Braid Hills Hotel

Hotels
7.7 (4966 reviews)
134 Braid Road , Edinburgh , GB
+44 131 447 8888

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Paid
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Outdated furnishings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Multiple mentions of mold and outdated carpeting indicate significant cleanliness issues.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Some guests found the rooms too hot and outdated, affecting overall quality.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

Location

Guest Reviews

7.7
Based on 4966 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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Christian • couple • de
8
Viktorianisches Hotel am südlichen Stadtrand mit guter Verkehrsanbindung
Pros:

Historisches Hotel am Rand von Edinburgh mit guter Busanbindung in die Innenstadt. Das Gebäude ist etwas in die Jahre gekommen, die Zimmer sind aber sauber und schön eingerichtet. Modernes Bad.

Cons:

Der Ventilator im Bad war recht laut, und die Atmosphäre im Frühstücksraum fanden wir etwas unterkühlt. Sonst alles in Ordnung

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Moira • couple • gb
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Saskia • solo_traveller • de
5
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Deirdre • couple • ie
2
Worst experience ever!
Pros:

The building is beauriful on the outside and location was perfect for us. One receptioist was friendly and very helpful.

Cons:

The hotel is in a rundown state and in need of total refurbishment. The self service breakfast was atrocious with very poor quality food. Unset sticky tables with old chairs - peeling leather and staff were indifferent.The price was outragious - €980 for three nights! We heard many complaints from other visitors.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Lorenzo • extended_group • it
8
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Karin • solo_traveller • dk
7
Pros:

Let tilgængeligt fra busstoppestedet.
Dejligt med badekar og fint med varmt vand i bruseren.
Venligt personale, selvom de ikke så ud som om de havde lyst til at være der.

Cons:

Intet vandtryk i vandhanen, så det var svært at vaske hænder.
Ingen elevator.
Utroligt varmt i spisesalen - man havde hurtigt lyst til at komme ud igen, så man blev ikke længe og nød sin morgenmad.
I forhold til prisen, så mener jeg ikke det var pengene værd.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
Łukasz • couple • pl
10
Pros:

The hotel was in a fantastic location with beautiful views. Everything was clean and well maintained. The staff were very friendly and polite, and the food was delicious. We really enjoyed our stay and would definitely recommend this hotel.

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Aberle • couple • ch
10
Pros:

Sehr freundliches Personal. Unsere Dusche hat zuerst nicht funktioniert und es wurde sich sehr schnell darum gekümmert.
Köstliches Essen und eine tolle Bar.
Lage ausserhalb von Edinburgh, jedoch wunderbar für einen Spaziergang zum Braid Hills.

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Susan • extended_group • gb
1
Wouldn’t not recommend this hotel.
Pros:

Location near bus stop that goes into centre of Edinburgh

Cons:

Don’t know where to start. Rooms were not clean. Detritus on the roofs and in park of the car park when you looked out the window. Restaurant closed at 6pm which was not mentioned at time of booking. Fire alarm was meant to have gone off but none of our party heard any siren which was concerning. Paid over £1000 for three room for one night. Complained to hotel, told to complain through booking.com. Whilst complaint was acknowledged no refund even partially was forthcoming.

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Robert • solo_traveller • gb
9
Iconic hotel in Auld Reekie.
Pros:

Location is ideal for city and being on the A702 ideal if you want to venture beyond. The iconic hotel mention ed in the prime of miss jean Brodie novel is special. The staff teams seem happy to be at work and interact with warmth.

Cons:

Lack of a lift. People with mobility issues should be aware. Also if on foot the hotel is located on a steep hill...albeit you then can enjoy the vistas.

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • extended_group • gb
10
Ideal location for a visit to Edinburgh
Pros:

Hotel and rooms all clean. Breakfast is fab. Ideal location for a trip to visit Edinburgh which is just 10-15minutes away via bus

Cons:

All was good as always. Stayed many times at this hotel.

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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robert • extended_group • pl
6
Pros:

największy problem był w tym, że przyjechaliśmy motocyklami między innymi dlatego , że hotel oferował parking, a na miejscu obsługa hotelowa sugerowała, żebyśmy w nocy pilnowali swoje motocykle ponieważ tydzień temu ich klientom ukradziono motocykle z parkingu hotelowego a oni nie mają czasu żeby pilnować, w związku z tym zrobiliśmy dyżury i całą noc pilnowaliśmy swoich motocykli.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Alduin88 • solo_traveller • it
9
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marc • couple • fr
8
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Joanne • couple • gb
4
Cons:

Room was tiny & extremely hot, had to have a fan running all the time we were in the room. Television didn’t work, girls on reception couldn’t have done enough, however maintenance were called he came out reset & said this would fix the issue, he said he would hang around to make sure it was ok, by the time we went back to reception he was gone & that was it.

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Murphy • solo_traveller • ca
10
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Nilesh • couple • us
9
Overall good stay with short walk to bus stand for a quick ride into the city. Very quiet and away from city noise
Pros:

The property was big and the bar area was great

Cons:

No elevator s and bit outdated decor

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Monique • couple • nl
7
Prettig verblijf
Pros:

Mooie lokatie, authentiek, vriendelijk personeel

Cons:

Kamer waren matig schoon. Bedden ook matige quality.

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Teunis • couple • nl
9
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Annabel • solo_traveller • gb
5
Super pricey but nice and quiet.
Pros:

A lovely looking building with some nice period features.

Cons:

The room was tired, flaking patches on the headboards, peeling paint on the doors. Mismatched furniture which had seen better days.The sink was missing a plug and there was hair in the bathtub.

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee