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This beautifully restored 3-star hotel is in Edinburgh city centre, just 300 metres from Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station and Princes Street. Rooms each have a private bathroom and free Wi-Fi. The Parliament House Hotel has a quiet location at the foot of Calton Hill on a short, traditional cobbled lane. Each stylish room includes a TV and a hairdryer. Many shops, the spectacular Edinburgh Castle and the Scottish Parliament are less than a mile away. Edinburgh Bus Station is a 10-minute walk from the hotel. The MP's Bistro offers a full traditional cooked Scottish breakfast each morning, as well as continental options. The Bistro is not open for dinner. Guests can relax in comfortable armchairs in front of the open fire in the lounge bar. The upper floors are accessible by stairs or a lift.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Edinburgh, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.5

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Buffet


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
1 double bed
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
8.0
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
9.1
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Carol
    Australia Australia
    Location was perfect for me, staff friendly, room spacious, cosy reception and drink area and the ability to leave luggage was terrific as I arrived early in the morning.
  • Paul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Warm, very comfortable and excellent location for theatre and Edinburgh shopping. Staff were excellent.
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Good location (very handy for both old and new towns, and for the railway station); well appointed; provided everything we wanted or expected
  • Sheila
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely room. Clean and warm. Staff friendly. Great location.
  • Alison
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location. Central but very quiet as ticked away. Lovely staff, very helpful and friendly. Room was comfortable and cosy.
  • Laura
    France France
    The hotel is very well located. The reception is nice and cosy. My room was clean, comfortable and quiet. I loved my stay at this hotel. Highly recommend ! I think I will stay here again next time I will come to Edinburgh. They allowed me to check...
  • Peter
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Not much of a view from the bedroom, otherwise perfect. Fantastic location, 5 minutes from the Railway Station, 20 minutes from the Castle. Had Smoked Salmon and Scrambled Egg for breakfast, very nice. The Hotel had a nice selection of Single...
  • George
    Canada Canada
    Good location. Very friendly and helpful staff. Charming hotel.
  • Charles
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Friendly efficient reception staff and waitresses. Comfortable room
  • Navin
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Staff was great, very friendly check-in and service for drinks (front desk and bar at the same place). The bathroom was really nice, the little details of decor and everything you need was there. Very good walking distance to the old town,...

Hotel surroundings

Facilities of The Parliament House Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Bar
  • Lift
  • Heating
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Living Area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wake-up service
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Lift
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules
The Parliament House Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
VisaMastercardMaestroCash is not accepted

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

When booking more than 4 rooms, payment of a 25% non-refundable deposit is required at the time of booking. Payment of the balance in full to be made 4 weeks before the arrival date which is also non-refundable. Payment must be directly with Hotel, payment via Booking.com is not accepted (VCC).

Please note that this property does not accept multiple room bookings of more than 4 rooms on a Friday or Saturday night.

Please be advised that from 1st June 2024, Edinburgh city centre will become a low emissions zone (LEZ). All vehicles entering the city centre zone area must now meet the less-polluting emission standards or face a penalty charge.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

FAQs about The Parliament House Hotel

  • The Parliament House Hotel is 850 yards from the centre of Edinburgh. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The Parliament House Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Check-in at The Parliament House Hotel is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • Room options at The Parliament House Hotel include:

      • Single
      • Double
      • Twin
    • The prices at The Parliament House Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Guests staying at The Parliament House Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.5).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Full English/Irish
      • Vegetarian
      • Gluten-free
      • Buffet
      • À la carte