The Guards Hotel

4 poster Suite | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

4 poster Suite | Bathroom | Hair dryer, towels

6.4Average

(262 Ratings)

"This property was lovely, and on our last evening we had a lovely visitor in our room upon our arrival home from dinner ... a cat! Most would be bothered by this, we saw it as a sign of good will."

Heather

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6.4 / 10.0

Average(262 Ratings)

Hotel in Edinburgh

3-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Well priced for this locationPriced under area average

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Includes essentialsWiFi/Internet, Coffee/tea maker, Kettle and more

About this hotel

Hotel in Edinburgh, 9-minute walk to Princes Street
This hotel features tour/ticket assistance and free WiFi in public areas.
The Guards Hotel offers 11 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. This Edinburgh hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Amenities at The Guards Hotel

Non-smoking

Coffee/tea maker

WiFi/Internet

Kettle

Ironing facilities

Towels

Hairdryer

Map of Edinburgh

Nearby attractions

National Museum of Scotland

1 mi

Stirling Castle

30.7 mi

Royal Yacht Britannia

2.9 mi

Camera Obscura & World of Illusions

0.9 mi

Available Rooms

$$$$

6.4Average

(262 Ratings)

"This property was lovely, and on our last evening we had a lovely visitor in our room upon our arrival home from dinner ... a cat! Most would be bothered by this, we saw it as a sign of good will."

Heather

Don't miss out! Price and availability may change

$$$$

6.4 / 10.0

Average(262 Ratings)

Hotel in Edinburgh

3-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Well priced for this locationPriced under area average

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

Includes essentialsWiFi/Internet, Coffee/tea maker, Kettle and more

Map of Edinburgh

Nearby attractions

National Museum of Scotland

1 mi

Stirling Castle

30.7 mi

Royal Yacht Britannia

2.9 mi

Camera Obscura & World of Illusions

0.9 mi

Available Rooms

About this hotel

Amenities

Non-smoking

Coffee/tea maker

WiFi/Internet

Kettle

Ironing facilities

Towels

Hairdryer

Ratings and reviews

6.4 / 10.0

Average(262 Ratings)

5.0 / 10.0

Central, spacious cosy room, friendly

3.0 / 10.0

Room was nice but the mattress was too hard and it’s just too noisy being that close the main roads at Haymarket in an old building

4.0 / 10.0

Friendly staff, the room was huge. Can see its wearing down. Need update redecorate it. It doesn’t bother me. TV need update, unable to use it.

8.0 / 10.0

The room and facilities were basic but good, other than a slow shower drain. Good job gaurds!

2.0 / 10.0

The rooms were gross, paint peeling off the walls

5.0 / 10.0

Clean room, friendly staff, and an excellent location. This no-frills hotel is perfect for a night or two’s stay.

6.0 / 10.0

The carpet is out dated with stains all over, the bathtub leaked, the windows are old with peeling paint. There are water stains on the ceiling and paint cracking around wall lamps etc. For the price we paid it is over priced in this condition. There was hair on the coffee cup saucers in the room and the bathroom door couldn’t be opened all the way for access to the sink. You had to close the door to get past the tub for the mirror and sink. The attendant was fabulous and helped us with information we asked for. He was extremely nice! Great job on him!

6.0 / 10.0

Very nice staff members and very walkable to city centre and buses

6.0 / 10.0

This property is an old property that needs renovating. In saying that it was clean and our king room was huge. Khaled checked us in and he was very helpful, friendly and explained everything about the property. It is in a great location but on a main road opposite Waterloo train station. This is why we chose it for 1 night prior to catching a train early the next morning. It’s very inexpensive for the area and needs updating hence the price. I’d recommend it as long as you are not expecting anymore that a 3 star hotel.

6.0 / 10.0

Staff very nice, baggage storage before check in was great, carpet old, linens clean, would stay again. Excellent location!

1.0 / 10.0

The is no toilet paper holder The toilet seat is loose and can't be tightened by hand The fulcrum for the toilet flush is loose and need better tightening then the piece of paper currently jammed in place as it makes it incredible hard to flush and sometimes you have to stand on the toilet to pull the lever to flush The chain to the toilet is falling of as the top chain link is opening The downspout pipe from the cistern is fixed with tape. The shower cubicle is fixed with tape and the drain needs to be cleaned I found a previous guests bar soap on top of the shower One of the tap handles fell off There is missing at least 5 light bulbs, 3 in the wall lights by between the doors , 1 in the left side reading lamp by the bed and 1 by the bathroom mirror The pull string to turn on the lights by the other bathroom mirror is also missing The windows in the main room are stuck from paint, you can only open the window in the bathroom to air out the room. There missing several knobs on drawers. The daybed drawers are fixed with tape. The TV resets its settings when turned of. The kettle needs cleaning as something is burnt on the bottom The bed is very hard and needs a bed topper The top of the 4 poster bed looks like it has never been cleaned as there is a huge layer of dust The carpet is incredibly dirty and needs a thorough cleaning The lack of a credit card machine is not acceptable in this day and age. I had to get 540 pounds in cash just to get our room

4.0 / 10.0

Great place to stay with easy access to tramway and Haymarket Station. Found parking (albeit expensive at £26.49 for the night)) at the Distillery across the road about 200m away.

8.0 / 10.0

The hotel was good enough as a base, but the in-room cups weren't cleaned properly. The beds were made, and they gave us clean towels. They didn't remove the equivalent dirty towels, though. There was no back on the TV remote

8.0 / 10.0

I enjoyed my stay.. nice staff and in an excellent location. I would stay here again, would recommend to others. Ideal for a one or two nights stay.

2.0 / 10.0

The property is shabby and needs painting. The room we had had a water stain on the ceiling. In the bathroom. Lino tiling was coming away from the wall. The bedroom was in need of decorating. It was not worth £494 for 4 nights

8.0 / 10.0

This is an affordable hotel in Edinburgh. It is right across the street from the Haymarket Station. The rooms are small but clean and the staff is super nice and welcoming.

4.0 / 10.0

The room is relatively narrow and the light is not inconvenient. The shampoo bottle in the bathroom was partly broken.

6.0 / 10.0

Ok but the bathroom is too small, sink n shower is very small in size. There was smell in the bathroom and no fan.

8.0 / 10.0

good value

4.0 / 10.0

We did not realise there was no reception, but luckily we checked in before the staff left. Helpful staff. We have to pay cash in full since their card machine was broken? Good location, but can be noisy. Good size room but not comfortable bed.

10.0 / 10.0

This property was lovely, and on our last evening we had a lovely visitor in our room upon our arrival home from dinner ... a cat! Most would be bothered by this, we saw it as a sign of good will.

8.0 / 10.0

They only take cash for Expedia bookings.

4.0 / 10.0

Staff was very polite. However the place was quite dirty, peanuts on the floor, plenty of hairs on the carpet, the toilet was running water during the day and night. Difficult to sleep with the constant noise. The bed was also unsteady and noisy. There was some spider webs hanging on the ceiling.

1.0 / 10.0

Looks nothing like the photos. Very dated looks really rough not very clean. Shower had part of the wall missing and was covered with a bit of black plastic and the flooring was coming up

3.0 / 10.0

Down for rugby. Hotel basic and a little tired in need of a facelift. Shower only warm at best. Extra heaters in room. Which were needed. Old windows bit draughty. Overall nae good and nae bad.

3.0 / 10.0

The front door was locked so waited over 5 mins to be answered. They asked for cash payment upon entry as they no longer deal with credit cards.water was cold for shower

2.0 / 10.0

We were early for check-in and it took some time to find a member of staff to take our bags for storage. Check-in was smooth and we were forewarned that the hotel were unable to take card payments. The room smelled musty and was dated (in need of modernisation). It seemed that we were in a disabled room with a wet room shower, the position of the toilet meant that only a child could sit on it properly, very little space between it and dividing wall. Apart from tea/coffee making facilities in room the hotel didn't offer anything else The mattress was springy but nonetheless comfortable, Room was a bit noisy from passers by and trams. Overall however, for a one night stay in Edinburgh the location was excellent and it did represent value for money.

6.0 / 10.0

The shower was cold - not hot water and when we got to the room it was cold but I told the receptionist and he provided me with a heater but the hot water was not reported. No receptionist around at 6am for me to report the problem to. Room was comfy and clean. great value for a night in Edinburgh which is expensive.

8.0 / 10.0

It was central for every thing we needed

8.0 / 10.0

Good Price and good location, Just remember IT IS CASH ONLY

6.0 / 10.0

The toilet was behold a curtain

10.0 / 10.0

Could not get an answer on the phone which was very frustraing

8.0 / 10.0

Very close to Haymarket station, so close to transport links.

4.0 / 10.0

Reception was great when they finally opened at 2pm. Room was large but dated. Trouble with flushing WC. Close to trains, buses and trams.

4.0 / 10.0

This hotel was worth the low price. Places in Edinburgh are generally super expensive, so this a great option if you're okay with staying somewhere a little less fancy but in a great location. It's a bit out-dated but has lots of character, and it's in a safe, central location (incredibly close to st Mary's Cathedral) and about 20 mins walking from the Royal Mile and all the action. There are good affordable food options nearby as well, and it's a minute from the tram station which was nice because we were hauling around luggage.

2.0 / 10.0

Dusty in places, bed frame broken, chair legs loose, lock on bathroom door was loose, carpet filthy. Celing had marks on it.

6.0 / 10.0

Had to pay cash for the room. Their CC system had been compromised. Staff- friendly. Beds-Uncomfortable Location-convenient Good area for transportation and dining options.

3.0 / 10.0

Cheap crash pad in very rundown order. If you want a one night sleep and shower in a great location, crack on. If you're looking for anything even remotely salubrious, look elsewhere.

2.0 / 10.0

I am so glad we only had 1 night here. We arrived to be told that our toilet had a leak and that a handyman was on their way. I explained until this was sorted o wouldnt pay for the room. 3 hours later while i was out i was advised we could change room (had been told earlier there were no more rooms) this meant i had to come back to the hotel and move room which was £10 cheaper but tiny. The staff were decent but a very poor service for a hotel in central Edinburgh. On top of this i had to pay by cash but if i had boomed through another provider i could have paid in card.

5.0 / 10.0

Great service after a long journey very easy check in

FAQs

Is parking included with this hotel?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at The Guards Hotel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hotel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hotel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is The Guards Hotel pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at The Guards Hotel?

We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, coffee/tea maker, wifi/internet, kettle, and ironing facilities.

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The Guards Hotel

Hotel in Edinburgh

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities at The Guards Hotel

Map of Edinburgh

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Hotel in Edinburgh

Reasons to book

Map of Edinburgh

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

About this hotel

Amenities

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

Is parking included with this hotel?

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Is The Guards Hotel pet friendly?

What amenities are available at The Guards Hotel?

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