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I've recently stayed at Old Waverley Hotel and it was a very nice stay. The hotel is nestled in a historical Scottish bu...
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aysegul ,
Jul 16, 2008
Positioned on Princes Street right in the heart of the city, Old Waverley Hotel enjoys views of the city skyline, as well as the Scott Monument and the Castle behind. Sharing these, are the front-facing bedrooms, as well as public rooms, all of which are at first floor level and add a striking contemporary decor style to a traditional environment.
The hotel is a landmark building that dates back to 1848. Its central location is perfect for those wishing to explore the many varied attractions that Edinburgh has to offer.
The hotel has an atmosphere of comfort and tradition and is directly opposite the station and Tourist Information Office.
LOCATION
The Old Waverley Hotel is situated in central Edinburgh’s New Town area. 20 minutes from Edinburgh Airport by car and within 1 minute walking distance of Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station.
Directions From the M6: take the M6 into the A74(M) exiting J13 to A702 into Edinburgh to City Center and Waverley Railway Station. The Hotel is almost opposite the Princes Street exit.
From the A1: take the A1(M) into Edinburgh and Waverley Railway Station. The Hotel is almost opposite the Princes Street exit.
PROPERTY AMENITIES
* Cranston’s Restaurant, Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner and serving traditional Scottish and European cuisine, this first floor restaurant has views of Princes Street Gardens and the castle.
* The Abbotsford Room Bar & Lounge, This bright and airy room has stunning panoramic views over Prices Street, the Gardens and Edinburgh Castle. Perfect place for drinks, light snacks or more substantial bar meals - one up from the crowd on Princes Street.
* There are 3 conference and meeting rooms which can comfortably accommodate up to 100 delegates all equipped with Audiovisuals.
ROOM AMENITIES
* Old Waverley Hotel features 85 guestrooms, all of which include television with movies and tea and coffee making facilities.
* Other room facilities includes Direct-dial phone, Extra towels/bedding, Toiletries, Window opens, Satellite television service, Trouser press and Iron/ironing board (on request).
Hotel Facilities
- 220 Volt
- 24 Hour Room Service
- Bar
- Business Centre
- Elevator / Lift
- Fitness Center
- Internet Access
- Laundry Service
- Lounge
Restaurants
Number of Restaurants: 1
Number of Bars: 1
Conference / Meeting Rooms
Room Facilities
- Cable / Satellite Television
- Television
- Writing Desk
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Review Date:Jul 16, 2008
Recommended!
I've recently stayed at Old Waverley Hotel and it was a very nice stay. The hotel is nestled in a historical Scottish building where the tradition meets modern amenities. The hotel is located in Edinburgh's West End on the Princes Street where one can find lots of shops, cafe and bars. The hotel is a stroll away from Waverley Station which makes it easy to explore the other parts of the city. The room i stayed in was a big room with carpetted floor. The bathroom was nice with a bath and toiletries. I dined at Cranston's Restaurant at the hotel which serves beautifully presented, delicious meals. The hotel bar serves a wide range of drinks and cocktails in a relaxing atmosphere. Old Waverley Hotel is the right place to stay in Edinburgh. Recommended!
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Reviewer From:wirral, uk
We have just returned from staying at the Old Waverley. We had a wonderful room overlooking Princes Street and Edinburgh Castle. It was immaculate and very comfortable. The staff on the reception desk and in the restaurant were more than helpful and helped to make our stay there even more enjoyable. The room had secondary glazing which meant there was little noise. The parking is a problem but this is a common factor with any hotel on Princes Street. I would certainly have no hesitation in going back there. A wonderful break in a very comfortable hotel!
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Reviewer From:Dumfries
Visited The Old Waverely in March 2004 and found the staff very helpful and friendly. Cosy rooms and a great Scottish Breakfast. Views from the restaurant suberb and hotel central for almost everything. Parking is always a problem in Edinburgh but there is a discount of 50% from standard rates at the Waverely Station Car park. Found it relatively easy to park near the hotel by meter and it gave enough time to get luggage into reception before locating the car park. Would definitely come back. John Clark Dumfries
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Reviewer From:London
Best bits? Views over Princes Street and very friendly staff. Worst bits? Street noise and no adjacent parking.
I stayed on the 3rd floor. I chose the hotel for the views and they were worth it, but the windows were old and single-glazed. This meant that street noise was a real problem (especially early-morning carousellers!) plus the first night was cold - previous user had turned the heating to minimum, not a good idea with thin windows! Parents note - the windows could be easily opened upwards, allowing you (or kids) to stick your head out.
The parking is a good 10 minute walk away. Ok for a single suitcase, but a real pain for those with baggage that requires 2 or more trips.
Bring parking ticket back to hotel (i.e. don't leave in car) for discount.
Although a porter helped lug my case onto the street when I was leaving, on my arrival I had to lug it upstairs to the reception. Again a problem for those with lots of luggage, as you can't park at all in the street outside. There is a lift (tatty) from reception to all upper floors.
The restuarant was fine for breakfast, but despite the views, the bar and lounge areas were dull and quiet and not very inviting for the single guest. There was a party of tourists in there on night one and they seemed to find it "cosy", and the prices aren't too expensive.
Bedroom and bathroom were fine and there is a very nice selection of artwork in the corridors. TV was basic non-digital, there is an ironing service available, and also a trouser press in the room. The central location means that lots of bars, restuarants, theatres and cinemas are within easy walking distance.
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Reviewer From:Athens, Greece
I visited Scotland and stayed at three different hotels the Old Waverly was the best of all. It offered availability, nice rooms and best of all a great view.
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Reviewer From:London
Great food Large rooms Friendly staff
Had a wonderful time with my family
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Reviewer From:Finland
OW is an excellent hotel. We stayed there 6 nights in July 2004. The breakfast was great; we have never had a better one in any hotel (bacon, mushrooms, tomato, beans, haggis, potato, toast, marmalades, honey, coffee or tea). The lounge was great: we ate one evening nachos, which was an excellent snack (there's also available dinner every evening). The room was in the third floor and the view was to the Princes Street and Scott Monument. The room was large and clean and had also a possibility to make coffee yourself. The floor was made of tartan. ??Š There was also a supermarket and pubs right behind the corner.
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Reviewer From:Hoylake, England
We have just returned from a very enjoyable visit to Edinburgh. The Old Waverley made the stay all the more pleasant. The room provided marvellous views of the castle and the park opposite and was also clean and comfortable. We had no problem with noise because all the windows had secondary glazing. The hotel staff were friendly and extremely helpful. The full scottish breakfast was a feast and more than enough to satisfy the biggest appetite. We were able to watch the Edinburgh marathon from the first floor dining room while we drank our coffee! A notice at the entrance suggests that anyone who can't negotiate two very small flights of stairs, rings the bell provided for assistance. The lift to all floors was adequate for the size of the hotel and there never seemed to be any long delays when using it. Luggage can also be left at the hotel after checking out if you want to extend your site-seeing. Parking, as with all hotels on this busy street, can be awkward but a secure car park at a discounted rate is not too far away. A fine, old, city-centre hotel. Good value and well worth a visit.
ATTRACTIONS
* Turnhouse Airport - 12 km
* St Andrews Square Bus Station - 0.5 km
* Waverley Station Train Station - 0.5 km
* E.I.C.C. Exhibition Center - 2 km
* Scott Monument - 0.3 km
* Princes Street Shopping Area - 0.1 km
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