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Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants, near Grassmarket

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Rooftop terrace
Coffee service
Suite, 1 King Bed
Exterior
2 restaurants, breakfast served
VIP Access

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 2 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Valet parking
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Front desk safe
  • Laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage
  • Banquet hall

For families (6)

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blackout curtains
  • Pets allowed
The price is NZ$432
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan

Room options

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Sir Richard's Flat

Sir Richard's Flat

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 73 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Grand Room, 1 King Bed

Grand Chamber King

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Eve Branson Suite

Eve Branson Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Chamber King Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Ted's Suite | Living room

Ted's Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Grand Chamber Junior Suite

Grand Chamber Junior Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Chamber King

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed

Chamber King Castle View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Chamber King Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Castle View King Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Grand Chamber Queen Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Suite, 1 King Bed

Family King Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Sofa bed - double
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Chamber Twin

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Chamber King Patio/Terrace

Chamber King Patio/Terrace

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Kasbah Tamadot Suite

Kasbah Tamadot Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
2 bathrooms
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
1 India Buildings, Victoria Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 2EX

What's nearby

  • Grassmarket - 1 min walk
  • University of Edinburgh - 5 min walk
  • Royal Mile - 7 min walk
  • Edinburgh Castle - 8 min walk
  • Princes Street - 11 min walk

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 27 min drive
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 9 min walk
  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 9 min walk
  • Edinburgh Haymarket Station - 22 min walk
  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 10 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 13 min walk
  • Haymarket Tram Station - 23 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Howies Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪George IV Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bertie’s - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Finnegan's Wake - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sneaky Pete's - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh offers a great location, putting you within a short 10-minute walk of Edinburgh Castle and University of Edinburgh. Guests can visit the 24-hour fitness centre for a workout or grab a bite to eat at Commons Club Restaurant, which serves dinner and is one of 2 restaurants. This luxurious hotel is also within a 15-minute walk of Royal Mile and Princes Street. Fellow travellers love the comfortable beds and helpful staff. Public transportation is only a short walk: Princes Street Tram Stop is 10 minutes and St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 13 minutes.

Languages

Bulgarian, English, French, German, Hindi, Indonesian, Portuguese, Romanian, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 222 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
  • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is noon
  • Contactless check-out

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

  • Pets stay for free
  • Service animals welcome
  • Food and water bowls available

Internet

  • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
  • Free WiFi (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)) and wired internet access in rooms

Parking

  • On-site valet parking (GBP 40.0 per night)
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Off-site parking within 1 mi (GBP 15 per day)

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–11:00 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • Bar/lounge

Travelling with children

  • Children's menu

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Closed-captioned TV
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Lever door handles

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 50-inch Smart TV

Home comfort

  • Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Dressing gowns and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Blackout curtains
  • Free cot/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Soap and shampoo
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)) and free wired Internet
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Mobile key entry

Special features

Dining

Commons Club Restaurant – This restaurant only serves dinner. Reservations are required.
Commons Club Bar – This cocktail bar only serves light fare. Open daily.
Eve – This family restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 25.00 per person

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for GBP 50.0 per day

Parking

  • Valet parking costs GBP 40.0 per night
  • Parking is available off-site and costs GBP 15 per day (1 mi away)
  • Parking height restrictions apply

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards on-site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Also known as

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh Hotel
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh Edinburgh
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh Hotel Edinburgh

Frequently asked questions

Does Virgin Hotels Edinburgh offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Virgin Hotels Edinburgh does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh?
Yes, pets stay free. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh?
Yes. Valet parking costs GBP 40.0 per night.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh and nearby?
Maintain your daily exercise routine at the 24-hour gym.
Are there restaurants at or near Virgin Hotels Edinburgh?
Yes, there are 2 on-site restaurants.
What's the area around Virgin Hotels Edinburgh like?
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh is in Edinburgh City Centre, a short 9-minute walk from Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) and 8 minutes' walk from Edinburgh Castle. Travellers say that the local area is very central perfect for sightseeing.

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Poor

Lorraine, 5-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

What an expectional experience
What an experience. Greated by a welcoming, warm, professional concierge who took us to the reception. We were upgraded without ask to a faboulous room, and handed a small gift. The room was cozy, warm, quiet. The hotel overall was magnificemt. We had a drink at the bar. Great staff, honest price for the scale of the venue. Overall an experience I will remember. My forst on a Virgin Hotel. For sure not the last
Marco, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Good location, disappointing breakfast.
Location was great and we used the valet parking. Our Chamber room was nice, toilet and shower were separate with the wash basin in the room, personally don’t like this. Large selection in mini bar but only Tennants as the lager offering. Most disappointing was the breakfast, we had a look at the buffet option which we could tell was Luke warm so opted for the freshly cooled option, this was also Luke warm and to be honest looked as if it had been taken from the buffet! Staff were buzzing around in the breakfast room dragging tables around to reset but paying no attention to the guests still eating breakfast.
lynda, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Callum, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Marianne, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great accommodation
Lovely rooms , very high standard of cleanliness, friendly efficient staff, central location overall great
Jane, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Simon, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel. Great service. The Italian restaurant was terrible.
Leslie, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Ceri, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

My new go to place in Edinburgh
Our stay at Virgin Hotel Edinburgh far exceeded expectations. The staff truly made it a five-star experience. It was our first time staying at a Virgin property, and I had some concerns that, like many luxury hotel chains, it might feel generic or cookie-cutter—but I was pleasantly surprised. The decor was fun, tasteful, and had a youthful vibe that set it apart. Upon arrival, we were warmly greeted, assisted with our luggage, and offered a glass of champagne. Thanks to our Hotels.com membership, we received a generous room upgrade. The room was spacious, incredibly comfortable, and featured stunning views of the Old Town. Also, very accommodating and dog friendly. Overall, it was a 10/10 experience. Not only would I stay here again, but I would actively seek out Virgin Hotels at other destinations. A big thank you to the Virgin Hotel Edinburgh team for making our stay so memorable!
Kathryn, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Max, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay
Amazing location and every minor detail was excellent. Food was also very good
john, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great location!
The hotel and staff were wonderful! Great location! We parked our car and were conveniently able to walk everywhere!
Betty, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

peter, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Eric, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Claire, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

The reception staff were awful and very rude.
Scott, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Brilliant hotel
The hotel is fantastic, great location and facilities. The only issue we had was noise from a nearby nightclub from midnight through to 3am.
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Such a great location, and a beautifully maintained hotel.
3-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Expensive room was not as described
We booked a very expensive room with a terrace and what was supposed to be city view. We were not told however that the terraces were adjoining to 3 others and offered zero privacy nor was there a view unless we wanted to view the side of a building with scaffolding.
Tamara, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Amber, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Best location and hospitality
There’s no better location in the city. The service is incredible, restaurants are great, we loved our stay and will return.
Jennifer, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Mary, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

lin, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Thomas, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review