just returned yesterday from the holyrood aparthotel and we had a wonderful time there. the apartment was quite large and very comfortable although the wooden floor in the living room is fairly noisy. you soon get used to it though.
the location is good only round the corner to holyrood house and the scottish parliament and a bit farther to waverley bridge and princes street for shopping. we didn't mind this though because you get to walk down the royal mile on the way and do a little shopping.
the castle was excellent even if the one o clock gun gave us a fright. even though you're expecting it it still makes you jump out of your skin.
i would definitely recommend the holyrood aparthotel for a few days stay. the staff are very helpful and we always felt safe and secure while there. would stay again.

Just stayed at the Holyrood Aparthotel and we were very impressed. The place itself was extremely clean, warm comfortable and stylish. Beautifully done with a fresh modern look. The kitchen was well equipt and the continental breakfast provided was adequate although the appearance of croissants would have made it all the more continental! We chose this accomodation as opposed to a hotel as with a late night planned we liked the idea of a late breakfast in your pj's. Definately recommended if you are looking for relaxed flexibility in your holiday whilst enjoying plush attractive surroundings. The staff were friendly and helpful being more than pleased to book us a table at a local recommended restaurant.
We stayed on the 5th floor and we were so glad we did. Though beatifully done the wooden flooring in the lounge cracked and creaked with each step - could have been very annoying to have been staying below a family of 5!!!

I booked a stay for my Fiance and I in the Holyrood Apartments / Aparthotel for a little Christmas shopping, and some sightseeing in Edinburgh. I chose an apartment purely because it rated highly on tripadvisor, and because it cost LESS than a 3* hotel.

I wasn't expecting much from the apartment. I figured that I'd be handed the key, and left to sort out dinner, finding a supermarket, etc. I was a little disappointed too by the exterior of the building. It's in the middle of old stone buildings, and looks kinda plain and 'office' like. But inside, it's marble, bright, airy and thoroughly plush.

We were led up to our apartment by the very friendly and chatty woman at the check in desk. She opened the door, showed us around the modern, clean, wooden floored, fantastic apartment, and suggested places to eat, buy groceries (if we needed anything other than the breakfast things in the fridge - yoghurts, bread, butter, cheese, jam, marmalade, cereals) and left us to chill out on the sofa. :)

Edinburgh city centre is only 5 minutes away, and to get to Princes street, you walk through cobbled streets, past huge old buildings, and little alleys ('Closes') which litter the old town. In other cities, these alleys would seem intimidating, with the remnants of last nights alcohol carry-out lining them, but I found Edinburgh to be clean, welcoming and friendly, inviting you to explore

I'm not usually impressed by Hotel rooms or Apartments, and usually never write a review, but I have to say that the friendly welcome I received from all the members of staff, with a 'hello' when they saw us walk in, the incredible apartment (with soft, clean bed linen, comfy sofa, tv/video, central heating (important!) and kitchen packed with appliances) and the whole package compelled me to write this one.

Perfect for a short or a long stay, and excellent value for money. The only minus point would be that it is slightly further out than some of the other hotels, by maybe 1 MINUTE walking time. It's quieter too though because of that.

The Holyrood Aparthotel was clean, spacious and very comfortable. The location was good, only a short walk 5 minute walk into the city centre. Overall I would recommend this over a hotel for a short weekend break as it was much cheaper for the same standard for accomodation.