Designed to meet the needs of both business and leisure travelers to Edinburgh...
Good location, so so service....
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Hanli ,
Jul 29, 2011
Royal British hotel is a friendly hotel designed to meet the needs of both business and leisure travelers to Edinburgh. Right in the heart of the city, situated in the well-kown and busy shopping area of Princess Street, the hotel is the perfect base for a stay in Scotland's capital. The hotel provides breathtaking views across Princess Street Gardens to Edinburgh Castle.
The "RB" is renowned for the warm welcome given to all guests. The newly refurbished Glendale Bar and Restaurant makes an ideal meeting place before exploring the many attractions of this beautiful, historic city.
* Works will be taking place on the bedrooms from the 11th October 2010 until the 31st May 2011.
LOCATION
Royal British Hotel is situated adjacent to Waverley Station, on Edinburgh's main street. Close to the centers of interest and commerce, the hotel is a perfect base whether you are sightseeing, shopping, or on business.
PROPERTY AMENITIES
* Glandale Restaurant:
Offers a variety of menus and an extensive wine list.
* Heidi's Pantry:
A great choice for a snack at any time of day.
* The Glendale Bar:
A perfect rendezvous for pre-dinner drinks; serves a wide range of beverages to suit all tastes.
* Along with friendly and prompt service at the 24-hour front desk, the Royal British features currency exchange and laundry services for busy travelers.
ROOM AMENITIES
* This hotel offers 72 rooms on five floors. Many rooms have views of Edinburgh and its castle. Décor includes deep hues of burgundy and sienna; scalloped draperies; crown molding. Windows are floor-to-ceiling.
Hotel Facilities
- Banquet
- Bar
- Currency Exchange
- Elevator / Lift
- Internet Access
- Laundry Service
Room Facilities
- Bathtub
- Cable / Satellite Television
- Carpet
- High-Speed Internet
- Sofa / Lounge
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Review Date:Jul 29, 2011
Service about breakfast is not good.
Good location, so so service.
Hanli Wang
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Review Date:Aug 6, 2009
wonderful
Since 2002 my sons and I have stayed here several times. Staff excellent and the one time I needed a doctor, when the on duty manager found out the dr was on the phone within 10 minutes. A wonderful charming hotel with wonderful atmosphere and wonderful staff
fiona ball
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Review Date:Nov 9, 2007
Great location and affordable price
I have mainly booked a 3 night stay at Royal British because of the central location in Edinburgh and the price was affordable. The location of the hotel is fantastic especially if you have traveling to Edinburgh via rail. The Staff were friendly and very helpful and the lobby and communal areas of the hotel have clearly been renovated, although our room was not as impressive - dimly lit, yet adequate and bathroom was clean and spacious. The best thing about Royal British was an excellent customer service and the location for an affordable price.
Elena Ligay
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Review Date:Jan 6, 2006
Reviewer From:dublin
For the price it's fantastic
For a 2 star it was fantastic. Spacious room location could not be any better and it is affordable. Staff very friendly. One to defo note.
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Reviewer From:Cardiff, Wales
The location is superb, right on the main street, and close to the central railway station and airport bus. Everything else (staff, cleanliness, facilities) was satisfactory, but nothing special.
My room was a single, which was small but quite adequate for someone who is out most of the day. It was at the rear of the hotel, facing a jumble of walls and fire escapes. There was a loud vent of some kind outside, and I was relieved that it was switched off between 11pm and 7am. I was also a bit worried by the small piece of metal that constituted the security latch for the window, especially since the window appeared to be very accessible from outside. Other guest rooms (and the breakfast room) have terrific views over the railway station to the Old Town.
The breakfasts were filling enough, although the cooked breakfast was a bit tired. And you'll save a lot of time if you're energetic enough to use the stairs rather than the lift.
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Reviewer From:Cardiff, Wales
The location is superb, right on the main street, and close to the central railway station and airport bus. Everything else (staff, cleanliness, facilities) was satisfactory, but nothing special.
My room was a single, which was small but quite adequate for someone who is out most of the day. It was at the rear of the hotel, facing a jumble of walls and fire escapes. There was a loud vent of some kind outside, and I was relieved that it was switched off between 11pm and 7am. I was also a bit worried by the small piece of metal that constituted the security latch for the window, especially since the window appeared to be very accessible from outside. Other guest rooms (and the breakfast room) have terrific views over the railway station to the Old Town.
The breakfasts were filling enough, although the cooked breakfast was a bit tired. And you'll save a lot of time if you're energetic enough to use the stairs rather than the lift.
ATTRACTIONS
* Turnhouse Airport - 12 km
* St. Andrews Square Bus Station - 0.5 km
* Waverley Train Station - 0.2 km
* E.I.C.C. Exhibition Center - 2 km
* Edinburgh Castle - 1.5 km
* Princes Street Shopping Area - 0.1 km
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