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The Place

4.0 of 5
34 - 38 York Place, Edinburgh EH1 3HU, Scotland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW

Great place - great staff, very large rooms and in good location - 2 minutes walk from central bus station and 5 minutes walk from princes mall. myself my wife and son like it very much, comfort bathrooms and heated rooms. recommended!

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Munich, Germany
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013 NEW

The staff was very friendly, especially the night porter who welcomed us when we arrived. The hotel is inside a beautiful old house and the entrance and bar and restaurant area is very nicely designed. The location is good, very close to the center and easy to reach by bus and train. We had a "cosy double room" in the... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2013

We stayed one night in this hotel and were straight away a bit confused about the parking arrangements, with cars being parked a fair walk (especially when carrying luggage) from the hotel. The young man who was sent to help kindly carried my bag to the hotel, otherwise I would have found it a bit troublesome. We used a voucher... More

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Stephen M, Manager at The Place, responded to this review
May 20, 2013

Dear ladyguru Thanks for taking the time to post a review following your stay. Our car parking, as you know, is not on the premises but very close by. At the moment we provide an escort service to and from the car park so that A. Guests can find it more easily and B. Guests can get assistance with luggage.... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2013

My initial impressions of this hotel were very good despite the road works. The hotel is very contemporary, modern, clean and the public areas are exactly as shown on the hotels website. Unfortunately the room was very disappointing. It was nothing like the room on the site, no nice colourful throw across the bed, in fact it was a bland,... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2013

My boyfriend and I booked a one night stay for our weekend visit to Edinburgh. We had paid for a standard double room, only to arrive and be surprise with an upgrade to a suite. No extra charge. Pleasant surprise! Hotel was very clean, and only a 5 minute wander from Waverely. Had a great stay, thanks The Place. Definitely... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2013

Had an excellent stay in this clean, modern and very comfortable hotel. Staff were helpful, polite and happy to help - none more so than the Night Manager (Billy). I had forgotten some toiletries which I mentioned to him the night I arrived - next morning at 06:30 I opened my door to find replacements hanging on the handle. He... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2013

The first impressions were fantastic, as the hallway and reception are very impressive. We got to the hotel before 10, and were delighted to find that our room was ready. We had paid extra to not have the basic double, but we ended up on the very top floor, 5 flights of stairs! I'm asthmatic so this was a bit... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2013

Not far from the city centre you find this excellent hotel. A short walk from Waverly bridge or George Street takes you to the hotel. The hotel is quiet, with a hearty breakfast and very friendly staff. There are a lot of different options in the breakfast menu, the only thing possibly lacking was a bit more inspiring bread than... More

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Stephen M, Manager at The Place, responded to this review
May 8, 2013

Dear lottagus Many thanks for taking the time to review the hotel. I am pleased that your stay was a pleasant one, although there were one or two niggles that I have addressed with the relevant managers. I hope you are abe to visit us again sometime soon. Kindest regards Stephen McLay Hotel Manager More

Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2013

Recently stayed here for 2 nights. Check in was fast and the receptionist was very helpful and showed us how to get to our room. We were disappointed to find that our room involved a huge climb up numerous flights of stairs - thankfully we travelled light and my husband managed to carry my case and his bag up (we... More

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Stephen M, Manager at The Place, responded to this review
May 8, 2013

Dear lyndzm85 Thanks for posting a review of the hotel. I am terribly sorry that you were not assisted with luggage. That is an essential part of the service we provide here due to us not having a lift and I will ensure that service is provided to anyone who needs it or asks for it. We are looking at... More

Carlisle, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2013 via mobile

Booked a standard double room for 3 nights from the 16th - 19th. 2 of us. When we arrived I did not expect the hotel to be so lovely. The two tiny steps into the reception were a bit ridiculous to try and haul luggage through so one of us had to stand awkwardly in the hallway whilst the other... More

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Stephen M, Manager at The Place, responded to this review
May 8, 2013

Dear Georgia N Thanks for taking the time to review the hotel following your stay. Access to reception is on the 'quirky' side because we were not able/didnt want to spoil the effect of the hotel entrance in all its Georgian splendour. Having discreet access was the only way to achieve that. Thank you for pointing out the problem with... More

 
 
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Also Known As:
The Place Edinburgh, Scotland
Address: 34 - 38 York Place, Edinburgh EH1 3HU, Scotland
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Region: United Kingdom > Scotland > Edinburgh
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#29 Luxury Hotels in Edinburgh
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Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
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Located close to the Playhouse Theatre and the city’s fashionable shopping district, The Place is perfect for a relaxing city break in Edinburgh, a romantic weekend or an escape from the stresses of corporate life. ... more   less 
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