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Novotel Edinburgh Centre

4.0 star property
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December 2024
January 2025

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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
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Room service

Explore the area

Map
80 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH3 9DE
  • Princes Street Gardens
    6 min walk
  • Grassmarket
    6 min walk
  • University of Edinburgh
    8 min walk
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    25 min drive

Room options

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

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

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

  • 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

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin 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

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin 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

  • 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)

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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About the area

Edinburgh

A stay at Novotel Edinburgh Centre places you in the heart of Edinburgh, within a 15-minute walk of Edinburgh Castle and University of Edinburgh. .This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Princes Street and 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Royal Mile.

What's nearby

  • Grassmarket - 6 min walk
  • University of Edinburgh - 8 min walk
  • Edinburgh Castle - 13 min walk
  • Princes Street - 14 min walk
  • Royal Mile - 17 min walk

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Haymarket Station - 15 min walk
  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 16 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 25 min drive

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

Hotel with a fitness center, a short walk to University of Edinburgh
Novotel Edinburgh Centre offers 180 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Digital television is provided. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Edinburgh hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 180 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.
Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including an indoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a banquet hall.
Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at the hotel's restaurant, The TAP Bar & Kitchen, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are served on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Edinburgh? This hotel has 786 square feet (73 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM on weekends.
The TAP Bar & Kitchen - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available.
24-hour room service is available.

Languages

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

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Self parking on site (GBP 22 per night)
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Off-site parking within 1640 ft (GBP 17 per day); discounts available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee weekends 7:00 AM–11:00 AM: GBP 19 per person
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • 24-hour room service

Restaurants on site

  • The TAP Bar & Kitchen

Things to do

  • Fitness centre
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

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

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers
  • Biodegradable drinking straws
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drinks bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 55-inch TV
  • Digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • 4G smartphone data speed
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED light bulbs
  • Phone
  • Smartphone
  • Smartphone data usage (limited)
  • Soundproofing
  • Water-efficient showers only

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 10

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 15 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 19 per person
  • Self parking fee: GBP 22 per night
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 17 per day (1640 ft away)
  • Pet fee: GBP 10.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 10 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

Pool access available from 7 AM to 10 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is 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

Novotel Edinburgh Centre Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 464 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 317 out of 1002 reviews" "
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 1002 reviews" "

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

8/10 Good

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Chris

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
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
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Jordan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Irina

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pool, sauna, bar, restaurant.... absolutely fantastic!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

damien

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great choice for staying near old Edinburgh. highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Loan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location if youre visiting Edinburgh for the Fringe.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

raina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Maggie

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Gennadi

Disliked: Staff & service
You have to pay before you enter the room, machines very loud in yard, difficult to sleep
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Louise

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

ZAFAR

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was nicecand staff was very professional
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not usually one to leave reviews but the staff are so friendly and helpful that I had too. Would definitely stay here again if I come back to Edinburgh.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Bond Yin Billy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jui

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved being in Old Town and walking distance to Grass market. Our room was nice, clean and comfortable. Appreciated the breakfast buffet and the pool.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Emily

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The nightly rate for this hotel is Resort level, but what you're getting is an average night at a Holiday Inn. There is "climate control" but not air conditioning--and that matters more and more in Europe in the summer. The pool is small and they charge extra for using a robe. When we checked in, we were not told about any of the services or opening times for amenities. Essentially we were not "welcomed," we took part in a (expensive) business transaction. Since I felt that I was paying for a Resort, I did expect friendly, more enthusiastic customer service, a robe included, and nicer changing rooms for the small pool. Edinburgh is an expensive city, especially in the summer, but my advice is to book way in advance for a better rate--and if you're going to pay this rate, make sure you're getting plenty of amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Best nights sleep!
Really nice stay. Probably the best nights sleep I’ve ever had a in hotel. The beds were really comfortable and the climate control kept the room at a pleasant temperature. Nice bathroom, with separate loo. Good breakfast choice, nice bar and lounge area in reception. Didn’t use the pool but it looked good. Easy walk to the main attractions of central Edinburgh. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay
Comfortable, friendly staff, and central! Also has a bar/ restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Mrudula

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good and comfortable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024