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The Old Waverley Hotel


Hotel class 3.0 of 5
43 Princes Street, Edinburgh EH2 2BY, Scotland
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1 of 5 stars
lennyGarstang   2 contributions
garstang
Nov 7, 2009 New

I checked into the old waverley on the 6th nov with my daughter we went to edinburgh on a shopping trip for her 19th birthday! we had lunch when we arrived it was ok but they got the order wrong! we went out shopping as check in is not till 3 but they kindly locked our bags away, when we... more

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1 of 5 stars
lilliGilly   2 contributions
manchester
Nov 5, 2009 | Trip type: Business, Solo travel New

How I wish I had checked Trip Advisor before booking and read previos reports about Bed Bugs I awoke in the middle of the night to find I was being eaten By BED BUGS... the respionse from both the night staff and next day the General Manager LIAM KITLEY, was disconcerting to say the least.They KNOW this is a problem... more

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4 of 5 stars
travelbumblebee   2 contributions
Ireland
Oct 30, 2009 | Trip type: Family

This was my second time to stay in this hotel,my daughter and myself love it.We asked for a room overlooking the castles and we got it.Our room was so pretty and the beds were so comfortable.The breakfast was lovely and the staff very friendly.It is so convenient for shopping and you can drop in your purchases and go shopping again.I... more

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1 of 5 stars
ValSte   3 contributions
USA
Oct 30, 2009 | Trip type: Friends getaway
1/1 found this review helpful

I rarely write reviews for hotels, but had such a poor experience at this hotel, I found it necessary to share my opinion. I traveled to Scotland in Sept 09 and did a cross-country trek, staying in nine different hotels/B&Bs. I have to say that the Old Waverley was by far the worst experience. It is WAY overpriced for what... more

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4 of 5 stars
spikeMaidstone   66 contributions
maidstone
Oct 15, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

the old waverly is perfect for location on princes st,the main shopping street in edinburgh,so girls you will love it!!!!!!!the views from our room were fantastic,overlooking princes park which is gorgeous,also you could see edinburgh castle from our room....the hotel sits above shops so the ground floor has to be reached by a set of steps whch is a bit... more

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Oldwaverley, General Manager

Many thanks to this guest for such a positive review of the hotel. Please note that should you require assistance with your luggage from the ground floor, there is a bell to summon one of our Porters who will be only too happy to help. Leon Kiteley General Manager

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4 of 5 stars
Misshel1   8 contributions
Cheshire
Oct 13, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

Room was nice n clean n quite spacious Central location its on the main shopping street not too far to get to the Grassmarket where the pubs are Breakfast was lovely it was a sort of all you can eat thats if u felt like it lots of choice All in all was a great hotel to stay at the... more

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Oldwaverley, General Manager

Sincerest thanks for this review - we realise how important a good, Scottish breakfast is and we try hard to get it right. Leon Kiteley General Manager

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2 of 5 stars
Puddefoot   8 contributions
Vancouver
Oct 11, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

Hotel is very conveniently located in Edinburgh ( although road works going until mid 2010 are a bit of a pain) but it is very much in need of some updating. Elevator is a joke and parking isw a 10m minute walk away!!! The rooms are vey pokey and could use a good clean and the bar and dining room... more

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4 of 5 stars
KABReading   4 contributions
Reading
Oct 5, 2009 | Trip type: Friends getaway

Stayed at the Old Waverley with friends for a birthday weekend to see the sights and do a spot of shopping. It's location can not be faulted as its slap bang on the main shopping street in Edinburgh. From our room we could see the castle and Princes Street Gardens but this was slightly ruined by the extensive roadworks to... more

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3 of 5 stars
ScotchIndiana   2 contributions
Indiana
Sep 26, 2009 | Trip type: Solo travel

Every year since 1998, I've been traveling to the UK for a period of two months. Each time, I make at least two trips to Edinburgh and always stay at The Old Waverley Hotel. The location is perfect, and it's very close to Waverley Station. This summer was different. I stayed there three times, and the last two times I... more

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3 of 5 stars
gerry17   5 contributions
N Ireland
Sep 22, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

Just got back from two nights at this hotel our room on the forth floor overlooked Princess st with lovely views of princess gardens but what a pity we couldn't see the castle from our window. Our room was small but clean the mattress was hard and pillows lumpy but after shopping and sightseeing all day we slept well and... more

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The Old Waverley Hotel Also Known As

  • Old Waverley Hotel
  • Old Waverley Edinburgh
  • Edinburgh Hotel Waverley
  • Waverley Hotel Edinburgh
  • Edinburgh Hotel Old Waverly
Address: 43 Princes Street, Edinburgh EH2 2BY, Scotland