The Guards Hotel

About this hotel

Unique Location Opposite Haymarket Railway Station Military-Themed Rooms with Free Wi-Fi Convenient Travel Assistance and Edinburgh Tattoo Ticket Arrangements Experience the charm of Guards Hotel, conveniently situated opposite Haymarket Railway Station. The military-themed rooms offer free Wi-Fi and a cozy ambiance. Let our staff assist with travel plans and even secure tickets to the renowned Edinburgh Tattoo. With excellent bus links to the city center and the airport, your stay will be both comfortable and convenient. Book now for an unforgettable experience at Guards Hotel.

Highlights

Facilities

• WiFi available
• Free WiFi
• Non-smoking rooms
• Room service
• Heating
• Family rooms
• Golf course
• Facilities for disabled guests
• Non-smoking throughout
• Daily housekeeping
• Designated smoking area
• Fire extinguishers
• Smoke alarms
• CCTV outside property
• CCTV in common areas
• 24-hour security

Check-in & checkout

Check-in

02:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Check-out

10:00 AM

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Guest sentiment

• Cleanliness5.0

  Multiple mentions of cleanliness issues, such as a stained carpet and unclean bathroom.

• Service8.0

  Staff were described as helpful and friendly, providing good support.

• Location8.5

  Great location mentioned in multiple reviews with good transport links.

• Room Quality5.0

  Negative feedback about bed quality, noise, and maintenance issues.

• Amenities6.0

  Some amenities like bathroom and room features need improvement.

• Value for Money7.0

  Reasonable pricing noted, but room quality may affect overall perception.

• Food and Beverage6.6

  Not mentioned specifically, assumed standard for hotel.

• Overall Experience6.6

  Mixed reviews leading to a satisfactory overall experience.

Guest reviews

The hotel is located in the central part of Edinburgh. It is a two-minute walk from the tram stop, which connects to the airport and the train station. The room is cozy, equipped with everything necessary for a comfortable stay. There is a kettle and everything for tea and coffee. The staff is friendly. You can leave your belongings for storage before check-in and after check-out. If you are lucky and there are available rooms in this hotel, book it without hesitation.

The hotel is located in the central part of Edinburgh. It is a two-minute walk from the tram stop, which connects to the airport and the train station. The room is cozy, equipped with everything necessary for a comfortable stay. There is a kettle and everything for tea and coffee. The staff is friendly. You can leave your belongings for storage before check-in and after check-out. If you are lucky and there are available rooms in this hotel, book it without hesitation.

Booked for one night, should have stayed longer. Two days are not enough for Edinburgh.

The price

The price

If my daughter hadn't arrived first, I wouldn't have been able to use the room at all...

No breakfast was available. The location was good as it was on a bus and tram route into the centre of Edinburgh. Room very clean. I would have appreciated a lighter duvet as the nights were warm. The room I stayed in had no window so the atmosphere was a bit claustrophobic but an air-con fan helped with ventilation. I couldn’t use the shower over the bath as there was no rubber mat and I was afraid of slipping as I’m quite old and not as mobile as I once was. However overall good value for money.

No breakfast was available. The location was good as it was on a bus and tram route into the centre of Edinburgh. Room very clean. I would have appreciated a lighter duvet as the nights were warm. The room I stayed in had no window so the atmosphere was a bit claustrophobic but an air-con fan helped with ventilation. I couldn’t use the shower over the bath as there was no rubber mat and I was afraid of slipping as I’m quite old and not as mobile as I once was. However overall good value for money.

Central location. Bed was clean and comfortable.

Central location. Bed was clean and comfortable.

Outside front door was dirty with a small garden with long grass and overgrown weeds covered in litter. Pile of cigarette ends lying by the front door. The room was dingy with dated furniture. The window was broken and covered with board and tape. The floor was filthy with broken floorboards. Rusty dirty radiator. Socket hanging off the wall. There was no separate bathroom. The shower, toilet, and sink were in a cupboard behind a shower curtain.

Very convenient for the station and airport bus. Less than a 5-minute train journey to the city centre. They kindly looked after our luggage on arrival and the day we left.

Very convenient for the station and airport bus. Less than a 5-minute train journey to the city centre. They kindly looked after our luggage on arrival and the day we left.

This is a very basic hotel, in need of a bit of TLC. If it's just a bed you are after and no frills, then it is fine. We had a very small twin room on the first floor.