Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Ironing service
Non-smoking throughout
Coffee Shop on site
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly and helpful staff
Good location
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Room comfort complaints

Categories

Cleanliness
7.86
Several complaints about cleanliness, particularly regarding the bathrooms and bed linens.
Service
9.33
Consistently positive feedback about staff friendliness and helpfulness.
Location
8.37
Good location near public transport and shops, although some mentioned it was slightly far from main attractions.
Room Quality
7.82
Mixed reviews regarding room comfort and decor, with specific issues noted.
Amenities
8.85
Positive mentions of facilities such as Wi-Fi and toiletries provided.
Value for Money
8.31
Generally reasonable pricing for what was offered, though expectations varied.
Food and Beverage
7.86
Continental breakfast is noted, but some guests expected more diverse options.
Overall Experience
8.83
Overall pleasant stays reported, with willingness to return in many cases.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 09:08

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation with a Touch of History

Stylish Rooms and Independent Lounge

Experience modern luxury in a historic setting at The Salisbury Hotel in Newington. Each room seamlessly blends contemporary comforts with original Georgian features, offering a unique stay. Indulge in room service and complimentary Wi-Fi, and unwind at Sofia's Lounge for a delightful dining experience.

Convenient Location and Complimentary Parking

Situated just a mile away from Edinburgh's iconic Royal Mile, our hotel provides easy access to the city's bustling center. Enjoy the convenience of limited free parking and nearby bus stops for hassle-free exploration. Don't miss the chance to explore the city while staying in comfort at The Salisbury Hotel.

Important information:

If you plan to arrive at the hotel before 10:00 or after 23:00, please advise the hotel at the time of booking. This will help to ensure the Reception team make appropriate arrangements for your arrival. This may be subject to an additional cost.

This property is unable to accept hen or stag parties.

Guests staying at the Salisbury Hotel can enjoy a 40% discount at The Royal Commonwealth Pool.

Bookings of over GBP 1000.00 will incur a 25% nonrefundable deposit.

Please note that there is no elevator in the hotel.

A Continental breakfast is available for GBP 8 per person.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.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:30 AM
Airport code: EDI

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

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

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 2725 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.86
Service: 9.33
Location: 8.37
Room Quality: 7.82
Amenities: 8.85
Value for Money: 8.31
Food and Beverage: 7.86
Overall Experience: 8.83
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Anselmo couple es
10
Pros:

La atención de Alessio en la recepción, un chico muy agradable que nos ayudo mucho.
La habitación limpia y una cama cómoda.
El desayuno tipo buffet esta bien aunque deben mejorar el cafe.

Cons:

Nada

2026-03-21 via Nuitee
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Manuel David couple es
8
Recomendable
Pros:

La amabilidad del chico de recepción, el surtido de infusiones, café,etc de cortesía, como nos marchábamos antes de la hora del desayuno nos prepararon una bolsa muy abundante y surtida.

Cons:

No está muy céntrico

2026-03-21 via Nuitee
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rachel solo_traveller gb
9
Great value , fab breakfast, friendly staff. A must !
Pros:

Good location for visiting the university
Excellent breakfast - well laid out with lots of fresh fruit .
Friendly check in and breakfast staff

Cons:

Nil

2026-03-21 via Nuitee
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Jill couple gb
5
Pros:

Great location as right next to Commonwealth pool. Breakfast nice, really comfy bed.

Cons:

Very difficult to get parked at hotel as not enough parking spaces to accommodate the amount of guests at hotel.

Radiator in bathroom was far too hot, my sons girlfriend burnt her forearm really badly whilst getting out the shower. She only brushed her arm against it for a split second and it has burnt and blistered her whole forearm. Please can the radiator temperature be looked into asap before another guest ends up burning themselves. This is a health and safety concern.

2026-03-19 via Nuitee
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Emine solo_traveller gb
5
I would have given the hotel a very good review, but the single beds were extremely uncomfortable. The staff and locatio
Pros:

Excellent staff, very good location and nice and clean.

Cons:

The beds in the twin room were horrendous and unfortunately it was difficult to sleep.

2026-03-18 via Nuitee
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Federica couple it
9
Pros:

Il letto una roba stracomoda e la gentilezza del ragazzo alla portineria top (italiano) ci ha dato un sacco di dritte su cosa vedere dove andare i mezzi ecc

2026-03-17 via Nuitee
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Elena couple it
8
2026-03-16 via Nuitee
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Encarnacion couple ch
1
Worst nightmare our lives
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

The worst nightmare our lives!!!
The had no keys for our room. So they gave us a master Key that every Guest could use too, so everyone could open my room. So we leaved the hotel and we had to claim for days to have our money back!!!! And the hole stress and extra money to find a new Hotel.
The room was very dirty , absolutely nightmare and no worth fort almost over 700Pounds!!
The breakfast was a scam, nothing more than bread ,1 marmelade and a little cheese and jam. Only toast were fresh made. But everything was very dirty, look the fotos.
Never again!!!

2026-03-16 via Nuitee
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Clara couple pt
6
Pros:

A simpatia dos funcionários, a localização

Cons:

No último dia não cumpriram com o que estava combinado, não nos deixaram a box do pequeno almoço e também não fizeram a limpeza ao quarto

2026-03-15 via Nuitee
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Katrina couple gb
4
Location and breakfast good, Room tired
Pros:

The breakfast was good, it was continental there was a good selection, and the staff where very nice and kept asking if everything was ok, could not fault the staff or breakfast at all.

Cons:

I feel the room was a bit tired, the shower was pretty awful, could do with a total facelift , grouting was disgusting around the shower base, I found the pillows a bit hard, this obviously is a preference of mine, and you can’t please everyone with this one.

2026-03-14 via Nuitee
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GABRIEL couple es
2
Fatal
Pros:

El edificio, el desayuno, y el personal del desayuno, que es el único que conseguimos ver del hotel.

Cons:

Cuando llegamos no había nadie en recepción, la llave de la habitación no funcionaba, y no nos cogían ningún teléfono. Estuvimos una hora intentando poder entrar en la habitación, cosa que conseguimos gracias a otro huesped, porque no apareció nadie del hotel.
Por la ventana entraba un frio brutal, y la calefacción no funcionaba.
El ropero no se podia utilizar por estar lleno de trastos.
El servicio, o el personal del hotel ha sido inexistente.
Y mas.... Por poco no dormimos en la calle.

2026-03-13 via Nuitee
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LAURA extended_group es
6
2026-03-13 via Nuitee
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Claire couple gb
7
2026-03-13 via Nuitee
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Malin couple de
8
Pros:

Sehr freundliches Personal und ein gemütliches Zimmer

2026-03-12 via Nuitee
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MatthewCoppola couple it
8
Pros:

Camera comoda, buona pulizia, ottimo staff sempre presente, ottima posizione (un solo autobus accanto l'hotel per il centro)

Cons:

Nota dolente le finestre non si chiudevano bene e l'isolazione termica da rivedere. Abbiamo dovuto tenere accesi i riscaldamenti tutta la notte.

2026-03-09 via Nuitee
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juan jose couple es
10
Pros:

Trato personal amable,desayuno super y limpio

2026-03-08 via Nuitee
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Christine couple de
8
2026-03-08 via Nuitee
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Rosaleen solo_traveller gb
8
Comfortable stay, very well location to the University of Edinburgh
Pros:

Room was warm and comfortable.
Breakfast was well presented and had a good selection.
Staff on the phone even after midnight to help with the key box and Rashi on breakfast and reception were very pleasant.

2026-03-08 via Nuitee
İlker couple tr
10
Pros:

Otelin konumu turistik yerlere yürüyerek yaklaşık 20 dakika biz yürümeyi sevdiğimiz için keyifli geçti ancak çok yakında otobüs durakları da mevcut. Otel sessiz sakin bir bölgede bahçe manzaralı odada kaldık çok huzurluydu. Oda ve banyo oldukça geniş, ısıtması iyi, interneti iyi, kahvaltısı da oldukça güzel ve çeşitliydi. Çalışanlar da güler yüzlü ve ilgililer. Kesinlikle tavsiye ederim memnun kalacağınız bir otel olur.

2026-03-08 via Nuitee
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Dorthe Majbrit couple dk
8
2026-03-03 via Nuitee