Malmaison Edinburgh

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Frasers Hospitality
8.2 (4933 reviews)
One Tower Place , Edinburgh , gb

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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 4933 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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Darlene • couple • us
10
Excellent
Pros:

Everything , it was clean, has character, great location.

Cons:

Nothing

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Erica • couple • gb
9
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Erica • couple • gb
9
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Allison • couple • gb
9
Excellent, relaxes, great tram service
Pros:

N/a

Cons:

N/a

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Scott • couple • gb
5
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Stephen • couple • gb
6
Not worth the cost of the stay
Pros:

Excellent location

Cons:

Upgraded to club room, nothing more than basic. Bathroom fan ran constantly, bath chipped and plug in sink broken. Lighting in room poor, couldn't see clothes in wardrobe had to use torch on my phone to find things.

2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Paul • couple • gb
10
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Britta • solo_traveller • de
8
Komfortable Übernachtung mit nettem Personal
Pros:

Freundlicher und problemloser Check-in, gute Lage, schöne Dusche und komfortables Bett.

Cons:

Zimmer war etw. abgewohnt; 2 Lampen funktionierten nicht, langsamer Aufzug

2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Marc • solo_traveller • gb
8
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Shepherd • couple • gb
10
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Roger • family_with_children • gb
8
Staff very accommodating!
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Jennifer • solo_traveller • us
9
Pros:

Nice location

Cons:

No air conditioning but expected that.

2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Anna Stapleton • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

Comfortable bed

Cons:

Bar lacks a warm atmosphere
Food was adequate

2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Grenville • solo_traveller • gb
7
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scott • couple • gb
9
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Robert • extended_group • nz
10
I'll be back
Pros:

Location wonderfull
Transport to city in tram was wonderful

Cons:

Everything was grand

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Bernie • couple • gb
9
Stylish hotel in attractive shore front location close to good restaurants, bars and Saturday market
Pros:

Elegant decor.
The drinks voucher option instead of housekeeping during our 3 night stay!
Riverfront room request was accommodated on check-in.
Very welcoming and friendly staff.

Cons:

Sliding sash window difficult to open in hot weather and no air con. Room smaller than expected and wardrobe space very limited. Only water in minibar.

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Lena • couple • gb
9
A lovely stay in a very comfortable room.
Pros:

The style and welcome from staff.

Cons:

Nothing.

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Gill • solo_traveller • gb
10
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Sandra • couple • gb
6
Not as good as usual
Pros:

We stay here regularly as it is a great location and usually meets all our needs

Cons:

The bed was small and uncomfortable , especially in the current hot weather

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee