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Dates

January 2025

February 2025

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Bar

24/7 front desk

Housekeeping

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Alexandra Dock, Historic Port of Leith, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH6 7DX

Edinburgh Port
1 min walk
Royal Yacht Britannia
14 min walk
Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
7 min drive
Edinburgh (EDI)
36 min drive

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Room options

Classic Duplex

45 sq m
Water view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Classic Cabin

20 sq m
Water view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Luxury Duplex

60 sq m
Water view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Luxury Cabin

24 sq m
Water view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

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Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Restaurant

Air conditioning

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

5 Jan - 6 Jan

About this property

Fingal - A Luxury Floating Hotel

Luxury Edinburgh hotel in Leith with free breakfast

A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and concierge services are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free full breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, dry cleaning, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour front desk are onsite.

Fingal - A Luxury Floating Hotel offers 22 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and espresso makers. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 32-inch Smart televisions come with Netflix. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, and hair dryers.

This Edinburgh hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and irons/ironing boards. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

The free breakfast at Fingal - A Luxury Floating Hotel gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Edinburgh Port. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a restaurant are available.

Free full breakfast served daily
Free WiFi
Free self parking
Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
Take a swim in the outdoor
Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and a porter
Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the breakfast
Just a 5-minute drive from Royal Yacht Britannia and 7 minutes from St James Quarter

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

There are 2 meeting rooms available. The luxury Fingal - A Luxury Floating Hotel also features a terrace, concierge services, and laundry facilities. You'll have access to the indoor pool and outdoor pool at a partner property. Self parking is free.

This 5-star Edinburgh hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served free full breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

The Lighthouse Restaurant - Onsite restaurant.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property

This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

Free self-parking on site

Food and drink

Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM–10:30 AM
1 restaurant
1 bar

Restaurants on site

The Lighthouse Restaurant

Things to do

Access to nearby indoor pool
Access to nearby outdoor pool

Family friendly

Access to nearby indoor pool
Access to nearby outdoor pool
Laundry facilities

Conveniences

Ballroom
Lift

Guest services

24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Daily housekeeping
Dry-cleaning service
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Porter/bellhop
Turndown service

Business services

Meeting rooms - 2

Outdoors

Dock
Outdoor furniture
Terrace

Accessibility

If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Lift
In-room accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
Couples dining
Locally owned and organised tours and activities
Smoke-free property
Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

Air conditioning
Bed sheets
Egyptian cotton sheets
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding

Bathroom

Dressing gowns
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Entertainment

32-inch smart TV
Netflix

Food and drink

Champagne service
Electric kettle
Espresso maker
Free bottled water
Minibar

Connecting rooms available
Desk
Electrical adapters/chargers
Guidebooks/recommendations
Iron/ironing board
Laptop-friendly workspace
LED light bulbs
Local maps
Phone
Restaurant dining guide
Safe
Slippers
Turndown service

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM

Early check-in subject to availability

Early check-in is available for a fee

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 10:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Fingal - A Luxury Floating Hotel Reviews

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Travelled with partner

22 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Wonderful staff, unique hotel. Everything felt high-end, very nice. Great food.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

20 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Good breakfast, friendly staff

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

16 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

A fantastic experience, cabin was great, staff were great, food was lovely & nothing was too much trouble. Definitely something different to a ‘normal’ hotel

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

11 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent Experience

An excellent experience. We loved the ambiance and the staff were so attentive and friendly. Rooms were immaculate and accommodating. Very close to a great distillery tour and the HMS Britannia - both are awesome tours.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

7 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Excellent stay overall ! We loved the quiet location, but still close to amazing dining options . The tram is right across the hotel which makes it very easy to get to the tourist areas . If you like walking it’s only two miles from most sights . The tour of HMS Britannia is included in the hotel stay and it’s only ten minutes from the hotel . Also, the breakfast was amazing with vegetarian options . The staff was very attentive and detail oriented .

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger

27 Aug 2024

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

27 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

We have eaten before at Fingal so we decided on an overnight stay with dinner. It was a birthday gift for my partner which was perfect! Birthday chocolates on arrival, wonderful staff, amazing food….whats not to love!

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Travelled with partner

25 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Quaint shipboard. Great breakfast and service

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandi, Farhills

Travelled with partner

24 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Cannot commend all the staff enough. Polite, friendly, professional and very attentive. The cabin was fantastic. All the little extras in the room added to our exceptional stay. Breakfast was truly amazing. Everything cooked fresh and anything you wanted!! All served up by staff who were genuinely interested in making the start to your day a great one. Loved the experience and will be back next time we are in Edinburgh

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Home

18 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect. Loved the hotel the staff the food.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

liz

Travelled with partner

18 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Truly luxurious and thoroughly enjoyable. Staff, food, rooms and service all 5 Stars. Team stop just a minute walk so easy to go into Edinburgh in 15 minutes using Tram. Complimentary tickets to Royal Brittania were a welcome surprise. Wonderful all round

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with partner

16 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Fantastic location for a quiet and tranquil break

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katy

9 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly Recommend

Our Fingal stay was awesome! It's a beautiful hotel. The staff was wonderfully helpful and pleasant. The room was comfortable with everything we needed.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

samuel

8 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with partner

4 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Wonderful facility and extraordinary staff…always ready to help with reservations, tickets etc. Dinner, served in their bar, is pricey and very mediocre. Breakfast, on the other hand, was wonderful

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

27 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fingal Weekend

Great staff especially Callum the Concierge,breakfast outstanding.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

25 Jul 2024

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

nicole, Westlake

Travelled with partner

24 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Everything was first class. We cannot wait to go back!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

23 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Travelled with partner

21 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Excellent find out for yourself

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with partner

19 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Beautiful room in an interesting floating hotel. Worth paying a little extra to stay on The Fingal. Staff were polite and accommodating, room was spacious and comfortable, food was excellent. Also received free tickets to visit the Royal Yacht Britannia.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Mark, Wellesley

Travelled with partner

18 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Who would have thought you could take an old ship, completely gut the insides, and make a luxury hotel out of it? Well, it sort of works, but it does have its drawbacks. Pros: the Fingal is tied up in the Port of Leith, a portion of Edinburgh 2½ miles from the city center. This is both an advantage and a disadvantage. Of course, as a tourist, it is nice to be stationed in the city center, the potential negatives being the constant crowds. Leith itself, though, is a very nice location and only a block from the Fingal, there is a high density of interesting bars and restaurants in the Port area to choose from (it’s not a scruffy area as you might think when you hear “port,” so that’s good). Also, it is very easy to get into the city center as a tram runs right by the hotel (L 3.80 per person round-trip) and it takes about 25 minutes to get to the Royal Mile. You are also near the tour of the Royal Yacht Britannia if that appeals to you. The staff is great and very attentive. The beds are great. There is a restaurant on top that is said to be excellent, but we didn’t get to try it because it was booked. Cons: Your room has been carved out of the innards of a ship. While way more spacious than typical ship staterooms, the design is quirky. Quirks include that you don’t get normal windows, but just sparse/small portholes (this was not originally a cruise ship). An oddity is that the toilets are negative-pressure vacuum toilets. Think of the airplane lav “foosh” sound

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Travelled with family

18 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Absolutely superb! The refurb of this ship is simply amazing, be sure to tour the engine room. Definitely eat dinner in the beautiful restaurant because the chef is very talented . The staff are wonderful

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donnette, Sacramento

Travelled with partner

18 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay on Fingal. Very unique experience and staff made it so pleasurable. Would definitely stay here again in this special hotel.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024