The Bonham

Hotels
Bespoke Hotels
9.2 (3221 reviews)
35 Drumsheugh Gardens , Edinburgh , gb

Children allowed

Facilities

Electric bicycle charging station
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Excellent service
Clean and spacious rooms
Lovely decor
High-quality breakfast
Cons:
Limited interaction during check-in
Noise from the room above
TV didn't work
Room placed in a basement
Lower level room noise

Categories

Cleanliness
9.26
The hotel was clean and spacious, according to multiple reviews.
Service
9.73
Staff were very friendly and accommodating, with particular praise for individual staff members.
Location
9.27
Quiet location and practical for accessing the city.
Room Quality
9.22
Lovely rooms, comfortable bed, and beautiful decor.
Amenities
8.75
Amenities such as coffee, tea, and 24-hour service mentioned positively.
Value for Money
8.71
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
9.26
Breakfast selection was excellent with positive feedback on food quality.
Overall Experience
9.43
Guests expressed enjoyment and a desire to return, highlighting a generally excellent experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-10 15:02

Property Description

City Views and Central Location
Located in Edinburgh's West End, The Bonham Hotel offers stunning city views from the majority of its Victorian townhouse bedrooms. With popular attractions like Princess Street, Calton Hill, and Edinburgh Castle just a short walk away, guests can easily immerse themselves in the heart of the city.

Luxurious Rooms and Dining
Each room at The Bonham features modern amenities such as a flat screen TV, free WiFi, and an en-suite bathroom with complimentary toiletries. Guests can enjoy 24-hour room service and indulge in traditional European cuisine at the hotel's restaurant, along with a variety of classic cocktails and afternoon tea at the bar.

Convenient Transport Options
With Edinburgh Airport just a 20-minute drive away, guests have easy access to and from the property. Alternatively, the Edinburgh Tram and Airlink bus provide convenient transport options for exploring the city. Book your stay at The Bonham Hotel for a memorable Edinburgh experience.

Important information:

Please note that The Bonham is strictly a nonsmoking property.

Please note that The Bonham Hotel has a car park to the rear of the building, which is used on a first come first serve basis. Parking tickets are issued on arrival in the car park and should be paid for at reception.

When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Payment will be taken upon arrival for all reservations.

Please note that dinner rate plan is a GBP 30 per person allowance.

The Hotel has Electric Vehicle Charging available at £4.00 per hour booking required 24 hours in advance.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: EDI

Property Policies

  • Internet

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

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Adults stay for £60 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.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs GBP 20 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 3221 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.26
Service: 9.73
Location: 9.27
Room Quality: 9.22
Amenities: 8.75
Value for Money: 8.71
Food and Beverage: 9.26
Overall Experience: 9.43
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Janjira couple th
10
2026-04-25 via Nuitee
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Gwen couple gb
9
Great hotel for relaxing and visiting Edinburgh's old and new town attractions.
Pros:

Beautifully furnished and decorated room. Breakfast was excellent.

Cons:

Bed and pillows were a bit hard.

2026-04-25 via Nuitee
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Simon couple gb
10
2026-04-25 via Nuitee
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Anne-Marie solo_traveller nl
9
2026-04-24 via Nuitee
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Ornella couple fr
10
2026-04-24 via Nuitee
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sarah solo_traveller ie
6
Pleasant but lacking.
Pros:

The location

Cons:

This hotel is supposed to be 5* but unfortunately falls short on many aspects. My room was tired and lacked a wow factor. Front desk staff were good but the check-in area is too small and can be crowded/long wait if there are many people.
The breakfast was lacking for a 5* - frozen berries and a poor selection of healthy options (no seeds, Bircher etc). Staff were also inconsistent at breakfast- I was not offered toast day 1, I ordered toast but didn’t receive it day 2, I got 2 veggie sausages with my breakfast day 1, only one the next day! Overall, it was a pleasant stay but I would not return for the reasons stated.

2026-04-24 via Nuitee
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Stuart solo_traveller gb
10
Excellent hotel for an occasion!
Pros:

Great from the moment of entering to leaving. Room was great, little extras such as Radio playing, telescope for the view all made the occasion.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-24 via Nuitee
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Julie solo_traveller gb
10
Fabulous hotel.
Pros:

Excellent hotel. Very pleased to return. Great location. Great staff.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-04-23 via Nuitee
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Lina couple ca
9
Quel bel endroit!
Pros:

Ce petit hôtel au cachet très typique est situé dans un environ calme et très agréable. Propre, bien décoré et confortable, son personnel est fort sympathique.

Cons:

Pour les gens qui ont des problèmes de mobilité, l’hôtel est à une certaine distance de marche du centre. Mais aucune problème pour nous.

2026-04-23 via Nuitee
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Jamie solo_traveller gb
10
2026-04-23 via Nuitee
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Duffy solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Excellent in every respect!

2026-04-23 via Nuitee
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Tania extended_group gb
8
2026-04-23 via Nuitee
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Jeannie couple gb
9
2026-04-22 via Nuitee
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Anne couple ie
9
Super
Pros:

Great location beautiful area and within walking distance to shops etc. We got junior suite and it was really good. They had beautiful shampoo, conditioner soap etc. A chocolate was left on your pillow daily and fresh water and crisps. Breakfast was great especially the kippers.

Cons:

N/A

2026-04-22 via Nuitee
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Sinead couple ie
10
2026-04-21 via Nuitee
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Philippa couple ch
10
Warm welcome, excellent service, very comfortable room, varied, generous breakfast, quiet, convenient, pleasant situatio
Pros:

Historic building with beautiful, tasteful, comfortable interiors and artwork.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-21 via Nuitee
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Angela couple gb
10
2026-04-21 via Nuitee
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John solo_traveller gb
9
Me Julie's Birthsay visit
Pros:

Upon on arrival we were greeted from the reception staff and concierge. We arrived quite early before check in, asking if we could store our luggage. The staff obliged and even checked if we could access the room, but wasn't ready, which wasn't a problem .

When we returned to the hotel at reception we were greeted once again. Unsure of hes name, a very professional member of your team, ( French Man ) couldn't do enough for us and made the stay throughout a warm and comfortable stay.

I really can't find any negatives with the stay and will look forward seeing the team the next time we stay. All the team were accommodating, friendly and professional.

To add thankyou for the little gifts you provided celebrating my partners Bithday. Loved the plate, cake message.

John Williams

Cons:

Na

2026-04-21 via Nuitee
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Deborah couple gb
9
Exceptional friendly staff, we had the best breakfast I’ve ever had in my entire life!!
Pros:

Beautiful period property in a lovely leafy crescent.
Elegant public rooms, our bedroom was immaculate and comfortable with all we needed.

Cons:

Nothing to dislike!

2026-04-21 via Nuitee
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Babis solo_traveller gr
10
2026-04-21 via Nuitee