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Novotel Edinburgh Centre

4.0 star property
Upscale hotel, a short walk to Grassmarket

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In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Exterior
Shower, eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Daily full breakfast (GBP 19 per person)

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk24/7 front desk
  • Bar
    BarBar
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendlyPet friendly
  • Gym
    GymGym
  • Room service
    Room serviceRoom service

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80 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH3 9DE
  • Popular LocationEdinburgh Castle13 min walk
  • Popular LocationPrinces Street14 min walk
  • Popular LocationRoyal Mile17 min walk
  • AirportEdinburgh (EDI)24 min drive
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About the neighborhood

Edinburgh

Located in Edinburgh, Novotel Edinburgh Centre is in the city center. National Museum of Scotland and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Royal Mile and Princes Street. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Edinburgh International Conference Centre or Murrayfield Stadium.
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What's nearby

  • Grassmarket - 6 min walk
  • University of Edinburgh - 8 min walk
  • Edinburgh Castle - 13 min walk
  • Princes Street - 14 min walk
  • Royal Mile - 17 min walk

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Haymarket Station - 15 min walk
  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 16 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Fiddler's Arms - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Brauhaus - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Ventoux - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Blue Blazer - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cloisters - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Novotel Edinburgh Centre

Upscale hotel near Edinburgh Castle
Close to Princes Street and Royal Mile, Novotel Edinburgh Centre provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and a gym. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. The on-site restaurant, The TAP Bar & Kitchen, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. In addition to a business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • An indoor pool
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and a computer station
  • A front-desk safe, an elevator, and concierge services
  • Luggage storage, multilingual staff, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 180 rooms have comforts such as 24-hour room service and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to perks like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and showers
  • TVs with digital channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, heating, and daily housekeeping

Languages

Arabic, English, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Offsite parking within 0.3 miles (GBP 17 per day); discounts available
  • Self parking on site (GBP 22 per night)
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Weekend full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: GBP 19 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The TAP Bar & Kitchen

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (786 square feet of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • 4G smartphone data speed
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Limited smartphone data usage
  • Phone
  • Smartphone
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 10

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 15 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 19 per person
  • Self parking fee: GBP 22 per night
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 17 per day (1640 ft away)
  • Pet fee: GBP 10.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 10 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

Pool access available from 7 AM to 10 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Novotel Edinburgh Centre
Novotel Hotel Edinburgh Centre
Accor Edinburgh Centre
Edinburgh Novotel
Novotel Edinburgh Centre Hotel Edinburgh
Novotel Edinburgh Centre Scotland
Novotel Edinburgh Centre Hotel
Novotel Edinburgh Centre Hotel
Novotel Edinburgh Centre Edinburgh
Novotel Edinburgh Centre Hotel Edinburgh

Frequently asked questions

Does Novotel Edinburgh Centre have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 7 AM–10 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Novotel Edinburgh Centre?

As of Jul 27, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Novotel Edinburgh Centre on Aug 25, 2024 start from $256.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Novotel Edinburgh Centre pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 10.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Novotel Edinburgh Centre?

Self parking is available for GBP 22 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Novotel Edinburgh Centre?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Novotel Edinburgh Centre?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for GBP 10 (subject to availability).

Where is Novotel Edinburgh Centre located?

Located in Old Town Edinburgh, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of The Meadows, Grassmarket, and University of Edinburgh. Edinburgh Castle and Princes Street are also within 15 minutes. Princes Street Tram Stop is 16 minutes by foot and Haymarket Tram Station is 17 minutes.

Novotel Edinburgh Centre Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 466 out of 1005 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 324 out of 1005 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 124 out of 1005 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 60 out of 1005 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1005 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
15 min walk from Waverley station and in close proximity to the castle. Nice pub/restaurant attached with a few seats outside. Kids eat free breakfast with a paying adult so great value. The kids lived making their own waffles. Also, a swimming pool to keep them sweet after a long day sightseeing 😊
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great place to stay for my family while we visited Edinburgh. Very walkable to Old Town, with some coffee shops along the way.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sukpal

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Great breakfast buffet
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and beautiful rooms
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay in Edinburgh with family. Pool was nice and short walk or bus anywhere around the castle.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

BENILDA

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Annahid

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Not the nicest hotel I’ve stayed in. Convenient to the castle but a bit away from the center of town and certainly not a pretty part of town. The hotel and facilities are ok. Breakfast was the usual buffet and closes very promptly. Dinner menu was very good though. Staff are hit and miss in terms of friendliness. Rooms are ok. Clean but small. The pool is small and busy
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Lall

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent pool and cleanliness. Only drawback is that room is too tight.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

harishanthan, carmel

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place. Centrally located. Loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Zeina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It a good property as a 4* Hotel. A little challenge with the bathroom as toilet is outside the main bath room. Otherwise, room is really clean. For 4 night, breakfast was exactly the same ever day, so for short stays that was ok, but wouldn’t have enjoyed it for longer stays.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Nicola

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Allocated a VERY tired worn out room. Sheets were threadbare and actually torn, the carpets were badly stained with spilt bleach, coffee and numerous other dubious substances. A terrible first inpression. The bed was comfortable just let down by the quality of bedding. The old smelly pillows were dreadful and terribly uncomfortable. It was noisy outside with the window open (smashing bottles into waste bin) but unbearably hot with the room cooling system. No air-con and unable to sleep due to the high temperature. The shower was ok but leaked as seal needed replacing. Insufficient toiletries. No conditioner or moisturiser. For a four star rated hotel it was a 2 star room. We may have been extremely unlucky. We were in a family room fourth floor room 448 which had obviously been very well used. The rest of the hotel seemed ok. We didn’t eat or use the pool so can’t comment about that. The staff were cheerful and welcoming. We didn’t complain as the we believed the hotel was full so would have been pointless. We generally use Novotel as we find them clean, well equipped, well staffed and comfortable and worth that bit extra for peace of mind that you are going to get a good nights sleep. So disappointed with our experience at this hotel. For £300 a night I believe we deserved MUCH better.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean. Nice pool
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

SONJA

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was good an close to downtown and other amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Shweta

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a wonderful host Craig was .. loved being at the hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Murat

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were clean and spacious. The location was perfect for sightseeing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Louis-Paul

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
A 4 star price for 3 star hotel in terms of room size and comfort.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff x lovey hotel with excellent location x
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Jill

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room good. Very good breakfast. Unfortunately in our room (130) there seemed to be a very loud generator or some sort of machine sound outside and went on constantly though the night. If I was there more than one night I would have asked to move to another room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shan

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay with great facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pathawalee

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff great service ❤️😊
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

zarrish

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
In over 2 weeks of UK trip this is the only hotel we didn’t enjoy because of the attitude of the front desk. The check in was a bother with lady acting like it was such a favor she was doing letting us in. The indifference continued all the way to check out where the front desk after giving us tags for our bags insisted the numbers didn’t match with our bags when we came back to collect them. The location was excellent and we enjoyed the pool but the staff really destroyed it for us.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Indoor Pool & Property Cleanliness
Check-In Time
3:00 PM
Check-Out Time
12:00 PM
Star Rating
4.0