Set on Cowgate in Edinburgh's Old Town, this city-centre hotel sits a few minutes' walk from the Royal Mile and Waverley Station, with Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood Palace both close by.
Just 6 minutes' walk from the Royal Mile and 14 from Holyrood Palace.
Edinburgh Waverley is around 7 minutes on foot, handy for arrivals by train.
Good breakfast buffet each morning, plus pizzas and toasties available round the clock.
Family rooms available, with children under 18 staying free on existing bedding.
An accessible double room with a private shower room and free hot breakfast included.
A bright, air-conditioned double room with tea/coffee facilities and free hot breakfast included.
A well-equipped twin room with two beds, ideal for friends or colleagues, with free hot breakfast included.
A comfortable room type allocated on arrival, with free hot breakfast included.
A double room with an additional sofa bed, suited to small families, with free hot breakfast included.
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On Cowgate in Edinburgh's Old Town, a few minutes' walk from the Royal Mile and close to Waverley Station.
Check-in is from 15:00 and check-out is until 11:00.
Yes, rooms include a good breakfast buffet with continental and hot items, plus a 24/7 snack menu of pizzas and toasties.
Discounted off-site parking is available nearby at NCP Holyrood Road, with a further discount at NCP St Johns Hill.
Pets are allowed on request, with a charge of £30 per pet per stay.
Yes, the hotel has a lift and offers family rooms, with children under 18 staying free on existing bedding.
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