Ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile

“Great stay in perfect location”

We booked this hotel mostly due to the price we got. However the location was excellent as we got the train to Waverley and it was only about 5-10 minutes walk. Although we got into hotel earlier a room was available straight away so we could unpack and freshen up before heading out into Edinburgh … more

We booked this hotel mostly due to the price we got. However the location was excellent as we got the train to Waverley and it was only about 5-10 minutes walk. Although we got into hotel earlier a room was available straight away so we could unpack and freshen up before heading out into Edinburgh itself. The room was good size, very clean with powerful shower with loads of hot water. Plenty of hangers to hang things up. Staff were very friendly, breakfast was busy when we first went down but the staff were helpful and recommended to come back an hour later as it would be less busy. We took their recommendations and when we came back down it was much quieter but there was no lack of all the selection of food. Plenty of fruit, yoghurt, cereals and also cold meat and cheese. The hot buffet was lovely and I especially thought the scrambled eggs and the haggis were excellent. We would definitely stay there again.

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“Average room, above average cost”

Our stay at the ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile had its ups and downs. The first room we were given was quite dated, with noticeable chips in the floors and walls—something you might expect from a budget hotel. However, given that we paid £250-300 per night, we expected a bit more. … more

Our stay at the ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile had its ups and downs. The first room we were given was quite dated, with noticeable chips in the floors and walls—something you might expect from a budget hotel. However, given that we paid £250-300 per night, we expected a bit more. Fortunately, the front desk staff and management were quick to respond, and they upgraded us to a much better room. If you’re booking, I highly recommend opting for the upgraded suite. The beds were reasonably comfortable, and the room was a decent size for the area. One downside was the bathroom, which can best be described as similar to what you’d find in a cruise ship or RV. The property itself could benefit from some extensive renovations, as it is clearly showing its age. That said, the hotel was clean and served its purpose as a place to sleep during our stay. If you’re expecting a luxury experience or something beyond a basic budget hotel, you might want to look elsewhere. On a positive note, the location is fantastic, with nearly every major attraction within a 15-20 minute walk. If you’re a fan of the Ibis brand like myself and are looking for a budget-friendly option, I’d recommend checking out the ibis Edinburgh Centre Royal Mile - Hunter Square. It’s just a 3-minute walk away and appears to be in better condition.

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“Aggressively Spartan and Minimalist Rooms”

The Ibis is an "economy" hotel that uses it's prime location close to the train station and the Royal Mile to command much higher prices than the hotel is generally worth. The design of the hotel is aggressively spartan and minimalist. It definitely feels like a budget hotel, almost a youth hoste… more

The Ibis is an "economy" hotel that uses it's prime location close to the train station and the Royal Mile to command much higher prices than the hotel is generally worth. The design of the hotel is aggressively spartan and minimalist. It definitely feels like a budget hotel, almost a youth hostel experience, or maybe a hospital room, while commanding 200+ GBP per night. Judging by the Ibis, supply and demand for hotel rooms in the popular areas of Edinburgh are definitely a bit out of whack. The most lasting impression of the rooms at the Ibis are modular bathrooms that are clearly mass-produced in a factory and then just dropped into a corner of the guest room. They look and feel like something you would have in your cabin on a budget cruise line. Did it get the job done? Yes. Did we sleep well? Yes. Did we enjoy our stay? Meh.

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