The Bonham

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Bespoke Hotels
9.2 (3428 reviews)
35 Drumsheugh Gardens , Edinburgh , gb
+44 131 226 6050

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Garden
Lift / Elevator
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Excellent service
Clean and spacious rooms
Lovely decor
High-quality breakfast
Cons:
Limited interaction during check-in
Noise from the room above
TV didn't work
Room placed in a basement
Lower level room noise

Categories

Cleanliness
9.26
The hotel was clean and spacious, according to multiple reviews.
Service
9.73
Staff were very friendly and accommodating, with particular praise for individual staff members.
Location
9.27
Quiet location and practical for accessing the city.
Room Quality
9.22
Lovely rooms, comfortable bed, and beautiful decor.
Amenities
8.75
Amenities such as coffee, tea, and 24-hour service mentioned positively.
Value for Money
8.71
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
9.26
Breakfast selection was excellent with positive feedback on food quality.
Overall Experience
9.43
Guests expressed enjoyment and a desire to return, highlighting a generally excellent experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-10 15:02

Property Description

City Views and Central Location
Located in Edinburgh's West End, The Bonham Hotel offers stunning city views from the majority of its Victorian townhouse bedrooms. With popular attractions like Princess Street, Calton Hill, and Edinburgh Castle just a short walk away, guests can easily immerse themselves in the heart of the city.

Luxurious Rooms and Dining
Each room at The Bonham features modern amenities such as a flat screen TV, free WiFi, and an en-suite bathroom with complimentary toiletries. Guests can enjoy 24-hour room service and indulge in traditional European cuisine at the hotel's restaurant, along with a variety of classic cocktails and afternoon tea at the bar.

Convenient Transport Options
With Edinburgh Airport just a 20-minute drive away, guests have easy access to and from the property. Alternatively, the Edinburgh Tram and Airlink bus provide convenient transport options for exploring the city. Book your stay at The Bonham Hotel for a memorable Edinburgh experience.

Important information:

Please note that The Bonham is strictly a nonsmoking property.

Please note that The Bonham Hotel has a car park to the rear of the building, which is used on a first come first serve basis. Parking tickets are issued on arrival in the car park and should be paid for at reception.

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

Payment will be taken upon arrival for all reservations.

Please note that dinner rate plan is a GBP 30 per person allowance.

The Hotel has Electric Vehicle Charging available at £4.00 per hour booking required 24 hours in advance.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: 12:00 PM
Airport code: EDI

Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 3428 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.26
Service: 9.73
Location: 9.27
Room Quality: 9.22
Amenities: 8.75
Value for Money: 8.71
Food and Beverage: 9.26
Overall Experience: 9.43
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Ido • couple • us
10
2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Olivia • couple • ch
8
Pros:

Comfortable and traditional looking hotel.

Cons:

Room was on below level so a little dark and small but comfortable.

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Gehan • extended_group • lk
9
A classy Hotel
Pros:

Good Breakfast..Large clean rooms...

Cons:

Some restaurant staff were sometimes rude...

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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ANTONIO • solo_traveller • it
10
2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Jue • couple • ch
7
2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Gianni • solo_traveller • ch
8
Sehr gutes Hotel mit einem Makel
Pros:

Super Lage, das Ambiente, das Frühstück und das Personal

Cons:

Das Ei Benedikt war zu durch.
In der Dusche hat der Abfluss sehr stark gestunken.

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • de
9
2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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ANASTASIS • couple • cy
10
Υπέροχο ξενοδοχείο σε πολύ καλό σημείο για μια αληθινή σκωτσέζικη εμπειρία . Πολύ ωραία δωμάτια και φαγητό.
Pros:

Το στυλ του ξενοδοχείου και το δωμάτιο .

Cons:

Τίποτα . Όλα ήταν υπέροχα .ε

2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Emile • couple • nl
9
2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Iegor • couple • il
10
Very good old stylish hotel
Pros:

Charming hotel in the traditional Edinburgh’s house with excellent staff

Cons:

They may add some more choice into their breakfast menu, though anyway their breakfast is wonderful

2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Lina • family_with_children • se
10
2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Natalie • couple • ca
10
2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Emile • couple • nl
9
Beautiful historic property with modern amenities
Pros:

Outstanding location. A beautiful Historic property we’ll maintained with modern amenities. Breakfast room beautiful, a lovely touch to have warm breakfast served as opposed to the shuffle along endless buffets which is the norm these days. Staff all pleasant and professional.

Cons:

Some rooms a bit cramped.

2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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richard • couple • gb
10
2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Oana • couple • ro
10
Ten out of ten, better twelve out of ten.🙂
Pros:

I liked everything! Thank you for the hospitality ! Staff very attentive to our needs, very helpful and kind. The hotel is very close to all the tourist attractions but at the same time, in a quiet area, with style and personality. Delicious and varied breakfast. Large room, clean and stylishly furnished. Congratulations!! Ten out of ten, better twelve out of ten.🙂 The hotel is very close to all the tourist attractions but at the same time, in a quiet area, with style and personality. Delicious and varied breakfast. Large room, clean and stylishly furnished. Congratulations!! Ten out of ten, better twelve out of ten.🙂

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Emmet • couple • ie
10
2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Sarunas • solo_traveller • lt
8
Apart from not working elevator (they have only 1), the stay was very nice. It was extremely silent! I was woken up at n
Pros:

Very very silent place in a very good location

Cons:

The elevator did not work and they did not manage to fix it even on the next day. There is only 1 elevator..

2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Deborah • couple • gb
10
2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Gunnar • couple • de
9
2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Kathryn • couple • us
10
Very quiet, comfortable, friendly and relaxing
Pros:

beautiful hotel and room, staff was exceptional

2026-08-04 • via Nuitee