A stay at Royal Overseas League Hotel places you in the heart of Edinburgh, steps from Princes Street and George Street. .This hotel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Edinburgh Castle and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Royal Mile.
What's nearby
Princes Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
George Street - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Edinburgh Castle - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
Royal Mile - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
University of Edinburgh - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Getting around
Princes Street Tram Stop - 2 min walk
Edinburgh Waverley Station - 10 min walk
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 34 min drive
Restaurants
The Standing Order - 3 min walk
Burger King - 2 min walk
Five Guys Edinburgh Frederick St - 1 min walk
Mussel Inn - 2 min walk
Ben's Cookies - 2 min walk
About this property
Royal Overseas League Hotel
Victorian Edinburgh hotel in Edinburgh City Centre with a 24-hour front desk
Royal Overseas League Hotel offers 20 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and designer toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. LCD televisions come with digital channels. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Stay in one of 20 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include phones, as well as complimentary bottled water and blackout drapes/curtains.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a banquet hall.
Grab a bite to eat at Restaurant 100, a brasserie which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Full breakfasts are available daily for a fee.
Featured amenities include a computer station, express check-in, and express check-out.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning.
Restaurant 100 - This brasserie serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Food and drink
Full breakfast available for a fee daily
1 restaurant
1 bar
Room service available
Restaurants on site
Restaurant 100
Conveniences
Banquet hall
Guest services
24-hour front desk
Wedding services
Business services
Computer station
Conference space
More
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Designer toiletries
Towels
Entertainment
Digital channels
LCD TV
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Individually decorated
Individually furnished
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Phone
Policies
Check-in
Express check-in available
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Payment types
Important information
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
Property is also known as
Over-Seas League
Royal Over-Seas League
Royal Over-Seas League Edinburgh
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Royal Overseas League Edinburgh, Scotland
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Royal Overseas League Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
This was a great hotel, obviously been in business some time with experienced management.
Everything about the hotel was was lovely with one exception. We were in an attic room with two small circular windows and restricted headroom in the bed area and the bathroom - having booked online via a third party I have to say that we were a little dissapointed that the room was nothing like the standard that the photo led us to expect,
Hotel was in a great location with a fantastic view of the castle. We could easily walk everywhere we wanted to go. One of us thought the bed wasn’t all that comfortable, but being able to hear the dress rehearsals of the Edinburgh Tattoo was worth it.
Although a little difficult to get around the hotel with a buggy (steps to get to the lift) if was a small price to pay for the large and comfortable room (castle suite), very helpful dn friendly staff and the great view and location.
D
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017
6/10 Okay
Luke, Scotland
21 Dec 2017
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great location but basic
As the hotel is on Princess Street close by to Waverley station, you couldn't get a better Edinburgh location.
Room was basic with no ironing facilities in the room which most hotels do cater for nowadays.
Hotel could do with refurb in some areas, but the reception looks much better than last time so it’s a good start. The location is superb, the Castle view awesome, princes street below can be a little noisy all night but you should expect that. The staff in this hotel pull out all the stops for their guests and should be commended. Will be back.
Gary
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017
8/10 Good
Matthew, London
15 Dec 2017
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Central and friendly
Very good value. Great staff, and central location. Could do with a bit of a spruce. Very fine porridge and lovely kippers for breakfast! I would definitely recommend for a short trip.
Royal Overseas is my favourite place to stay in Edinburgh. It is an historic building, run by helpful staff. The organization itself does good work throughout the world, and I like supporting that. The breakfast is delicious, and the rooms are small but comfortable.
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017
8/10 Good
Alley, UK
22 Nov 2017
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Handy for the city centre
The hotel is in a convenient location near to the train station and the city centre.
Due to a mistake by a receptionist my arrival was not logged, meaning that my friend, arriving from Portugal was told I had not checked in. I wasted 3 valuable hours waiting in my room when she had left messages with a different receptionist. Such a shame, as I enjoyed the rest of my stay.
Old-charm hotel in good condition, very clean with friendly staff. My single room
(No.4) with castle view was comfortable and not very small. Some noise from people talking loudly&laughing down in Princes Str. after midnight. Satisfying breakfast.
we had a room looking onto princes street but there was no noise..Have to mention waiter at breakfast I don't know his name but loved his stories made everyone welcome .
Walked in, the lobby was so small you could hardly stand in it. It also had a terrible smell.
They have the gross old fashioned (and unsanitary) keys attached to a piece of wood you have to turn in every time to leave.
The wifi was terrible, the rooms were stuffy and damp feeling. The entire hotel had a bad smell and there was no AC.
We checked in, spent an hour in the room booking another hotel and left and we didn't even care that we lost our money we had already prepaid here. No way I would stay here.
Daniel
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2017
8/10 Good
Naomi, Aberdeen
7 Nov 2017
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Lovely hotel, right on Princes Street
Booked this hotel last minute as we had a family wedding in Edinburgh. Hotel was very easy to get to as right in the heart of Edinburgh, about 15 minutes from the bus station. We had arrived well before official check-in time and the receptionist managed to get us into our room no problem. Very friendly staff, helpful and genuine. Our twin room was great, big room, very clean and comfortable.
Great location, lovely, friendly, helpful staff. Hotel a bit tired and in need of updating but warm and comfortable. A nice place to rest our weary heads after a busy day in Edinburgh. A very nice breakfast in the morning with a fantastic view of the castle.
Joanna
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017
6/10 Okay
Vasant
19 Oct 2017
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great location. The rooms are tiny and very very tired. The bathrooms need a refresh.
Handy for the station. Welcoming, helpful friendly staff. Spacious room, clean and good facilities. Breakfast excellent, efficient service and good choice.
Rooms are a little dated, very clean & comfortable. Staff were extremely helpful. View of the castle from the Pentland suite fabulous. Excellent location
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017
8/10 Good
David
1 Oct 2017
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Eccentric
Faded glory best describes this place. Rooms would not be this expensive anywhere else but they get away with it because its central Edinburgh. Breakfast is very good. The place is eccentric and just about gets away with it.