Macdonald Holyrood Hotel

4 stars

81 Holyrood Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH8 8AU

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Overview

Boasting the central location in the heart of majestic capital city of Scotland and overlooking the Crags and Arthur's Seat, the Macdonald Holyrood Hotel enjoys proximity to numerous fascinating attractions, art galleries, upscale boutiques, enticing traditional eateries and theatres.

This four-star graceful property combines traditional level of comfort and style with contemporary amenities, including luxurious spa and wireless internet access throughout.

Each of the 156 en-suite bedrooms is impeccably furnished and presents upgraded comforts like satellite television and luxury marble bathrooms.

The on-site dining options include award-winning Steak and Grill restaurant serving high-quality British cuisine, Piano Lounge with traditional décor and mouthwatering Scottish specialties.

Waverly railway station is about 700m from the property.

Number of rooms 156.

Distance to:

City Center - 600 m
Airport Turnhouse - 12.1km
Train Station Edinburgh Waverley station - 700 m
Bus stop - 600 m

Rooms

All bedrooms are stylishly appointed and offer large comfortable beds and cosy armchairs, marble en-suite bathrooms, satellite television, trouser press, hair dryer, tea and coffee making facilities, iron and ironing board. Business travelers will appreciate spacious working desks with wireless internet connection.

Room types:

Classic room features all general amenities and can accommodate two adults.

Suite has a separate living room with gorgeous views of Arthur's Seat and the Crags.

Classic Club Rooms are situated on the private Club Floor and offer a little extra luxury and peacefulness, plus an access to the library.

Club Suite comprises a private balcony with seating area and stunning views, as well as two spacious working desks and bathrobe with slippers.

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The design is classical with comforting pastel hues, home-like textile and tasteful decoration.
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The spacious suite with private marble bathroom is equipped to a high standard and offers a comfortable Double or Twin bed, cozy sitting area. The design is classical with comforting pastel hues, home-like textile and tasteful decoration.
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The room with private bathroom is equipped to a high standard and offers a Double bed. The design is classical with comforting pastel hues, home-like textile and tasteful decoration. The room bears extra accessible features such as widened door frames, handrails in the bathroom and lowered light switches
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Dining options

Steak and Grill restaurant takes pride in the unique Scottish fare and extensive wine list served in classic setting. It is open for breakfast between 7am and 10am, and dinner from 5.30pm to 9.30pm every day.

The Piano Lounge is a great place to unwind with high-quality traditional meal and refreshing drink.

The hotel offers a full english breakfast at the price of GBP 15 per person per night.

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Work

This business-friendly property features self-contained conference floor, a business center and flexible meeting facilities for up to 200 people.

Wireless internet connection is available throughout the property.

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Leisure

Guests may rejuvenate in the heated swimming pool, work up a sweat in the up-to-date gym or enjoy relaxing spa treatments. Besides, the hotel offers access to health club with fitness classes, sauna and steam room.

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Additional features

The hotel provides rooms and facilities for physically challenged guests.

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Facilities

General	Parking (fee required) Car rental Currency exchange Elevator 24-Hour Front Desk
Activities	Spa & wellness center
Room facilities	Non-smoking rooms Air conditioning Room service Heating In-room safe
Dining facilities	Breakfast Continental breakfast Breakfast buffet Bar Restaurant In-room breakfast
Business facilities	Wi-Fi Internet
Facilities for people with disabilities	Rooms/facilities for people with disabilities
Leisure and relaxation facilities	Swimming pool Indoor swimming pool
Internet	Hotel high-speed internet access is available in public areas and is free of charge Wireless internet is available in public areas and the rate is GBP 10 per day
Guest Parking	Private hotel parking is possible on site and the rate is GBP 20 per day.

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Guest feedback

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Spa area is really nice and the location of the hotel is excellent.
Bed very comfortable and lovely breakfast.
Staff are very attentive and service steam free panel on bathroom mirror.

Average guest rating

Excellent

3.8

Based on 95 reviews

Policies

Check-In	from 2 pm
Check-Out	until 12 pm
Children and extra beds	All children under the age of 5 may stay free of charge when using existing bedding. All children under the age of 2 may stay for free. Older children/adults may stay at the price of GBP 15.00 per night/person for extra beds. Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 2.
Pets	Pets are not allowed

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What's nearby?

City center is located approximately 600m from the property.

Our Dynamic Earth is a few steps away.
Scottish Parliament is 200m from the hotel.
Palace Holyroodhouse is 300m from the property.
Arthur's Seat is 400m away.
John Knox House is 500m away.
Museum of Childhood is within 600m.
Brass Rubbing Centre is within 600m.
Calton Hill is about 600m from the hotel.
Nelson Monument is within 600m.
Festival Theatre is 700m from the hotel.
Talbot Rice Gallery is 800m away.
City Art Centre is within 800m away.
City Chambers is less than 1km from the property.
Parliament House is 900m away.
Loch Ness Discovery Centre is 900m from the hotel.

Attractions for Tourists	Arthurs Seat - 200 m edinburgh festival fringe - 600 m
General	Canongate Kirk - 100 m The Palace Of Holyroodhouse - 400 m Hubbard Academy Of Personal Independance - 600 m bruntsfield evangelical church - 600 m Saint Patrick's - 600 m North Bridge - 600 m
Shopping Areas	Scottish Gems - 500 m
Amusement	Greyfrairs Kirk & Churchyard - 600 m
Museums	The Peoples Story - 100 m The Museum of Edinburgh - 100 m Our Dynamic Earth - 100 m Scotch Whisky Heritage Tour - 300 m Museum of Childhood - 600 m
Parks	Dunbars close garden - 600 m
Theaters	Pleasance Theatre Box Office - 500 m Pleasance Cabaret Bar - 600 m
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Getting there

Edinburgh International Airport is located about 12.8km from the hotel.

By car head northeast on Jubilee Road. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Eastfield Road and Go through two roundabouts. Take the ramp onto Glasgow Road/A8. Keep right at the fork, continue to follow A8 and go through one roundabout. Turn right onto Torphichen Street. Torphichen Street turns right and becomes Dewar Pl/B700. Continue onto Bread Street. Continue onto W Port. Continue onto Grassmarket. Slight left onto Cowgate. Turn right onto St Mary's Street. Turn left onto Holyrood Road where you will see the hotel on the left.

Getting around

Secure valet parking spaces are available at daily rate of £20.

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Macdonald Hotel Edinburgh Reviews

Guest reviews are submitted by our customers after their stay at Macdonald Hotel Edinburgh

Average guest rating:

3.8Based on 95 reviews

Location 4.2
Rooms 3.7
Service 3.5
Value 3.7
Dining 3.6

Individual guest reviews

Reviews are ordered by language and date with a maximum of 25 reviews.

Macdonald Holyrood Hotel
Average rating: 3.9

Staff were friendly and the hotel was quiet, the temperature in the room was perfect.
My ratings for this hotel are:
- 5 Rooms
- 3 Value
Macdonald Holyrood Hotel
Average rating: 3.7

Very nice place, excellent staff and large room and the convenience of a spa. Good facilities.
My ratings for this hotel are:
- 4 Rooms
- 4 Service
- 3 Value
Macdonald Holyrood Hotel
Average rating: 4.2

That aside, a nice hotel in a nice location and friendly staff. Lovely, clean and modern room and bathroom, gym looked good.
My ratings for this hotel are:
- 4 Rooms
- 5 Service
- 4 Value
Macdonald Holyrood Hotel
Average rating: 4.0

The service and the staff were great at this hotel, the room was extremely comfortable, good size, imaculately clean.
My ratings for this hotel are:
- 5 Rooms
- 3 Value
Macdonald Holyrood Hotel
Average rating: 4.7

This place was simply great in every way, the staff were very helpful and the bathroom was large and even had a speaker from the T.
My ratings for this hotel are:
- 5 Rooms
- 4 Service
- 5 Value
Macdonald Holyrood Hotel
Average rating: 4.9

The rooms at the hotel were lovely and sauna was excellent and the staff second to none. The suite was very spacious and clean.
My ratings for this hotel are:
- 5 Rooms
- 5 Service
- 5 Value
Macdonald Holyrood Hotel
Average rating: 3.4

Staff very friendly and helpful, nice bathroom.

A very comfortable stay and not worth the money. The bar charged 32 pounds for two whiskeys.
My ratings for this hotel are:
- 5 Rooms
- 3 Service
- 3 Value
Macdonald Holyrood Hotel
Average rating: 5.0

Reception staff were very welcoming and friendly, my immediate impression of the room was lovely looked.
My ratings for this hotel are:
- 5 Rooms
- 5 Service
Macdonald Holyrood Hotel
Average rating: 4.8

Staff all very friendly and welcoming, comfortable accommodation.
My ratings for this hotel are:
- 5 Rooms
- 5 Service
Macdonald Holyrood Hotel
Average rating: 4.8

The staff were attentive and helpful at all times, the room was a good size and well furnished.
My ratings for this hotel are:
- 5 Rooms
- 5 Service
Macdonald Holyrood Hotel
Average rating: 4.8

All staff were pleasant and helpful, room was a good size, and was very clean.
My ratings for this hotel are:
- 5 Rooms
- 5 Service
Macdonald Holyrood Hotel
Average rating: 4.3

Staff were friendly, efficient and helpful, our room was on the 5th floor, and was very spacious.
My ratings for this hotel are:
- 5 Rooms
- 4 Service
Macdonald Holyrood Hotel
Average rating: 5.0

All staff were friendly and helpful, room was 1st class, very clean and tidy.
My ratings for this hotel are:
- 5 Rooms
- 5 Service
Macdonald Holyrood Hotel
Average rating: 4.5

The staff were polite and very helpful, notably the concierge, our room was of a good size for the amount of time we spent in.
My ratings for this hotel are:
- 5 Rooms
- 4 Service
Macdonald Holyrood Hotel
Average rating: 3.4

Fantastic location right next to palace, the hotel has a very nice pool and sauna area.
My ratings for this hotel are:
- 5 Location
- 2 Value