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Bank Hotel

Royal Mile 1 South Bridge Edinburgh, EH1 1LL United Kingdom

In Old Town neighborhood, boutique inn near Edinburgh Castle

Edinburgh Castle nearby
Situated in Edinburgh's Old Town neighborhood, this boutique inn is close to Brass Rubbing Centre, Edinburgh Castle, and Loch Ness Discovery Centre. Also nearby are Real Mary King's Close and St. Giles' Cathedral. Show more
Hotel bar/lounge
Amenities at Bank Hotel include a bar/lounge, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk.
Complimentary Wi-Fi
Televisions come with satellite channels. Guestrooms also feature complimentary wireless Internet access, trouser presses, and coffee/tea makers. Hide

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4.1out of 5

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93%

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Standard Double
1 doubleView of the city. Television with satellite channels and complimentary TV Internet access. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Ensuite bathroom. Bath amenities include hair dryer and complimentary toiletries. Trouser press. Iron/ironing board available on request. Non-Smoking.
Executive Double - Room Only
1 king2 singleView of the city. Television with satellite channels and complimentary TV Internet access. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Ensuite bathroom. Bath amenities include hair dryer and complimentary toiletries. Trouser press. Iron/ironing board available on request.
Standard Twin - Room Only
2 singleView of the city. Television with satellite channels and complimentary TV Internet access. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Ensuite bathroom. Bath amenities include hair dryer and complimentary toiletries. Trouser press. Iron/ironing board available on request.
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Hotel Policies & Fees

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.

Policies
  • Pets not allowed
  • Check-in time starts at 2 PM
  • Check-out time is 11 AM

Property Amenities

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Bar/lounge
  • Total number of rooms - 9
  • Luggage storage
  • Number of floors - 3
  • Smoke-free property
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1

Rooms

Bank Hotel offers 9 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms feature city views. Televisions come with satellite channels and complimentary TV Internet access.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless high-speed Internet access. Additionally, rooms include trouser presses and complimentary toiletries. Irons/ironing boards and wake-up calls can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

All guestrooms are non-smoking.

Bank Hotel, Edinburgh,  United Kingdom, Rooms Guest Room

Room Amenities

  • Direct-dial phone
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private bathroom
  • Complimentary toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Trouser press
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Satellite television service
  • Television Internet access (complimentary)
  • Wake-up calls
  • Climate control
  • Non-smoking only
  • Wireless high-speed Internet access (complimentary)
  • City view

Recreation

  • Golfing nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Racquetball/squash nearby
  • Running track/path nearby
  • Aerobics nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby

Verified Reviews: All guest reviews are verified as submitted by our customers and reflect their stay at Bank Hotel

4.1
out of 5
avg. guest rating
Hotel service:
4.1
Hotel condition:
3.7
Room cleanliness:
4.1
Room comfort:
4.0
Location:
5.0
Neighbourhood:
4.8
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H H from Lancashire
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 1 Nov 2011

“Fab location - needs a bit of TLC”

Right in the centre less than 10 mins walk away from the station made this hotel a great location for seeing the sights. however be aware that this is a city centre hotel located above a bar so can be a bit noisy until the early hours. The hotel is quirky, but needs a bit of maintenance - light bulb & lamp replacements, limited plug sockets in the room and the bathroom floor obviously suffered with leaky shower curtains. The wireless didn't work during our stay either which was disappointing. The staff were extremely friendly though and helped with bags to the rooms - no lift here just steps although we were lucky enought to be on the first floor. The rooms are all themed & I have to say ours contained the biggest bed I've ever slept in and it was very comfortable. All in all, a fab location, fun & quirky - don't expect The Ritz - understand you're sleeping in the town centre so expect some noise and this hotel won't disappoint. We'd stay here again.

Area recommendations
Old Town definitely rocks - Great shopping & lovely buildings, all in walking distance.
Must see
The castle is well worth a visit & while up that way the Whisky Experience is good value for money - if you like whisky upgrade to the Gold Tour & you get to sample 4 whisky's at the end. Camera Obscura is a way to while away a couple of hours - great fun if you have kids, but even if you don't the camera show is informative & great views from the rooftops.
Dining
Angels With Bagpipes - thoroughly recommended if you like good food & wine. Bit pricey, but worth every penny. suggest you book a table.
Mike S from Bristol, UK
3.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 26 Oct 2011

“Ideal for shopping & sightseeing”

It is very difficult to review this hotel as it is a building of character and therefore some of what I am about to say is more to do with the cosmetics of the building. The reception for this hotel is contained within the bar area on the ground floor. Staff were extremely friendly on check-in although you are jostling with people waiting at the bar for service. The bar area is very nice and seems to attract an older crowd and is therefor not noisy at all. Once you enter the hotel area via a door off of the bar, the decor standard lowers slightly but as I say this is more of a cosmetic thing rather than shabby. There is no lift and all rooms are accessed via the main staircase. The room itself was characterised as are all the rooms. It was clean and well presented but again there were cosmetic issues with the wallpaper were it had bubbled up. The shower was not great in that there was little pressure in the water. The safe in the room did not work altough the hotel did offer to place items in their main safe. The room was serviced daily and the biscuits, chocolates and tea & coffee etc replensished. The communal areas leading to the rooms were not particularly clean and were dusty in parts. All in all this hotel is excellent for its location, it's rooms are satisfactory. I would say that if you were visiting Edinburgh for shopping & sightseeing then this location is great. If you were vsiitng for a special occasion you may want to look at another hotel.

Area recommendations
The hotel is located on The Royal Mile and off of there you can access everything which is all within walking distace, for example Edinburgh Castle, The Royal Yacht Britannia.
Vince from Melbourne, Australia
3.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 17 Aug 2011

“Bank Hotel, Edinburgh”

Small rooms, too many stairs to climb with your luggage, maintenance is not being kept up in the rooms, cracked basins, tiny weal shower. Great location for touring Edinburgh although the town clock next to our window was a pain. Staff were great and the pub food is fine. I would recommend this hotel, but try and avoid being on the 4th floor, it's a long trudge with bags.

A Traveller from Washington, D.C.
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 15 Aug 2011

“Nice hotel in the heart of Old Town”

This hotel is small, and right above the Bank Bar. It's very close to Waverly train station, but when you are leaving the station you need to make sure that you get up to bridge street, because it's quite hard to walk up any of the closes with a suitcase. Our room was very unusual, with a James Young Simpson theme. There were lots of apothecary bottles and some specimens on the shelves covering one wall. We enjoyed this, but I could see how some people might find it creepy. The only problem I had was that it was more than a little warm at night. Overall, I highly recommend the Bank Hotel.

A Traveller from Oxford
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 13 Jun 2011

“loads of character”

love this place - the rooms are very distinctive and imaginatively decorated. Service is very friendly and efficient. Location just perfect. Great value as well for Edinburgh

Area recommendations
Area around the hotel is great - but then easy to walk down to George street, which seems to never sleep. Just a great town all round
M K
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 30 Mar 2011

“Great theme hotel”

With a perfect location and great staff, you can't ask much more from an Edinburgh lodging. The rooms are themed (Kind of creepy if staying by yourself), based on famous Scotsmen. Breakfast isn't included, but there is wifi, and a great bar. Would definitely recommend to other travelers.

Michael L from London
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 5 Jan 2011

“Great location”

Perfect location for all Edinburgh has to offer! Cheap drinks in the pub downstairs too!

Wayne D from London
1.0
out of 5
Does not recommend this hotel
Posted 23 Nov 2010

“One of the Worst Hotels I have ever stayed in!!!”

I have 3 experiences of staying in bad hotels and this is hotel is at the top of my list. Here is the reasons I hated it with just cause. 1) Pub located directly under the rooms. Don't expect to go to bed before 1:30am. Loud Live Music. 2) Extremely busy road next to the hotel. No double glazing or sound protection. So I doubt you will even sleep after 1:30am. 3) No room service. What a joke! 4) One Room key, need I say more Basically a rubbish hotel that needs to be exposed and shutdown. Stop ripping people off! You will love this hotel if you are a backpacker that can stand not having sleep and have no standards. Trust me! Steer Clear!

Area recommendations
n/a
A Traveller from Farnborough Hants
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 12 Aug 2010

“Capital Central Hotel”

Warm reception ensured the Edinburgh Festival/Military Tattoo weekend got off to a flying start. The themed room gave insight to the history of Auld Reekie. Bar/Hotel Staff ensured all our requests for fare and information were readily supplied with a smile on the face. Scottish breakfast set me up for the day as did the late night snacks supplied. Check out was smooth after being allowed extra time to check out. All are to be congratulated on their efforts. Will be back same time next year

Area recommendations
City Centre for all Bars, Restaurants, Museums and Tourist locations
A Traveller from Buffalo, NY
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 8 Jul 2010

“Wonderful location and staff”

While checking in at the bar downstairs was a surprise, the staff were the friendliest we encountered on our 3-week European trip. Security of the hotel was good, and the rooms were all very nice - really a boutique hotel. Location on the Royal Mile convenient to all touristy places, and the airport bus as well. A trifle noisy early in the morning with delivery truck traffic nearby, but that was minor.

Bank Hotel

Royal Mile 1 South Bridge Edinburgh, EH1 1LL United Kingdom

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Nearby Points of Interest

  • Brass Rubbing Centre - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
  • Museum of Childhood - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
  • City Chambers - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
  • City Art Centre - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
  • John Knox House - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
  • Loch Ness Discovery Centre - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
  • Parliament House - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
  • Real Mary King's Close - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
  • St. Giles' Cathedral - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
  • Edinburgh Dungeon - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
  • Fruitmarket Gallery - 0.2 km / 0.2 mi
  • Talbot Rice Gallery - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
  • Gladstone's Land - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
  • Writers' Museum - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
  • Festival Theatre - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi

The preferred airport for Bank Hotel is Edinburgh (EDI) - 11 km / 6.8 mi.

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Nearest Major Airport:

  • Edinburgh, Scotland, UK (EDI)

Area:

Old Town, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom: With narrow, winding streets and alleys, this mediaeval district is a contrast to New Town. Acting as the main artery, the Royal Mile begins at Edinburgh Castle and ends at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the Royal Family’s residence. Many tourist attractions are found in Old Town including the National Galleries, Royal Museum, and St. Giles Cathedral.

Bank Hotel

Royal Mile 1 South Bridge Edinburgh, EH1 1LL United Kingdom

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