Edinburgh can be a nightmare for hotels - at least double the price of anywhere else in Scotland - so the Holyrood is a nice surprise. For the same price per person as a B&B in South Edinburgh you can have a super smart two-double bedroom flat with a full kitchen, living room and dining table, two ultra-modern bathrooms and all the mod cons that a weary traveller could want (even a washing machine - total luxury after 10 days on the road!). Plus the location can't be beat - just off the Royal Mile, a 5 minute walk from Holyrood Palace, with taxis and buses just outside the door. The only possible drawback is the price - we got a good deal in July and there were enough in our group to make it a relative bargain for an expensive city. But the prices rise steeply at other times of the year -- they must get a lot of business from the Parliament around the corner -- and there are some hefty extra charges that can add up very quickly (parking fees were particularly high, and be careful about agreeing to the continental breakfast basket...). And for a place that doesn't serve meals they have an annoying policy of charging by the person -- so the exact same two bed flat will cost a lot more for four people than for two or three. It seems unfair when they're renting self-catering flats... and something tells me that Fringe-goers are secretly cramming 12 to a flat in August.

Stayed 3 nights with my wife and 2 young children. Liked it very much. Very Roomy (2 bedrooms, kitchen, and a living room). Helpful staff. Had videos for our kids to watch. So close to the royal mile I could slip out and see a site while the kids were watching Scooby Doo -- leaving kids with mom -- back before it ended. Pizza Express right across the street is a pretty good place to eat. My only complaint is that I found the electronics and plumbing somewhat baffling. Took me 45 minutes to figure out how to turn everything on.

We recently returned from a visit to Edinburgh. We booked for a week at the Aparthotel Holyrood based on the reviews read in Tripadvisor. Like others, I was a little disappointed when we initially drove up; however, the inside was lovely, clean and modern -- we were not disappointed. Driving up to the Aparthotel in a taxi is a little confusing; by car, you arrive at the hotel by a street which seems more like an alley. Once there and walking about, however, you appreciate the location -- just steps from the lower (East) end of the Royal Mile. A Starbucks was just around the corner, which made getting up in the morning easier for me! Staff is friendly. A computer in the reception area may be used at no charge by residents. My husband noted that you do not need an alarm clock or wake up call because if you leave your window open, the very noisy birds in the area will see to it that you arise! The bottom line is that, while this does not purport to be a five-star luxury accomodation (and, as stated in other reviews, the floors are very squeaky), I am picky and I thought it was a terrific, cute, clean, well-located place for my family to stay.

Stayed in these apartments for 3 nights in Jul 2008.Very well equipped,very clean and staff very welcoming.
Location was great,just off the Royal Mile.Recommend 2 restaurants ,on Royal Mile,Monteith & Wedgwood,both serving amazing food!Edinburgh was great!