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Novotel Edinburgh Centre, Edinburgh

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About the Hotel

80 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH3 9DE

Novotel Edinburgh Centre is a five-story hotel located in a quiet area on the southwestern edge of the Old Town. Known for its industrial-chic interiors, the hotel offers a unique blend of comfort and style. Guests benefit from its proximity to major attractions in both the Old and New Towns, making it an ideal base for exploring Edinburgh's rich cultural scene. The property has also obtained the ALLSAFE cleanliness and prevention label, ensuring a high standard of hygiene.

Location

Novotel Edinburgh Centre is situated within a 15-minute walk of key attractions such as Edinburgh Castle, St Giles' Cathedral, and the Royal Mile. The hotel is conveniently located just 1 miles from Edinburgh Waverley station, facilitating access to public transport. Surrounded by the vibrant atmosphere of the Old Town, guests can explore quirky bars, independent shops, and enjoy easy access to festivals and events, reflecting Edinburgh's dynamic cultural scene.

Rooms

The hotel features spacious rooms equipped with modern amenities, including a queen-size bed, a sofa bed, and a work area. Executive rooms provide additional comforts such as a Nespresso coffee machine, bathrobes, and views of Edinburgh Castle. Each room includes complimentary Wi-Fi access, a flat-screen TV, and soundproofing for guest relaxation. Family-friendly accommodations are available, with rooms designed to accommodate up to two adults and two children.

Eat & Drink

The hotel's Elements Restaurant offers a menu featuring seasonal Scottish dishes and a selection of international cuisine. Guests can also enjoy the buzzing bar, which provides an array of beers, wines, and cocktails served by friendly staff. For those looking for casual dining, the Tap Kitchen & Bar provides American-style cuisine. The dining areas offer contemporary designs that complement the overall ambiance of the hotel.

Leisure & Business

Guests can unwind in the hotel's small heated indoor pool, sauna, and steam room, exclusively for hotel guests. The property includes six versatile meeting rooms totaling 786 square feet, equipped with audiovisual technology and free Wi-Fi, catering to both leisure and business travelers. Additional amenities include a gym, 24-hour reception, concierge services, and on-site parking, ensuring convenience throughout guests' stays.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
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28 m² 
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1 Double bed
Shower
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2 persons
26 m² 
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1 King Size Bed
Shower
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2 persons
28 m² 
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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Center
Edinburgh3300 ft
Airports
Edinburgh (EDI) 7.6 mi
Dundee (DND) 59.6 mi
Train
Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station4000 ft
Bus
Bus stop1400 ft

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • Security
  • Baggage storage
  • Locker room
  • Elevator
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness center

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cribs
  • Children's menu

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled
  • Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Live entertainment
  • Jacuzzi
  • Shallow end

Room features

  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Heating
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Sitting area
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Sink

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Location

80 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH3 9DE
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80 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH3 9DE
Nearby
Square
Grassmarket
1800 ft
Restaurants
The Tap
500 ft
80 Lauriston Place
Lovecrumbs
600 ft
155 West Port
Quinn's
1100 ft
62 West Port
Taza in Town
800 ft
69-71 Bread Street
Piccolino
1100 ft
103 High Riggs
Guchhi Indian Restaurant
1000 ft
50 East Fountainbridge Map on the page shows different address
Fusion Gourmet
1000 ft
14-18 Lady Lawson Street
The Fat Pony Wine Bar
900 ft
47-49 Bread Street
The Bread Street Brasserie
1000 ft
DoubleTree by Hilton 34 Bread Street
Mezbaan South Indian Restaurant
1300 ft
14 Brougham Street Tollcross

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.
72%
liked the hotel and would stay again
Cozy Rooms
Great Location
Service Lapses
Dining Organization
7.2/10
Very good
Rooms
7.3
Location
8.1
Service
8.2
Dining
6.5
Guest reviews
7.2/10
based on 22 review
4/5 based on 3587 review
8.2
8.2/10based on 4933 review
#117 of 164 hotels in Edinburgh based on Tripadvisor
Ella
United Kingdom, May  2024
6.8/10

My stay at the hotel was a mixed experience. The rooms were initially not up to standard, but after a change, they ended up being cozy and relaxing, perfect for a winter getaway. The service was a bit hit-and-miss, with some lovely interactions but also some lapses in communication. The location was great for exploring the old town and castle, despite some inconveniences with noise and timing. The dining options were good but could have been better organized. Overall, a comfortable stay with some areas needing improvement.

Rooms
7.0
The rooms, once changed, were cozy and had modern amenities, making for a pleasant stay.
Service
6.0
The service had its ups and downs, with friendly interactions but also instances of miscommunication.
Location
8.0
The hotel's location was ideal for exploring the old town and castle, despite some noise and timing issues.
Dining
7.0
The dining options were good overall, but the organization of the buffet could have been improved.
Facilities
6.0
The hotel facilities were adequate, but nothing particularly outstanding.
Cozy Rooms
Service Lapses
Chris
United Kingdom, May  2024
8.2/10

My stay at the hotel was delightful. The rooms were nice and well looked after, offering a separate bathroom and toilet, which was great for privacy. The staff were very friendly and helpful, making the overall experience pleasant. The location was excellent, just a short walk to Grassmarket, with plenty of dining and shopping options nearby. However, the dining experience could have been improved with a wider range of options available.

Rooms
8.0
The rooms were nice, well looked after, and hygienic. The separate bathroom and toilet were a nice touch.
Service
9.0
The staff were excellent, very friendly and always willing to help.
Location
9.0
The hotel's location was excellent, just a 5-10 minute walk to Grassmarket, with plenty of dining and shopping options nearby.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience was good, with plenty to choose from, but could have been improved with a wider range of options.
Facilities
8.0
The facilities were good, offering everything needed for a comfortable stay.
clean
dining options
Charles
United Kingdom, April  2024
7.6/10

The hotel rooms were not serviced until late in the day and replacement towels were short, but besides that, everything was beautiful. The service was impressive, especially in dealing with specific requests like noise complaints. The location is not as central as advertised, more suitable for the Edinburgh Festival crowd. The dining experience had its ups and downs, with some aspects being excellent while others fell short. Overall, a decent stay with some room for improvement.

Rooms
8.0
The rooms were beautifully maintained, but the service for cleaning was delayed, and there was a shortage of replacement towels.
Service
9.0
I was impressed by the quick response and attention to detail in handling a noise complaint. The staff was friendly and attentive.
Location
7.0
The hotel, while in a quiet area of Edinburgh, is not as central as expected, which may pose challenges for those with difficulty walking long distances.
Dining
6.0
The dining experience was a mix – some aspects were excellent, offering a lot of choice, but there were disappointments like cold breakfast items.
Facilities
8.0
The facilities, including the pool, were really nice and added to a pleasant overall experience.
Ian
United Kingdom, April  2024
8.0/10

The hotel was great and in a great location. The rooms were excellent but a bit noisy due to rattling in the vents from the wind. The service was super friendly and attentive, with an early breakfast shift available. The location was perfect for exploring Edinburgh on foot. The dining was good with a lot of variety, and the leisure facilities were also enjoyable.

Rooms
8.0
The rooms were excellent, but a bit noisy from the rattling in the vents caused by the wind.
Service
8.0
The service was super friendly and attentive, with an early breakfast shift available.
Location
9.0
The location was just perfect, allowing you to walk to wherever you wanted to be in Edinburgh.
Dining
7.0
The dining was good with a lot of variety, and the leisure facilities added to the experience.
Facilities
8.0
The leisure facilities were perfect for a relaxing stay.
Great location
Noisy rooms
Jared
United States of America, March  2024
8.0/10

My stay at the hotel was a mixed experience. The rooms were a bit disappointing upon arrival, being late and not as clean as expected, but eventually turned out to be fabulous, clean, spacious, and modern. The service was very helpful and friendly. The location was excellent, although a few cleanliness issues were noted nearby. The dining options were good overall, with a few minor inconveniences.

Rooms
7.0
Initially, the room was 2 hours late before being ready and extremely dirty, with threadbare towels. However, once ready, it was fabulous, clean, spacious, and modern.
Service
9.0
The service at the hotel was very nice and the staff were really friendly.
Location
8.0
The location is excellent and a major bonus to the hotel, being close to the center of town and within easy walking distance to many Edinburgh tourist spots.
Dining
8.0
The dining experience was good overall, with a lovely atmosphere, lots of choices, and great prices.
Facilities
8.0
The hotel offers good facilities to keep up with demand, including room service, dry cleaning, housekeeping, and a welcome drink for guests.
Jon
United Kingdom, February  2024
6.6/10

The hotel is conveniently located near the castle and offers a good base for exploring Edinburgh. The rooms were comfortable, but cleanliness could have been better. The staff was friendly and helpful. The dining experience was subpar with limited options. Overall, a decent choice for a weekend getaway, but with some room for improvement.

Rooms
7.0
The room with a king-size bed was comfortable for our small children, but cleanliness could have been better with a coffee stain on the wall and some hair on the floor. The visibility into the shower from the main room was a bit awkward.
Service
7.0
The hotel staff were friendly and stepped in to resolve issues promptly. However, there were delays and a need for more structured training, especially during peak times.
Location
8.0
The hotel's location is convenient, not far from the castle and with easy access to the city center and attractions. The friendly and helpful staff added to the positive experience.
Dining
5.0
The dining experience was lacking in quality with very basic options and minimal staff. The breakfast was not up to standard and disappointing.
Facilities
6.0
An improvement in dining quality and room cleanliness could enhance the overall stay.
Great location
Subpar dining
William
United Kingdom, February  2024
6.6/10

The hotel is ideally located within easy walking distance of the Old and New City, offering a great spot to explore Edinburgh. The rooms, while basic, could use some improvement in cleanliness, especially with a noticeable coffee stain and hair on the floor. The service was excellent, with a warm welcome and a sweet gesture for my son's birthday. The location is a standout feature, perfect for reaching major attractions like the Old Town, Grassmarket, and Edinburgh Castle. However, the dining experience fell short, not living up to the additional cost. Overall, a decent stay with room for enhancements.

Rooms
5.0
The rooms are very basic and need better cleaning.
Service
9.0
The service was excellent with a warm welcome and special gesture for my son's birthday.
Location
8.0
The location is a major highlight, within walking distance of key attractions like the Old Town and Edinburgh Castle.
Dining
5.0
The dining experience fell short for the additional cost.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities were decent overall.
Alexander
United Kingdom, February  2024
8.6/10

My stay at the hotel was fantastic! The rooms were spotlessly clean and had a large double bed, and the shower was amazing. Despite the room being a bit too hot, opening the windows helped. The meal I had in the bar at night was very nice. The staff were friendly and always available to help. The location was central with good public transport connections, though a bit 'hilly' if walking from Princes Street. The dining experience offered a good variety of choices. Overall, a great stay with minor room temperature concerns.

Rooms
9.0
The rooms were fantastic, spotlessly clean, and had a large double bed.
Service
8.0
The staff was really friendly and always available for assistance.
Location
9.0
The hotel's location was very central with good public transport connections.
Dining
8.0
The dining experience was very nice with plenty of choices.
Facilities
9.0
The hotel had great facilities available for guests.
Sam
United Kingdom, February  2024
7.4/10

The hotel's location was slightly out of the way but still within walking distance, convenient for exploring the city. The staff were accommodating and helpful, especially regarding unexpected issues during our stay. However, the advertised car parking was full, leading to some inconvenience.

Rooms
7.0
Our room at the price we booked was not ready at the advertised time, but it was clean and gave us a place to leave our luggage before exploring.
Service
8.0
The service behind the bar was a bit rude, but overall, the staff were lovely, friendly, and very accommodating, especially given the spa facilities were out of order.
Location
7.0
The hotel's location was good but slightly out of the way, yet still within walking distance for exploring. Although the car park was full, a rebate was offered for parking elsewhere.
Dining
7.0
The dining was of a good standard with a varied range of choices, but the included meal was not provided as expected.
Facilities
8.0
The hotel had minor issues such as a lack of seating near the only mirror for drying hair but had a great atmosphere and live music, adding to the overall experience.
Steven
United Kingdom, February  2024
8.2/10

The hotel boasts a lovely view of the castle and close proximity to key landmarks. While the room layout was slightly inconvenient, the service was exceptional, going beyond expectations. The location offers easy access to the city center, though parking fees may add to the cost. Dining options, although good, could benefit from more variety.

Rooms
8.0
The room had a great view of the castle, but the layout could have been better.
Service
9.0
The service was amazing, with staff going above and beyond to assist with all our needs.
Location
9.0
The location was fabulous, just a short walk to Grassmarket and key attractions, ideal for those with mobility issues.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience was great overall, but more diverse options would be appreciated.
Facilities
8.0
The facilities were convenient, with easy access to amenities.
Richard
United Kingdom, December  2023
8.2/10

My stay at the hotel was overall enjoyable. The rooms were great, clean, and had everything I needed, although I had to wait a bit upon arrival and was disturbed by noise the next morning. The service was excellent, with helpful and friendly staff. The location was perfect for exploring Edinburgh, close to attractions but a bit of a walk to the main shopping area. The dining experience had its ups and downs, with good choices but some room for improvement. The facilities were satisfying.

Rooms
8.0
The rooms were great, clean, and had everything I needed, but had a slight delay during check-in and noise disturbance in the morning.
Service
9.0
The service was on point, with very friendly and helpful staff.
Location
9.0
The location was fantastic, allowing easy access to many Edinburgh attractions, although a bit of a walk to the main shopping area.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience had its highs and lows, with good choices but some room for improvement.
Facilities
8.0
The facilities provided were satisfying during my stay.
Mike
United Kingdom, December  2023
6.4/10

The hotel is nicely located in the center, but the rooms had several issues like stains and draftiness. The service was friendly and helpful, particularly at the reception and in the restaurant. The location was good, behind the castle and comfortable, although the room was tiny. The dining options were limited with just a few choices. The facilities were adequate, but not exceptional.

Rooms
5.0
The rooms had some issues with stains and were cold and drafty.
Service
8.0
The service was friendly and the staff were very helpful and accommodating.
Location
7.0
The location was good, behind the castle and close to the main center.
Dining
6.0
The dining options were limited with just a few choices available.
Facilities
6.0
The facilities were adequate.
Natasha
United Kingdom, December  2023
7.8/10

The hotel was quite large by European standards and offered a pool, sauna/steam room, and a tremendous breakfast buffet, which was great. However, the location was a bit far from some attractions and the breakfast layout caused some inconvenience.

Rooms
9.0
The room was spacious and exceeded expectations.
Service
8.0
The staff was kind, had a nice manner, and provided excellent service through various amenities like room service and housekeeping.
Location
7.0
The location was good, within walking distance of the Castle and near hop on-and-off buses. However, it was a bit far from certain attractions like the zoo.
Dining
7.0
The buffet had a wonderful choice for all tastes, but the layout caused some inconvenience during busy times.
Facilities
8.0
The hotel offered a pool, sauna/steam room, and a fantastic breakfast buffet.
Pool
Far from zoo
Samuel
United States of America, November  2023
6.6/10

The hotel rooms were very comfortable, although there was little space to unpack. Unfortunately, the cleanliness was not up to par, and dealing with the heating issue was inconvenient. However, I was promised a full refund due to the inconvenience of moving rooms.

Rooms
6.0
The rooms were comfortable but lacked space for unpacking, and the cleanliness was below expectations.
Service
7.0
The staff were friendly and welcoming, although some appeared stressed throughout the hotel.
Location
8.0
The hotel is well-located with good access to food and drink options and easy city transportation.
Dining
5.0
Facilities
William
United States of America, October  2023
7.4/10

The hotel had its ups and downs. The rooms were clean and tidy, but the layout was a bit odd with separate areas for the toilet and washing your hands. Despite being spotless, some aspects like limited coat hangers didn't make the stay ideal. The high price paid didn't quite match the overall experience, especially when expecting a heated pool for a baby.

Rooms
7.0
The rooms were clean but had an odd layout with separate areas for the toilet and handwashing. Some minor issues like limited coat hangers affected the overall experience.
Service
9.0
The service was exceptional, particularly from the housekeeping staff who were friendly and helpful. However, the high price paid might not fully align with the experience.
Location
8.0
Dining
6.0
The dining experience had its perks with a brilliant selection, but some organizational issues like missing plates and no tea affected the overall satisfaction.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities were good overall, though some maintenance issues like a rusty tissue holder in the changing room were noticeable. The price paid might not fully reflect the value received.
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