Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean rooms
Good location
Varied breakfast options
Cons:
Unfriendly staff
Overpriced for some services

Categories

Cleanliness
8.05
General comments about clean and well-maintained rooms.
Service
7.55
Staff friendliness and responsiveness were mentioned negatively.
Location
9.05
Very centrally located, close to tourist attractions.
Room Quality
8.05
Rooms are clean, but some mentioned they were small.
Amenities
8.55
Good amenities like a pool and breakfast offerings.
Value for Money
8.55
Good value relative to the services and facilities offered.
Food and Beverage
8.05
Breakfast was good, but some dissatisfaction with coffee.
Overall Experience
8.55
Generally enjoyable stays reported with some caveats.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 02:27

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodations
Novotel Edinburgh Centre offers spacious, modern rooms equipped with 32-inch LCD TVs, free Wi-Fi, and tea/coffee facilities. The perfect retreat after a day of exploring the city.

Relaxation and Wellness
Guests can unwind in the hot tub, swimming pool, sauna, or modern fitness centre. A variety of ways to rejuvenate and recharge during your stay.

Culinary Delights
Indulge in American and Scottish cuisine at The Tap Kitchen & Bar. From seasonal Scottish dishes to cocktails and craft beers, there's something to satisfy every craving.

Experience the best of Edinburgh at Novotel Edinburgh Centre. Book now for a memorable stay!

Important information:

Please note that on-site parking is limited to 15 spaces, chargeable at GBP 22 per 24 hours, and GBP 10 for day parking.

Minors under 18 must be accompanied by parents or legal representatives. Third person named by parents must present their written authorization (certified signature).

Please note that the credit card used to book must be presented on arrival.Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
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

8.3
Based on 7096 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.05
Service: 7.55
Location: 9.05
Room Quality: 8.05
Amenities: 8.55
Value for Money: 8.55
Food and Beverage: 8.05
Overall Experience: 8.55
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puig couple es
10
2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Mark solo_traveller nz
9
Pros:

Very comfortable rooms,beds and pillows. Amazingly quiet given how busy the hotel was. Very friendly, attentive and helpful staff.

Cons:

The sinks in the bathrooms are very impracticle. No plugs, very little depth, difficult to fill the in room kettle

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Nicolas family_with_children ch
6
Tout à fait correct, mais à refaire, je choisirais quelque chose de plus typique.
Pros:

Bien placé dans Édimbourg. Etablissement très standard, correct, qui répond au besoin de dormir au centre ville. Propre et calme.

Cons:

Personnel d'accueil trop peu disponible, avec longue file d'attente. Et nécessité de faire la queue à l'accueil pour avoir accès à la piscine. Le petit déjeuner était correct mais sans plus.

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
D
DANIEL family_with_children es
6
2026-08-28 via Nuitee
C
Caroline couple gb
10
2026-08-28 via Nuitee
F
fernando solo_traveller es
9
2026-08-28 via Nuitee
D
Delfin family_with_children es
9
2026-08-28 via Nuitee
H
Hermen couple nl
7
Pros:

Great location in the Old Town near the Castle. Rooms are oké. Very nice personell

Cons:

Very small pool.

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
Ανδρεου family_with_children cy
8
2026-08-27 via Nuitee
I
ilsu solo_traveller fr
5
Pros:

Clean and correct

Cons:

All is ectra, some stiuff are nice but not all

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Shibu couple ae
3
Location ok. But rooms not elegant , no slippers or conditioner available, fridge not working
Cons:

The shower area and toilet are separate .Cramped space with lot of projections on the way.

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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burak barış family_with_children tr
1
disgrace
Cons:

⭐ 1/5 — Absolutely Unacceptable Stay

We absolutely do not recommend this hotel.

The heating and air-conditioning system in our room did not work properly. Every time we switched it on, the electricity in the room went out completely. As a result, we were left in a freezing-cold room and were unable to maintain a safe and comfortable temperature.

We were staying with our child, who became extremely cold during the night and subsequently fell ill. This was not a minor inconvenience; it was a serious maintenance and safety failure that made our stay extremely distressing.

A hotel should never provide guests—especially families with children—with a room where the climate-control system cannot be used without causing a power failure. The situation was completely unacceptable and ruined our stay.

We are extremely disappointed and will not stay here again. We strongly advise families, particularly those travelling with children, to avoid this hotel.

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Yolanda family_with_children es
7
Correcto. Caro para el servicio.
Pros:

Ubicación bien. Hay que andar unos 10 minutos a la parte monumental ( Royal Mile)

Cons:

Servicio: la limpieza d ehabitaciones nos falló un día, no hicoeron la cama. El día que llegamos como llegamos un poco antes de las 15.00 no s hicieron esperar hasta las 15.00 en punto para "comprobar" si ya estaba la habitación, la recepcionista no llamó para preguntar si podían agilizarlo o alomejor ya estaba preparada. PAgamos una ocupación de 3 personas ( ibamos con niño) y no estaba hecha la cama para el niño cuando llegamos , ni había toallas ni servicios para 3. Un detalle negativo por el precio que pagas.
El desayuno se repite exactamente igual todos los días, aunque tiene buena calidad y es variado, pero al cabo de 7 días, podrían variar, las frutas, los dulces o algo.
la piscina está...pero es pequeñita hay que rellenar un formulario para bajar.

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
B
Brian couple gb
8
Pros:

Location suited our needs

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
Z
Zenia couple gb
8
Pros:

Great location. Central for most sightseeing places. Excellent public transport connections.
Very helpful staff. The hotel had swimming pool and wellness centre. Rooms very spacious and clean

Cons:

Quite expensive for a 4 star hotel but guess this is because of the Fringe Festival and the Edinburgh Military Tattoo taking place so the demand was high

2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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Monika couple gb
9
2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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Jaskaran solo_traveller gb
7
2026-08-26 via Nuitee
M
Mary couple gb
8
Pros:

The location was great. The staff in the restaurant/ bar area were absolutely lovely and very accommodating

Cons:

The staff on reception were very rude and abrupt, not approachable at all. Very reluctant to help when asked for anything

2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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Tsvetanka family_with_children gb
10
Excellent
Pros:

The hotel exceeded my expectations, It was clean, it was comfortable, and it was a perfect location in the centre of Edinburgh. The breakfast was excellent, more variety of food than usual compared to other hotels - it was a good surprise. And the staff was very friendly and helpful!

2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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Chi family_with_children gb
9
2026-08-26 via Nuitee