Hotel is in a great location, you can reach all the attractions within a 10 minute walk, good transport links nearby too. The rooms are nice and beds are comfortable. I think the previous review about this hotel was just bad luck or being picky. The bar is lovely and the service is excellent! I would stay here again, plus... more

We stay in Edinburgh a lot but this was our first time at The Carlton. We arrived about 1.30pm, we were behind another couple in the queue & they were being told it wasn’t a problem that they were early & to go straight up to their room. We were told to come back in an hour (no problem but... more

We have just returned fron a weekend break at the Carlton. The hotel is in a great location for sightseeing' a short walk to the airport bus and in walking distance of most attractions. The hotel lobby is very impressive with a very impressive staircase as centrepoint.The reception staff were helpful and friendly,as was the conceirge. We had a large... more

We've just returned from a weekend break at the Barcelo Edinburgh Carlton Hotel 29/02-02/03. It was a 40th Birhtday treat. On arrival at 12.30, our room was ready, but as it was my birthday on the 29th February, the staff upgraded us to a Premier Room as they had one available. Whilst we waited for the upgraded room we had... more

I have just come back from a 2 night stay at this hotel. Friday 22nd Feb-Sunday 24th February. The hotel is in a great location but obviously no parking. If you speak to the hotel they do have keys to a secure car park 5 mins away that is £15.50 a day. Nothing was absolutely awful but just a few... more

Carlton Hotel, Edinburgh, Scotland Date: Feb 2008 Smart hotel in a great central location. We searched many hotels before finding this one on trip advisor and managed to get a good rate on Expedia - we paid £170 for 3 nights - Sat, Sun and Monday nights. Sunday and Monday night were much cheaper than staurday night. Hotel was very... more

This was our third visit to Edinburgh in a year and have previously stayed at the Macdonald Roxburgh. However, we decided to try this hotel, as it came recomended by a friend and it was closer to the Royal Mile. The hotel is very easy to find, when you come out of the Train station North Bridge is directly behind... more

Just back from a weekend at this hotel. I have to say really couldn't fault our stay there. My only complaint was we had a room to the front of the hotel the first night but the noise from the outside street was terrible so we moved to the back of the hotel for the remainder of the stay and... more

on arriving hotel very impressive receptionist very friendly, especially george who was very helpful. rooms spacious, liked the coffee and tea service, but dont eat in resturant , very poor, over priced. much better places to eat in high street, le sept resturant also jacksons, meals superb. more