Title: Playfair House Hotel Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Playfair House Hotel Georgian hotel with 24-hour front desk and restaurant ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2300000/2290600/2290535/e8dbf4c8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2300000/2290600/2290535/a563333c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2300000/2290600/2290535/bc1add68.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Twin Room, Ensuite | Desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2300000/2290600/2290535/2f934acb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2300000/2290600/2290535/cff3d8c9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Playfair House Hotel offers an elegant retreat in Edinburgh's center, just steps from Royal Mile. Travelers can enjoy meals at the on-site restaurant, stay connected with in-room WiFi, and get personalized assistance planning Edinburgh explorations from the helpful tour staff. 7.2 Good ## Popular amenities - Room service - 24/7 front desk - Breakfast available - Housekeeping - Free WiFi - Restaurant ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Oct 16 - Oct 17](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-16&endDate=2025-10-17&selected=2290535&PinnedHotelID=2290535&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-16&endDate=2025-10-17&selected=2290535&PinnedHotelID=2290535&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Oct 17 - Oct 18](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-18&selected=2290535&PinnedHotelID=2290535&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-18&selected=2290535&PinnedHotelID=2290535&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Oct 17 - 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210 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ![Family Quadruple Room, Ensuite | Desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2300000/2290600/2290535/3f3f3242.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Quadruple Room, Ensuite ### Highlights TV Blackout curtains Cots/infant beds Private bathroom Coffee/tea maker Daily housekeeping Desk - 301 sq ft - Sleeps 4 - 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds ![Desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2300000/2290600/2290535/9099a770.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Single Room, Ensuite ### Highlights TV Blackout curtains Cots/infant beds Private bathroom Coffee/tea maker Daily housekeeping Desk - 172 sq ft - Sleeps 1 - 1 Single Bed ![Twin Room, Ensuite | Desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2300000/2290600/2290535/2f934acb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Twin Room, Ensuite ### Highlights TV Blackout curtains Cots/infant beds Private bathroom Coffee/tea maker Daily housekeeping Desk - 431 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 2 Single Beds ### Basic Double Room, Ensuite ### Highlights TV Blackout curtains Cots/infant beds Private bathroom Coffee/tea maker Daily housekeeping Desk - 210 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ![Premium Junior Suite Ensuite with Bath | Desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2300000/2290600/2290535/7162d6c1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Premium Junior Suite Ensuite with Bath ### Highlights TV Blackout curtains Deep-soaking bath Shower/bath combination Private bathroom Coffee/tea maker Daily housekeeping Desk - 301 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed ## You may also like Ad ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/18000/17968/9dfb8f69.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) #### Marine North Berwick North Berwick - Pool - Hot tub - Spa - Pet-friendly 8.8 Excellent 261 reviews £232 includes taxes & fees 2 Nov - 3 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Marine-Spa-North-Berwick.h17968.Hotel-Information?chkin=2025-11-2&chkout=2025-11-3&rm1=a2®ionId=6069845&destination=Edinburgh (and vicinity)&destType=MARKET&latLong=55.95137,-3.19638&searchId=853a246f-ba5a-48e1-b0a5-ca0ae1872228&top_cur=GBP) Ad ![Classic Twin Room (Dakota) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1630000/1625700/1625694/2b4d68f1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) #### Dakota Edinburgh South Queensferry - 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Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay: - Continental breakfast (surcharge), tour/ticket information and a reception hall - Luggage storage, smoke-free property and a 24-hour front desk Room features All guestrooms at Playfair House Hotel boast comforts such as free WiFi and room service. More amenities include: - Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping and desks ## Similar properties ![Indoor pool, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/22000/21999/0e410c94.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club Kirknewton - Pool - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant 8.8 Excellent 1,658 reviews £85 includes taxes & fees 9 Nov - 10 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-09&endDate=2025-11-10&selected=21999&PinnedHotelID=21999&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Food and drink - Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 4.50 for adults and GBP 4.50 for children - A restaurant ### Restaurants on site - Toranj ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk - Luggage storage ### Guest services - Housekeeping (daily) - Tour and ticket assistance ### Outdoors - Picnic area ### Accessibility - No lift ### More - 1 building - 3 floors - Georgian architecture - Reception hall - Smoke-free property ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Blackout drapes ### Bathroom - Private bathroom - Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Room service ### More - Desk ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM Contactless check-in and check-out are available Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11 AM Contactless check-out ### Special check-in instructions Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact this property in advance to arrange check-in. ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available. ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Optional extras - Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately GBP 4.50 for adults and from GBP 4.50 for children The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ### Property is also known as Playfair House Hotel Edinburgh Hotel Twenty Edinburgh Twenty Edinburgh Hotel Twenty Edinburgh, Scotland Playfair House Edinburgh Playfair House Playfair House Hotel Edinburgh Playfair House Edinburgh Playfair House Hotel Playfair House Hotel Edinburgh Edinburgh Playfair House Hotel Hotel Hotel Playfair House Hotel Hotel Twenty Playfair House Hotel Hotel Playfair House Hotel Edinburgh Playfair House Hotel Hotel Edinburgh ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Playfair House Hotel pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Playfair House Hotel? > Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available. ### What time is check-out at Playfair House Hotel? > Checkout is at 11 AM. ### Where is Playfair House Hotel located? > Located in Leith, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Calton Hill and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre. Princes Street and George Street are also within 15 minutes. St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 12 minutes by foot and Balfour Street Tram Stop is 12 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Playfair House Hotel Reviews 7.2 ### Good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 7.2 Cleanliness ### 8.6 Location ### 7.8 Staff & service ### 6.6 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 79 8 - Good 148 6 - Okay 82 4 - Poor 46 2 - Terrible 31 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pawel 12 May 2020 ##### Pawel Stayed 3 nights in May 2020 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Verified traveller 26 Apr 2020 Disliked: Staff & service No response when I called to discuss check in time, no call back. Terrible service. Would like a refund ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Apr 2020 ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller 11 Mar 2020 Disliked: Property conditions & facilities I accept that for £65 a night you are not going to get a lot but the state of the décor and lighting was awful. £20 worth of paint and Polyfilla is all that it would take to bring it up to acceptable level. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020 ### 4/10 Poor #### Verified traveller 10 Mar 2020 Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities Unkomplizierter Check-In und Check-Out. Gute Lage zur Tram in der Neustadt. Keine direkte Beleuchtung im Zimmer. Heizung funktionierte nur irgendwann nachts, viele kleine Reparaturen sind fällig, insbesondere im Bad. Warmes Wasser erst nach längerem Laufen lassen. Schlechteres 3 Sterne Hotel als das zuvor gebuchte 2 Sterne Hotel. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### pankaj 29 Feb 2020 ##### pankaj Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lee 27 Feb 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Lee Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### julie 22 Feb 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Family trip to theatre excellent location 5 minutes walk great stay with two little children ##### julie Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### junix 30 Jan 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### lovin it I had the most amazing stay here! Derrick was so warm and helpful. I love my room which is walking distance to anywhere else! One of the best stays I had for a very reasonable price! ##### junix Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020 ### 4/10 Poor #### Verified traveller 1 Jan 2020 Liked: Staff & service Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities I booked in to stay at this hotel in January 2019 for NYE December 2019. I paid £440 for a suite with breakfast. The reviews were really good and location sounded great. When I got there i was told that it had new ownership since February 2019, they no longer did breakfast and no longer had a suite... we had been allocated a very basic double bedroom. No one had contacted me to inform me of this and to say I was disappointed is an understatement. I obviously told the man at reception I was not happy with this but it’s NYE and so finding new accommodation would have been impossible. The receptionist contacted the manager who offered me a reduced rate of £350. I had to accept as was held over a barrel having flown in from Bristol for NYE and potentially not having anywhere to stay. You wouldn’t pay anymore that £50 a night for the double room and so I’ve been seriously ripped off! I will say the location is great and the man in reception was as helpful as he could have been but overall to be have been looking forward to a luxury room for nearly 12 months and then having what I was given, for the price I paid was disgusting and I would not recommend this hotel for this reason. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019 ### 6/10 Okay #### Andrew 8 Dec 2019 Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Was ok Room was too small ##### Andrew Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 5 Nov 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Verified traveller 27 Oct 2019 ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Verified traveller 16 Oct 2019 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### TERRIBLY DISAPPOINTING!! WILL NEVER STAY AGAIN HIGHLY DISAPPOINTING!!! Not a place to stay. I had booked 4 rooms (all paid and had booking reference as well) and upon arrival they just had one room booking. Manager couldn't contact the owner and couldn't decide anything. We waited for 40 min. Then they took us to some guest house which was at half an hour drive away from the city. Neither the manager nor the owner contacted me thereafter. The customer service team of Hotels.com sorted my problem and compensated well. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019 ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller 13 Oct 2019 Disliked: Staff & service A beautiful Georgian town hotel in an excellent setting near the city centre and the Playhouse. The price is affordable. Unfortunately it is showing signs of under investment and neglect. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Line 9 Oct 2019 Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### God beliggenhed Det var et fint sted. Beliggenheden er vildt god. Tæt på prinsessegaden hvor alle butikker og spisesteder ligger. ##### Line Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 6 Oct 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Roslyn 6 Oct 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Roslyn Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### m 28 Sept 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### m Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 25 Sept 2019 Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities A bit dated and in need of update. Clean and comfortable, very kind and helpful reception staff, and close to nice pubs and restaurants. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 19 Sept 2019 Liked: Staff & service Peace and quiet yet city center. Very nice neighbourhood busy but friendly. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 13 Sept 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Wonderful hotel as always Very comfortable location ..good spacious accommodation with comfortable bed and clean as usual..Highly recommend it ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Verified traveller 10 Sept 2019 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Neither cheap nor good It's a bit of a sad place in need of some TLC. Everything about the decor, bed, furnishings, bedding, etc, screams cheap. It's such a shame; it's in a fantastic location and in a lovely building. I wonder how many return visitors they get... ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019 ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller 6 Sept 2019 ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Michael 3 Sept 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Godt til prisen Nemt at komme til - tæt på det hele - flinke og hjælpsom personale - enkelt, rent, nemt. ##### Michael Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019 ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller 29 Aug 2019 Disliked: Amenities Although we selected the Playfair for its location, there were limitations to our stay that led to a little disappointment. Our room was facing the street, which meant constant traffic noise all night long. The window couldn't be opened due to noise and that made the room uncomfortably warm and stuffy. The bed was barely adequate and fairly uncomfortable. Bath facilities were just adequate but no "creature comforts" at all. The advertised breakfast was a basket left at the door with instant oatmeal, pre-packaged sugary pasties and Capri Sun "juice" so we left it. There wan't any table to sit at to enjoy a breakfast even if we'd wanted to. The best part of the experience was the location. It was a 15 minute walk to the city center and about a 30 minute walk to the castle. For the money, we expected more. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Novotel Edinburgh Centre](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Novotel-Edinburgh-Centre.h982662.Hotel-Information) > > [voco Edinburgh-Haymarket by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Voco-Edinburgh-Haymarket.h52139644.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Airport by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-Edinburgh-Airport.h84014.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-Edinburgh-City-Centre.h1088215.Hotel-Information) > > [The Caledonian Edinburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-The-Caledonian-Edinburgh.h4198.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton Edinburgh Carlton](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Hilton-Edinburgh-Carlton.h1648.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Edinburgh.h3516.Hotel-Information) > > [The Balmoral Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-The-Balmoral-Hotel.h9339.Hotel-Information) > > [Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Cheval-Old-Town-Chambers.h6175181.Hotel-Information) > > [DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-DoubleTree-By-Hilton-Edinburgh-Airport.h520429.Hotel-Information) > > [Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Courtyard-By-Marriott-Edinburgh.h15710648.Hotel-Information) > > [Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Macdonald-Holyrood-Hotel-And-Spa.h546065.Hotel-Information) > > [Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Radisson-Blu-Hotel.h4270.Hotel-Information) > > [YOTEL Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-YOTEL-Edinburgh.h36667881.Hotel-Information) > > [Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Sheraton-Grand-Hotel-Spa.h15554.Hotel-Information) > > [Village Hotel Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Village-Hotel-Edinburgh.h9131632.Hotel-Information) > > [Novotel Edinburgh Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Novotel-Edinburgh-Park.h1781324.Hotel-Information) > > [Britannia Hotel Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Britannia-Hotel-Edinburgh.h4533.Hotel-Information) > > [Apex Grassmarket Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Apex-Grassmarket-Hotel.h62750.Hotel-Information) > > [BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-DogHouse-Edinburgh.h72942233.Hotel-Information) > > [Leonardo Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Leonardo-Royal-Edinburgh-Haymarket.h4035314.Hotel-Information) > > [The Scotsman Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-The-Scotsman-Hotel.h570820.Hotel-Information) > > [Moxy Edinburgh Fountainbridge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Moxy-Edinburgh-Fountainbridge.h64450784.Hotel-Information) > > [Virgin Hotels Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Virgin-Hotels-Edinburgh.h74635444.Hotel-Information) > > [DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh City Centre](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-DoubleTree-By-Hilton-Edinburgh-City-Centre.h518686.Hotel-Information) > > [Apex Waterloo Place Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Apex-Waterloo-Place-Hotel.h2278092.Hotel-Information) > > [ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Ibis-Edinburgh-Centre-South-Bridge-Royal-Mile.h6793484.Hotel-Information) > > [Delta Hotels by Marriott Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Edinburgh-Marriott-Hotel.h873944.Hotel-Information) > > [Hampton by Hilton Edinburgh West End](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Hampton-By-Hilton-Edinburgh-West-End.h19288210.Hotel-Information)