The Valentine - Townhouse Hotel - Adults Only

Hotels
8.1 (1177 reviews)
19-21 Gilmore Place , Edinburgh , gb

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Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Heating
Garden
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Golf course
Non-smoking throughout
Daily housekeeping
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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 1177 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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Aleksi • couple • fi
4
Pros:

Cleanliness, location is quite nice.

Cons:

Very little shelf space. Not allowing eating in room is an interesting choice, but the bigger issue is not having a refridgerator.

2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Tamás • couple • hu
10
Mindenkinek ajánlom!
Pros:

Nagyon kedves volt mindenki , segítőkész csapat , tisztaság kifogástalan , minden ragyogott !

Cons:

Ilyen nem volt !

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Eloisa • extended_group • lu
8
Bella esperienza 🥰
Pros:

Storica, accogliente, staff delizioso 🥰gentili e professionali, la disponibilità dello staff, la facilità per il trasporto. La vicinanza al centro e la quantità di servizi intorno anche i parchi 🌳 Stanza spaziosa!

Cons:

🥰

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Alexa • couple • lu
10
A real gem of a place
Pros:

Clean, big room, big bathroom, cozy place, staff super lovely! It’s so quiet and it smells like home. Just perfect!

Cons:

It’s first world problems, but reception only opens at 9 and closes early so that if you as a tourist are out all the time, it’s difficult to grab a hold of the staff for questions and advice.
Also careful, the house does not have a lift so prepare for that!

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Joanna • solo_traveller • ie
10
2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Pamela • couple • cl
10
Inolvidable! Volvería siempre!
Pros:

El estilo del edificio trata de mantener el encanto de la ciudad y su historia. Muy limpio todo.

Cons:

Todo muy bien

2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Ann • couple • gb
5
We enjoyed our time in Edinburgh but The Valentine was a bit of a disappointment unfortunately.
Pros:

Comfortable bed and pillows

Cons:

The middle floor staircase of the property wasn’t decorated to the standard of the others. It was painted in a dull grey with a wry very thin, worn, red carpet.The shutters didnt close properly so let light in very early in the morning. A lot of rattling from the windows and door as it was windy. Needed to put suitcases behind the door to lessen the noise. No hooks to hang towels. Only one double plug socket which was far too inadequate. No mirror in the bedroom.

2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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Aleksandra • family_with_children • pl
7
Pros:

Lokalizacja obiektu - blisko do centrum i lokali gastronomicznych. Spokojna, bezpieczna dzielnica.

Cons:

W łazience nie było kontaktów (ciężko wówczas o skorzystanie z suszarki do włosów lub innych sprzętów potrzebnych typowo przy higienie osobistej). Brak czajnika elektrycznego w pokoju - na prośbę o uzupełnienie sprzętu Pani na recepcji przekazała nam okurzony i przypalony czajnik.

2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Santi • couple • it
10
2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Rocelle • couple • nl
8
Pros:

Goede locatie, vriendelijk personeel.

Cons:

Best wel gehorig en om eerlijk te zijn best prijzig voor wat je krijgt.

2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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Marie • couple • lv
8
2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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Petra • solo_traveller • si
9
Pros:

Predvsem lokacija, blizu vsega.

2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Balazs • solo_traveller • hu
9
Pros:

A személyzet nagyon kedves és segítőkész volt. A szállás nem messze található a belvárostól, de aki nem szeret sétálni, az ajtóban áll meg több autóbusz is.

Cons:

A szobában kevés tárolóhely volt. A falon lehettek volna polcok, ahová például a ruhákat tudjuk tenni.

2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Mauro • solo_traveller • it
8
2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Hilda • couple • us
8
2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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Lissette • couple • es
10
Pros:

Nos gustó la ubicación y la habitación tenía todo lo necesario para estar cómodos. No tuvimos ningún problema.

2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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Hilda • extended_group • us
8
area is close to many shops . Clean ,comfortable and helpful staff
Pros:

good location

Cons:

comfortable

2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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Diane • solo_traveller • us
7
NO ELEVATOR
Pros:

The view from the room was great. The bed was comfortable. Staff was friendly.

Cons:

The ground floor is not the first floor- there is no elevator and I to dig through the information to find out that there was no elevator. Why not highlight that information? Don't burry it.

2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
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Elin • couple • se
8
Pros:

Lugnt område med fin utsikt mot innergård, sköna sängar, rent och fräscht.

Cons:

Lite lyhört ut mot korridoren

2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
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Rocio Belen • solo_traveller • ar
10
Inolvidable! Voy a regresar!
Pros:

La comodidad. La calidad de la gente. Monika una genia! 10/10!

Cons:

Todo perfecto!

2026-06-20 • via Nuitee