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Royal Ettrick Hotel

3.0 of 5
13 Ettrick Road | Polwarth, Edinburgh EH10 5BJ, Scotland
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Ranked #97 of 137 hotels in Edinburgh
3.5 of 5 stars 72 Reviews
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David B
Darlington, United Kingdom
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2012 NEW
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person found this review helpful

A group of "mature" rugby fans in town for the Calcutta Cup weekend, we have stayed in the Royal Ettrick several times over the last 8 years or so. The hotel has changed hands since our last visit in 2010 - we were not disappointed. Nikki and Calum dealt with our bookings in a friendly and efficient manner and after... More

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gerry M
Glasgow, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 January 2012

I have stayed here before and again recently, I find this a very well run hotel very good accomondation. The beds are very comfortable and very clean , there is a nice feel to this grand old house .The staff are friendly and helpful, bar food excellent and on both occasions my room was great and freshly decorated, I will... More

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alllondonuk
London, United Kingdom
Senior Contributor
37 reviews
13 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 January 2012
3
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My girlfriend and I booked the Royal Ettrick for New Years 2012. Upon arrival we were asked to pay in full before we had stayed which we found strange until we had settled to find out what the hotel really offered. Our room was very small. Our pillows were stained and looked extremely old, not to add we had a... More

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andrea m
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14 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 December 2011
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We arrived on the 2nd December for a three night stay, as part of my 40th birthday celebrations. Our say was in room 16, which was very, very small, this was the least of our problems though. The weather was bitter, really cold, ( as we expected, it is Scotland of course !! ) and we had snow the following... More

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Peter R
Middlewich, United Kingdom
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9 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 November 2011
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My wife and I stay there for a night on the way home from Inverness. Staff were very friendly and efficient, and we were made very welcome. Room was good and an extremely comfortable bed. Didn't stay for dinner as we had arranged to meet my son at a local restaurant, however, will make a point of doing so next... More

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royalettrickmanager, Manager at Royal Ettrick Hotel, responded to this review
18 November 2011

Dear Peter R, Thank you for your comments regarding your recent stay at the Royal Ettrick Hotel. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us. Customer service is one of our highest priorities and with an 18 bedroom hotel we feel that we can provide that at every level for our guests. We have recently... More

Ed1nburgh
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Senior Contributor
25 reviews
4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 November 2011

Dine here quite regular especially in the summer, great watering hole and they do lovely food at average prices too! More

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royalettrickmanager, Manager at Royal Ettrick Hotel, responded to this review
18 November 2011

Dear Ed1nburgh, Thank you for your recent comments regarding the restaurant at the Royal Ettrick Hotel. It is very pleasing to hear that you are a regular diner at our establishment and you enjoy coming back time and time again. We have recently made some changes to our menu which we are sure you will enjoy. We look forward to... More

Mandy P
Glasgow, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 November 2011

We stayed at the Royal Ettrick Hotel for two nights and found the hotel very comfortable. We were upgraded to the fabulous James Suite and thoroughly enjoyed experiencing the luxury of this room.The hotel has a lovely, friendly atmosphere.The staff were very accommodating, they booked a tour on our behalf and helped us with directions. There are landscaped gardens with... More

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royalettrickmanager, Manager at Royal Ettrick Hotel, responded to this review
18 November 2011

Dear Mandy P, Thank you for your comments regarding your recent stay at the Royal Ettrick Hotel. I am pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and found the service we provide to a high standard. Although we aim to provide a comfortable stay and dining experience in the hotel we also like to assist with the... More

mackenzie478
INVERGORDON
Contributor
14 reviews
10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 October 2011

I am in Edinburgh for weekends on a regular basis and have stayed at the Royal Ettrick on numerous occasions over the last 5 years. The location of the property is just perfect for our needs but in addition to location what you get with the Ettrick is the sort of character and charm allied to a warm welcome that... More

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royalettrickmanager, Manager at Royal Ettrick Hotel, responded to this review
18 November 2011

Dear Mackenzie478, Thank you for your comments regarding your recent stay at the hotel. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed your recent stay again with us and took the opportunity to have some food in the bar. We have recently made some changes to the bar menu which we hope you will enjoy on your next visit... More

MadridPods
Madrid
2 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 October 2011

I've known the hotel for years and was pleased to find it as welcoming as ever and a very good place to stay - very good value, welcoming and helpful staff, an excellent breakfast, and a convenient location. My room was small but comfortable. A reliable recommendation. More

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royalettrickmanager, Manager at Royal Ettrick Hotel, responded to this review
29 October 2011

Dear MadridPods, Thank you for your comments regarding your recent stay at the Royal Ettrick Hotel. We are very pleased to hear that you find the hotel, staff and services we offer to a good standard that you have returned to us over the last few years. It is always nice to see a familiar face walk back through the... More

alanht
Bingley, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 October 2011

We stayed at the Royal Ettrick Hotel for one relaxing night, arriving late and leaving after an enjoyable breakfast the next morning. We needed somewhere to stay as my son was having his house renovated nearby and we were fortunate enough for him to recommend the hotel to us. Ann Barlow, the owner, and all the staff were friendly and... More

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royalettrickmanager, Manager at Royal Ettrick Hotel, responded to this review
13 October 2011

Dear Mr. Taylor, Thank you for your comments on your recent stay at the Royal Ettrick Hotel. We are very pleased to hear that you thoroughly enjoyed your stay. It is always our intent that we provide friendly, efficient customer service to all our guests and are happy that we met those expectations with you. The James Suite is our... More

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Address: 13 Ettrick Road | Polwarth, Edinburgh EH10 5BJ, Scotland

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