ibis Edinburgh Centre Royal Mile - Hunter Square
6 Hunter Square Off Royal Mile, Edinburgh EH1 1QW Scotland
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Situated in the heart of Scotland’s beautiful capital city, ibis Edinburgh Centre Royal Mile - Hunter Square is located in the historic Old Town with many tourist attractions within walking distance, as well as shops, restaurants, and bars. This stylish hotel has 99 spacious rooms, including 6 adapted for disabled guests, and a lively restaurant & bar, all with internet access. Public car parking is 10 min on foot from the hotel, with price reductions available for guests. So whatever you are in Edinburgh to do – whether it be shop, party, explore, or just relax – Ibis Edinburgh Centre Royal Mile are ready to welcome you with some good old-fashioned Scottish hospitality
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Property amenities
Paid public parking nearby
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Bar / lounge
Highchairs available
Pets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )
Taxi service
24-hour security
Baggage storage
Parking
Wifi
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Breakfast buffet
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Complimentary tea
Snack bar
Non-smoking hotel
24-hour check-in
24-hour front desk
Express check-in / check-out
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Laundry service
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Blackout curtains
Desk
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Interconnected rooms available
Clothes rack
Coffee / tea maker
Flatscreen TV
Bath / shower
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Electric kettle
Hair dryer
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City view
Non-smoking rooms
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English, French, Spanish, Chinese and 2 more
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100Great for walkers
Grade: 100 out of 100
354Restaurantswithin 0.5 km
228Attractionswithin 0.5 km
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6 Hunter Square Off Royal Mile, Edinburgh EH1 1QW Scotland
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We really enjoyed our stay at this hotel. The location is perfect to explore the Royal Mile from Holyrood Palace to the Edinburgh Castle. Our room was very nice and the daily breakfast was excellent. The staff could not have been friendlier or more helpful. They were especially helpful with a medical form that we had to print and scan. We will definitely stay here again next time we visit Edinburgh.
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Check-in was seamless and quick. Very nice and helpful staff. We stayed on the 5th floor overlooking hunters square. Room was very quiet. Bed was really comfortable. Hotel is very central and just off the Royal Mile and close to both the Castle and Museum. It was wonderful to see the city coming back to life again. Now is a great time to visit. I really enjoyed our stay in this hotel and intend to come back in the near future. Very enjoyable experience.
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Date of stay: June 2021
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Room Tip: Upper floor rooms have best views and those rooms that are also overlooking hunters square have a...
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Response from Simon Girard, General Manager at ibis Edinburgh Centre Royal Mile - Hunter Square
Responded 16 Jun 2021
Hello Eileen, Thank you for the wonderful review! I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again soon. Kind regards, Alison, Team Member
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My daughter and I recently spent three nights at the Ibis Edinburgh Centre Royal Mile in Edinburgh, Scotland. The room was included in a Gate 1 tour, so I cannot really comment on the price. The hotel is located across from Hunter Square in Old Town. The location is ideal. The general midpoint of the Royal Mile is about a block away; the main Waverly train station is about three blocks away. There are many coffee shops, restaurants (eat-in & carry-out) and shops in the area. I would describe this Ibis as a less expensive boutique hotel. There is a small combined lobby with some seating, a registration desk (more like an open counter) and cocktail bar. The dining area, where breakfast is served, is off to the side. Wifi is free. Check-in was courteous and efficient. We were assigned room 109. Like most European hotels, the room was small by US standards. But truthfully, it was one of the smallest rooms I’ve ever encountered. As is common in Europe, you have to put your room key/card in a slot when you enter to have power in the room. You also need to use your card to access the elevator. The room was clean and decorated in what I would consider hipster contemporary. There was no separate closet, but rather an unusual closed-off section in the corner with an attached clothes rod with wooden hangers. (See picture.) Communal irons and ironing boards are in in alcove in the outside hallway. No in-room safe, refrigerator nor telephone. You can elect to go green and forgo daily maid service. Furniture consisted of a bent wood desk, small console table, one bedside table and a bucket-type chair. An electric teapot and assorted coffee/tea fixings were on the desk. There also was a charging power cube with USB ports and outlets on the desk. No luggage rack. Our standard double/twin room came with two twin beds. Each bed had only one pillow and a very warm duvet. (Extra pillows were in the corner “closet”). The beds were a little firm, but comfortable. Each bed had an Individual reading light and electric outlet. There also was a large flat-screen TV, backed by some whimsical wallpaper. (See picture.) Two negatives about the room. First, soundproofing was negligible - we could hear practically every conversation of anyone passing on the walkway under the window. Second, there literally was no free floor space to set our luggage without it being underfoot.
The bathroom was fairly small, with neglible counter space around the sink. A hair dryer was in the corner “closet”. Wall-mounted hand soap and hair/body wash (in the shower) were the toiletries The glass shower enclosure was normal-sized, but the floor was a bit slippery. Water pressure and temperature were fine. Bath towels were generous; no washcloths though. Breakfast was included with the room and was served off the lobby. The offerings consisted of the usual combination of hot & cold items. Overall, we were very pleased with the location of the hotel and would recommend it for anyone wanting to explore Old Town Edinburgh. The price you pay would be a small room, but chances are you wouldn’t spend much time in the room anyway. For more specific details and pictures, visit the hotel’s website.…
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Very central, 10 mins walking distance from Princes Street drop off. Half way down the Royal Mile, up to the castle or down to Holyrood. Lots of pubs and restaurants meters away, and yet room was nice and quiet. Breakfast great, room was very comfortable, everything worked out well. Staff efficient and polite
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Room Tip: Room at the front may be noisy?
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First point -- this hotel is in a wonderful location. Just a few steps off the Royal Mile, close to Waverley Station, the airport trams, the Scotlands People Centre, everything. Rooms were clean and comfy, breakfast offered a decent variety, and the front-desk staff were really exceptional -- every one of them was welcoming, friendly, helpful, and efficient. Thanks!
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Date of stay: January 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Super friendly and helpful staff. Clean, high quality, modern room with hairdryer. Comfy bed. It’s in a brilliant location for all the sights. Nice bar area with a good selection of drinks. The staff here made our stay… they went out of their way to help us and remembered who we were. We will return very soon as a result.
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Date of stay: January 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Dean Penrose, General Manager at ibis Edinburgh Centre Royal Mile - Hunter Square
Responded 11 Jan 2023
Dear guest, Thank you very much for this wonderful review! We are very happy you had such a memorable stay with us and your expectations were met. We look forward to welcoming you back in the near future. Kind regards, IBIS Team.
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Stayed here for 2 nights just before christmas. Ideal location short walk to everything. The hotel is clean and quiet considering where it is. Staff very friendly. Check in was quick. Didnt have the breakfast so cant comment on that. Will stay here again
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Date of stay: December 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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We arrived pre check in time absolutely soaking wet as we walked from the tram stop, we thought we would be able to leave our suitcase until check in time......but no! The amazing receptionist (didn't get her name) said she would check if our room was ready and allowed us to check in!! This was very much appreciated and allowed us to settle in and get changed into dry clothes before we explored the City. The location of this hotel is fantastic for the old town, the Castle and Grassmsrket and there are many restaurants and shops just outside the door. It is not far from the train station and was walkable from Princes Street tram stop. The room was quiet, clean and comfortable, yes it is not a large room and little things like dimmer lighting and a make up mirror in the bathroom would have improved it, but for a Central City Hotel it is very good value for money. Cannot comment on Breakfast as we decided to eat out as there was so much on offer nearby. I have given a 5 star rating, this isn't a 5 star hotel but for what you are paying for a City Hotel what you get is well worth 5 stars! Thank you!…
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Date of stay: December 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Great hotel located in the heart of everything. Rooms are small but perfect for a solo traveler, it had everything I needed. Very clean and updated. Staff was excellent, very helpful. Breakfast was good and had a verity of options. Everything was in walking distance. Just understand Edinburgh has a lot of hills and steps. Public transportation is wonderful if needed. Restaurants and pubs are just outside the entrance of the hotel. ATM is just down the street. I felt very safe in this hotel. Christmas was a perfect time to visit, not to crowed.
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Date of stay: December 2022
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Room Tip: My room was 216, it faced the back of the building. It was very quiet.
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I could write a lot about what was wrong about the place (check out Booking.com for recent reviews for enlightenment - I had to fill out a survey about our stay). There wasn't much that made it spectacular, other than it was in a good location. If you're normally used to staying in 4-star hotels, standards and expectations are far higher in these places compared to a 3-star hotel. I won't be doing that again.
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Date of stay: December 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: Bring some decent ear plugs - the doors are slow-shutting, but won't prevent people pulling them...
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Response from Dean Penrose, General Manager at ibis Edinburgh Centre Royal Mile - Hunter Square
Responded 29 Jan 2023
Hello! Thank you for taking the time to leave your thoughts! We are sorry you seemed to not enjoy your stay. We would like to know more about your time here, and why you felt there was nothing special we offered throughout your stay. Our aim is to offer a fantastic stay for everyone, and so gaining feedback in person and overall is something we accept to ensure each guest is given an experience tailored to them. Should you wish to contact us, please do so on h2039-gm@accor.com where a member of staff will be happy to assist you further. The surveys given by Booking.com is an optional automated message sent by them directly, however if filled out allows us to know how guests feel and offer the chance for staff to be thanked or appreciated for the work they do. Although an optional survey, we do appreciate it being filled out: and we look forward to seeing your one to gather more information to make our hotel better. Ibis is a standard 3 stat hotel, however should you desire to have an experience at a 4 stat hotel: we hope to welcome you to our sister properties all apart of our ALL Accor program available at all.accor.com Thank you, Hannah Herschell Front Office Supervisor
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PRICE RANGE
US$111 - US$274 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
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LOCATION
United KingdomScotlandEdinburghCowgate / Old Town
NUMBER OF ROOMS
99
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Frequently Asked Questions about ibis Edinburgh Centre Royal Mile - Hunter Square
Which popular attractions are close to ibis Edinburgh Centre Royal Mile - Hunter Square?
Nearby attractions include National Museum of Scotland (0.3 km), Edinburgh Old Town (0.2 km), and The Real Mary King's Close (0.2 km).
What are some of the property amenities at ibis Edinburgh Centre Royal Mile - Hunter Square?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge.
Which room amenities are available at ibis Edinburgh Centre Royal Mile - Hunter Square?
Top room amenities include a flat screen TV, blackout curtains, and a desk.
What food & drink options are available at ibis Edinburgh Centre Royal Mile - Hunter Square?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and breakfast during their stay.
Is parking available at ibis Edinburgh Centre Royal Mile - Hunter Square?
Yes, paid public parking nearby is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to ibis Edinburgh Centre Royal Mile - Hunter Square?
Conveniently located restaurants include Makars Gourmet Mash Bar, The Haggis Box, and The Grain Store.
Is ibis Edinburgh Centre Royal Mile - Hunter Square located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.7 km away from the centre of Edinburgh.
Are any cleaning services offered at ibis Edinburgh Centre Royal Mile - Hunter Square?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Are pets allowed at ibis Edinburgh Centre Royal Mile - Hunter Square?
Yes, pets are typically allowed, but it's always best to call ahead to confirm.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at ibis Edinburgh Centre Royal Mile - Hunter Square?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, Spanish, French, Italian, Chinese, and Ukrainian.
Are there any historical sites close to ibis Edinburgh Centre Royal Mile - Hunter Square?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Palace of Holyroodhouse (1.0 km), The Real Mary King's Close (0.2 km), and Edinburgh Vaults (0.06 km).