The Parliament House Hotel

Hotels
8.6 (4924 reviews)
15 Calton Hill , Edinburgh , gb

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Heating
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Bar
Fax/photocopying
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Comfortable beds
Friendly staff
Great location
Delicious breakfast
Cons:
Some rooms small
Minor cleanliness issues
Need for better amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
8.38
General mentions of cleanliness were positive, though some issues were noted.
Service
9.15
Staff were consistently praised for their friendliness and helpfulness.
Location
8.99
Multiple reviews highlighted the excellent central location.
Room Quality
7.94
Overall quality was decent, but some rooms had minor issues.
Amenities
8.57
Most amenities were satisfactory, but there are some requests for improvement.
Value for Money
8.43
Good value noted but could be improved with some additional amenities.
Food and Beverage
8.78
Breakfast received positive feedback for its variety and quality.
Overall Experience
8.55
Experience was mostly enjoyable with a few minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 01:59

Property Description

Central Location in Edinburgh City Centre
Discover the charm of our 3-star hotel, just steps away from Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station and Princes Street.

Stylish Rooms with Modern Amenities
Indulge in the comfort of our rooms featuring private bathrooms, free Wi-Fi, and essential amenities for a relaxing stay.

Cozy Dining and Lounge Experience
Start your day with a hearty Scottish breakfast at MP's Bistro, and unwind in the evening by the open fire in our lounge bar.

Book now to enjoy a delightful stay at Parliament House Hotel in the heart of Edinburgh!

Important information:

When booking more than 4 rooms, payment of a 25% nonrefundable deposit is required at the time of booking. Payment of the balance in full to be made 4 weeks before the arrival date which is also nonrefundable. Payment must be directly with Hotel, payment via Booking.com is not accepted (VCC).

Please note that this property does not accept multiple room bookings of more than 4 rooms on a Friday or Saturday night.

Please be advised that from 1st June 2024, Edinburgh city center will become a low emissions zone (LEZ). All vehicles entering the city center zone area must now meet the less-polluting emission standards or face a penalty charge.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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: EDI

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 4924 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.38
Service: 9.15
Location: 8.99
Room Quality: 7.94
Amenities: 8.57
Value for Money: 8.43
Food and Beverage: 8.78
Overall Experience: 8.55
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ALEX couple ae
9
Amazing location and a great hotel that’s worth it!
Pros:

Amazing property in a fantastic location. Walking distance from the Edinburgh station. This is a heritage building with a very rich history. Loved it!

Cons:

The rooms were very warm and we should have asked for portable fans.

2026-08-15 via Nuitee
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Smuts couple ae
2
Loud streets at night, no ventilation or lift.
Pros:

Location

Cons:

There are no lifts, anybody staying here will have baggage, there was a small middle aged lady at the reception that offered to carry the bags, of course I wouldn’t allow it. Then there is no room circulation or fan, never even to mention AC & the worst of all you cant sleep, the road is so loud, the windows shake and you hear every sound on the street. Woke up 20 times during the night, definitely not ideal for someone on a travel mission.

2026-08-15 via Nuitee
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Megan couple us
8
2026-08-15 via Nuitee
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Beverley extended_group gb
10
Great venue well managed
Pros:

This is the third time I have stayed at the hotel and each time it has been comfortable, friendly and convenient

2026-08-15 via Nuitee
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Lütten solo_traveller de
9
Gemütlich und sehr gut gelegen
Pros:

Die Lage war sehr gut, das Zimmer bequem und ruhig. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt.

Cons:

Ich hätte mir ein klein wenig mehr Ablagemöglichkeit im Bad gewünscht.

2026-08-14 via Nuitee
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Maciej couple pl
9
Wszystko było ok. Świetna lokalizacja. Czysty, zadbany, wygodny hotel
2026-08-14 via Nuitee
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cristina couple ro
10
2026-08-14 via Nuitee
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Filomena solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

We were upgraded to a suit

2026-08-13 via Nuitee
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Heather couple gb
3
Stay somewhere else
Pros:

The location was great.

Cons:

Booked this hotel for my elderly parents, they were given a room in the basement with a boarded window. No mention of this when booking. The room was small and had no air con. My parents were obviously disappointed when seeing the room and made a complaint at the front desk. They were told their comments would be sent to management. No offer of another room even though the hotel was not fully booked. I booked months in advance and for £350 expected much better.

2026-08-13 via Nuitee
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Logical1966 Couples
6
Pull you’re wee socks up you could be good
Pros:

The hotel is situated relatively close to the main train station in Edinburgh just up a gentle hill. The hotel itself was easy to find if you use google but otherwise it’s behind a restaurant so is difficult to find without help.
Tradition oozes out of the place, the decor the whiskey bottles. The place is clean and tidy and the rooms are clean and comfortable with a fridge a great addition. So why only a 3 star you may ask.
Firstly the breakfast £18.50 for a Scottish breakfast the whole experience was poor from 1 sausage 1 small rasher of bacon to toast left on counter to go cold and not even asked whether we wanted white or brown frustrating the cold selection was pretty empty too lack of choice. I expect the breakfast to be expensive in the hotel but “MP’s Bistro” was poor and even the signage was out of place with the rest of hotel (also what is with going outside to bring the food in? Scottish weather is notoriously wet, so why????).
Then the reception/bar area twice sat there late evenings and the I assume night porter asked if some guests if they wanted a drink but we were totally ignored. I was keen to try one of the expensive specialty whiskey’s as it was our 35th wedding anniversary but it was never to be!!!!
Would I go back yes but they do need to pull their wee socks up to meet the expectations the cost of the rooms command.

2026-08-12 via Tripadvisor
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Gaelle couple be
8
2026-08-12 via Nuitee
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Jules extended_group it
9
Pros:

Posizione eccellente, a ridosso di Calton Hill, dietro Princess Street e a pochissimi minuti a piedi da High Street e Royal Mile (non abbiamo mai dovuto prendere i mezzi per andare e/o tornare dal centro, anche la sera tardi, ma su Princess Street ci sono moltissimi bus). Staff sempre disponibile e gentilissimo. Camera pulita, letto comodissimo, bagno al di sopra degli standard. In camera c'è un bollitore e una selezione di tè e caffè, comodissimo se la mattina si ha la sveglia prestissimo e non si ha tempo di fare colazione fuori.

Cons:

Niente da dire, pienamente soddisfatta dal soggiorno.

2026-08-12 via Nuitee
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Brendan solo_traveller gb
9
2026-08-12 via Nuitee
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Natalia family_with_children ru
10
Pros:

Чистый и уютный отель и место расположения рядом с основными достопримечательностями

Cons:

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2026-08-12 via Nuitee
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Magdalena couple pl
10
2026-08-12 via Nuitee
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Lynda solo_traveller us
9
2026-08-12 via Nuitee
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Renate family_with_children de
9
Pros:

Super Lage, von hier aus war alles optimal zu erreichen. Traditionsreiches Hotel mit viel Liebe zu den Details.

2026-08-11 via Nuitee
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Jamila solo_traveller lu
9
2026-08-11 via Nuitee
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Thomas couple ch
9
2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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MARK couple us
8
2026-08-10 via Nuitee