Travelodge Edinburgh Central Waterloo Place

HORRIBLE STAY, AVOID AT ALL COSTS! Expensive stay where we were sent to lower ground- 3 floors down into what was basically a room in a dungeon. As MANY other reviews have stated the rooms are drab with mouldy unclean windows, a very bad smell of sewerage coming up thought the drains in the bathroom. Windows can't be opened to air the room out, heating can't be adjusted if too hot/cold as locked. No room service or cleaning done in five nights stay even though sign was put out before 11am as requested by reception, had to constantly go to reception for toilet rolls, clean towels, bins emptied, tea/coffee ect... Not acceptable especially when using the so called accessible rooms!! Toilet doesn't flush properly so have to wait over half an hour before it can be flushed again, TV remote was faulty as was the TV which kept crashing, extra pillows were dirty before we had chance to use them! One lift broken so took ages to get anywhere, miserable reception staff most of the time. Several bugs in room probably due to no cleaning and/or smell. Were told to use our card to access building after 8pm as doors are locked for security- doors were still open after 10pm and the door into where the lift/rooms are was also left open so where is the security for your guests???
WE WILL NEVER USE THIS HOTEL AGAIN AND WOULD RECOMMEND OTHER PEOPLE NOT TO BOTHER EITHER .

Quite place and kind stuff. Hotel near the center by walking. I really appreciate my vacation in Edimburgh. Beedrooms ok, clean and comfortable.

I spent one night in this hotel, to make it easier for me to catch an early morning train to London. The location is perfect; a two minute walk from Waverley Station and also in the heart of the city and therefore close to all tourist attractions, for those who are coming here for a city break.
The hotel itself is very well managed; the staff I spoke to were very welcoming and friendly and eager to help with anything I needed.
My room was very comfortable and warm; good shower, comfy bed, spacious …you couldn’t ask for any more for the price. Excellent value for money. Excellent experience all round.

Excellent location, comfortable room. Has everything we required for our mini break.
Claire & Martina at reception were extremely friendly and helpful with any inquires we had.
We will definitely be back.

Inconveniently moved to another hotel on route to accommodation by phone at 8.40 on night of arrival, no appology. Prebooked and Paid 393GBP for substandard accommodation. No phone or WiFi reception in the room, Paid extra for WiFi and it did not work.
Paid for breakfast to go on morning leaving hotel and no one available to give it to us!
Left note on door for towels to be changed before 11am as is the ask and they were never changed.note still on door when we returned that night and towels not changed. Remote control for telly did not work. These are basic requirements in any hotel.
Did travellodge survey and no reply or feedback

The old saying you get what you pay for couldn’t be any truer for this hotel.
Yes it was much cheaper than even Premier Inns. And it was in a very central location to the station. And the room was clean (ish) and was really only used to sleep.

Our room was small, not cosy, it was small. The floor squeaked like crazy but as we were top floor only people underneath would have been inconvenienced by that.
The toilet was the smallest toilet I have ever seen, very lower to the ground which for the taller chap was pretty impractical.
It had old sash windows on the outside with secondary sliding glazing on the inside.
The sash windows was full of mould as shown in the photo and were incredibly wet all the time.
The bathroom fan didn’t work in the room which contributed to the problem.
The TV was bizarre with about 75 channels to choose from but you could get about 4!!!

That all being said, it served a purpose for our short stay.
Would I use again, 100% no. I would pay more regardless.
Sorry Travelodge but you must do better

10/10 would stay again room309 was great nice and clean just a loud buzzing noise coming from the heater

You need to implement the luggage storage serThe hotel is located in the historic center of Edinburgh, near Princess Street and surrounded by many shops, bars, and restaurants.
The reception staff is friendly and efficient. The rooms are comfortable, well-equipped, and the beds are very comfortable.
One negative point is that the hotel does not offer luggage storage, a service that every hotel should provide.
We did not have breakfast.

We arrived and reception staff very pleasant.
Up to the first floor to our room.

When I say “room” it was very very small.
Unable to place our small suitcases anywhere and was very disappointed. Unable to hang clothing due to the hanging space being directly over the table.

The view from the window looked directly across to another tall building and we was unable to leave curtains open due to people in the building facing. When I say facing “ a few yards away”
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Having always tried to use Travel lodge for our short breaks, I did go down to reception to ask if we could be moved, but told the hotel was full.

The space was not adequate and I suggest you turn it back into broom and cleaning storage. Cuboard.

Only reason we stayed here was for the location and slightly cheaper than the premier inn. Be warned though, they won’t store your luggage until check in. They send you back to the station to store it there or charge you £15 to check in early. Vending machine was out of order. Staff were lovely though

Central Waterloo Place is the ideal location. Close to public transport hubs for railway and bus. A friendly atmosphere as soon as you walk in the door to reception. Spacious rooms kept to a high standard of cleanliness. Well worth the money particularly if you don't need to stay over the weekend.
Finally, a special thanks to Paulo for all his help and friendly greetings. Very much appreciated.👍

We stayed at the Travelodge in central Edinburgh during the week and paid £105, which included early check-in (£15). The location is excellent — right beside St James Quarter shopping centre, close to the Omni Centre, and just a short walk to Princes Street, Rose Street, and George Street. Perfect for shopping, dining, and exploring the city.

After 8pm, the main door is secured, which is a positive safety feature. We stayed in a family room with one double bed and two singles. The room was typical of Travelodge standards — basic but functional — though we felt the cleanliness could have been a bit better. The bathrooms, in particular, could do with an upgrade. Despite being so central, the hotel was surprisingly quiet at night.

Staff were friendly and helpful, and there’s a vending machine in reception for drinks and snacks. Overall, it’s good value for money and very convenient for a central Edinburgh stay, though there’s room for improvement in cleanliness and bathroom updates.

Stayed here for the Samhuinn fire festival. The room was cosy, quiet and clean. I want to say thank you to Paulo! I had an issue with the shower and sink, Paulo moved me room without any issue and I appreciated that, a very pleasant person 😊
I'd definitely come back to this Travelodge in the future. Also I didn't need to check out until 12 at no extra cost, I wish all hotels did this 😍

Great stay at Travelodge Edinburgh Central Waterloo Place!
Clean room, perfect location near Waverley Station, and very friendly staff.
Special thanks to Martina for her help and great communication, she made everything easy.

I feel horrible giving such a low review because the staff is so amazing. Every single staff memeber that we interacted with was FANTASTIC. They all deserve raises. Now, the hotel itself really could use some maintenance. I felt like the upkeep was not well done, and perhaps it's the age of the building but everything felt a bit like it was falling apart. We had a joke that we might wake up in someone else's room due to falling through the floor. I was also shocked that there is no free wifi. Honestly, and again I feel horrible saying this, but I would not recommend staying here.

A great and convenient location just a few minutes walk to Edinburgh train station with a clean and comfortable room. I had a lovely warm welcome from Fiona and Amanda on the desk too! They were so helpful in advising me of the hotel information and were both happy and friendly faces to be greeted by. A credit to the company, thank you both :)

Drunks in the doorway...surly staff...no bag-drop before check-in...wifi has to be paid for...room underground and very noisy. Stay somewhere else.

The Pros

Location
Newly rennovated room
Comfy bed and bedding
Large spacious room
View onto Princes Street
Great curtains for a dark room for sleeping

The Cons
Very pricey for a Travelodge for 1 night
They do not have a luggage storing facility- although if you pay £15 for early check-in in you can take it to your room. This was my biggest gripe. I paid an extortionate amount yet we were directed to luggage storage at Waverly staiton or early check in - get a grip.

Staff and location were great however its very basic especially for the money paid. The room was not cleaned nor fresh towels supplied. There was no iron, hairdryer or telephone in the room and the room was very hot with a basic fan supplied.

Part of our bus tour was cancelled due to weather. We scrambled finding a place that could accommodate us for a few days. The clerk, Michaela was friendly and funny and very welcoming. The staff were also very friendly and accommodating. The room was sufficient with a large bed and the hotel was continently located.