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3.0 of 5
139 Cowgate, Edinburgh EH1 1JS, Scotland
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Central Hotel
Ranked #131 of 140 hotels in Edinburgh
3.0 of 5 stars 36 Reviews
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Beith, Scotland, United Kingdom
Contributor
17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
“Good hotel!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 January 2012
1
person found this review helpful

I stayed here in 2007 with my husband, it was lovely. I love edinburgh at the best of times, but this hotel made our weekend better. There was entertainment on downstairs in the bar and it was only around 10mins walk into the main town full of things to do.

It's a bit out the way of the train station or bus station, so difficult to find if u dont know edinburgh. Tho a taxi wouldn't cost to much from either to get there. And, it's deffinatley worth it!

A bit expensive, but would stay here again.

  • Stayed February 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Fraser Henderson, General Manager at Central Hotel, responded to this review
19 April 2012
Dear guest,

Thank you very much for taking time to review our hotel. We are all really pleased that you enjoyed your stay with us.

Next time you visit, don't hesistate to contact us in advance and we can book a taxi to pick you up and bring straight to the hotel.

We look forward to seeing you again very soon.

Kindest regards,
Fraser Henderson
General Manager
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Fife
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Great location and staff, but needs redecoration.”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 December 2011
1
person found this review helpful

The staff here are excellent, very helpful and friendly. We arrived to find that our booking, through a third party, was messed up. No problem to the receptionist, who soon sorted things out. The room was comfy and clean, though in need of some redecoration. The bed was really comfy. Even though there were 2 discos on in the hotel, we never heard anything. The hotel is in a great location, 2 minutes walk to the Grassmarket and The Royal Mile.

  • Stayed December 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Fraser Henderson, General Manager at Central Hotel, responded to this review
9 April 2012
Dear Guest,

Thank you very much for your review of our hotel. I am really pleased that you enjoyed your stay with us and we look forward to welcoming you back soon.

Kindest regards,
Fraser Henderson
General Manager
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Grimsby, United Kingdom
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“GOOD FOR REVELLERS!!!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 November 2011
1
person found this review helpful

This hotel is above a very popular Edinburgh nightclub so if you like going to bed early or are a light sleeper do not book in, otherwise I would highly recommend it for a hen/stag party. I went with my friends for my 60th birthday and we could not believe how friendly everyone was. It was Halloween so the club was packed inside and outside. the atmosphere was brilliant with no trouble. Would definitely go back again.

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  • Stayed November 2011, travelled with friends
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Fraser Henderson, General Manager at Central Hotel, responded to this review
8 November 2011
Dear guest,

Thank you very much for your recent review of our hotel.

We are really pleased that you enjoyed your stay with us and found the staff to be friendly. We do have quieter rooms on the higher floors that can be requested.

We really appreciate your comments and look forward to seeing you again very soon,

Kindest regards,

Fraser Henderson
General Manager
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Darlington, United Kingdom
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Another sucessful trip!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 October 2011

Just returned from a 1 night stay in The Tailors Hall Hotel. This is the second time I have stayed in this hotel and I have never had a complaint. The cleanliness of the rooms and overall hotel is fine and the staff are very helpful! Breakfast is just what you need to set you up for a day exploring Edinburgh. Overall I love the location of the hotel. The 3 Sisters is great for a couple more night caps and you can barely hear any noise in your rooms the walls are that thick! Will definately return.

  • Stayed October 2011, travelled with family
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Fraser Henderson, General Manager at Central Hotel, responded to this review
2 November 2011
Dear Guest,

Many thanks for your kind words regarding your stay with us.

We are all very pleased that you had an enjoyable time, and we hope you can come and visit us again very soon.

Kindest regards,

Fraser Henderson
General Manager
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Leeds, United Kingdom
1 review
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“A Turkish Prison would be cleaner”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 October 2011
4
people found this review helpful

A disgustingly filthy hotel. Bedclothes stained with previous guests bodily fluids, threadbare carpets soaked with dried-in alcohol, mould and mildew in every corner. I have washed all my clothes three times since my return and they still smell of damp. It's an appalling place, it should be instantly shut down by Health and Safety. I would not touch anything in the room with my bare hands nor walk on the floors without socks on.

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  • Stayed October 2011, travelled with friends
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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Fraser Henderson, General Manager at Central Hotel, responded to this review
7 November 2011
Dear guest,

Thank you for your recent review regarding your stay with us.

I am sorry that you did not find your room to the required standard. We have a reception team on 24 hours a day, and our team are fully commited to resolving any issues as they happen. I had not received any complaints regarding cleaning issues and therefore not able to investigate your comments further. I have passed your comments on to our housekeeping team who are fully aware of the required standards and that this level of cleaning would be unacceptable.

I am grateful for your comments and will be monitoring the standards daily to ensure no further cleaning issues occur.

Kindest regards,
Fraser Henderson
General Manager
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  • Hotel Tailors Hall
  • Tailors Hall Hotel
  • Tailors Hall Hotel Edinburgh
Address: 139 Cowgate, Edinburgh EH1 1JS, Scotland
Price range (per night):* INR5,265 - 14,002

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