Old Waverley Hotel Edinburgh

3 stars

43 Princes Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH2BY

Overview

The Old Waverly Hotel is set in the prestigious area close to Edinburgh vibrant city center, renowned for being home to many theatres, museums, art galleries and historical landmarks.

Located in the historic property and boasting rich history and traditions, this three-star boutique hotel comprises broadband internet access and laundry and valet services.

The choice of guest rooms includes 80 elegantly-appointed accommodations complete with flat-screen LCD television and spacious working desks.

The hotel houses Cranston Restaurant and the Waverley Lounge Bar with a wide selection of local specialties and an extensive wine list.

Waverley Train Station is 300m from the property.

Year renovated 2012. Number of rooms 80.

The Old Waverley hotel is located on Princes Street in the heart of Edinburgh city centre, and almost opposite Waverley Train Station. The address is 43 Princes Street, Edinburgh, EH2.

Distance to:

City Center - 400 m
Airport Turnhouse - 11.1km
Train Station Edinburgh Waverley station - 200 m
Bus stop - 200 m

All accommodations come complete with en suite facilities including comfortable bedding, working desks, flat-screen LCD TV, coffee maker, alarm clock, hair dryer, telephone and bathroom. Select rooms offer fine views of Prince Street.

The range of rooms includes Single Room, Standard Double Room, Standard Twin Room and Standard Triple Room.

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Dining options

Recently remodeled, both Cranston Restaurant and the Waverley Lounge Bar have comfortable setting with panoramic views of Princes Street Gardens and Edinburgh Castle. Both venues offer a la carte menu of traditional Scottish cuisine and a rich wine list for breakfast, lunch and dinne.

The hotel offers a buffet breakfast at the price of GBP 11.95 per person per night.

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Work

The hotel provides broadband internet access and Wi-Fi (subject to charges).

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Additional features

The hotel provides rooms and facilities for guests with disabilities.

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Facilities

General	Elevator 24-Hour Front Desk Luggage storage Gay friendly
Room facilities	Non-smoking rooms Air conditioning Room service Heating In-room safe
Dining facilities	Breakfast Continental breakfast Bar Restaurant In-room breakfast
Business facilities	Wi-Fi Internet
Facilities for people with disabilities	Rooms/facilities for people with disabilities
Internet	Wireless internet is available in public areas and the rate is GBP 5 per day
Guest Parking	No parking available.

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Guest feedback

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The bar is lovely, breakfast you like a hot.
Elevator very small not family or wheelchair friendly, lovely breakfast.
Central location, good situated hotel and staff were helpful and friendly.

Average guest rating

Very good

3.5

Based on 151 reviews

Policies

Check-In	from 3 pm
Check-Out	until 11 am
Children and extra beds	All children under the age of 2 may stay for free. There are no extra beds provided in a room. Maximum capacity of baby cots in a room is 1.
Pets	Pets are not allowed

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What's nearby?

City center is located about 400m away.

Princes Mall is within 100m.
Scott Monument is 100m from the hotel.
St. Andrew Square is 200m away.
Royal Scottish Academy is within 200m.
Fruitmarket Gallery is within 200.
Edinburgh Dungeon is approximately 200m from the hotel.
Princes Street Gardens is 300m from the hotel.
City Art Centre is 300m away.
National Gallery of Scotland is 300m away.
Assembly Rooms is 400m from the property.
St. Giles' Cathedral is 400m away.
Real Mary King's Close is 400m away.
Gladstone's Land is within 400m.
Writers' Museum is within 400m.
Loch Ness Discovery Centre is 400m from the hotel.

Attractions for Tourists	Edinburgh Dungeons - 200 m Fruitmarket Gallery Ltd - 200 m Scottish National Portrait Gallery - 300 m Stills Ltd - 300 m Holyrood House - 300 m
General	Speakers Corner - 100 m New Club - 100 m Sir Walter Scott Monument - 300 m Gladstone's Land - 300 m James' Court - 400 m Netherbow Wellhead - 400 m
Train Stations	Edinburgh Waverley station - 200 m
Convention Centers	Edinburgh Military Tattoo - 200 m
Shopping Areas	Multrees Walk - 200 m Princes Mall - 300 m
Amusement	Nobles Amusements - 100 m Booth Enterprise - 300 m
Museums	City Art Centre - 200 m
Parks	Princes Street Gardens - 200 m Dunbars close garden - 400 m
Theaters	Assembly Rooms - 300 m
Gallery	National Galleries of Scotland - 200 m
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Getting there

Edinburgh Airport is within 11.2km away.

Turnhouse Airport is approximately 11.1km from the property.

Getting around

Waverley Train Station is opposite the hotel.

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Waverley Hotel Edinburgh Reviews

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

Average guest rating:

3.5Based on 151 reviews

Service 3.2
Value 3.5
Dining 4.0
Location 4.2
Rooms 3.2

Individual guest reviews

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

Old Waverley Hotel Edinburgh
Average rating: 4.3

Great location, just returned from a 2 night stay at the Waverley and the staff were fantastic and could not do enough for us.

Room was very small, breakfast was not the best ever.
My ratings for this hotel are:
- 5 Location
- 2 Rooms
- 5 Service
- 5 Value
Old Waverley Hotel Edinburgh
Average rating: 3.7

The shops in Edinburgh were great and the location of the hotel was fantastic. The staff were friendly.
My ratings for this hotel are:
- 5 Location
- 3 Service
- 3 Value
Old Waverley Hotel Edinburgh
Average rating: 4.0

The location is excellent, ideal for a short city break, literally in the heart of the city, this hotel is very convenient for the railway station, and the airport bus.
My ratings for this hotel are:
- 5 Location
- 3 Value
Old Waverley Hotel Edinburgh
Average rating: 3.4

Central location very handy for the railway stations and buses, not a particularly good value for money, staff were friendly.
My ratings for this hotel are:
- 5 Location
- 4 Service
- 1 Value
Old Waverley Hotel Edinburgh
Average rating: 4.0

Overall, a wonderful hotel in a beautiful city and nice staff. Bathroom in 209 very clean and nicely appointed, very clean, tidy, excellent breakfast.
My ratings for this hotel are:
- 4 Rooms
- 4 Service
- 4 Value
Old Waverley Hotel Edinburgh
Average rating: 4.3

Wonderful staff, nice bathroom and clean tidy good food.
My ratings for this hotel are:
- 4 Rooms
- 5 Service
- 4 Dining
Old Waverley Hotel Edinburgh
Average rating: 3.7

Large digital tv, bar Staff friendly, prices reasonable and kettle available for tea coffee.

Nice view thru window of room, on busy Prince shopping street and somewhere to place a case unpacking would be helpful.
My ratings for this hotel are:
- 4 Location
- 3 Rooms
- 4 Value
Old Waverley Hotel Edinburgh
Average rating: 4.4

Good well sizes rooms and restaurant Again, staff very friendly and helpful.
My ratings for this hotel are:
- 4 Rooms
Old Waverley Hotel Edinburgh
Average rating: 5.0

Nice rooms and breakfast was good and staff were pleasant.
My ratings for this hotel are:
- 5 Rooms
Old Waverley Hotel Edinburgh
Average rating: 5.0

Good shower and staff very friendly, clean and the best breakfast.
My ratings for this hotel are:
- 5 Rooms
Old Waverley Hotel Edinburgh
Average rating: 5.0

Very comfortable beds, the breakfast was lovely and the staff very friendly.
My ratings for this hotel are:
- 5 Rooms
Old Waverley Hotel Edinburgh
Average rating: 3.9

Nice view, quiet location within the hotel and the staff are very friendly and helpfull. Excellent shower/water pressure and a nicely updated bathroom, breakfast is good as well.
My ratings for this hotel are:
- 4 Location
- 3 Rooms
- 5 Service
- 4 Value
Old Waverley Hotel Edinburgh
Average rating: 3.4

I liked the location was across the street from sightseeing busses and the train station and the hotel itself was excellent. The staff were very helpful, the room was spacious and clean.
My ratings for this hotel are:
- 3 Location
- 5 Rooms
- 5 Service
- 1 Value
Old Waverley Hotel Edinburgh
Average rating: 4.5

Perfect location and a good value for the money. Staff friendly and helpful, lovely room, great breakfast.
My ratings for this hotel are:
- 5 Location
- 4 Rooms
- 4 Service
- 5 Value
Old Waverley Hotel Edinburgh
Average rating: 4.2

Very convenient location for waverly station and well worth a stay. The staff were very attentive, bed was large I think more Queen sized than double.
My ratings for this hotel are:
- 4 Location
- 5 Rooms
- 5 Service
- 3 Value