8.1

1,517 reviews

Chain Runner, Livingston by Marston's Inns

Chain Runner, Livingston by Marston's Inns

Almondvale Business Park, Livingston, EH54 6GA, United Kingdom

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Restaurant

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Air conditioning

Bar

Parking On Site

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Chain Runner, Livingston by Marston's Inns

Chain Runner, Livingston by Marston's Inns welcomes travelers to Livingston, United Kingdom, about 1.6mi from the city center. Nestled near Almondvale Business Park, this hotel pairs convenient access with comfortable spaces for both business and leisure stays.

Thoughtful amenities include a restaurant and a bar, plus free Wi‑Fi and air conditioning. Free private parking on site keeps wheels happy, with a 24‑hour front desk, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free toiletries, a bathtub, and kids' meals available for an extra charge.

Minimum price starts from $80. Address: Almondvale Business Park, Livingston, United Kingdom. Reviews: 1517.

Chain Runner in Livingston sets the mood for evenings with a vibe that shifts from FamilyFriendly and Traditional to Modern and Romantic, all while serving British cuisine. It’s a convenient on-site option for a casual lunch after a day near Almondvale Business Park or a relaxed dinner to cap off the day.

When it comes to staying in, a variety of room types keeps options open for solos, couples, and families. The Standard Room (Double) covers 215 square feet, is non-smoking, and can accommodate up to 4 adults and 3 children with a Queen-size bed. The Queen Room shares the same size and a Queen bed, while the Room - 1 Queen provides 216 square feet of space. For larger groups, the Family room measures 215 square feet and can sleep up to 8 adults and 4 children with a mix of two sofa beds, two Queen beds, and a futon mat. The Room - 2 Twin offers 215 square feet of space with two twin beds plus a Queen.

Payment options are flexible, including cash and cards such as Mastercard, American Express, Visa, Maestro, and UnionPay. Free private parking on site makes arrivals smooth, and a 24-hour front desk is available to help with plans, directions, or local tips—perfect for travelers aiming to make the most of Livingston.

Closest airports

Edinburgh Airport

7.6mi

Glasgow Airport

35.2mi

Dundee Riverside Airport

44mi

Prestwick Airport

48.7mi

Most popular amenities

Restaurant

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Air conditioning

Bar

Parking On Site

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Garden

Free toiletries

Bathtub

Rooms

Double or Twin Room - Disability Access in Chain Runner, Livingston by Marston's Inns

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Accessible Room

2 Twin Beds

1 Queen Size Bed

215 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Flat-screen TV

Air conditioning

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Double or Twin Room in Chain Runner, Livingston by Marston's Inns

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Room - 2 Twin

2 Twin Beds

1 Queen Size Bed

215 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Flat-screen TV

Air conditioning

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DoubleOrTwin Room, Accessible

1 Double Bed

1 Twin Bed

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

Wheelchair accessible

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x3

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Room - 1 Queen

215 sqft

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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Offering free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. This double room is air-conditioned and has a seating area with a flat-screen TV, a tea and coffee maker, a dining area, a wardrobe, as well as a high chair for children. The unit has 1 bed.

Double Room in Chain Runner, Livingston by Marston's Inns

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Standard Room

1 Queen Size Bed

215 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Flat-screen TV

Air conditioning

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Double Room in Chain Runner, Livingston by Marston's Inns

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Queen Room

1 Queen Size Bed

215 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Flat-screen TV

Air conditioning

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Family Room in Chain Runner, Livingston by Marston's Inns

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Family

1 Sofa Bed

1 Queen Size Bed

1 Futon Mat Bed

1 Sofa Bed

1 Queen Size Bed

215 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Flat-screen TV

Air conditioning

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Family Room in Chain Runner, Livingston by Marston's Inns

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Family, Queen Size

1 Sofa Bed

1 Queen Size Bed

1 Futon Mat Bed

1 Sofa Bed

1 Queen Size Bed

215 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Flat-screen TV

Air conditioning

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Dormitory Standard

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Triple Room, Panoramic View

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Economy, Triple

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Guest reviews

8.1

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Featured reviews:

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Caroline

8.2

April 2025

We stayed for 3 nights at The Chain Runner and had breakfast there every morning. The breakfast was good - full help yourself cooked breakfast, a selection of cereals, fruit and croissant/pain au chocolat. The beds were very comfortable and the rooms were quiet. The staff were friendly and helpful. Plenty of free parking. There are places to eat nearby but very easy to take a train to Edinburgh to eat or explore without a car. We enjoyed our stay.

There were a couple of cosmetic issues in the rooms but nothing that affected our comfort. The rooms were a bit too warm for us even though we turned the thermostat down but we're used to having it cool.

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Peter

8.2

March 2025

this was the third time we have stayed at the Chain Runner and I have no complaints at all the food was excellent the room was very comfortuble and clean the staff were very helpful and kind to

Iam disabled and the room and bathroom was upto a very high standard ,But with one exception in the bathroom there were no shelves to place anything on and the floor is not a good place to put anything as it is very difficult for a disabled person to bend and pick things up " shelves would be a good thing"

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Robert

9.1

October 2024

Great location to Livingston designer / restaurants / cinema / Asda superstore etc outlet 5/10 minutes walk away .. Hotel attached to Chain -Runner restaurant / bar was ideal . Very quiet at night so got an excellent sleep

Could’ve done with more toiletries as had to go and buy some ie shower gel hand soap , there was a very small quantity but needed topped up or replaced .. Quite noisy extractor fan in bathroom that never seem to go off . Was in 212 on 2nd second . No instructions to work room heating as we visited from 12 to 14 October ( 2 nights ) as weather outside was miserable and pretty cold at night .. Honestly that’s me being picky though …

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Anya

10

October 2024

All staff members that I spoke to were so so lovely and polite. All details of what to expect during the stay were explained during check in, and the gentleman running the front desk at the reception on the 5/10/24 at around 7:15am was so helpful in helping me finding a local taxi cab number as I’m from England and wasn’t sure about what number to call. Just as stated at check in our rooms were not entered until we had our “ please clean me “ sign on the door and all the new top ups / fresh towels and new mugs were so neatly arranged after our day out which was lovely to come back to.

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Peter

8.2

January 2025

Easy access and parking. Good food (Dinner and Breakfast). Friendly and helpful staff. Excellent shower room for guest with limited mobility. Short walk to several supermarkets. Room was very clean.

Asked and got twin beds, however room was a bit small for this and hardly space to get into one of the beds. Breakfast was fine, but would have preferred full buffet. Difficult (Approx 150 yds) outside walk in snow and ice for wife with arm crutch to get to bar/dining room. (Hotel cannot be blamed for the weather but would be very unpleasant in heavy rain and wind)

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Valerie

8.2

June 2024

Easy checkin and checkout.Family room double bed & 2 singles. Comfortable size. Good shower and bathroom. TV. Air conditioning. All staff friendly and so helpful. Excellent Staff. Good breakfast options for all needs and tasty no issues. Great location and carpark. Beside shopping centre and multiple restaurant options.

With minimal effort on minor issues I'd have nothing negative to say about our stay. Attention to detail in rooms would have a huge positive benefit. Think management guidance could improve this greatly.An extra 20mins cleaning would make such a difference. Net curtains stains(change if dirty ), shower curtain stains (change if dirty), base edge of bed scuffed and marks /scuff on walls (wet cloth and detergent go a long way). Bathroom fan wouldn't turn off. At times hear people walking on floor above.

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Tina

9.1

December 2024

Location for shopping is excellent. Coffee/tea facilities are available in the room. Staff in the check-in reception and the restaurant are helpful, friendly, and efficient. Food in the restaurant is warming and delicious.

Bathroom/ toilet fixtures were falling apart. Single beds were too narrow. The key card for entry into the inn didn't work the first time, so we had to go walk back into the pub to change it. It was rainy, windy, and cold but not really a big deal but still a bit inconvenient with our bags in that situation.

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Nicole

9.1

July 2024

We really loved our stay. The hotel building is separate from the restaurant and pub, and it was quiet, clean and comfortable. It had easy access to shopping, the main road to Edinburgh and to the train. The food in the restaurant was so good, and the staff we chatted with were so friendly and kind and made our stay amazing. And it had a tub, something we didn’t see anywhere else we stayed in Scotland!

I wish there was a fridge! Not a huge deal but having a cold drink or a place to store some takeout would have been great

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Harry

8.2

November 2024

Enjoyed my short stay here - it was just a very quick overnight stay for work next morning. At check in the staff allowed me a late departure next day, as I was finishing my event at 10:30am and just wanted to get back, change clothes and head home. Thank you very much for this. Dinner was excellent and good value.

Expectations were met - no complaints Would recommend to anyone looking for a quick overnight stay, possibly before heading to the airport for a departure next morning.

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Jan

8.2

June 2025

The hotel was overall fine for what we needed: access to a train station (5-10min by car!) to reach Edinburgh for sightseeing. The place is in the middle of a huge retail area, although one can walk easily into the old 'village' area, which was nice. The attached pub was good for a dinner. The breakfast was ok, but not great.

Temperature at night was too hot, bedding too warm as well.

Points of Interest Around Chain Runner, Livingston by Marston's Inns

Airports

Edinburgh Airport

7.6mi

Glasgow Airport

35.2mi

Dundee Riverside Airport

44mi

Prestwick Airport

48.7mi

Restaurants

Chain Runner

Cuisines

  • British

Ambiances

  • Family Friendly
  • Traditional
  • Modern
  • Romantic

Amenities of Chain Runner, Livingston by Marston's Inns

Restaurant

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Air conditioning

Bar

Parking On Site

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Garden

Free toiletries

Bathtub

Stay rules - Chain Runner, Livingston by Marston's Inns

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - Chain Runner, Livingston by Marston's Inns

When are the check-in and check-out times for Chain Runner, Livingston by Marston's Inns?

Just so you're aware, Chain Runner, Livingston by Marston's Inns's check-in availability ranges from 02:00 PM to 11:00 PM, and guests are requested to check out by 11:00 AM.

Is vehicle parking offered by Chain Runner, Livingston by Marston's Inns?

Yes, the Chain Runner hotel in Livingston offers free private on-site parking. It's convenient for guests as no reservation is required.

What's the nightly rate at Chain Runner, Livingston by Marston's Inns?

Chain Runner, Livingston by Marston's Inns has a starting price of $80 for accommodations. Do remember that actual rates might deviate based on the room and date. Insert your dates for a detailed price view.

Which room categories can I book at Chain Runner, Livingston by Marston's Inns?

The hotel offers Double Rooms which accommodate 2 adults with a Queen size bed, no smoking is allowed. There are also Double or Twin Rooms available which accommodate 2 adults with the option of either a Double or Twin bed configuration, again with no smoking allowed. Additionally, a Family Room option is available which accommodates 2 adults and 2 children with 2 Queen size beds, 2 Sofa Beds, and 1 Futon Mat, again with no smoking allowed. All rooms have a size of 215 sqft.

Which amenities can guests enjoy at Chain Runner, Livingston by Marston's Inns?

Guests at the Chain Runner hotel can spend their time enjoying the various leisure amenities offered. They can start by visiting the on-site bar, where they can relax and unwind with their favorite drinks. For dining options, guests can choose to dine at the hotel's own restaurant, Chain Runner. The restaurant offers a variety of ambiances, including family-friendly, traditional, modern, and romantic, catering to different preferences and occasions. The cuisine offered at the restaurant is British, providing guests with the opportunity to try traditional and popular dishes. Whether it is spending a cozy evening at the bar or enjoying a delicious meal at the restaurant, guests at the Chain Runner hotel can have a memorable and enjoyable time during their stay.

Is there an in-house restaurant at Chain Runner, Livingston by Marston's Inns?

Yes, the hotel has a restaurant on site called Chain Runner. It offers various ambiances including family-friendly, traditional, modern, and romantic. The cuisine served at the restaurant is British.

Does Chain Runner, Livingston by Marston's Inns accept credit cards?

Yes, Chain Runner, Livingston by Marston's Inns accepts credit cards. Additionally, cash payments are also accepted. The accepted credit cards include Mastercard, American Express, Visa, Maestro, and UnionPay.