Malmaison Edinburgh

Hotels
Frasers Hospitality
8.2 (4994 reviews)
One Tower Place , Edinburgh , gb

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Good breakfast
Cons:
Room quality needs improvement
Cold showers
High prices

Categories

Cleanliness
7.53
Rooms need a bit of TLC; overall cleanliness is decent but could improve.
Service
9
Extremely friendly staff and excellent service noted, especially from Celeste.
Location
8.54
Easy access to trams and a great location for city access.
Room Quality
7.49
Some rooms are dated and need renovation; cold shower also mentioned.
Amenities
8.02
Facilities are decent, but issues like a lukewarm shower persisted.
Value for Money
7.98
Prices considered high for the quality experienced during the stay.
Food and Beverage
8.53
Breakfast menu is excellent with varied options.
Overall Experience
8.5
Overall a pleasant stay, with some issues balancing out the experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 09:00

Property Description

Waterfront Boutique Hotel with Modern Amenities

State-of-the-Art Gym: Stay active during your stay with our top-notch gym facilities.

Chic and Luxurious Rooms: Each room is uniquely designed with a plush bed and satellite TV, offering views of the picturesque port.

Fine Dining Experience: Indulge in British classics made from local ingredients at the vibrant Malmaison Brasserie, complemented by a well-stocked wine cellar and craft cocktails at the Mal Bar.

Experience luxury and comfort at Malmaison Edinburgh. Book now for an unforgettable stay!

Important information:

When booking 6 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply. The property will contact the guest following their reservation.

Parking location is EH6 7BY.

Please note extra beds and cots must be confirmed with the hotel prior to arrival, customers will be required to settle children's extra bed charges (£30 per night) directly with the hotel.

The Breakfast inclusive rates include a Full-cooked breakfast and Dinner inclusive rates includes 2 courses from our seasonal menu. Supplements apply to certain items. Inclusions only apply for adults. Children’s Breakfast is not included in the advertised rates and the charges are as follows directly to the hotel: 0-4 years old – Breakfast Complimentary/5- 11 years old – Breakfast charged at 50% full price/ 12 and over breakfast charged at full adult price. Kids Dinner Menu also available.

When traveling with a dog, please note that an extra charge of £25 for 1 dog or £40 for maximum 2 dogs, per night applies. Dogs are allowed in designated guest rooms-please notify the hotel in advance.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 3 years old to 11 years old stay for £45 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    Children up to and including 11 years old stay for £30 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    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

8.2
Based on 4994 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.53
Service: 9
Location: 8.54
Room Quality: 7.49
Amenities: 8.02
Value for Money: 7.98
Food and Beverage: 8.53
Overall Experience: 8.5
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Mark couple gb
10
Really nice hotel in great location
Pros:

Great location , good sized rooms and great breakfast

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Zibin couple cn
9
很好
Pros:

很不错的位置,就在海边停车也很方便

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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turner solo_traveller gb
9
2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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andrew solo_traveller gb
3
Pros:

Nice buildings and rooms ok however very overpriced

Cons:

Attempted to charge us new city tax although booking .com had already taken this which was clear on our bill

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Bruce solo_traveller dk
10
10/10 Wold definitely recommend
Pros:

Service was great. The room was nice and clean with nice facilities. Parking right by the hotel.

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Tina solo_traveller gb
8
Practical place if you need car parking
Pros:

The hotel has parking, which was important for me. The decor is a bit dated. But it is clean and safe.

Cons:

I had to sacrifice distance to the city centre for free parking. But there are local buses a few minutes away so you can easily catch a bus to get to the city centre.

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Lorna couple gb
9
Had a fab stay at Malmaison Leith. We will happily return.
Pros:

Staff very welcoming, rooms really nice.. felt a little bit dated but spotlessly clean and spacious. Staff were very welcoming 😃

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Iain solo_traveller gb
10
Great value for money. Staff excellent. Super position with great access to trams.
Pros:

Picturesque. Good position. Out of very busy city centre

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Steven couple gb
9
Relaxing, clean, helpful with a little bit of anxiety caused by the power issues
Pros:

Lovely room, very clean and well provided for and great staff!

Cons:

Unfortunately when we returned from the theatre all of the wall socket plugs in our suite did not work! At first we thought it was just the fan (as we tried to cool room on our return as it was very hot with no air con), so we called down to have fan replaced. Then once the next one didn’t work we came to realisation that our phone batteries were also dead and that it was all electricity apart from overheat lights that had gone off.

This was eventually fixed but was quite the inconvenience due to the heat and not having phone contact with our kids due to phone batts dying.

Otherwise a great stay, we love the Mals across the UK - but not having power was an issue I am afraid.

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
B
Byers solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
S
Sue solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Parking, breakfast and location

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Linda couple gb
8
Great stay except for problem with room service.
Pros:

In a good area of Edinburgh.

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
M
Matthew couple gb
8
2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Oliver Cook couple gb
5
Nothing special but it does the job. Fine for a business trip as it's close to Scottish Gov
Pros:

The room itself was clean and fine for the standard of the hotel and it's in a good location on the shore while being close to a tram stop (when they're running). Staff were very friendly and helpful and I appreciated the complimentary coffee as well as the space to work from the bar area.

Cons:

There was no a/c or proper ventilation. This is an issue across the UK so not just this hotel but they need to get a grip on it as it's just not good enough in the 21st century. I get that the UK is in decline but for what they charge they need climate control in rooms.

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Mathias couple ch
8
2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Steve couple gb
1
2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Hans couple nl
10
Heerlijk verblijf in leuke wijk van Edinburgh
Pros:

Prachtig klassiek gebouw in een hippe omgeving.
Uitstekende kamer en sevice. Prima bar en restaurant

Cons:

Niets

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Neil solo_traveller gb
5
Great location but maintenance let it down. Disappointing for the price
Pros:

The location on the waterfront is excellent to explore Leith.
The building and common areas were very nice

Cons:

The room needed general maintenance and cleaning needed more attention. The windows and balcony obviously had not been cleaned for months. The shower head was very dirty and I wouldn't have used it if I had seen it earlier.
No air conditioning in the room and the windows only opened a crack so it was impossible to get fresh air circulating.
There were no standard sockets at the side of the bed only usb a and as we use medical equipment at night, this too was impossible.
The room was not soundproof and the brewery started work early. If you have an early flight or prefer quiet ask for a waterfront view.
Overall disappointing for the cost

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Anne solo_traveller no
10
Pros:

Store fine rom , gode senger og veldig hjelpsomme og hyggelige personale.

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