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Royal British Hotel

3.0 of 5
20 Princes St, Edinburgh EH2 2AN, Scotland (New Town)
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Ranked #122 of 144 hotels in Edinburgh
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    3 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    3 of 5 stars
  • Service
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    3 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    3 of 5 stars
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Kent
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5 reviews 5 reviews
3 hotel reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW

I stayed here for 4 nights short break in Edinburgh. It is being refurbished the reception was just completed as I arrived. And the bar restaurant was almost complete. My room was described as a small double. 4 foot bed ok for one, but would be cramped for 2. The room was ok. Carpets a bit stained, but the bedding... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 June 2013 via mobile

Stayed here for 3 nights after my trip from Dublin. Location great since Prince St near the bridge was the stop of all the tour buses. So when I got tired I just go back to the hotel for a couple of hours nap before I go out again! Also the Waverly train is just across to go on a... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 May 2013

We are staying at one of the closet hotels to Edinburgh train station. The hotel itself is going through renovations So there are bolts of carpet in the front hall and some places under construction. Was told all should be wrapped up with in a month. This did not bother us at all as our rooms have been recently renovated... More

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Chatham, England, United Kingdom
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2013

We always stay in this hotel one for the convenience of the location.and the very pleasant staff. The hotel is very clean and nothing is too much trouble for the staff. We have family living in Edinburgh and whenever we stay at the hotel they always come over to the hotel for a lovely meal. We feel very lucky to... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2013

We booked this hotel due to a recommendation by someone who has stayed there in the past, however we wouldn't do the same in the future. The hotel is currently under going renovation work so it was fairly noisy. Walking to the room, the corridors smelt strongly of fresh cigarette smoke and the walls and carpets were stained. We requested... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2013 via mobile

This was booked by my company. The single room smelt terribly of damp. Hot water took over 10 minutes to reach the shower. The alleyway below was very noisy all the time. The walls and carpet were stained (looks as though there had been severe water damage). The sink was at the foot of the bed. The room still used... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2013 via mobile

I chose this hotel due to the location, I was in Edinburgh for the Half marathon and it was only a 5 minute walk to start line. The hotel is undergoing refurbishment but other than this the hotel is ok, the staff are very friendly and helpful. The room I booked was a single and was large and comfortable, the... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2013 via mobile

I think when u book through booking or hotel .com sites u must get the bottom picks of the rooms Ours was a good size and the bathroom was a nice size too. But the carpets were worn and stained (in the room and the halls ) and I don't think the bed spreads had been washed since the day... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013

The location is the best thing about this hotel. Front desk staff is helpful and the bed was comfortable. There were issues with housekeeping. Some days they did not vacuum my room. Scotland has a reputation for excellent drinking water. In the bathroom above the sink there is a sign alerting the guests that the water was not safe for... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013

Saw the reviews and hoped they were harsh......but Hotel is having work done to renovate. Reception was friendly enough. Room had been refurbished (307) and looked good....quite modern. Very small - just over a double bed wide. Bathroom ok at first glance but shower had hairs in, loo too close to sink to sit on comfortably ( sorry about the... More

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  • Great location(16)
  • Princes street(14)
  • Top floor(4)
  • HOT WATER(3)

Additional Information about Royal British Hotel

Address: 20 Princes St, Edinburgh EH2 2AN, Scotland
Region: United Kingdom > Scotland > Edinburgh > New Town , Stockbridge
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Free High-Speed Internet Restaurant Room Service Shuttle Bus service
Hotel Style:
Ranked #122 of 144 hotels in Edinburgh
Price range (per night): S$154 - 416
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Victorian Hotel situated adjacent to Waverley Station, on Edinburgh's main street, Princes Street. 2012 is going to be an exciting year for the Royal British Hotel. A long awaited and overdue refurbishment is on course for this year. We have acquired a building adjacent to the hotel, which will be accommodating our new restaurant as well as an additional 6 bedrooms, with fantastic views of the Old Town, Princes Street and the Castle. Some of our room have already been refurbished and the remaining rooms will undergo a full refurbishment in phases. ... more   less 
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Hotel Royal British
Royal British Hotel Edinburgh, Scotland

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