Overall, I would certainly recommend this hotel. As other reviewers have mentioned, it's a very modern decor and very clean. The rooms are a bit on the small side, but not a big issue. I would have preferred a bigger bed, as it seemed smaller than those at other hotels. While the bar area downstairs seemed rather popular, noise was not an issue in the room. The front desk staff was extremely friendly, and allowed a late checkout with no charge, which was greatly appreciated.

I stayed here for one night.

Initial impression was positive, decor throughtout the building was modern and clean. Reception staff were very welcoming.

The room was smaller than average, and the bathroom seemed bigger than the bedroom! Several nice touches, to mention a few - speakers in bathroom, flat screen tv, wireless internet, well stocked mini bar, dressing gowns and Malton Brown.

I ate both my evening meal and breakfast in the bar, I thought the food was pretty good for the value and the service was excellent. For the majority of the evening the bar was busy, with diners and drinkers, and had a really good atmosphere.

As others have stated, the only real disappointment here was I got little sleep due to the street noise, and it was only a Wednesday night!!!!

Yes, the rooms are modern and well-decorated. Yes, you have bathrobes to lounge around in, and the staff is very kind, attentive, and helpful, and yet...there is a bit of a decadent vibe about this place. They have spent tons of money to renovate an older bldg, with lots of thought to upgrading your experience, including a TV that is state of the art, and decor that reminds one of Madrid hotels in the Puerta del Sol. But ultimately, this seemed like a "party" hotel--a place where you came to get absolutely wasted, and then shove off the next day, grateful to forget whatever you had done the night before. In my room, there was a long crack in the beautiful bathroom sink--how does that happen within a single year's time? I am sure this is no reflection on the management--they can't choose every guest, but over the course of time, guests can determine the tone of a hotel. Maybe it is this area of Edinburgh, in general, that seems to set this tone. When businesses have to put up signs to discourage loitering on corners, it gives one pause. To end on a positive note, the bartender downstairs was one of nicest people I met in Scotland. The bar itself was ultra modern, with shiny black disco decor, mirrored, darkly lit, and vast---I can't even imagine how many people could fit in there on a busy night. Fortunately, it was practically empty when I was there with my friend after 11 on a Sunday night. We went in out of curiosity after walking around the neighborhood, and feeling a bit disillusioned. The young man behind the bar looked and sounded like Johnny Depp in a black kilt and served us with a grace and sweetness that seemed so out of keeping with the surroundings. He redeemed the evening, and the hotel, for me.

Have stayed at this hotel 3 times on business. Perfect location for all amenities, restaurants, bars, shopping etc.
Staff very helpful and will always upgrade you if possible. Rooms always very clean and decor good. Would have no hesitation in recommending this hotel.