Edinburgh, GB

Frederick House Hotel

42 Frederick Street

4 stars · Guest score 8.3/10

About this hotel

Elegant Georgian Townhouse in Central Edinburgh Modern Rooms with Premium Amenities Step into luxury at Frederick House Hotel with elegant 4-star rooms featuring flat-screen TVs, fridges, and complimentary Wi-Fi. Enjoy a cozy stay with tea/coffee-making facilities and local information guides at your fingertips. Convenient Dining Options Indulge in a delicious breakfast at Rabble just steps away or savor a meal with a 20% discount for lunch or dinner as a guest of Frederick House. Explore the culinary delights of Edinburgh without straying far from your accommodation. Prime Location for Sightseeing Immerse yourself in the rich history of Edinburgh with the Royal Mile and Edinburgh Waverley Station a short walk away. Discover the natural beauty of Holyrood Park and the iconic Edinburgh Castle, all within easy reach of Frederick House Hotel. Ready to experience luxury and convenience in the heart of Edinburgh? Book your stay at Frederick House Hotel now!

Highlights

Prime Edinburgh Location

Steps from the Royal Mile and Edinburgh Waverley Station, with easy access to Holyrood Park and Edinburgh Castle for crossing city sights.

Warm, Attentive Service

Reception staff are noted for friendliness and efficiency, helping guests feel at home in stylish 4-star surrounds.

Comfort & Dining Perks

Elegant rooms with flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges and tea/coffee facilities; Rabble breakfast nearby and a guest discount for lunch or dinner.

Facilities

  • WiFi available
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Lift / Elevator
  • Luggage storage
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Tour desk
  • Ironing service
  • Dry cleaning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Daily housekeeping
  • 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
  • Contactless check-in/check-out
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Guest room sealed after cleaning
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
  • Face masks for guests available
  • 24-hour security
  • Key card access

Check-in & checkout

Check-in
02:00 PM
Check-out
11:00 AM

Rooms & rates

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Guest sentiment

  • Cleanliness8.0

    Some reviews noted the rooms were a bit outdated and cleanliness could be improved in certain areas.

  • Service8.7

    Reception staff were described as super friendly and efficient, enhancing the overall service experience.

  • Location8.9

    The location was frequently praised as perfect for accessing both the old town and new town.

  • Room Quality8.0

    Rooms were spacious but some had issues like noise from the street and uncomfortable bedding.

  • Amenities8.3

    While some amenities were appreciated, like free water and snacks, there were some complaints about the quality of bedding.

  • Value for Money8.4

    Overall, guests felt the price was justified given the location and services provided.

  • Food and Beverage8.0

    Breakfast options were mixed; some found it good while others experienced poor service.

  • Overall Experience8.3

    Guests generally had a positive experience, highlighting location and service as major pluses.

Guest reviews

Excellent hotel in a great location The hotel is in a fantastic location, with a 24-hour reception and exceptionally friendly and helpful staff. The building is beautifully maintained, both inside and out, and everything is spotlessly clean. Our family room was extremely spacious and comfortable, with an immaculate bathroom, an excellent shower, a large desk, a fridge, and tea-making facilities. Another great feature is the convenient luggage storage room, where you can safely leave your bags on the day of departure. The only minor downside is the street noise, which makes it difficult to sleep with the windows open at night. Overall, an excellent hotel and a great choice for a family stay. We would definitely recommend it!

Excellent hotel in a great location The hotel is in a fantastic location, with a 24-hour reception and exceptionally friendly and helpful staff. The building is beautifully maintained, both inside and out, and everything is spotlessly clean. Our family room was extremely spacious and comfortable, with an immaculate bathroom, an excellent shower, a large desk, a fridge, and tea-making facilities. Another great feature is the convenient luggage storage room, where you can safely leave your bags on the day of departure. The only minor downside is the street noise, which makes it difficult to sleep with the windows open at night. Overall, an excellent hotel and a great choice for a family stay. We would definitely recommend it!

Disappointing breakfast arrangement despite good food quality Unfortunately, the breakfast arrangement did not match the description on the hotel's website. Instead of having breakfast at the hotel, we received a voucher to eat at another hotel or restaurant. While the quality of the food was very good, the choice was extremely limited. We could only order one dish, with no buffet or opportunity to choose a variety of breakfast items. For example, cereals or toast with jam were not available as part of the breakfast, and even an additional slice of toast with butter would have cost extra. We also had to wait around 40 minutes for breakfast at 9 a.m. because the other hotel was very busy. We specifically chose this hotel because we expected a breakfast buffet with a wider selection of food. Had we known about this arrangement, we would have preferred to book a hotel without breakfast and eat somewhere else at our own expense. We feel this should be clearly stated in the hotel description on Booking.com, so guests know what to expect before booking.

Sylvia · 8/10

Great location

Great location

Philip · 10/10
Urdahl · 9/10

Excellent location, very helpful staff, and a great base for visiting Edinburgh

Excellent location, very helpful staff, and a great base for visiting Edinburgh

We were in a double room which was quite spacious. A queen or king size bed would have been ideal

David · 9/10
Boris · 9/10
ayhan · 7/10

We really liked our room which had two separate spaces - 1 large room with a double bed and 1 small room in the side for a single bed. The room had a great floor to ceiling ratio. It was very spacious and clean at all times. The property has limited facilities like they have no in house meal service. But staying in Edinburgh you dont really miss that. The staff was always available to help and we really enjoyed our stay. All major sites are within walking distance and great shopping.

We really liked our room which had two separate spaces - 1 large room with a double bed and 1 small room in the side for a single bed. The room had a great floor to ceiling ratio. It was very spacious and clean at all times. The property has limited facilities like they have no in house meal service. But staying in Edinburgh you dont really miss that. The staff was always available to help and we really enjoyed our stay. All major sites are within walking distance and great shopping.

There are stairs in the front which can be challenging with large suitcases.

Ekta · 10/10

Great location for city and shopping - really friendly staff. You can drop off bags and leave bags which was great

Great location for city and shopping - really friendly staff. You can drop off bags and leave bags which was great

Rob · 10/10