The Place Hotel Edinburgh

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Edinburgh
Aug 05, 2025 - Aug 06, 2025
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✉️ frontdesk@yorkplace-edinburgh.co.uk

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📍 36 York Place

The Place Hotel Review

Featuring allergy friendly rooms and a restaurant, the comfortable Place Hotel Edinburgh is just 5 minutes' walk from Omni Centre. Edinburgh Printmakers is only 600 metres away from the venue.

The venue offers an a la carte restaurant as well as a champagne bar. The onsite bar serves champagnes and cocktails. Smoke Stack with Scottish cuisine is located within a 5-minute walk away.

The accommodation is 1 km from the city centre and adjacent to the restored theatre "Edinburgh Playhouse". The hotel is located in New Town district.

The 200-foot spire "Scott Monument" is also located near the property. You can get to the combined National Museum of Scotland in a few minutes by car.

They are equipped with private bathrooms.

Edinburgh Waverley railway station is 800 metres away, while Edinburgh airport is 15 km from the accommodation.

Impressions

Positives and negatives

  • Lovely central hotel with fabulous views of the sea.
  • Handy central location close to Sherlock Holmes Statue.
  • Absolutely perfect rooms have contemporary decor and comfortable amenities.
  • Some rates include a storage space, coffee and a kitchenette area.
  • Warm local menu in the nice restaurant.
  • Warm beverages are included in some rates.
  • Incredible service and a quick check-in.
  • Great prices for the area.
  • Past vacationers were disappointed with a bit small bathrooms.
  • A few guests considered breakfasts to be pretty standard.

Key Features

  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Terrace
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Rooms

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Small Single Room Single
Size: 9 m2
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2 guests maximum, of which 2 adults maximum
City Double Room Double
Size: 12 m2
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2 guests maximum, of which 2 adults maximum
Standard Twin Room Twin
Size: 12 m2
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2 guests maximum, of which 2 adults maximum
Superior Double or Twin Room Twin/Double
Size: 20 m2
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2 guests maximum, of which 2 adults maximum
Standard Double Room Double
Size: 15 m2
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2 guests maximum, of which 2 adults maximum
Junior Suite Suite
Size: 30 m2
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Facilities

Facilities

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Rooms

  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table

Dining facilities

  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Electric kettle Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Car hire
  • Welcome drink

Relax

  • Sun terrace
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Golf course

Activities for Kids

  • Cots
  • Children's menu

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Reviews

  • Cleanliness 8.7/10
  • Comfort 8.4/10
  • Facilities 8.1/10
  • Free WiFi 8.6/10
  • Location 9.2/10
  • Total 8.4/10
  • Value for money 7.9/10
We had a fantastic stay at this hotel! Best aspects were the cleanliness, hotel facilities, parking, transportation, and location. The room was spotless and had everything we needed. The hotel facilities were great, and we were able to park our car without any issues. The transportation options were convenient, with the tram and city center shopping within walking distance. Breakfast was delicious and the staff were friendly and helpful. Nothing to dislike.
We had a great stay at this hotel. The location was perfect, close to Calton Hill and the National Portrait Gallery. The room was clean and spacious, with a fantastic view. The staff were friendly and accommodating, providing us with helpful recommendations. We also appreciated the option to leave our luggage before check-in and after check-out. a fantastic experience.
Not one thing.
I had a fantastic stay in this city! The hotel's location was perfect, with lots of bars and restaurants just down the road. Plus, it was only a short 10-minute walk to the city centre. The cleanliness was impressive, with the room being spotless and the hotel's facilities well-maintained. The staff were friendly, polite, and attentive, providing excellent service. Lastly, the breakfast was delightful, offering a variety of delicious options.
Was all great.
The location was perfect, with great views and easy access to all major attractions via tram. The hotel facilities were top-notch, and the clean and tidy rooms were a definite highlight. The breakfast was delicious, and the staff were friendly and helpful.
Nothing not to love.
I had an amazing stay at this hotel. The location was fantastic, just a short distance from the train station and conveniently close to the tram stop for my return journey to the airport. The hotel facilities were excellent, with a spacious and comfortable twin room. The breakfast was delicious, and the staff were always polite and helpful.
Nothing to fault.
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Location

Landmarks nearby

  • Scottish National Gallery 950 m (3117 ft)
  • Scott Monument 710 m (2329 ft)
  • Gladstone's Land 710 m (2329 ft)
  • Royal Mile 710 m (2329 ft)
  • National Museum of Scotland 710 m (2329 ft)
  • St Giles' Cathedral 710 m (2329 ft)
  • Arthur's Seat hike 2.62 km (1.63 mi.)
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