Braid Hills Hotel

Hotels
7.7 (4815 reviews)
134 Braid Road , Edinburgh , gb

Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
Garden
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good breakfast
Friendly staff
Convenient location
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Outdated furnishings
Hot room temperatures

Categories

Cleanliness
6.69
Multiple mentions of mold and outdated carpeting indicate significant cleanliness issues.
Service
8.16
While there were some mentions of staff needing training, overall service was reported positively by several guests.
Location
8.7
Close proximity to bus stops and calm surroundings were frequently appreciated.
Room Quality
7.15
Some guests found the rooms too hot and outdated, affecting overall quality.
Amenities
6.18
Many reviews pointed out missing amenities like fridges and water bottles.
Value for Money
8.14
Considering the breakfast and the positive aspects expressed, many found it acceptable for the price.
Food and Beverage
8.69
Breakfast was often highlighted positively, with mentions of variety and quality.
Overall Experience
7.86
Given the mix of ratings, the overall experience reflected a balance of pros and cons.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 17:34

Property Description

Stunning Views and Convenient Amenities

Spectacular Views: Enjoy panoramic Edinburgh views from our 19th-century hotel, offering a picturesque backdrop for your stay.

Delightful Dining: Indulge in fine Scottish dining at the 1886 Restaurant with a table d’hôte menu, and savor a hearty Scottish breakfast each morning.

Convenient Location: Just a short drive from Edinburgh's center, our hotel also provides free parking and easy access to nearby golf courses and public transportation.

Book now to experience the perfect blend of historic charm and modern convenience at our Edinburgh hotel.

Important information:

When booking for 6 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply.

Room service is not available at the time being.

Please note the restaurant is running a reduce menu which is served from 14:00 - 19:45. Reservations must be made in advance.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and charges may be applicable.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children ages 1 and older are allowed.
    Children from 1 year old to 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children from 1 year old to 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.7
Based on 4815 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.69
Service: 8.16
Location: 8.7
Room Quality: 7.15
Amenities: 6.18
Value for Money: 8.14
Food and Beverage: 8.69
Overall Experience: 7.86
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Mackenzie couple us
8
2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Pieter couple nl
7
2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Katherine couple gb
9
Pros:

location is far away from the tours attraction, No any Restaurant near by, only the hotel restaurant and bar, it was good the price we paid included breakfast, otherwise we might have to get the taxi to find a restaurant for breakfast.
over all , Braid Hill hotel was good, the staff was very helpful, it just the location are bit far away and the whole road is no restaurant or coffee shop, but the hotel area is very peaceful and quiet also opposite of the park and the bus stop near by . it was the first time for us to go to Scotland Edinburgh, after we stay at Braid hill a few nights, we like it there.

Cons:

the whole area is No restaurant and No shops ,No Coffee shop .

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Roddy couple gb
4
2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Carmen couple at
6
Sehr schöner angenehmer Aufenthalt, die Zimmer bzw Ausstattung sind schon teilweise sehr abgenützt und in die Jahre geko
Pros:

Das Flair des Hotels und Buchungen für Ausflüge und Aktivitäten direkt im Hotel buchbar

Cons:

Etwas in die Jahre gekommen

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Rob couple gb
9
We loved it! Real Scottish 'baronial' style in a fantastic location.
Pros:

Gorgeous Victorian hotel with real character. Fantastic location - and easy walk to the old town, with plenty of excellent buses too.
Spacious, well-appointed rooms with very comfortable beds.
Plenty of free parking.
Stunning views across the city, great sunsets, nearby walks in the Braid Valley park.

Cons:

It was hot - why were some of the radiators on in a heatwave!
Some areas looked a bit tired - but maintaining such an old, rambling property must be a never-ending job.

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Seonaid couple gb
6
Lovely cafe on site which was perfect for spending time in before leaving
Pros:

Lovely location

Cons:

Room was very small

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Richard solo_traveller gb
4
Disappointing - over a decade of staying at this hotel it is in decline
Pros:

I’ve been to Braids Hill annually for 10 years and the main advantage is its proximity to the relevant part of the university and value for money.

Cons:

Sadly over the decade I’ve seen this hotel decline in every respect - dull rooms, terrible decor and reliance on huge tour groups which arrive daily and overwhelm the lobby, bar and dining areas. This year, for the first time, breakfast was served not in the usual daily decent dining areas with views but in a back room poorly suited for the large crowd of tourists groups. We were relegated to a distant room on the third floor with no pictures or artwork just dowdy wallpaper, the water pressure was minimal and it took ages to get hot water at 8 am. The room has a desk but no power sockets anywhere near. The bed was poorly placed with respect to lower sockets. The whole arrangement of the room was terrible - yes it’s cheaper than Bruntsfield but a miserable experience. Not recommended for independent travelers.

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
C
carles solo_traveller es
5
Pros:

Ubicació

Cons:

està deixat

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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laila couple se
9
2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Dorothy couple gb
8
We will be back.
Pros:

Great location, welcoming staff, comfortable room and lovely breakfast.

Cons:

Coffee choice at breakfast too basic - most hotels now have a machine to allow selection of coffees.

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Tomas solo_traveller se
8
Pros:

Friendly staff. Good food. Great location with easy access to buses. Free parking.

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Elspeth solo_traveller gb
3
I would not recommend this hotel to others to stay in.
Pros:

Perfect location, chosen as near family and friends. (Couldn’t have booked more in advance, as was in the area to attend a funeral.)
No problem with cleanliness.
A few of the staff very pleasant.
Outside terrace for sitting out.

Cons:

Not as expected for (approx)£199.00 per night!
Staff as above, but most very ‘remote’ and disinterested.
Room was woefully cramped for two people - as if for one originally, but double sets of towels had been put in. Fan provided, but was still stuffy. Facilities basic and because of where they had to be placed near the single window, drawing the curtains was difficult. Wardrobe door stuck on one side. Again, because of lack of space, only one chair to sit on.
Menu ok, but had expected greater choice.
Told the hotel is being refurbished - certainly long overdue. Inside public areas all very gloomy.

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
J
Julie couple nl
7
2026-07-23 via Nuitee
J
John couple au
5
Cons:

Very hot in the room and a huge walk to the room up lots of stairs

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Bramwell solo_traveller gb
6
Pros:

Good location and friendly staff at reception.

Cons:

Our room was a bit run down but fine for a 1 night stay.

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
B
Bilal extended_group gb
7
Cons:

No fridge in the room especially in this hot weather you need cold drinks. Carpets are very old and dusky colors give bad impression.

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Nicolas extended_group de
7
Passabel
Pros:

Gute ruhige Lage im Grünen

Cons:

Deutlich in die Jahre gekommen.

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Lavrenčík family_with_children cz
7
S pobytem jsme byli spokojeni, bohužel celkové hodnocení pokazila vzniklá situace s poruchou vody.
Pros:

Snídaně byly nabídkou jídla průměrné, ale chutné.
Poloha hotelu blízko zastávky veřejné dopravy.
Poloha hotelu v klidné části města.
Obsluha restaurace a baru byla příjemná a vstřícná.

Cons:

Měli jsme rezervované dva pokoje pro čtyři osoby, během posledních dvou dnů našeho pobytu se v obou pokojích vyskytly závažné problémy s dodávkou vody. V jednom pokoji netekla voda dva dny vůbec a ve druhém pokoji netekla dva dny teplá voda. Počáteční přístup pracovníků recepce k ohlášené závadě byl rezervovaný a věc začali řešit až po několika hodinách našeho naléhání, aby situaci řešili. Celá situace nám způsobila značný stres, znehodnotila část našeho pobytu a připravila nás o čas, který jsme místo odpočinku strávili opakovaným řešením vzniklého problému.

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Isabelle solo_traveller gb
8
2026-07-20 via Nuitee