5 minutes' walk from Grassmarket, Novotel Edinburgh Centre features a hot tub and swimming pool. It offers spacious, modern rooms with LCD TVs. Princes Street is a 10-minute walk away. Each room provides a 50-inch LCD TV with Freeview Channels. Rooms also feature free Wi-Fi,a private bathroom, minibar, and tea/coffee facilities. Guest can relax in Novotel’s sauna, or exercise in the modern fitness centre. The Tap Kitchen & Bar serves American dining cuisine. Guests can experience Scottish cuisine with the property's "Wee Menu", which offers seasonal Scottish dishes. Cocktails and craft beers are also available. The Royal Lyceum Theatre is just 5 minutes’ walk away, and Edinburgh Waverley is a 20-minute walk. Holyrood Park can be reached in a 25 minutes walk, and The Royal Mile is 15 minutes' walk. Up to 2 children (under 16 years) can stay free (with breakfast) when sharing a room with adults. Families also get late check-out on Sundays (until 17:00, and subject to availability).

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Novotel
Hotel chain/brand
Novotel

Property highlights

    • Situated in the best rated area in Edinburgh, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.0

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

    • Private parking at the hotel


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 large double bed
2 single beds
1 double bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 double bed
and
1 sofa bed
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Sustainability
This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.

  • Certified illustration
    Green Key (FEE)

Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Valery
    Netherlands Netherlands
    The staff was just wonderful especially with my little kid. They were super nice and gentle! The room was nice, clean and very quite. We also used the pool and it was really a great experience.
  • Margaret
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Reception was very welcoming and informative. The lifts were functional and regular. The bedroom was a good size with plenty of electric sockets. The room was quiet and the bed was extremely comfortable. The room was well cleaned each day.
  • Johnnie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Friendly welcome, from reception team especially Sonia spainish woman & all staff 😀 👍 👏
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Room was good. breakfast was lovely and great choices.
  • Christelle
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    So close to city center and train station. Nice facilities, children loved the pool, bar/restaurant had a nice feel. We loved the breakfast especially the make your own waffle. Staff was very friendly
  • Jas
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location was perfect, the room was spacious and clean. The staff on reception were warm, friendly and professional.
  • Faizan
    Qatar Qatar
    Very central location. Bus stations very close by for local commute. Good restaurants close-by. Walkable to most attractions if you like walking. All in all an apt place to stay. 9/10.
  • Barbara
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location was excellent for my needs. The accommodation was beautifully clean and comfortable. It would be useful if you could let guests know whether the water in the bathroom is safe to drink. It was very hot and I went through the two...
  • Nicole
    Australia Australia
    Excellent facilities, loved having the pool for the kids. Room was spacious, clean, had everything needed.
  • Michail
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Quick check in very friendly stuff. Leisure suit along with pool and sauna were cool!

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      American • British • Pizza • Scottish
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of Novotel Edinburgh Centre
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular facilities

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Private parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness centre
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Towels
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer

Bedroom

  • Linen

View

  • City view

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

Activities

  • Live music/performance

Media & Technology

  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

Parking
Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs £22 per day.

  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking

Reception services

  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge

Business facilities

  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Emergency cord in bathroom
  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible

Indoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Heated pool
  • Shallow end

Wellness

  • Fitness/spa locker rooms
  • Fitness
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Fitness centre

Languages spoken

  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Hungarian
  • Italian
  • Polish
  • Portuguese

House rules
Novotel Edinburgh Centre takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 16 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBMaestro Cash is not accepted

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that on-site parking is limited to 15 spaces, chargeable at GBP 22 per 24 hours, and GBP 10 for day parking.

Minors under 18 must be accompanied by parents or legal representatives. Third person named by parents must present their written authorization (certified signature).

Please note that the credit card used to book must be presented on arrival.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

FAQs about Novotel Edinburgh Centre