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5.0 out of 5

"Beautiful historic property in the heart of Old Town. Convenient to everything. " More

By a verified traveler on Tue 28 Nov 2023

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Hotel Description

5-star luxury hotel near Grassmarket

Old Town Edinburgh stay

Within a 10-minute walk of this Old Town Edinburgh hotel, you'll find Grassmarket and University of Edinburgh. Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile are also within half a mile (1 km).

Multiple dining options

This luxury hotel features 2 restaurants, a bar/lounge, and a 24-hour gym. WiFi in public areas is free. Dry cleaning, luggage storage, and concierge services are also on offer.

Chamber Twin

Bed Count 2 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
$300* Per night/room Apr 28 - Apr 29

Kasbah Tamadot Suite

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Eve Branson Suite

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Chamber King Patio/Terrace

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Castle View King Suite

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Chamber King Accessible

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh ratings based on 3 Verified Reviews

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Guest reviews for Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

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5 out of 5
Beautiful historic property in the heart of Old Town. Convenient to everything.

Posted by , from LEWIS CENTER on Nov 28, 2023

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5 out of 5

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5 out of 5
Edinburgh is lovely as is the hotel. The staff were nice and friendly.

Posted by on May 9, 2023

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Property Features

There are 2 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. A 24-hour fitness center, multilingual staff, and concierge services are also featured at the luxury Virgin Hotels Edinburgh. This 5-star Edinburgh hotel is smoke free.

  • 222 guestrooms or units
  • 2 dining venues
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Free WiFi
  • Free cribs/infant beds

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired internet , Wireless internet access

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Parking

Offsite parking discounted rates available

Transport

  • Train station: Edinburgh Waverley Station (1.5 km / 0.9 mi)
  • Metro station: Princes Street Tram Stop (0.8 km / 0.5 mi)

Room Amenities

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh offers 222 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

  • Minibar
  • Smart television
  • Coffee maker
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Cribs (free)
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Hair dryer
  • Laptop safe
  • Bathrobes
  • Slippers
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Climate control (air conditioning)
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste available

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Commons Club Restaurant - This restaurant serves dinner only. Reservations are required.

Commons Club Bar - This cocktail bar serves light fare only. Open daily.

Eve - This family restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required. Open daily.

Nearby Activities

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business center

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time ends at anytime
  • Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

Special check-in instructions:

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 50.0 per day.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Pet Policy

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Food and water bowls are available

Policies

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

The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Cashless transactions are available

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

  • Property follows sanitization practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (CDC)
  • Property follows sanitization practices of CovidClean (Safehotels - global expert)
  • Credit card pre-authorization
  • Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are not available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Security system
  • Property follows sanitization practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)
  • Staffed front desk
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Smoke detector
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing
  • Property does not require health documentation at check-in
  • Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning
  • Electrostatic spray is used for disinfection
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Pets allowed (no fees)
  • Masks are not compulsory at the property
  • Contactless food service / room service is available
  • Reservation is not required for facilities onsite
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property follows sanitization practices of Ecolab (3rd party expert - Global)
  • Staff does not wear personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is available to guests
  • Masks are available to guests
  • Gloves are available to guests
  • Food service has been amended for enhanced safety
  • No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
  • Social distancing measures are not in place
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • Property follows regional sanitization guidelines We're Good To Go (UK)
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast
  • Debit cards
  • No gap period between guest stays

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: GBP 250
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: GBP 250 (up to 12 years old)

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 7–25 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 13.00 per night (5249 ft away)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 50.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • Virgin Hotels Edinburgh Hotel
  • Virgin Hotels Edinburgh Edinburgh
  • Virgin Hotels Edinburgh Hotel Edinburgh
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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.