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Novotel Edinburgh Centre

4.0 star property
Hotel with indoor pool, near Edinburgh Castle
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In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Exterior
In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed (Castle view)
In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Bar
  • Gym
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Indoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness centre
  • Sauna
  • Self parking
  • 24-hour room service
  • Conference centre
  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
For families
  • Children stay free
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
The price is AU$145
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan 2025

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Sofa bed
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, View (Castle view)

In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, View (Castle view)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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About the area

Map
80 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH3 9DE

What's nearby

  • Grassmarket - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 13 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Princes Street - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Royal Mile - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 25 min drive
  • Edinburgh Haymarket Station - 15 min walk
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 19 min walk
  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 19 min walk
  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 16 min walk
  • Haymarket Tram Station - 17 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 22 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪The Fiddler's Arms - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Blue Blazer - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Brauhaus - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bonnie Burrito - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Ventoux - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Novotel Edinburgh Centre

When you stay at Novotel Edinburgh Centre, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Edinburgh Castle and University of Edinburgh. Guests can take a dip in the indoor pool or grab a bite to eat at The TAP Bar & Kitchen, which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other highlights include a bar/lounge, a fitness centre and a sauna. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff and location.

Languages

Arabic, English, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 180 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Children

    • Up to 2 children (15 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
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Pets

    • Pets allowed*
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • On-site self-parking (GBP 22 per night)
    • On-site parking is limited
    • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
    • Off-site parking within 1640 ft (GBP 17 per day); discounts available
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) on weekend mornings 7:00 AM–11:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)
  • Children's menu

Working away

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (786 square feet of space)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Fitness centre
  • An indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • At least 80% of food locally sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Locally owned and organised tours and activities
  • Local artist showcase
  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • No plastic soft drinks bottles
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 55-inch TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Smartphone with 4G data speed, limited data usage
  • Phone
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • LED light bulbs
  • Water-efficient showers only

Special features

Dining

The TAP Bar & Kitchen – This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. A children's menu is available.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 19 per person
  • Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 10 (subject to availability)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10.00 per pet, per night

Parking

  • Self-parking costs GBP 22 per night
  • Parking is available nearby and costs GBP 17 per day (1640 ft away)
  • Parking height restrictions apply

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 7 AM to 10 PM

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Novotel Edinburgh Centre
Novotel Hotel Edinburgh Centre
Accor Edinburgh Centre
Edinburgh Novotel
Novotel Edinburgh Centre Hotel Edinburgh
Novotel Edinburgh Centre Scotland
Novotel Edinburgh Centre Hotel
Novotel Edinburgh Centre Hotel
Novotel Edinburgh Centre Edinburgh
Novotel Edinburgh Centre Hotel Edinburgh

Frequently asked questions

Does Novotel Edinburgh Centre offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Novotel Edinburgh Centre does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Novotel Edinburgh Centre?
Yes, there's an indoor pool. Guests have pool access from 7 AM to 10 PM.
Are pets allowed at Novotel Edinburgh Centre?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 10.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Novotel Edinburgh Centre?
Yes. Self-parking costs GBP 22 per night. Parking spaces may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Novotel Edinburgh Centre?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge of GBP 10 (subject to availability). Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Novotel Edinburgh Centre and nearby?
Novotel Edinburgh Centre has an indoor pool and a sauna, as well as a fitness centre.
Are there restaurants at or near Novotel Edinburgh Centre?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, The TAP Bar & Kitchen.
What's the area around Novotel Edinburgh Centre like?
Novotel Edinburgh Centre is in Edinburgh City Centre, a short 13-minute walk from Edinburgh Castle and 8 minutes' walk from University of Edinburgh. Travellers love the hotel's prime location.

Novotel Edinburgh Centre Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Great location, 5 minute walk to Edinburgh castle, 10/15 minute walk to city centre. No need to buy a tram travelcard for your stay as everything is walkable distance.
Ciaren, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Lesley, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Naomi Claire, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

Leanne, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Dale, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Conor, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Good hotel
Nice room although separate toilet was a little dark. There was drilling going on in the morning somewhere in the hotel. Breakfast was good although coffee was a bit weak, even espresso.
Janis, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Olayinka, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

sophie, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Good family stay
Good location for getting around the city. Friendly helpful staff. Clean room.
Sarah, 3-night family trip
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6/10 Good

Not staying at Novotel again
Cheap, sinking, unsupportive mattress and too thick pillows made for a dreadful nights sleep and a very stiff neck. Loud music in reception made it impossible to communicate, especially for someone with a hearing impairment. Good pool, good food in restaurant, but got noisy in there on Sat night when live music playing in bar, so not very relaxing after 7pm.
Lucy, 2-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

Christopher, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Melanie, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Not for Families
In terms of hotel itself, I would say it is more like a 3* rather than a 4* hotel. Cons 1. The hotel is not for families. We had a toddler that needs warm milk before bed but there were no kitchen facilities available to provide milk. 2. The room we were offered was tiny with absolutely no free space to walk. With the sofa bed and the double bed, there was no space and the photos were very different to what we had booked. 3. The receptionists were not professional. One checking in did not mention the lifts need a key card to use. One receptionist (blonde young lady without a name card) was chatting up one of the clients for 15 mins even though she knew we were waiting. 4. The cleaners did not even change the sheet or vaccuum the carpets when we asked for the room to be cleaned. Pros 1. The hotel is conveniently located.
Vivek, 2-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

Mainly amazing
It was amazing however the toilet door doesn’t lock and it’s small and the door the shower and sink is slightly see through and also doesn’t lock the pool was great however the changing rooms were small for about 3 people with a massive mirror covering a wall adjacent to the doodles shower
Alan, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Rong, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very good
C, 3-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

Room as expected, fairly basic but clean and modern. A bit warm and couldn’t control the temperature- only turn on a fan which was pretty noisy.
Emma, 1-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

Weekend getaway
The hotel is in a great location, with an easy walk to Grassmarket. The room was spacious and decorated very nicely. The staff were great and the breakfast was extremely good! The only downside was that the room was very hot, and the thermostat was difficult to use. It wouldn’t stop me from staying here again though!
Katherine, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Hotel was lovely, car park on-site was handy, reception staff appeared poorly trained or just not upto the job on checkin. Night reception staff were great
Chris, 1-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very good

Lovely stay and really good location. Staff were all really helpful. Only downside was the temperature in the room - really hot even with the fan to be able to sleep
1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Room was mostly nice and clean, but some staining on the carpets. Staff were really friendly and attentive. We booked a castle view room, which was way more expensive than other rooms, and barely had a view of the castle. We could mostly see the building across the road. Really not worth the extra money and a big disappointment given such a difference in price. I’d stay here again but wouldn’t spend the extra for this type of room again.
Jordan, 3-night romance trip
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8/10 Very good

James, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Pool, sauna, bar, restaurant.... absolutely fantastic!!!
Irina, 3-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

damien, 1-night family trip
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