The Valentine - Townhouse Hotel - Adults Only

Hotels
8.1 (1190 reviews)
19-21 Gilmore Place , Edinburgh , gb

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Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Heating
Garden
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Golf course
Non-smoking throughout
Daily housekeeping
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Central location
Comfortable bed
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Small room size
Noisy walls

Categories

Cleanliness
7.49
Some reports of cleanliness issues, such as remnants in the toilet from previous guests.
Service
8.96
Overall positive mentions of staff being helpful and friendly.
Location
8.5
Described as central and convenient for walking to attractions.
Room Quality
7.45
Rooms are comfortable but mentioned to be smaller than expected.
Amenities
7.98
Basic amenities were available, but could have more shelving for storage.
Value for Money
7.94
Generally considered worthwhile for the price, catering to short stays.
Food and Beverage
7.99
No specific mentions, but nearby food options are noted positively.
Overall Experience
8.46
Mixed experiences but overall good with highlights in service and location.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 08:20

Property Description

Historic Charm and Central Location

Unique Accommodation Experience

Convenient City Exploration

Experience the historic charm of The Valentine - Townhouse Hotel in the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town. Built in 1813, our traditional stone property offers a unique accommodation experience over 4 floors. Enjoy modern amenities like free WiFi and ensuite rooms while immersing yourself in the city's rich history. Explore nearby attractions on foot and indulge in the vibrant city life just steps away. Book now and let us be your ideal base for an unforgettable Edinburgh stay at The Valentine.

Important information:

1. All guests are kindly requested to advise this hotel of their estimated time of arrival to ease arrival and assist with cleaning scheduling. Many arrivals make use of a supplied code to access keyboxes at the property (NOT the Booking.com pin code). To ensure smooth arrival, please arrange this before the arrival date.

2. Arrival is possible from 09:00 onwards, where the room is not yet ready, luggage will be stored at the Valentine until the room is available. There is no charge for this service. Staff are present while working each day, typically 9am to 3pm or later, and will welcome guests arriving during those hours, there is no full-time reception function in this type of property.

3. Please note this property has no ground floor bedrooms and is exempt from disability legislation due to its historic nature, four floors of rooms are accessed by stair only, so is not suitable for any guest with mobility issues as there is of course no elevator/elevator in such a historic property.

4. There are no meal options in this room-only property. This is not a self-catering property - for the comfort of other guests preparation and consumption of food is not permitted in rooms.

5. When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and conditions apply which will include a nonrefundable deposit. These are specific to each reservation and will be detailed by message with an option to cancel if they are unsuitable.

6. This property is completely unsuitable for large groups and stag/hen parties. It is not suitable for those traveling with small children - please note ALL guests must be stated in the reservation, there are no free places and the total number of guests, of any ag,e must not exceed that in the reservation.This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.1
Based on 1190 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.49
Service: 8.96
Location: 8.5
Room Quality: 7.45
Amenities: 7.98
Value for Money: 7.94
Food and Beverage: 7.99
Overall Experience: 8.46
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Hangiu • couple • ch
9
2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Valerie • solo_traveller • nz
3
Overpriced. The staff are nice
Cons:

No refrigerator in rooms as no food allowed in rooms. No breakfast. No mirror in the bedroom! The shower didn’t drain properly. The rooms are small so you can’t open your suitcase and the door at the same time, For the same price you can get a luxury hotel room in Glasgow

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Alex • family_with_children • nl
8
Prima!
Pros:

Kamer en badkamer ruim en stijlvol

Cons:

Iets betere plaats om te zitten, nu alleen een chaise longue en een te grote stoel.
Geen safe voor waardevolle spullen

2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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JP • family_with_children • nl
5
toplocatie, redelijk goede bedden, Teleurstellende badkamer
Pros:

Locatie, direct bushalte voor de deur en op loopafstand van centrum en andere OV-verbindingen.
Personeel was heel vriendelijk en behulpzaam.

Cons:

Badkamer was veel te klein. Bovendien was deze op de gang gelegen (als enige? in het hotel). We moesten via de openbare gang naar de badkamer.
Daarnaast was de badkamerruimte veel te klein om spullen fatsoenlijk neer te zetten.
Bovendien misten wij de mogelijkheid voor een ontbijt

2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Nico-Benjamin • couple • at
7
2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Anna • solo_traveller • de
9
2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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Parente • solo_traveller • it
9
2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Stefano • extended_group • it
9
Pros:

posizione comoda ai mezzi

Cons:

mancanza di un minifrigo

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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marzia jenny rita • solo_traveller • it
10
Great guesthouse
Pros:

We liked everything. The guesthouse is just 10 minutes away from Grassmarket and several bus stops are nearby. The staff was friendly, kimd and ready to help. Our room was just gorgeous: large, cleaned, equipped with fantastic furniture, a kettle, water bottles every day and a large bathroom. The Valentine was just the best option for us. We're coming back one day as we felt at home.

Cons:

Everything was good. Maybe the lightning could be improved.

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Amanda • couple • us
10
Nice hotel, personable staff and easy location.
Pros:

Rooms were cozy and roomy.

2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Desmond • couple • gb
10
2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Waldt • solo_traveller • se
10
2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Klaudie • couple • cz
9
2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Agata • solo_traveller • pl
9
Pros:

Cosiness, quiet

Cons:

Lack of outlet by the mirror to properly blow-dry hair :)

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Fatemeh • solo_traveller • ir
8
2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Diana_MT • solo_traveller • es
7
Buena opción de alojamiento en la ciudad
Pros:

Está bien ubicado. El personal es amable.
A la llegada estaba muy limpio y entraban todos los días a hacer la habitación.
Teníamos unas vistas muy bonitas desde la habitación.

Cons:

Es una casa antigua con tres plantas por lo que sólo hay escaleras, no hay ascensor.

2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Francesca • solo_traveller • it
8
Hotel carino a due passi dal centro
Pros:

Camera grande, pulita e in una zona tranquilla, ma piacevole e ricca di servizi

2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Aleksi • couple • fi
4
Pros:

Cleanliness, location is quite nice.

Cons:

Very little shelf space. Not allowing eating in room is an interesting choice, but the bigger issue is not having a refridgerator.

2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Tamás • couple • hu
10
Mindenkinek ajánlom!
Pros:

Nagyon kedves volt mindenki , segítőkész csapat , tisztaság kifogástalan , minden ragyogott !

Cons:

Ilyen nem volt !

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Alexa • couple • lu
10
A real gem of a place
Pros:

Clean, big room, big bathroom, cozy place, staff super lovely! It’s so quiet and it smells like home. Just perfect!

Cons:

It’s first world problems, but reception only opens at 9 and closes early so that if you as a tourist are out all the time, it’s difficult to grab a hold of the staff for questions and advice.
Also careful, the house does not have a lift so prepare for that!

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee