we have just been married at the minto hotel on the 3rd dec 2011. we dealt with nicky who is the wedding organiser she made us feel totaly relaxed about our big day we had no problems with anything or anyone at the minto hotel edinburgh. everything was done the way we wanted and that little bit extra all the staff went out their way to go the extra mile on the big day we could not have asked for more the food for the meal was excellent very high standard. we also stayed at the honeymoon sweet which was above our expectaitions. i would also like to thank the resident dj for the great music he played all night and for talking choices over with the bride and groom he had the party jumping all night the dance floor was never empty. thanks very much to all the staff at the minto hotel edinburgh for making our big day so special.

Have stayed here twice for business at the university pollock halls. It is very handy for this. Good deals on meals for 2. Rooms clean and although mine was small my colleagues was lovely and big.

I have stayed at the minto a few times now when up in edinburgh on business for what you pay it is a very nice hotel the staff are pleasant and well mannered the food is not fantastic but what do you expect from a budget priced hotel the food was well cooked and hot basic but again what do people expect.,
the rooms can be a bit of a gamble on size but very well equiped and warm nice clean bedding and comfy beds at the end of the day its a bed room to go to sleep in not a suit !!

The breakfast is good again basic good scottish food cooked well although service can be a little slow and some of the staff could do with a bit of training Again though you are paying 3 star prices you can not expect 5 star luxury.
I will continue to stay as the hotel fills my need when traveling with work.

Will keep this short and sweet. Bought the Groupon voucher for £11.50 (original value apparently £28....!!!!) and used it last week. It was, by far, the worst afternoon tea I have ever had.
Firstly, I asked for vegetarian sandwiches (no meat, no chicken, no tuna....simple really?). When the cakes and sandwiches came out, the bread was dry. I was given a cheese, egg and TUNA sandwich!!!!! TUNA = FISH. However, by the time it arrived I didn't have the energy to complain so ate what was there, apart from the tuna sandwich.

The cakes weren't fresh, having obviously been bought in, which was disappointing. I most definitely would NOT pay £28 for this full price. It wasn't worth the £11.50, far less £28!

The room was dark, dingy and depressing. They've obviously tried to modernise it, however, it still lacks a warm, welcoming atmosphere. I am surprised this place is still open.

The receptionist (Australian I think) was rude and unwelcoming. Even when I called to book she was rude, having demanded my groupon code there and then over the phone.

I WON'T BE BACK and have given the review of this place to all friends and family.

The young boy who served us, to be fair, was polite and friendly and I do feel kind of sorry for him working here!