars · Guest score 7.9/10
About this hotel
Stunning Views of Edinburgh Castle Wake up to breathtaking views of Edinburgh Castle from many of our spacious rooms. The Old Waverley Hotel offers elegant accommodation on Princes Street, where you can immerse yourself in the beauty of the city. Interactive Entertainment System and 24-hour Room Service Enjoy modern amenities during your stay with our interactive entertainment system and round-the-clock room service. Whether you're winding down for the night or need a midnight snack, we've got you covered. Full Scottish Breakfast and Convenient Location Start your day right with a full-cooked Scottish breakfast or a selection of continental items. Located just a minute away from Waverley rail station, our hotel provides easy access to top attractions and the airport. Book your stay now and experience the charm of Old Waverley Hotel.
Highlights
Service & Comfort Highlights
Guest-facing staff are praised for helpful service; comfortable stays with 24-hour room service and attentive reception.
Amenities & Dining Touchpoints
Includes a full Scottish breakfast option and in-room coffee/tea facilities, with in-room entertainment and WiFi to start the day right.
Facilities
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Free full breakfast
- Free breakfast
- Free WiFi
- 24-hour front desk
- Room service
- Heating
- Lift / Elevator
- Luggage storage
- Safety deposit box
- Bar
- Fax/photocopying
- Tour desk
- Meeting/banquet facilities
- Dry cleaning
- Breakfast in the room
- Continental breakfast
- Non-smoking throughout
- Daily housekeeping
- Snack bar
- Wine/champagne
- Coffee Shop on site
- Fruits
- Staff adhere to local safety protocols
- Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
- Guest rooms disinfected between stays
- Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
- Physical distancing rules followed
- Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
- Cashless payment available
- Fire extinguishers
- First aid kit available
- Sanitized tableware & silverware
- Contactless check-in/check-out
- Invoice provided
- Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
- Smoke alarms
- Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
- Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
- Key access
- Food delivered to guest room
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Process in place to check health of guests
- Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
- 24-hour security
- Breakfast takeaway containers
- WiFi available
- Non-smoking rooms
Check-in & checkout
- Check-in
- 03:00 PM
- Check-out
- 11:00 AM
Rooms & rates
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Guest sentiment
- Cleanliness7.4
Room cleanliness was mentioned positively but some comments indicated issues such as noise impacting the experience.
- Service8.9
Guests highlighted the helpfulness of the reception and bar staff, reflecting high service quality.
- Location8.9
Many guests praised the excellent location for its convenience to attractions.
- Room Quality6.8
Some reviews indicated that rooms were dated and could be improved, affecting guest satisfaction.
- Amenities7.9
Amenities like breakfast and tea-making facilities received positive mentions.
- Value for Money7.3
Value perception was mixed, with some guests feeling that the price did not match room quality.
- Food and Beverage8.4
Breakfast was commended and the restaurant food was described as good.
- Overall Experience8.4
The overall sentiment from multiple reviews conveyed a satisfying experience despite minor issues.