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Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh, Edinburgh

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About the Hotel

43 Jeffrey Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 1DH

Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh is located in the historic Old Town of Edinburgh, a vibrant area filled with centuries-old architecture. This hotel is a short walk from key landmarks such as Edinburgh Castle and the Palace of Holyroodhouse. Offering modern amenities and stylish accommodations, it caters to both leisure and business travelers. The hotel combines comfort and convenience with a spot in Edinburgh's cultural center, making it a popular choice for visitors.

Location

Situated just a two-minute walk from Waverley Train Station, the hotel provides easy access to public transport options. Major attractions like the Royal Mile and St. Giles' Cathedral are within walking distance. Edinburgh International Airport is only about half an hour away by taxi, further enhancing the hotel's convenient location for travelers.

Rooms

The hotel features 186 spacious rooms designed with guest comfort in mind, accommodating up to three adults or two adults with one child. Each room includes free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV, a mini fridge, and a Nespresso machine. The spacious bathrooms are stocked with White Company toiletries, ensuring a quality stay. Accessible rooms are also available, featuring various modifications for wheelchair users.

Eat & Drink

Guests can enjoy meals in the on-site restaurant, which offers a seasonal à la carte menu as well as a hearty breakfast buffet featuring local specialties. The full-service bar serves drinks daily, along with light bites and snacks for a casual dining experience. Additionally, room service allows guests to dine in the comfort of their own rooms, providing a selection of main meals and desserts.

Leisure & Business

The hotel accommodates various business needs with dedicated meeting rooms and free Wi-Fi throughout the premises. Guests can also unwind in the fitness area equipped with modern workout facilities. The hotel staff is available to assist with planning events and meetings, ensuring a seamless experience for business travelers.

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21 m² 
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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Center
Edinburgh700 ft
Airports
Edinburgh (EDI) 8.5 mi
Dundee (DND) 60.1 mi
Train
Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station700 ft
Bus
Bus stop1000 ft

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • No parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • No pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • Security
  • Baggage storage
  • Elevator
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness center

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area

Business

  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cribs

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled
  • Bathroom for disabled

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Tea and coffee facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Location

43 Jeffrey Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 1DH
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43 Jeffrey Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 1DH
Nearby
High Street 2 Warriston's Close
The Real Mary King's Close
1400 ft
Church
St Giles' Cathedral
900 ft
Store
Edinburgh Old Town
1200 ft
Museums
Museum of Childhood
300 ft
Museums
John Knox House
600 ft
2 Chalmers Close High Street (opposite Museum of Childhood on Royal Mile)
Brass Rubbing Centre
1000 ft
Gallery
City Art Centre
800 ft
Church
Mercat Cross
900 ft
Restaurants
Jurys Inn
100 ft
43 Jeffrey Street Jurys Inn Hotel
Monteiths
400 ft
61 High Street
Jurys Inn Restaurant
600 ft
43 Jeffrey Street
Whiski
500 ft
119 High Street
The Royal Mile Tavern
600 ft
127 High Street
Edinburgh Larder Cafe
600 ft
15 Blackfriars Street
Dino's
300 ft
57 High Street
The Mitre Bar
600 ft
131-133 High Street

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.
72%
liked the hotel and would stay again
Friendly Staff
Great Location
Dining Drawbacks
Room Update Needed
7.2/10
Very good
Rooms
6.5
Location
8.6
Service
7.9
Dining
6.4
Guest reviews
7.2/10
based on 28 review
3.5/5 based on 5839 review
8.4
8.4/10based on 6692 review
#121 of 164 hotels in Edinburgh based on Tripadvisor
Helen
United Kingdom, April  2024
7.4/10

The hotel is in a perfect location near Waverly station and a short walk to the town and Royal Mile. The rooms, although tiny for the price, were good. The service was a mix of professionalism when complaining but overall helpful and friendly. The dining experience was standard hotel fare, slightly expensive, with the usual cooked options and a buffet. The location is ideal for sightseeing, just a 3-minute walk from Waverley station, with clean and comfortable rooms lacking USB charging. The value for money is decent, despite minor inconveniences.

Rooms
7.0
The rooms were good but tiny for the price.
Service
8.0
The service was helpful and friendly.
Location
9.0
The hotel is perfectly located near Waverly station and key city areas, though front rooms may get noise from the railway station.
Dining
7.0
The dining was standard hotel fare, slightly costly, with a buffet of cooked options.
Facilities
6.0
The facilities were average but functional.
James
United Kingdom, April  2024
7.4/10

I had a mixed experience at the hotel. The location was fantastic, right next to the station and close to major attractions, but some aspects like room layout and dining left something to be desired. However, the service was top-notch and the rooms were impeccably clean.

Rooms
7.0
The rooms, while a good size and offering a view of the station, felt a bit tired and not well laid out. The bathroom, although a bit rundown with dirty grout in places, was otherwise good. They were spotlessly cleaned, especially the shower.
Service
9.0
The staff was great, offering us a choice of quiet rooms at the back or a view of the station at the front. They were friendly, polite, informative, and efficient, making our stay wonderful.
Location
8.0
The hotel's location was superb, right next to the station and within walking distance of major attractions like the Royal Mile and Waverley Train Station. However, being woken up by workmen at 6 am was a downside.
Dining
6.0
The dining experience was a mix. While the food delivered to the room was of good quality, the on-site dining was disappointing with expensive and subpar options. However, you could find better alternatives nearby.
Facilities
7.0
The hotel's facilities were decent overall, but nothing extraordinary stood out from my stay.
Steve
United Kingdom, April  2024
6.8/10

The hotel offers a fantastic view over the city enhanced by night illuminations but lacks air-conditioning, making the rooms uncomfortably hot. The recently refurbished rooms are beautiful and elegant. The service is pleasant overall, but some staff members need training as they smell heavily of cigarettes. The location is great, situated between Princess Street and the Royal Mile. The dining options are limited, especially for those with dietary restrictions due to lactose intolerance.

Rooms
7.0
The rooms have a fantastic view over the city enhanced by night illuminations. However, the lack of air-conditioning made the room very hot, requiring a fan to improve comfort.
Service
6.0
The service was relatively pleasant overall, but some staff members need training as they were heavily smelling of cigarettes.
Location
9.0
The hotel is perfectly situated between Princess Street and the Royal Mile, making it effortless to reach on foot and close to main attractions like the railway station, shops, bars, and restaurants.
Dining
6.0
The dining options were limited, especially for individuals with lactose intolerance, requiring more variety to cater to different dietary needs.
Facilities
6.0
The facilities need some improvements in terms of service quality and variety to enhance the overall guest experience.
Paul
United Kingdom, March  2024
7.6/10

My stay at the hotel was pleasant overall. The room, although not the newest, was clean and had all the necessary amenities for my one-night stopover. The area behind the hotel was quiet, ensuring a peaceful night's sleep. The service was friendly, albeit a bit rushed, and the staff did their best to make my stay enjoyable. The location was convenient, close to the city center, although noise from the nearby railway station could be a minor issue. The dining experience was good, although there were slight discrepancies in the quality at times. Overall, a decent option for a short stay.

Rooms
8.0
The room, although not the newest, was clean and had all I needed for a 1-night stopover.
Service
7.0
The staff were friendly and made an effort to enhance our stay.
Location
9.0
The hotel's location is convenient, close to the city center, making it easy to explore the area.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience was satisfactory, although there were minor issues with the quality at times.
Facilities
7.0
The hotel is under major improvement to enhance guest experience.
Jean
United Kingdom, March  2024
6.6/10

The hotel had a central location, within walking distance to both the old and new town areas. The rooms were a bit dated and worn, but overall, I had a decent stay. The dining experience left much to be desired with overcooked food in a noisy dining room.

Rooms
7.0
The rooms were pretty dated, and the bathroom showed signs of age.
Service
8.0
The staff were helpful and efficient in addressing my concerns about room cleanliness and maintenance.
Location
9.0
The hotel's central location was convenient for exploring the city, although the room standards didn't match the prime location.
Dining
5.0
The dining room was cramped and noisy, and the food was overcooked and tepid.
Facilities
5.0
The dining room was not ideal for a comfortable meal.
Cameron
United Kingdom, March  2024
8.0/10

The hotel offered good value for money with lovely staff and clean rooms, although some areas needed updating. The location was excellent, close to popular attractions, but dining options had drawbacks.

Rooms
7.0
The room was fairly clean with a good value for money. However, some areas needed updating.
Service
9.0
The staff was friendly, cheerful, and super helpful. The service was professional.
Location
9.0
The hotel was situated between Princess Street and the Royal Mile, a fantastic location for easy access to main attractions.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience was good overall but had some drawbacks like pricey options and the need to book in advance.
Facilities
8.0
The hotel offered complimentary tea/coffee and had good amenities.
Friendly Staff
Dining Drawbacks
Dan
United Kingdom, February  2024
8.2/10

The hotel had massive, comfy and clean rooms, but the black mold in the shower was off-putting. The staff were fantastic, friendly, and always willing to help, although their advice on parking could have led to a fine. The location was excellent, with easy access to major attractions. The dining options were good but limited to pre-packaged choices delivered to the room.

Rooms
8.0
The rooms were comfortable and clean but the presence of black mold in the shower was a downside.
Service
9.0
The staff were fantastic, friendly, and always helpful, although there was a slight issue with parking advice.
Location
9.0
The hotel's location was excellent, close to major attractions and easy access to transportation.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience was good, but the limited pre-packaged options for room service were disappointing.
Facilities
8.0
The hotel offered adequate facilities for a comfortable stay.
great location
black mold
Joe
United Kingdom, January  2024
7.4/10

Arriving at the hotel after a long day's travel, the room not being ready by 3 was inconvenient. Despite the breathtaking views of the castle from the 7th floor, the room felt overpriced. The lack of basic amenities like air conditioning made the room uncomfortably hot, with only a small window for ventilation.

Rooms
7.0
The room was not ready for check-in at 3, which was inconvenient. Despite the stunning views of the castle from the 7th floor, the room felt overpriced and lacked basic features like air conditioning.
Service
9.0
The staff were helpful and apologetic, especially when dealing with our room and toilet leak. They were attentive without being intrusive and even provided a quick overview of the hotel's layout.
Location
8.0
The location was ideal for our needs, being very central and within walking distance of Princes Street and The Royal Mile. However, noise from laundry trolleys and glass tipping in the morning was a downside, though surprisingly quiet on a Saturday night.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience was nice and relaxing, particularly at JI Glasgow where breakfast was delicious. However, there were delays in refilling food at the breakfast buffet, which was a bit frustrating.
Facilities
6.0
The facilities offered were satisfactory, with a collection service available. However, finger food was the only dining option available.
helpful staff
lack of air conditioning
Thomas
United Kingdom, January  2024
7.2/10

My stay at the hotel was a mixed experience. Although the rooms were clean, quiet, comfortable, and well-equipped with amenities like a mini fridge and nespresso machine, there was a lingering smell of cigarette smoke from a previous guest, and the disabled room I was given needed some maintenance. The service was decent, with helpful staff, but there were some minor issues with offers and towel availability. The location was excellent, allowing easy access to the heart of Edinburgh, yet the dining experience was a bit disappointing with some subpar food quality despite the grab-and-go setup. Overall, the stay was pleasant with room for improvement in various aspects.

Rooms
7.0
The rooms were clean, quiet, comfortable, and well-equipped but needed some minor repairs. Slight cigarette smoke smell was present.
Service
7.0
The staff were helpful, but there were some minor issues with offers and towel availability.
Location
9.0
The location was excellent, allowing easy access to the heart of Edinburgh.
Dining
5.0
The dining experience was a bit disappointing with some subpar food quality despite the grab-and-go setup.
Facilities
8.0
The hotel offered decent facilities for a comfortable stay.
Jared
United States of America, January  2024
6.0/10

My stay at the hotel was a mixed experience. The location was convenient, close to shops and eateries, but the cleanliness of the rooms left much to be desired. The service was efficient and friendly, although there were instances of intrusion without knocking. The dining options were tasty but the long queues were frustrating. The facilities were sufficient, but not outstanding.

Rooms
5.0
The room at the back, away from the road, was quite dirty with sticky surfaces around the bathroom.
Service
6.0
The receptionist was efficient and reassuring, although there were instances of opening the door without knocking.
Location
7.0
The hotel's location was good, close to various shops and eateries, ideal for exploring the city. However, it lacked the expected quality associated with this level of hotel.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience was great with tasty options, but the long queues were a downside.
Facilities
6.0
The hotel had basic facilities that were satisfactory but not exceptional.
Gordon
United Kingdom, January  2024
7.8/10

The hotel is conveniently located in the center, perfect for easy access to Waverley Station and close to the Royal Mile and Princess Street. The rooms are in need of an update, with poor lighting and a bathroom that requires revamping. However, the service was exceptional, with efficient and helpful staff. The dining experience offered good choices but could improve in serving hot food on warmer plates. Overall, a great spot with some room for improvement.

Rooms
6.0
The rooms are tired and need updating, with poor lighting and a bathroom that requires a revamp.
Service
9.0
The staff were efficient and helpful, going above and beyond in service.
Location
9.0
The hotel is brilliantly situated in the center, close to Waverley Station and within easy reach of both old and new towns.
Dining
7.0
The dining options were good but could improve in serving hot food on warmer plates.
Facilities
The hotel offers the usual facilities, including a buffet-style dining experience.
David
United States of America, December  2023
7.4/10

The hotel's location was very convenient, near Princess Street and a short walk to the main shopping area, making it peaceful at night. However, the rooms were smaller than expected, lacking air conditioning, making it uncomfortable to sleep in the heat without proper soundproofing and blackout curtains. The dining options were excellent with a good selection of food, but the service was slightly rude when enquiring about room wait times. Overall, a convenient spot close to Waverley station, though a bit lacking in room amenities and service standards.

Rooms
6.0
The rooms were smaller than expected with no air conditioning, leading to discomfort during the hot nights. Could have been more soundproof and blackout curtains could be improved.
Service
7.0
While some staff members were superb, there was a slight rudeness experienced when inquiring about room wait times.
Location
9.0
The location was very convenient, close to Princess Street and easy access to the main shopping area, Waverley station, and the royal mile.
Dining
8.0
Overall, the options were good.
Facilities
7.0
The hotel offers good facilities with potential for improvement in room amenities and service standards.
Betty
United States of America, December  2023
7.0/10

The hotel's location is perfect for exploring the city, just a short walk from the high street and the castle. The staff were exceptionally polite and happy to assist, but the presence of a building site nearby created some noise disturbance. The rooms were in need of refurbishment and appeared worn.

Rooms
6.0
The linen room met my needs, but the rooms were worn and require refurbishment.
Service
8.0
The staff were helpful and friendly, always ready to assist with any issues.
Location
9.0
The hotel's location is perfect, within walking distance of major attractions like the high street and Edinburgh Castle.
Dining
5.0
Breakfast options were limited, and the timing didn't suit my schedule. Improvement needed for those with dietary restrictions.
Facilities
7.0
The hotel offered basic facilities but nothing exceptional.
Matthew
United Kingdom, December  2023
7.4/10

The hotel is situated in a superb location, just steps away from Edinburgh Waverley Station and the Royal Mile, making it easy to explore the city. The rooms, although a bit small and old-fashioned, were generally okay, but some cleanliness issues were noticeable. The service was friendly and helpful, although staff knowledge of the area was limited. The dining options were somewhat disappointing, with a few issues in the quality of the food. Overall, a convenient choice for its location with a few drawbacks to consider.

Rooms
7.0
The rooms, despite being a bit old-fashioned and small, were decent overall with some cleanliness concerns.
Service
8.0
The staff were friendly and accommodating, although their knowledge of the area was limited.
Location
9.0
The location couldn't be better, right near Edinburgh Waverley Station and within easy reach of major attractions.
Dining
6.0
The dining experience fell short of expectations, with some quality issues in the food served.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities were adequate, but nothing extraordinary was noted during the stay.
David
United Kingdom, December  2023
6.4/10

The hotel is in a prime spot, pretty much on the royal mile and beside Waverley station. The rooms are in need of an upgrade with marks on walls/doors and a poor toilet flush but the staff are incredibly helpful and friendly. The location is perfect but showing its age.

Rooms
5.0
The rooms needed decorating and were in poor condition.
Service
9.0
The staff were excellent and friendly, providing great service.
Location
7.0
Being near Waverley station and the Royal Mile, the location is good though showing its age.
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