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Barcelo Edinburgh Carlton Hotel

4.0 of 5
19 North Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1SD, Scotland
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Barcelo Edinburgh Carlton Hotel
Ranked #83 of 140 hotels in Edinburgh
3.5 of 5 stars 730 Reviews
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What travelers say about this hotel
  • Royal mile(47)
  • Very good(21)
  • Friendly and helpful(14)
  • Swimming pool(14)
  • North bridge(13)
  • Princes street(12)
  • Reception staff(11)
  • First nights(6)
  • Great location(6)
  • Old town(6)
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Santa Cruz, CA
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

location is ideal with quick access to rail and other amenities. the mitre pub around the corner is one of the better for food in the city. standard breakfast, though with hagis. the fitness center is actually a club, well equipped and staffed. the staff is very courteous and helpful. i left behind a personalized travel kit that has accompanied... More

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snowy10
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

My friend and I stayed at this hotel for three nights from 11th May 2012, as it was our Birthdays,s.We were very impressed with the service we received from the front desk and at breakfast through out our stay.We had already requested a quiet room, and that is what we got room 508.We could even leave the window open and... More

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Glasgow, United Kingdom
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

Perfectly situated hotel and extremely friendly staff, Kimberley was really helpful to us and actually gave us an upgrade and this made our stay all the better. Will definately be back. More

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Fife
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

This is a hotel i'd definately return to - myself & 5 friends checked in for a girls night and we were treated so well by all the staff...from reception (who offered us a free upgrade when they found out we were there to celebrate a friends upcoming wedding) to the girls in the spa who gave us our treatments,... More

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Dumfries, United Kingdom
1 review
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

Hotel is nice , Staff were its best feature.Nothing stands out about this Hotel,however , I would not go back. Very noisy all night from traffic,trains and people outside. Had food in the bar , it was nice and cost of food and drink was ok. More

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Alloa, United Kingdom
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012 NEW

First impressions hotel was nice enough on arrival needs a bit of tlc. Checked in and headed to our premium DOUBLE room (Room No: 527). This is where it started to go wrong, after looking around the room problems with room became clear. First off the vallance sheet on the bed had a massive stain of who knows what down... More

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Carlton_Operations, Manager at Barcelo Edinburgh Carlton Hotel, responded to this review
May 21, 2012

Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review regarding your visit at the Carlton Hotel. I am sorry to read your birthday was ruined by us, I can understand your frustrations regarding our room availability, as you were aware on Saturday we were fully booked, unfortunately the Carlton is a very historic building and every room... More

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81 reviews 81 reviews
Reviews in 51 cities Reviews in 51 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Well situated in the hert of the tourist, transport and shopping attractions, this hotel might put anyone off Edinburgh for life. Will I start by mentioning the tatty frayed carpets or the dull, dour and drear interior? Or maybe the soulless uninspired breakfast buffet. On entering the bright cheerful cathedral like lobby and reception area one feels uplifted, a sensation... More

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Carlton_Operations, Manager at Barcelo Edinburgh Carlton Hotel, responded to this review
May 21, 2012

Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to leave a different review regarding your visit at the Carlton Hotel. It saddens me to read such negativity, Trip advisor is a fantastic tool to gauge our customer’s feedback, and unfortunately you have not given us the chance to rectify any issues during your stay. I must thank you for highlighting... More

Malmö
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012

Me and my husband arrived at Edinburgh Waverley station quite late and had not booked any accomodation for the night. It was a rainy and cold Friday late afternoon, and we bumped into The Carlton on the North Bridge and decided to check it out. After a week of back-packing, we were not to our best - however, the welcome... More

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Carlton_Operations, Manager at Barcelo Edinburgh Carlton Hotel, responded to this review
May 21, 2012

Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to leave an excellent review regarding your visit at the Carlton Hotel. I could not have written a better review myself. Yes I would agree everything in the Carlton is LOVELY. (I may be a bit biased!) I have passed on your kind words to the team member concerned, I am glad... More

north shields, united kingdom.
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012

Just stayed at the Barcelo Edinburgh Carlton Hotel, and it suited our needs for a good weekend away, It is situated in a perfect location for the city and also for getting back to the train station. It has a very imposing lobby and the reception staff were very helpful. After a good night out, the breakfast was perfect. Plenty... More

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Carlton_Operations, Manager at Barcelo Edinburgh Carlton Hotel, responded to this review
May 21, 2012

Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to leave a great review regarding your visit at the Carlton Hotel. It makes me happy to read such positive comments from our guests, yes there may have been some noise during your stay, we are located right in the heart of the city, to be expected. Your comments regarding a little... More

Baltimore, Maryland
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

this hotel is in a terrific location, it could not be any better. It also looks impressive from the outside. The lobby is nice, the rooms are okay. a little dated, but not a big deal. the service was terrific and there is free wireless. no parking, but there is a car park down the street. It's SUPER loud, there... More

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Carlton_Operations, Manager at Barcelo Edinburgh Carlton Hotel, responded to this review
May 21, 2012

Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to leave an excellent review regarding your visit at the Carlton Hotel. We cherish all our overseas visitors, offering that traditional Scottish hospitality that you all deserve when you arrive in Scotland’s capital city. You are not wrong regarding our location, being in the heart of the city, right next to the... More

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  • Carlton Hotel Edinburgh
Address: 19 North Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1SD, Scotland
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