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Novotel Edinburgh Centre

4.0 star property

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Exterior
Indoor pool
Bar (on property)
Exterior
Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed (Castle view)

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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80 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH3 9DE
  • Grassmarket
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh Castle
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Princes Street
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

Shower, eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed (Castle view)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed (Castle view)

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Family Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Family Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About this property

Novotel Edinburgh Centre

Hotel with a fitness center, a short walk to Grassmarket
Along with an indoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a restaurant and a fitness center. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and a sauna are onsite. Change of towels is available on request.
Novotel Edinburgh Centre offers 180 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Digital television is provided. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Edinburgh hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Novotel Edinburgh Centre. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Grassmarket. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus an indoor pool and a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym and a sauna
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the clean accommodations
  • Within a 10-minute walk of Grassmarket and University of Edinburgh
  • Pets welcome for a fee
Novotel Edinburgh Centre offers its guests an indoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A business center and meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 786 square feet (73 square meters) and includes a conference center. Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services are also featured at the business-friendly Novotel Edinburgh Centre. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Edinburgh hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
The TAP Bar & Kitchen - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available.
24-hour room service is available.

Languages

Arabic, English, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Offsite parking available (GBP 22 per day); discounts available
  • Parking on site (GBP 22 per night)
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 18 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The TAP Bar & Kitchen

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Mini-fridge
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre (786 square foot of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Lift
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar

More

  • 4G smartphone data speed
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Limited smartphone data usage
  • Phone
  • Smartphone
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 10.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 15 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • 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.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 18 per person
  • Self parking fee: GBP 22 per night
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 22 per day (1640 ft away)
  • Pet fee: GBP 10.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7 AM to 10 PM.
  • Up to 2 children 15 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

Novotel Edinburgh Centre
Novotel Hotel Edinburgh Centre
Accor Edinburgh Centre
Edinburgh Novotel
Novotel Edinburgh Centre Hotel Edinburgh
Novotel Edinburgh Centre Scotland
Novotel Edinburgh Centre Hotel
Novotel Edinburgh Centre Hotel
Novotel Edinburgh Centre Edinburgh
Novotel Edinburgh Centre Hotel Edinburgh

Novotel Edinburgh Centre Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 479 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 307 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 126 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 62 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 1003 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Joel

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great location, everything is in walking distance
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Danielle

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Josephine

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pre-Christmas break
Great 2 night stay. Breakfast terrific, room clean and cosy with separate bath and shower.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ciaren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, 5 minute walk to Edinburgh castle, 10/15 minute walk to city centre. No need to buy a tram travelcard for your stay as everything is walkable distance.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lovely hotel . Room was good no complaints. Would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

John Kirk

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable bed. Great breakfast. Staff friendly. Convenient to Grass Market. Didn't like separate toilet from the bathroom.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Naomi Claire

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gill

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel with great facilities and great rooms. Separate shower was nice plus the pool, sauna and jacuzzi
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good facilities. nice rooms. friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ysable

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and clean. Nice area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Leanne

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, good facilities, well located, good food
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Billy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super dark toilet and uncomfortable bed
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Kimberly Anne

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Dale

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Conor

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Dhonna May

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Our bedsheets were not changed and we stayed for 4 days 3 nights. We requested for new cups but the staff just washed it in the toilet.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

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