Corstorphine Lodge Hotel

Hotels
7.5 (2448 reviews)
188 St John's Rd , Edinburgh , GB

Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Heating
Family rooms
Garden
Express check-in/check-out
Fax/photocopying
Golf course
Non-smoking throughout
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good location with bus access
Cons:
Mould in rooms
Inconsistent service and cleanliness

Categories

Cleanliness
5
The property is infested with black mould, making it unsuitable for habitation.
Service
9
Staff were friendly but unable to resolve major issues.
Location
9
Right on a bus line which made it easy to access the airport and city centre.
Room Quality
7
Rooms are a good size but had issues with heat and cleanliness.
Amenities
8
Provided vegan options for breakfast and spacious bathrooms.
Value for Money
6
Expensive for the value provided, especially with cleanliness issues.
Food and Beverage
8
Breakfast options were good, but some confusion occurred with orders.
Overall Experience
8
Mixed experience with major issues impacting the stay but not without positives.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 23:37

Property Description

Historic Charm and Modern Comfort
Step back in time at the charming stone-built Victorian villa of Corstorphine Lodge Hotel, dating back to the 1880s. Located conveniently on the A8, connecting Edinburgh Airport to the city centre, this hotel seamlessly blends historic elegance with modern amenities.

Convenient Location and Connectivity
With a bus stop right outside the hotel offering regular services to the city centre and airport, guests can easily explore the vibrant city of Edinburgh without any hassle.

Scenic Gardens and Nearby Attractions
Unwind in the beautifully landscaped Victorian walled gardens or venture out to popular attractions like Edinburgh Zoo, Edinburgh Business Park, and Murrayfield Rugby Stadium, all just a short drive away.

Ready to experience the perfect blend of history and comfort? Book your stay at Corstorphine Lodge Hotel now.

Important information:

Free side street parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Unfortunately the property does not provide private parking.

Children aged 2 years and younger can stay for free, subject to prior arrangement.
Children aged 3 years and older can stay for an extra charge, subject to prior arrangement.

You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Bed preference is subject to availability.This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
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.
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.
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: 11:00 AM
Airport code: EDI

Location

Guest Reviews

7.5
Based on 2448 reviews
Cleanliness: 5
Service: 9
Location: 9
Room Quality: 7
Amenities: 8
Value for Money: 6
Food and Beverage: 8
Overall Experience: 8
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Niklas • couple • se
8
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Cynthia • family_with_children • us
5
Pros:

The manager was not helpful. He put us on the third floor which was fine, however he refused to help with our luggage. He saw us both struggling but refused to help. He stated " I gave you an upgrade." This statement was not true I got the exact room I paid for. The maid was very helpful and kind but the tall manager was useless.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Marion • family_with_children • gb
9
Very pleasant.
Pros:

Location perfect. Did not have breakfast.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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karel • couple • nl
5
Het hotel een behoorlijke kater, de stad maakt gelukkig een hoop goed.
Pros:

De foto’s leken erg charmant. De praktijk heel erg tegen.

Cons:

Het slot van de kamer was defect en konden de kamer niet op. ‘S avonds laat was de kamer open, maar konden alleen van binnenuit open en dicht. Bij ontbijt moest er een stop tussen de deur. De douche liep niet door en de ruimt was overal super klein. Bukken in de douche was niet mogelijk, alleen rechtopstaand door je knieën om je spullen te pakken (geen rekje). De volgende dag zijn de problemen pas opgelost. Zeer teleurstellend voor een best hoge prijs van bijna 200 pond per nacht.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Marco • solo_traveller • lu
8
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Racheal Aji • couple • gb
10
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Urša Šivic • solo_traveller • si
9
Pros:

The room was very comfortable for three persons. The hotel is very suitable located on the way from the airport to the city center.

Cons:

There are some details - specially in the bathroom - that could be improved.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Harinarayanan • couple • nz
6
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Cristina • solo_traveller • it
7
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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sandra • extended_group • au
3
Disappointed
Pros:

The location.

Cons:

We were given a twin share on the top floor the stairs were hidden behind a door. The stairs were so steep and dangerous manoeuvring suit cases. Ok if you were a mountain goat. The shower was hopeless.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Johan • extended_group • se
7
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Clare • solo_traveller • gb
10
Perfect and great location!!!
Pros:

Great location and the staff were amazing!

Cons:

Only very slightly disappointed there was no bar/lounge area BUT I could get a drink from reception and went and did some work in my room which was very spacious and very clean so all good!

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Amanda • solo_traveller • se
8
Basic hotel with great breakfast and good transport links
Pros:

Excellent cooked vegetarian breakfast (the meat ones looked good too) and proper fresh filter coffee - I would stay again just for this! There was other buffet stuff like fruit etc to help yourself to. Tea and coffee making in the room. Everything looked clean and the bathroom and room was a good size. It is very good for transport links esp to the airport, as the airlink shuttle is just outside on the main road, and it is really fine for short stays.

Cons:

Basic facilities, lots of stairs and winding staircases, so beware of this if you have lots of luggage or maybe ask for a ground-floor room if so. None of the lights in the room worked except the big light in the room (they may not have noticed unless people pointed it out, I guess).

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Maria Lucia • solo_traveller • it
6
Ottima posizione ma scarso
Pros:

Posizione ottima, fermate del bus a due passi e bus ogni 5 minuti per il centro. Presenti negozi (Lidl, Tesco) e molti ristoranti. Zona tranquilla e piacevole.
Personale molto gentile e disponibile. Bollitore e tazze con tè, caffè e biscotti a disposizione ogni giorno!

Cons:

Scarsa pulizia, asciugamani vecchi e macchiati. Materasso vecchio e scomodissimo. Lavandino intasato e doccia con temperatura difficile da regolare (l'acqua passa da ghiacciata a bollente, difficile trovare una via di mezzo) Prima notte al freddo per via dei riscaldamenti rotti, sostituiti poi con i termosifoni elettrici , ma in bagno non sono presenti prese perciò rimaneva freddo. Dal secondo giorno in poi il riscaldamento era funzionante ma la mattina alle 6, quando mi alzavo, erano già spenti e in bagno faceva freddo per fare la doccia... L'hotel non specifica che tipo di riscaldamento c'è nelle stanze. Ho pagato davvero troppo considerando tutti questi disagi. Consiglio solo per la posizione.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Peter • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pleasant property
Pros:

Good sized comfortable rooms. Staff were lovely, ideal location and good breakfast. Lots of free parking nearby

Cons:

One night, we had guests across from us causing noise until 2am. We contacted the staff and they informed the guests to keep it down. Although the guests continued to make noise for a while, the staff were very good in checking up on us

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Chalmers • solo_traveller • gb
2
Pros:

Convenient location

Cons:

The bed was very hard there was a wet patch on the bathroom floor when I cleaned it up the tissue was black. Bathroom very small so was the shower and not very powerful more like a trickle

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Mara • solo_traveller • ro
4
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Suresh • extended_group • gb
9
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Michał • solo_traveller • pl
8
Pros:

Old fashioned hotel without many amenities - but thats something you can expect from 3* hotel. Room on the first floor, spacious, with windows towards main street. Working heating (first impression was cold, but soon I've checked heating and it just nedd to be turned on). Room and bathroom clean; cleaned daily. English breakfast not the top one but edible and filling.
Excellent location - close to the airport (some 15 minutes by bus) and to the city center (some 30 minutes); for longer stay close small shop and if neccessary big markets also within few minutes walk.
Overall impression - I liked this place. Stayed for 8 nights without any serious issues. Ofc there is alwasy a room for improvement - than this would be 4* hotel and probably twice as much expensive.

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Mikael • extended_group • se
7
Cons:

Toilettes that was noizy and hard beds.

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee