Malmaison Edinburgh

Hotels
Frasers Hospitality
8.2 (4707 reviews)
One Tower Place , Edinburgh , gb

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Good breakfast
Cons:
Room quality needs improvement
Cold showers
High prices

Categories

Cleanliness
7.53
Rooms need a bit of TLC; overall cleanliness is decent but could improve.
Service
9
Extremely friendly staff and excellent service noted, especially from Celeste.
Location
8.54
Easy access to trams and a great location for city access.
Room Quality
7.49
Some rooms are dated and need renovation; cold shower also mentioned.
Amenities
8.02
Facilities are decent, but issues like a lukewarm shower persisted.
Value for Money
7.98
Prices considered high for the quality experienced during the stay.
Food and Beverage
8.53
Breakfast menu is excellent with varied options.
Overall Experience
8.5
Overall a pleasant stay, with some issues balancing out the experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 09:00

Property Description

Waterfront Boutique Hotel with Modern Amenities

State-of-the-Art Gym: Stay active during your stay with our top-notch gym facilities.

Chic and Luxurious Rooms: Each room is uniquely designed with a plush bed and satellite TV, offering views of the picturesque port.

Fine Dining Experience: Indulge in British classics made from local ingredients at the vibrant Malmaison Brasserie, complemented by a well-stocked wine cellar and craft cocktails at the Mal Bar.

Experience luxury and comfort at Malmaison Edinburgh. Book now for an unforgettable stay!

Important information:

When booking 6 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply. The property will contact the guest following their reservation.

Parking location is EH6 7BY.

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.

The Breakfast inclusive rates include a Full-cooked breakfast and Dinner inclusive rates includes 2 courses from our seasonal menu. 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.

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.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Groups

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

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • 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

8.2
Based on 4707 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.53
Service: 9
Location: 8.54
Room Quality: 7.49
Amenities: 8.02
Value for Money: 7.98
Food and Beverage: 8.53
Overall Experience: 8.5
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Erin couple gb
8
Pros:

Stunning room, good location.

2026-03-14 via Nuitee
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Robert couple gb
7
2026-03-13 via Nuitee
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Mark couple gb
9
Very enjoyable short break , breakfast excellent
Pros:

Staff and decor were excellent

2026-03-12 via Nuitee
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Joyce couple gb
8
2026-03-11 via Nuitee
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Claire couple gb
9
Pros:

Dog friendly, easy access, great staff and wonderful room. Really good value for money especially for last minute booking.

2026-03-11 via Nuitee
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Keith couple gb
7
Good except pets supplement
Pros:

A fair price for a decent hotel.

Cons:

Dog charges excessive in my experience and not at all clear on Booking.com site.

2026-03-10 via Nuitee
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Alan solo_traveller gb
9
2026-03-09 via Nuitee
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Philip couple gb
10
2026-03-09 via Nuitee
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Cinquanta extended_group gb
7
2026-03-09 via Nuitee
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Steve couple gb
4
Cons:

Just didn't impress generally

2026-03-09 via Nuitee
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Helen couple gb
3
Pros:

Staff was friendly

Cons:

Room was dirty - stain on sheets fluff on wall and clump of fluff on radiator - bathroom very tired

2026-03-08 via Nuitee
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Fabas couple fr
10
Belle pause écossaise
Pros:

Proximité des transports
Propreté
Qualité du service

Cons:

Pas de balayettes dans les toilettes

2026-03-08 via Nuitee
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Michael couple gb
9
2026-03-08 via Nuitee
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Hugh Murray couple gb
9
Excellent quality hotel.
Pros:

Great hotel, friendly and bar make great cocktails. Quality is best word to describe

Cons:

We were fourth floor and there was a drone noise (Air con / Fan?? not sure) it stopped around midnight but annoying.

2026-03-07 via Nuitee
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Alan couple gb
10
Fantastic return to Malmaison .Our home in the City.
Pros:

Location is fantastic and the room was first class.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-07 via Nuitee
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Kévin solo_traveller fr
9
Au top ! Très belle hôtel pour très beau pays
Pros:

Tout
Emplacement
Sympathique
Bon repas le soir

Cons:

On a juste oublier de faire mon lit un matin 😅

2026-03-07 via Nuitee
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Margaret couple gb
9
Excellent stay negative points didn’t detract from our stay.
Pros:

Location, staff, room amazing breakfast.

Cons:

Room could have been warmer and fan in bathroom quite noisy.

2026-03-06 via Nuitee
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Janet couple gb
10
We stayed for the weekend. It was incredible. Only a short tram ride into the city, where there is lots to do. Nearer t
Pros:

It was clean but original. I loved the history to the building being one of the first to be opened

Cons:

I loved it

2026-03-06 via Nuitee
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Caroline solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Comfortable and smart, large room. Really great location and nice heavy front doors

Cons:

No plug sockets near the bed. Sounds like a little thing but it's really annoying.

2026-03-06 via Nuitee
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Darren solo_traveller gb
8
2026-03-05 via Nuitee