The Valentine - Townhouse Hotel - Adults Only

Hotels
8.1 (1080 reviews)
19-21 Gilmore Place , Edinburgh , gb

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Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Non-smoking throughout
Outdoor furniture
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
Physical distancing rules followed
Cashless payment available
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Central location
Comfortable bed
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Small room size
Noisy walls

Categories

Cleanliness
7.49
Some reports of cleanliness issues, such as remnants in the toilet from previous guests.
Service
8.96
Overall positive mentions of staff being helpful and friendly.
Location
8.5
Described as central and convenient for walking to attractions.
Room Quality
7.45
Rooms are comfortable but mentioned to be smaller than expected.
Amenities
7.98
Basic amenities were available, but could have more shelving for storage.
Value for Money
7.94
Generally considered worthwhile for the price, catering to short stays.
Food and Beverage
7.99
No specific mentions, but nearby food options are noted positively.
Overall Experience
8.46
Mixed experiences but overall good with highlights in service and location.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 08:20

Property Description

Historic Charm and Central Location

Unique Accommodation Experience

Convenient City Exploration

Experience the historic charm of The Valentine - Townhouse Hotel in the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town. Built in 1813, our traditional stone property offers a unique accommodation experience over 4 floors. Enjoy modern amenities like free WiFi and ensuite rooms while immersing yourself in the city's rich history. Explore nearby attractions on foot and indulge in the vibrant city life just steps away. Book now and let us be your ideal base for an unforgettable Edinburgh stay at The Valentine.

Important information:

1. All guests are kindly requested to advise this hotel of their estimated time of arrival to ease arrival and assist with cleaning scheduling. Many arrivals make use of a supplied code to access keyboxes at the property (NOT the Booking.com pin code). To ensure smooth arrival, please arrange this before the arrival date.

2. Arrival is possible from 09:00 onwards, where the room is not yet ready, luggage will be stored at the Valentine until the room is available. There is no charge for this service. Staff are present while working each day, typically 9am to 3pm or later, and will welcome guests arriving during those hours, there is no full-time reception function in this type of property.

3. Please note this property has no ground floor bedrooms and is exempt from disability legislation due to its historic nature, four floors of rooms are accessed by stair only, so is not suitable for any guest with mobility issues as there is of course no elevator/elevator in such a historic property.

4. There are no meal options in this room-only property. This is not a self-catering property - for the comfort of other guests preparation and consumption of food is not permitted in rooms.

5. When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and conditions apply which will include a nonrefundable deposit. These are specific to each reservation and will be detailed by message with an option to cancel if they are unsuitable.

6. This property is completely unsuitable for large groups and stag/hen parties. It is not suitable for those traveling with small children - please note ALL guests must be stated in the reservation, there are no free places and the total number of guests, of any ag,e must not exceed that in the reservation.This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
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.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Internet

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

  • Groups

    When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children are not allowed.
    Adults stay for £20 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.1
Based on 1080 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.49
Service: 8.96
Location: 8.5
Room Quality: 7.45
Amenities: 7.98
Value for Money: 7.94
Food and Beverage: 7.99
Overall Experience: 8.46
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Sofia • solo_traveller • lu
7
Pros:

The victorian style of the building. It was also very clean.

Cons:

The bathroom was private but outside of the room, which I couldn't imagine!!! No possibility to change room.

2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Ewa • solo_traveller • pl
8
Pros:

Bardzo dobra lokalizacja, ładne miejsce, 15 min spaceru do zamku, wygodne łóżko, miły personel, dobre wyposażenie pokoju.

Cons:

Brudna pościel od środka :( niezidentyfikowane włosy na prześcieradle i poszewkach poduszek.
Łazienka na korytarzu a nie przy pokoju, brak pełnej swobody i prywatności.

2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Anastasiia • couple • ie
7
2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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karine • solo_traveller • fr
8
2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Georgios • couple • gr
9
2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Mary • solo_traveller • us
8
Good value.
Pros:

The room was big and comfortable. Nice bathroom!

Cons:

I would have liked to be closer to old town

2026-05-24 • via Nuitee
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ailenis • couple • es
8
2026-05-24 • via Nuitee
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Amor • couple • ca
5
Nothing special
Pros:

The shower

Cons:

Too far from all the main attractions
Very old
Not a beautiful victorian house. Not even the decor. The carpet was so old.
I feel I didn’t get the value for the money i paid.

2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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Gorry • couple • gb
10
2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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Allyson • couple • us
10
Pros:

The Valentine was a delight. The renovations to the space have modernized it nicely without losing the charm of the building. Yes, the bathroom to our room was out in the hall as other reviews have noted, but that fact was clearly identified in the booking and upon check-in, and wasn't an inconvenience. The townhouse is close to great food and the Old Town without feeling touristy or overcrowded. The staff were lovely, making sure we had our bearings in the city.

2026-05-22 • via Nuitee
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ilaria • couple • it
9
2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Elsa • couple • pt
10
2026-05-17 • via Nuitee
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Lise • extended_group • dk
6
Pros:

Roligt område i gå afstand til seværdigheder

Cons:

Sengetøjet blev ikke skiftet.
Ungt personale om aftenen, som ikke kunne bestille en taxa.

2026-05-17 • via Nuitee
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Michele • couple • it
9
2026-05-17 • via Nuitee
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Alessandro • couple • ch
10
Pros:

Franchement je peux que recommander cet établissement. Très proche du centre. Très propre et service vraiment super ! Tout était parfait

2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
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Pascal • solo_traveller • de
8
Klein aber fein
Pros:

Preis Leistung Top. Wir hatten das kompakte Zimmer gehabt und haben für 3 Nächte so 380€ bezahlt. Viel günstiger als die Konkurrenz. Es war sauber und man hatte alles nötige gehabt.

Cons:

Es ist halt sehr klein das Zimmer zumindest das Kompakte Zimmer. Es gibt ja auch größere Zimmer aber für einen anderen Preis. Es gibt halt kaum möglich etwas aufzuhängen bzw keine Ablagen im Bad. Aber da man die meisten Zeit die schöne Stadt man anschaut passt das.

2026-05-13 • via Nuitee
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Babak • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Very friendly staff and well behaved. Highly recommended

2026-05-13 • via Nuitee
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Eleonora • solo_traveller • it
10
Pros:

Camera molto carina ed accogliente, letto comodissimo!
Posizione ottima per raggiungere facilmente il centro.

2026-05-10 • via Nuitee
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Melanie • solo_traveller • de
9
2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
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Sónia • couple • pt
9
2026-05-06 • via Nuitee