Location is good in terms of seeing the sites as its directly on the Royal Mile. However, it is noisy at night, both on the Royal Mile side and and side street that the hotel overlooks so if you are not going to party, make sure you get a room on the quiet side.

If you are used to a high standard of modern hotel from Radisson SAS be aware that this one is not the usual standard as it is housed in a previously existing hotel that they have taken over, so not purpose built - small rooms (but fine, serviceable)

Service on reception - depends on who you get. Several were perfectly good and helpful, but one woman on reception, can't remember her name, eastern european I think, couldn't be bothered to do more than the minimum and either through lack of language skills, or lack or personality, came across as rude.

Bar was quite nice for a late night drink

Breakfast was the usual buffet but housed in a dank and dark basement room - bit depressing.

All in all, I'd say not worth the money - if you are on a budget, try the holiday inn express - either of the two has rooms just as good or better and are half the price usually. If you have more to spend, go to the glasshouse for modern (get a terrace room) or the Balmoral for traditional (right next to the railway station and very central).

We stayed at the RAS Radisson during festival time in August 2008. The biggest plus -- a HUGE plus -- is its location, which I believe to be the best in Edinburgh. It's right in the center of the Royal Mike, between Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood House, and right on the Royal Mile. We've stayed at the Caledonian during a previous visit and, while it's a better hotel generally, it is a good hike from the Royal Mile.

The hotel is only 20 years old though it looks 200 years old from the outside. This has advantages and disadvantages. On the one hand, the hotel does not have a lot of charm. The rooms at the Radisson are very nice but not sumptuous. They have a modern, minimalist feel with blond wood and black-and-white decor. On the other hand, the amenities and facilities are very modern so you get a good, hot shower and internet access.

I came back from Radisson edinburgh back in march after a weekend.Working within Hotels, I got extreemly good rates and as per those , I wan exepecting regular 4* services from the hotel
We reahed about 7 in the evening and we were greeted well and recongnised.
The lady at the reception gave up a complimentary upgrade which i did not expect at all. It was a business class room which was of good size for two people.
The hotel serves fantastic food for Room service which i Ordered both the nights.
When we went for breakfast ,the hostess greeted us with an extreemly bright smile and took care of us .
Next day when we came , she reocnised us and offered us the same table we has breakfast last morning.It was really nice.
Finally , at check out, I complimented the hotel for its fantstic service and I will surely reconment this one to all.
The hotels is based at avery good location and has a sauna steam . swimming pool within the hotel premises.

Stayed for 4 nights in August during peak season (Edinburgh fesitival). The hotel was clean and modern and we found staff helpful. The location is worth the price of the room alone (along the Royal Mile and within walking distance to most attractions).

The buffet breakfast is excellent although pricey. Only complaint would be lack of lighting in room (as other reviewers have commented) but this tends to be a problem with a lot of hotels. I would definitely consider staying here again on a future trip to Scotland.