The location is ideal, on Princes Street, perfect for exploring this beautiful city. Fantastic view from my window. The staff were charming and helpful and my room was immaculate. Very comfortable bed. Buffet breakfast was a great start to the day (excellent coffee). There are steps up to reception, but porterage was available and prompt As a. Solo female traveller I felt respected and safe. . I would certainly consider using the Waverley when I return to Edinburgh.

Some parts of the hotel are a little tired, but really this did not detract from the overall enjoyment of the stay.

The location was perfect. It was a short walk from the train station. Apparently my room had been upgraded because I had a lovely view of the Sir Walter Scott statue and Old Town. You can walk to the major tourist sites. The room was small but I was comfortable and a room with a view is special to me. The bus stop for the bus to the airport is just around the corner. I had to leave earlier than the time the included buffet breakfast opened. I was able to order a room service breakfast though which was very helpful. I would stay here again.

There are some steps to get into the lobby. They will carry your luggage for you if you ask. Once in the lobby there is an elevator. But the entry steps are a disadvantage for those of us who find carrying suitcases uncomfortable for our aging bodies.

This is the oldest hotel in Edinburgh, which is charming! If old isn't your choice then don't stay here. We love it. The location was amazing. Walk out the door puts you across the street from Waverly Station and bridge. Close to walk up the Royal Mile to the Castle....and a short walk to Carlton Hill. The was comfortable. The bathroom is a good size. The bar overlooks the city at night. Breakfast had so many options, and it was lovely. There are stairs up to the reception but the staff will carry your luggage up. The lift works quite well. We will return!

I stayed at this hotel from 27th February to 1st March and genuinely enjoyed my accommodation. The location is superb – just a 3-minute walk from the train station and within easy walking distance of Edinburgh’s main attractions. The staff were very friendly and helpful, making the stay even more pleasant. The room was comfortable, and everything was well-maintained. Overall, a great place to stay in Edinburgh, and I’d happily return.

The only minor issue was the absence of a window with a view, so I’d recommend checking the room description carefully before booking. In fairness, this was mentioned in the listing – I just didn’t pay attention to it!

The location is stunning, no doubt about it. The view from the room is absolutely breathtaking. The hotel also has a very lovely interior—so cozy and authentic. The staff is kind and always smiling. All in all, the hotel is really nice, but it’s definitely not worth more than €800, even if it’s located on the main street.

The room was freezing, especially in the bathroom—it felt like a dungeon in there. The shower either ran ice-cold water or boiling hot, nothing in between. Whoever designed the bathroom must’ve been a genius architect because the toilet couldn’t flush properly since the flush button was half-covered by tiles. 😅 The hotel has old single-pane windows, so apart from the awful cold, the noise from the street was also quite noticeable because nothing was sealed properly. But that’s to be expected when staying on the main street. The breakfast selection was very limited—I really missed having fresh veggies. On the bright side, the coffee from the thermos was surprisingly great—kind of old-school, but it tasted really good!

The location is perfect. Conveniently close to touristic attractions, so that we entered hotel for short resting periods and get out for sightseeing again. Recommended especially for short stays cuz its location is a time saver. The bed is really comfortable and the bathroom was clean and new. Our stay/experience was in general satisfying. The only warning for guests would be the age of the building, doors, furnitures are quite old(but not broken just old) sometimes we were hearing the footsteps of the guests from the above room ( but as we were tired as hell it didnt affect our sleep quality )

Bedroom was. Clean and spacious . Beds were comfortable and towels good. Reception Staff were helpful and friendly . They were able to store luggage for us . Public rooms were clean and comfortable with good views over Princes Street

The shower in our room was over the bath which was very high and difficult for two pensioners to get in and out . Breakfast fried food was warm but could have been better .it had obviously been out for quite awhile. Difficult to carry luggage as a lot of stairs but there was a bell for someone to come and help

Location was brilliant central to everything transport, tourist attractions and plenty of bars and restaurants in the area. Bar staff Jason and Matilda are friendly and welcoming. Room was comfortable and spacious

Only thing for me was the type of room. I chose an internal room so there were no windows or view, which was my error but I wouldn't recommend.

Staff were very helpful and friendly on reception and in the bar. We didn't have breakfast or dinner but all staff seemed very good. Location is very handy for arriving by train and being central. We could get a view of the castle which we had paid for.

The furniture was exceptionally tired for this type of hotel and it really should have been to a better standard. There was no safe, no cupboard, no iron and board and a part missing on the shower. These are details that matter. Then beds were adequate but very short duvets. Some seating at the larger bay window would seem to make more sense to at least sell the view. Our stay was perfectly fine /adequate but I think it should be more than adequate.

Old school hotel but quality; comfy beds, big windows with views onto Princes Street, tea and kettle and desk, spacious rooms with lovely tall ceilings, staff friendly/flexible - were able to hold on to my luggage for most of the day when I checked out! Good bathroom and shower, spacious and good pressure for an older building. The decor is older, but I found it charming for that. The TV’s are old school small but that’s OK

Could do an intro about the wifi, and it looked like it was an open network (as opposed to a password WPA3 etc), but there was plenty of 4G signal.