Malmaison Edinburgh City

Hotels
Frasers Hospitality
9 (2822 reviews)
21-22 St Andrew Square , Edinburgh , gb

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking throughout
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent staff
Great food
Comfortable rooms
Perfect location
Cons:
Underwhelming bed in one review

Categories

Cleanliness
9.08
Staff was super helpful, everything cleaned very well.
Service
9.55
The staff was consistently praised for their attentiveness and help throughout multiple reviews.
Location
9.09
Perfect location for accessing all parts of Edinburgh on foot.
Room Quality
9.04
Rooms are described as magnificent, spacious, and comfy.
Amenities
8.57
Overall good amenities were mentioned, with the onsite restaurant and bar receiving compliments.
Value for Money
8.53
General feedback suggests good value, though not explicitly detailed in the text.
Food and Beverage
9.08
Fantastic food experiences highlighted in several reviews.
Overall Experience
9.05
Overall experiences were positive and guests expressed a desire to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 20:31

Property Description

Prime Location in Edinburgh
Located in the heart of Edinburgh, Malmaison Edinburgh City offers a perfect blend of convenience and luxury.

Modern Amenities
Experience comfort and style in our air-conditioned rooms equipped with all the essentials for a relaxing stay. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a 24-hour front desk for your convenience.

Gastronomic Delights
Indulge in a delicious breakfast with buffet, à la carte, or continental options. Explore the vibrant culinary scene of Edinburgh or unwind with a drink at our on-site bar.

Immerse yourself in the charm of Edinburgh with attractions like Edinburgh Playhouse, Royal Mile, and Camera Obscura and World of Illusions just a stone's throw away.

Book your stay at Malmaison Edinburgh City and make your Edinburgh experience unforgettable.

Important information:

When booking 6 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply.

The property will contact the guest following their reservation.

We have no parking on site. Nearby parking is available at St James Quarter car park (postcode EH1 3BP), who offer our guests a discounted daily rate of £17 for 24h. Simply collect you parking ticket on entry, but please ensure to also collect your discount ticket from reception upon departure. Alternatively on street parking is available (restrictions and pricing vary).

When traveling with a dog, please note that an extra charge of £25 for 1 dog or £40 for maximum 2 dogs, per night applies. Dogs are allowed in designated guest rooms-please notify the hotel in advance.

The Breakfast inclusive rates include a Full-cooked breakfast and Dinner inclusive rates includes 2 courses from our Seasonal A’ la Carte menu and a side dish. Supplements apply to certain items. Inclusions only apply for adults. Children’s Breakfast is not included in the advertised rates and the charges are as follows directly to the hotel: 0-4 years old – Breakfast Complimentary/5- 11 years old – Breakfast charged at 50% full price/ 12 and over breakfast charged at full adult price. Kids Dinner Menu also available.

Please note extra beds and cots must be confirmed with the hotel prior to arrival, customers will be required to settle children's extra bed charges (£30 per night) directly with the hotel.

For easy access from Edinburgh Airport, our Edinburgh tram service will run you right to our front door, and available every 7 minutes! The service will take just 36 minutes in total and run conveniently every day from 06:00 am to midnight, 7 days a week. https://edinburghtrams.com/

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: EDI

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 3 years old to 11 years old stay for £45 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    Children up to and including 11 years old stay for £30 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 2822 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.08
Service: 9.55
Location: 9.09
Room Quality: 9.04
Amenities: 8.57
Value for Money: 8.53
Food and Beverage: 9.08
Overall Experience: 9.05
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Pamela solo_traveller au
9
Pros:

Close to Waverley lovely staff secure clean

2026-05-16 via Nuitee
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Wai Ching solo_traveller gb
8
Good stay
Pros:

Fab location, lovely suite room

Cons:

Suite room was a bit squashed. Disappointed with breakfast, sent the eggs back twice and then left it.

2026-05-15 via Nuitee
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Buffy couple gb
10
2026-05-15 via Nuitee
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Kate solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Really friendly and helpful staff.

2026-05-13 via Nuitee
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Keith solo_traveller gb
7
Very comfortable boutique style hotel. Great service and a great spot in Edinburgh.
Pros:

Friendly, attentive staff. Nice room. Lovely view onto leafy square. Very close to everything, especially New Town of course, but in a quieter location on a large green square.

Cons:

A bit dark. I think it’s part of the plan, but I would have preferred things being a bit lighter and airier.

2026-05-12 via Nuitee
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Macdonald solo_traveller nz
9
Pros:

Great location clean and well presented with lovely helpful staff

Cons:

Need a ramp to get heavy suitcases to the lift from reception

2026-05-12 via Nuitee
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Helen couple gb
10
2026-05-11 via Nuitee
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Luke solo_traveller gb
9
2026-05-11 via Nuitee
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blair solo_traveller gb
7
2026-05-11 via Nuitee
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Carol couple gb
8
Pros:

Central location & clean hotel.

Cons:

Very dark rooms, felt a bit studenty rather than high end.

2026-05-11 via Nuitee
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Irina couple ro
10
Locatie frumoasa, aproape de tot ce trebuie vizitat
Pros:

Hotel foarte curat, camere mari si aproape de tot ceea ce trebuie vizitat si vazut in Edinburgh.

Cons:

Mi-ar fi placut ca personalul de la receptie sa ne ofere niste recomandari/tipsuri pt Edinburgh. Nu ne-au intrebat nimic, ne-am luat singuri o harta din receptie.

2026-05-11 via Nuitee
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Margaret couple gb
6
Great location and nice staff.
Pros:

Location is excellent.

Cons:

Rooms are very dark and it was super noisy when they emptied the bottles. Some additional lighting would be good in the room and bathroom as both are quite dark.

2026-05-10 via Nuitee
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OLISSIA extended_group ca
9
The staff were incredible and I will be recommending your hotel to our friends.
Pros:

On the first stay, we were given a room at the back of the building so there was next to no street noise.

Cons:

Our last stay had us in a disability room so it did not have all of the perks that our able room had for example, it did not have a shelf large enough for us to place our toiletries on.

2026-05-09 via Nuitee
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Colin couple gb
9
Great stay
Pros:

Location, staff, comfort.

2026-05-09 via Nuitee
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Victor family_with_children gb
8
2026-05-09 via Nuitee
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Peter couple gb
5
2026-05-07 via Nuitee
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Adam solo_traveller gb
9
2026-05-07 via Nuitee
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Sarah extended_group gb
10
Cosmopolitan stay in elegant Edinburgh
Pros:

Great location, fab rooms, wonderfully helpful staff. Loved the little bar

Cons:

A little dark in the rooms but that’s just my taste

2026-05-07 via Nuitee
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Dennis solo_traveller ie
9
Pros:

Great location, wonderful property..

Cons:

Breakfast not included.... somewhat disappointing...

2026-05-05 via Nuitee
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David couple gb
7
2026-05-05 via Nuitee