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Located on one of the most prestigious and historic streets in Scotland, Premier Inn Edinburgh Royal Mile hotel has new-generation bedrooms each featuring an impressive 40" flat screen TV, bright, modern bathroom with a large shower head and slumber-inducing, king-size beds. You can even indulge in contemporary dining at Thyme, our on-site restaurant. Edinburgh Old Town tops the charts when it comes to tourist and historical attractions. It's where you'll find the famous Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle, the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the Scottish Parliament building and much more.
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Premier Inn Edinburgh City Centre Royal Mile Hotel
2,739 reviews
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Great for walkers
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Nestled in the heart of Edinburgh, the Premier Inn Edinburgh City Centre Royal Mile Hotel garners praise for its strategic location near Waverley Station and the Royal Mile, making it a hit for visitors eager to explore the city. Guests have commended the serene atmosphere and clean, comfortable rooms, though some have pointed out the decor could use an update and mentioned ventilation issues.
While the service is often celebrated for its friendliness, instances of understaffing and slow Wi-Fi are noted. Opinions on value are divided, with accolades for competitive pricing but some dissatisfaction with the cost-benefit ratio, especially regarding Wi-Fi and amenities.
Location
Central
Atmosphere
Serene
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Comfortable
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Mixed
Cleanliness
Spotless
Service
Inconsistent
Amenities
Satisfactory
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Birthday treat with the GF Brilliant location for the Waverley train station and ergo for walking a large portion of the city
Check in was a breeze and got in slightly early without the £10 fee they advertise
Paid for breakfast when I booked and that was decent and plentiful
Loses a “star” for two/three reasons.
1. No towels (ok 1 titchy one) when we got it (that was quickly rectified on seeing a housekeeper 👍
2. Stayed two nights be told no housekeeping unless requested (fair enough could’ve done that but we didn’t
3. The wifi 🛜 is poor
Would I recommend ?
Defo
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Date of stay: September 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Stayed two nights here. It takes only a 5-minute walk from the Edinburgh Waverley Train Station to reach this hotel (along the E Market Street). Very convenient for passengers taking the train to Edinburgh, especially those carrying heavy luggages.
The room is clean and tidy, not big but appropriate. The bathroom has a bathtub. Staff service is very good. It is a hotel chain with a good and consistent quality.
The high C/P ration all-you-can-eat breakfast is well worth a try.
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Date of stay: April 2024
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Just back from 5 nights stay in Premier Inn Royal Mile Edinburgh PI Royal Mile is in a perfect location for those travelling by train as only a few minutes’ walk from Waverly station and close to lots of pivotal areas such as Edimburgh Castle, Royal Mile/ Grass Market/ Princes Street/ St. James Centre and Omni Cinema etc etc In Premier Plus room on 4th floor very large, clean comfortable room and bed, quiet despite outlook onto building site! Rooms now looking a little tired with paint peeling off around window/ TV and wifi intermittently turning on/off, although didn’t report. Breakfasts were excellent lovely and fresh and well cooked - as was the service with friendly attentive staff. Snack vending machine in foyer didn’t work - eats cash / cards don’t work / no snacks dispensed, PI aware of issue but was told to contact/ complain to vending company! £1.20 lost wasn't issue but suggest PI stick on a notice saying not working as machine had amassed £10 from others! But despite few irritations enjoyed our stay and look forward to returning x
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Date of stay: January 2024
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Stayed in the plus room, ridiculously overpriced and run on a shoestring.
Misleading description says a power shower, what it doesn't tell you is that you have to climb into a very tall narrow bath and shuffle along to the end, the controls being at the end behind a long fixed panel. The shower is overhead so no way to avoid getting hair wet. If you therefore decide to have a bath instead, you can't run it without climbing in to switch the taps on. If the water is then too hot there is no way to turn the tap off without scalding yourself. In other words the bath is useless and possibly a hazard. I washed in the sink.
There are hardly any staff employed to look after customers, it is DIY customer service. The receptionist, while pleasant , was only at the desk part time as they also had to replenish the continental breakfast buffet etc. The room isn't serviced unless you request it in the morning, however the call button on the empty reception desk doesn't work, or they are too busy doing all the other jobs to answer. At breakfast they have one very hard working guy cooking all the breakfast buffet and also the cook to order items, understandably struggling to keep up at peak times.
Standard wifi was useless, plus room came with upgraded wifi included.
All this for the bargain price, off peak, of over £200 per night B&B.
Location was fine, room was quiet and clean, but would not stay again.
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Date of stay: October 2024
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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I stayed for four nights. As I had needed to extend my stay in Edinburgh, and the East Market Street location was fully booked, I booked an additional two nights in the Premier Inn on Rose Street, so I was able to compare both. At each location, reception was often left unmanned, and although I understand a business needs to ensure staff are kept busy, it was frustrating having to buzz and wait for someone to help, wondering if they have heard the buzzer as they have taken a couple of minutes to appear. Checking in was meant to be done at a self service screen but it was impossible to format key cards and a member of staff said that part rarely worked. The location of the East Market Street hotel was great and very convenient. It was an easy five minute walk from Waverley Station and very close to the Royal Mile. I was pleasantly surprised to find I had a bath as well as a shower. The room was very clean, although there was a little mould in the bathroom which should have been easy to remove. I slept well as the location was quiet. However, it was usually impossible to connect to the free WiFi and I ended up paying an extra £5 for "premium" 24 hour access three times during my stay. The fact that there was a premium option suggests the hotel knew the free WiFi was problematic, and I resented paying extra for a connection. Would I stay here again? No. It ticked a lot of boxes, but my stay at the second Premier Inn was better, no mould, comparable rooms, still a good location and reliable fast and free WiFi.
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Date of stay: August 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
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Stayed 3 nights with another adult and a child in a family room. While we enjoyed our stay as the location, price and breakfast could not be beat, the family room was very small in my opinion cramming a double bed and a small sofa bed in a room not leaving much room for even the suitcases. Sofa bed was not as comfie as bed but as always with Premier Inn main bed was very comfie! The staff was very courteous and helpful though but the toilet paper is awful and the free wifi was fairly bad. But overall a good stay and yummy breakfast. Although you do have to ask for the veggie options which is annoying. Also no outside noise or neighbouring rooms could be heard and right next to train station and restaurants so was happy despite the niggles.
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Date of stay: December 2024
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We had a 3 night stay with the meal deal and tbh it was well worth the money. The price was reasonable, the hotel is located within walking distance of Waverley train station (we never heard any noise from the trains) and everything you want to see in Edinburgh. The staff were excellent. Friendly, professional and efficient. The food on the meal deal menu was of a high quality with the option of paying a little extra if you i.e. wanted a larger steak etc. The hotel was very new and clean and if you wanted housekeeping to clean your room it is available upon request.We went up by train so can't comment on the parking situation. I would stay here again without hesitation and recommend it to all.
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Date of stay: April 2024
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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We had a great time in this hotel. Located just a few minutes walk from both the Airlink 100 stop, which takes you from Edinburgh Airport downtown, and Waverly Station. In 3 minutes walk you arrive on the Royal mile. The location is therefore perfect for getting around the city. Large enough rooms, present a fridge with bottles of water (which anyway is drinkable practically throughout Scotland), kettle, tea and coffee, there are also two mini chocolates. Cleaning is done on request, just notify the reception by 12. We also had breakfast, good the sweet part, I did not try the salty one. However a stone's throw away there are several places where you can have breakfast. Recommended.
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Date of stay: September 2024
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My daughter and I stayed in a twin room. The beds were very comfortable,the pillows are great which helped us both sleep well. I also appreciate the fact that the curtains really block out any light. Our room faced the back so it was quiet during the night. The shower is great and we would highly recommend staying here.The location is great as it is a 5 min walk from Waverley train station.
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Date of stay: December 2023
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Premier Inn normally a good bet, but this was not a good stay
The negatives were: 1. Hotel room was freezing and the heating controls didn't seem to do anything. 2. Zero phone signals from both my work iPhone and my personal Samsung Phone 3. The free Wi-Fi was so slow was unusable 4. Many TV channels were missing and showed "no service" when selected. And there was no access to the TV Guide which was frustrating. 5. The room was nice & clean and even had two chocolates on the bed, but the pillows were absolutely awful and well overdue for replacement Very uncomfortable made for much tossing & turning and a sore neck. 6 I like most hotels these days to all pressure was really poor. And whilst I can appreciate the wish to save water, the lack of water pressure in a shower is Is pure frustration for guests?
I did raise all of these with Reception and they did move me to another room which was warmer (Controlled by reception and not in room) but there wasn't really a lot they could do about the poor phone signal.
They did provide free access to their Ultimate Wifi" that got me online again, but bear in mind it's £5 for 24 hours and maxed out at 10mps.
The location is excellent but because of all of the above, I'd suggest looking elsewhere.
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Date of stay: February 2025
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Trip type: Travelled on business
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PRICE RANGE
₹6,427 - ₹20,584 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
United KingdomScotlandEdinburghOld Town
NUMBER OF ROOMS
127
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Is Premier Inn Edinburgh City Centre Royal Mile Hotel accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access, reduced mobility rooms, and facilities for disabled guests. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.