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Virgin Hotels Edinburgh features a fitness centre, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Edinburgh. This 5-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The property is 300 metres from The Real Mary King's Close, and within a few steps of the city centre. Every room comes with a private bathroom and a hairdryer, and certain units at the hotel have a balcony. Breakfast is available, and includes buffet, à la carte and continental options. Popular points of interest near Virgin Hotels Edinburgh include Camera Obscura and World of Illusions, National Museum of Scotland and Edinburgh Castle. Edinburgh Airport is 9 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

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Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of Edinburgh, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.7

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Buffet


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 bunk bed
and
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
8.2
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
9.0

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • James
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Exceptional attention to detail throughout.. beautiful terrace space overlooking the castle with rustic blankets and pillows. We had a small issue with the room which wasn't a big deal, but dealt with immediately and the staff genuinely went above...
  • Karen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The service was first class! They took care of us from start to finish. Beautiful hotel too.
  • Lynne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Loved the location and quirkiness/modern aspect of the hotel
  • Charalampos
    Greece Greece
    everything was perfect and the people working there were very kind and polite. also young and very approachable which I enjoyed it a lot. thank you very much!
  • Nicola
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location, friendly staff, lovely room, would definitely go back! Beautiful Christmas decorations! Highly recommended 5*
  • Chris
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    staff and location of the hotel, the restraint was fantastic for evening meal
  • Esther
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Location for sightseeing is excellent Delicious breakfast Ambiance in the hotel is splendid
  • Gergana
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff is very welcoming and friendly. Great location and clean rooms. Also very dog friendly.
  • Carey
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Amazing stay. The staff were absolutely fantastic and so friendly. The welcome glass of bubbly upon arrival was a great touch whilst we were waiting for our room. We will definitely be back!!
  • Jamie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    All of the staff were extremely helpful and friendly. The room was comfortable and we both really enjoyed it.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
3 restaurants on site

  • Commons Club Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Scottish
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • Commons Club Bar
    • Open for
      Cocktail hour
  • Eve
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner

Facilities of Virgin Hotels Edinburgh
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular facilities

  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness centre
  • 3 restaurants
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Hairdryer

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

Food & Drink

  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar

Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

Parking
Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is needed) and costs £45 per day.

  • Valet parking
  • Parking garage

Reception services

  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment and family services

  • Board games/puzzles

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business facilities

  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Key card access
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Pet bowls
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service

Wellness

  • Fitness centre

Languages spoken

  • Bulgarian
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Portuguese

House rules
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00 to 00:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
Until 12:00
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 of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
£50 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
3 - 17 years
Extra bed upon request
£50 per child, per night

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Cards accepted at this hotel
American ExpressVisaMastercardMaestroSoloCash is not accepted

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

When booking 10 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

For reservations with 6 nights or more reserved on flexible or refundable policy, full pre-payment is required to guarantee and secure your reservation.

The credit card used at time of booking must be valid for entire stay and must be presented at time of check-in if choosing a non-refundable rate. The Hotel reserves the right to ask for an alternative payment method if not provided at check-in.

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.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

FAQs about Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

  • Guests staying at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.4).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Buffet
    • À la carte
  • The prices at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Virgin Hotels Edinburgh is 100 yards from the centre of Edinburgh. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Virgin Hotels Edinburgh offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness centre
  • Room options at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Suite
    • Triple
  • Check-in at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh is from 15:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • Virgin Hotels Edinburgh has 3 restaurants:

    • Eve
    • Commons Club Bar
    • Commons Club Restaurant