Novotel Edinburgh Centre

4.0 star property

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Exterior
Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed (Castle view)

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar

Explore the area

Map
80 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH3 9DE
  • Princes Street Gardens
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Grassmarket
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Usher Hall
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

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

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

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

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

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

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

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin 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 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 weekends 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 helpful staff
  • 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 on weekends from 7:00 AM and 11:00 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 public transport

  • Self parking on site (GBP 22 per night)
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Off-site parking within 1640 ft (GBP 17 per day); discounts available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee weekends 7:00 AM–11:00 AM: GBP 19 per person
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • 24-hour room service

Restaurants on site

  • The TAP Bar & Kitchen

Things to do

  • Fitness centre
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

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

Accessibility

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

More

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers
  • Biodegradable drinking straws
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drinks bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 55-inch TV
  • Digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • 4G smartphone data speed
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED light bulbs
  • Phone
  • Smartphone
  • Smartphone data usage (limited)
  • Soundproofing
  • Water-efficient showers only

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 10

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 19 per person
  • Self parking fee: GBP 22 per night
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 17 per day (1640 ft away)
  • Pet fee: GBP 10.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 10 (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. 471 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 313 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 126 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 1000 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

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

8/10 Good

Suzy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Janis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good hotel
Nice room although separate toilet was a little dark. There was drilling going on in the morning somewhere in the hotel. Breakfast was good although coffee was a bit weak, even espresso.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

JANE

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olayinka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was nice and refreshing it being accessible to various places like the bar, swimming area and restaurant. The staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

sophie

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good family stay
Good location for getting around the city. Friendly helpful staff. Clean room.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small, hot rooms that don't have cooling. Sadly, very over priced for what it is.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dee

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location, within a walkable distance to main attractions. The room was as expected, clean and the staff helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Lucy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Not staying at Novotel again
Cheap, sinking, unsupportive mattress and too thick pillows made for a dreadful nights sleep and a very stiff neck. Loud music in reception made it impossible to communicate, especially for someone with a hearing impairment. Good pool, good food in restaurant, but got noisy in there on Sat night when live music playing in bar, so not very relaxing after 7pm.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Christopher

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bethany

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was great and right within walking distance of everything we needed. Also the lobby smells very very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Vivek

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
Not for Families
In terms of hotel itself, I would say it is more like a 3* rather than a 4* hotel. Cons 1. The hotel is not for families. We had a toddler that needs warm milk before bed but there were no kitchen facilities available to provide milk. 2. The room we were offered was tiny with absolutely no free space to walk. With the sofa bed and the double bed, there was no space and the photos were very different to what we had booked. 3. The receptionists were not professional. One checking in did not mention the lifts need a key card to use. One receptionist (blonde young lady without a name card) was chatting up one of the clients for 15 mins even though she knew we were waiting. 4. The cleaners did not even change the sheet or vaccuum the carpets when we asked for the room to be cleaned. Pros 1. The hotel is conveniently located.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Alan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Mainly amazing
It was amazing however the toilet door doesn’t lock and it’s small and the door the shower and sink is slightly see through and also doesn’t lock the pool was great however the changing rooms were small for about 3 people with a massive mirror covering a wall adjacent to the doodles shower
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Latif

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The property is good for a business trip, but not so convenient and easy for a family trip with a toddler. Nothing wrong with the place, just didn’t work as well as we wanted for our needs.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rong

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mohsen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

C

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024