The Bonham

Hotels
Bespoke Hotels
9.2 (2976 reviews)
35 Drumsheugh Gardens , Edinburgh , gb

Children allowed

Facilities

Electric bicycle charging station
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
Packed lunches
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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 2976 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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Laura couple gb
10
2026-03-07 via Nuitee
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mel couple gb
10
2026-03-07 via Nuitee
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Patricia solo_traveller gb
9
Beautiful stay in unforgettable venue
Pros:

Beautiful building, lovely interior.
Fabulous room with wonderful coffee machine and a few thoughtful little touches (milk for coffee- little shortbreads) and environmentally considerate lovely toiletries. Spotlessly clean!

Cons:

Just quite personal as arthritis in leg- would have preferred a walk in shower (I never asked when booking so my error) as I was worried I c couldn’t get out of bath after shower!

2026-03-07 via Nuitee
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Angela solo_traveller ch
9
Bonham Time
Pros:

Lovely Hotel adorned with lots of Art work and beautiful ornaments. Loved my room and the views. In a nice Quiet area. Food was good quality.

Cons:

Hard Bed 🛌 Staff were quick to respond with a mattress topper which worked well.
The room was cold and I was unable to operate the radiator and no instructions.
Also I didn't expect the Hotel to be so far to walk to from Princes Street. Best to have a car.

2026-03-07 via Nuitee
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Cathyfox couple gb
10
Had a lovely time. Hotel was great, so quite and relaxing. Lovely big bath and loads of extras
Pros:

We only had breakfast once, just to try haggis. We were not fans. The breakfast was in our opinion expensive.

Cons:

Bed was quite hard

2026-03-07 via Nuitee
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Christopher couple gb
8
Pros:

Breakfast excellent
Room comfortable
Service excellent

Cons:

Our room was on floor-1 and the noise transmission from above was annoying

2026-03-07 via Nuitee
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Carole couple us
10
The Bonham - a stand-out hotel with exceptional service and comfort
Pros:

The hotel is in a residential neighborhood near the Turkish Embassy and Wealth Managers (due to the tony address) so it is quiet, but also in walking distance of the shops and restaurants of Stockbridge and the tram that takes you to Princes Street, St Andrew Square, Leith and the Port, or even the Airport if you're going the other way.
It's a stunning hotel, both inside and out. There's a booklet that tells the history of the two houses joined to form the hotel.
The front desk staff is helpful, rooms are a nice size and well-appointed with the Cadillac of Nespresso machines. Coffee and Tea are both provided as well as cups for each. The king bed was so comfortable - the best bed of our 3-bed trip. I appreciated the small empty cabinet in the bathroom that allowed us to put things away - I've never seen that before. Each room is equipped with an umbrella. Water is replaced daily. The TV set-up allowed us to stream from our phone - tech that is up-to-date is so appreciated. And the wi-fi was strong.
Breakfast, included in our room rate, was very good and included both the continental breakfast and (buffet) selections as well as a choice from the Ala carte menu. My husband had the full Scottish every day and thoroughly enjoyed it. The dining room is lovely and was a nice place to sit in the morning. Service was efficient and friendly.
The bar was also very good - great cocktails, a decent wine list, good scotch and gin selection, and a bar menu with some good choices for a light bite.
Room service - we had to leave before breakfast one morning but we were able to pre-order breakfast sandwiches, fruit cups, and coffee to take away. Just ask for a form from the front desk.
All-in-all the Bonham is a stand-out hotel with exceptional service and comfort.

Cons:

Occasionally the staff was more interested in finishing their conversation than taking care of guests.

2026-03-06 via Nuitee
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Oluseyi couple gb
8
2026-03-06 via Nuitee
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Christopher couple de
10
2026-03-06 via Nuitee
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Regine couple de
8
2026-03-06 via Nuitee
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Otterson family_with_children gb
10
2026-03-05 via Nuitee
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Karen H couple gb
10
A great place to stay
Pros:

Beautiful building, decorations, and great artwork. The staff were very attentive, friendly and helpful. Breakfast was delicious served in delightful surroundings. The location was very good, a lovely quiet area but close enough to the city centre to walk in easily. A really good visit.

Cons:

Nothing at all!

2026-03-05 via Nuitee
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Fiona couple gb
9
Relaxing and chilled
Pros:

Friendly staff, good food and a touch of luxury

Cons:

Some furnishing getting a little tired looking, bathroom could have been cleaner

2026-03-05 via Nuitee
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Fiona couple gb
9
Relaxing and chilled
Pros:

Staff friendly, felt luxurious

Cons:

Some furnishing getting a little tired looking and bathroom could have been a little cleaner.

2026-03-05 via Nuitee
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Laura couple fr
10
2026-03-04 via Nuitee
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bluesdriv3r couple de
10
2026-03-03 via Nuitee
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Petteri couple fi
9
2026-03-03 via Nuitee
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Jim solo_traveller gb
10
Class combined with friendly informality in exactly the right proportions.
Pros:

Room was very tastefully decorated, spacious and with a nice view over the nearby gardens.

I arrived after midnight - staff helpful, courteous and ready to provide service (no mentions of "naw- that is closed for the night").

Cons:

Nothing. One of the best hotels in the UK that I have stayed in.

2026-03-03 via Nuitee
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Paul couple gb
10
Pros:

We are lucky enough to be frequent visitors to this very special hotel and it always impresses. The staff are so helpful and friendly, location is perfect and the food is always wonderful.

Cons:

Nothing at all.

2026-03-03 via Nuitee
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Raymond couple gb
9
Another wonderful stay at the elegant and stately Bonham
Pros:

Another wonderful stay at the Bonham. A well appointed hotel with beautiful rooms - classical music on arrival is both calming and special. Staff are very helpful and the hotel boasts grandeur and stateliness.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-03 via Nuitee