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Reviews of Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh 4 stars

43 Jeffrey Street, Old Town, Edinburgh, EH1 1DH, United Kingdom

#49 of 167 hotels in Edinburgh

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 3682 hotel reviews

8.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.9

  • Comfort

    8.9

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    8.6

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    8.1

  • Free WiFi

    8.7

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  • Reviewed: 2 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing much.

    Great location just off Royal Mile

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2024

    9.0
    I would definitely book this hotel again for our next trip to Edinburgh. Super comfortable, super clean. Highly recommen
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    Right next to Royal Mile. Could easily walk 2 minutes and get to the Old Town. Down the block from the train station also. Super convenient!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    All ok

    Good

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2024

    7.0
    Good location for visiting the city by train
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Restaurant wasn't very appealling. House keeping had to be prompted a few times to top up room supplies.

    Reception staff were very helpful, and friendly.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Perfect location with excellent, well trained staff.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2024

    8.0
    The staff were very helpful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It would have been nice to have laundry option at the hotel.

    Breakfast was excellent. The location was perfect for us as we came by train. It was easy to catch coaches to do a couple of tours.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2024

    7.0
    Comfortable but very disappointed about construction noise.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Building construction outside bedroom window. Assumed as so close to hotel any work would not start until about 9am. However,the noise started at 7.30am. If we had been told this we would have made sure we were in a different part of hotel or we would have chosen not to stay there.

    Clean and good location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2024

    8.0
    I highly recommend this hotel. I would stay there again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The pillows were not so comfortable.

    I liked the location, the breakfast and the staff.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    I most of all like the friendliness of the staff. They were excellent. And proud to do this job in the best way they could

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Excellent Breakfast.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2024

    9.0
    Great location!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    When we arrived we could not check in until 3pm which was a bit later than other hotels and then we had to check out at 11am which was a bit early. Be great if it could check in earlier and out a bit later.

    Location was perfect so close to everything. The staff were so lovely especially down at breakfast. The food for breakfast was so good and had so much variety and choice

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2024

    8.0
    A lovely hotel for a short stay in Edinburgh.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Triple Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The lighting in the bedroom was very low so it was difficult to read in the evening. The bathroom was newly fitted and had a super shower but there was nowhere to hang clothes or towels in the bathroom.

    The room and bathroom were clean. The breakfast was very good with a wide range of food and also served until 11 at weekends. The hotel is very centrally located. A short walk from the train station (which you cannot hear) and Princes Street and also a short walk from the Royal Mile and the Castle.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    9.0
    A very good hotel for a reasonable price. Would certainly recommend and use again
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Location is perfect if arriving by train. Waverley station is 5 minute walk away. Rear exit of the hotel leads up steps directly onto the Royal Mile. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was excellent with lots of choice. Rooms were clean and comfortable.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    9.0
    Great Location & Staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location was fantastic and the staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Welcome Prosecco was a nice touch.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    9.0
    If I come back again, I'll stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The fact that the window of the room did not open was a problem for room ventilation and fresh air needs.

    The location of the hotel was very central. Places to see were within walking distance.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    9.0
    Ideal
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The building site outside our window.

    Very good location, clean and good breakfast.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2024

    9.0
    Great location and kind service from the staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Triple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was a bit smaller than expected and the beds where quite narrow

    The breakfast was fantastic and the rooms where cleaned every day

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2024

    8.0
    Great staff,especially Kim in the restaurant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Great location, very pleasant hotel,great breakfast

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The front desk could be more accommodating with special requests instead of just using a blank statement like, "We don't offer services like that".

    Location was excellent. The room was spacious and clean. The breakfast covered all the bases and was quite nice. We also found the bar accommodating and well staffed.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2024

    9.0
    Would definitely stay again
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    As there is a fridge already in room would be handy to have stuff in it incase. Getting an email welcoming me to the hotel explaining things that can be done before my arrival. When i am having breakfast on my second morning before i checkout. Not a major problem at all even made me smile.

    Location perfect and it seemed smaller so didn't seem overcrowded. Front facing room makes a lot of difference.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2024

    9.0
    A memorable stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Triple Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Given that we stayed in a triple room, we expected three luggage bag stands and at least two chairs.

    Leonardo Royal Hotel (43 Jeffreys Street, Old Town, Edinburgh) is strategically located for exploring Edinburgh Old Town on foot. The Main train station was only a 3' walk away, and shops and restaurants about a 12' - 15' walk away. The hotel staff were very courteous and helpful at all times - especially the reception people who made our stay so much more easy and comfortable. Room 626 was spacious and fully equipped. Wi-Fi was free and effective. The hotel was in very good decorative order. The sound insulation was very effective. Room care and breakfast were excellent. We had a memorable stay at Leonardo Royal Hotel!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2024

    7.0
    Mostly good.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Noisy rooms from next door revellers. Mattress extremely uncomfortable as every time one person moved it shuddered.

    Location. Friendly staff.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2024

    7.0
    Overall we had a good stay. The location was fantastic and it was a decent hotel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    There were a few small holes in the blankets and pillow cases. It might have happened from two winged insects that we noticed (and disposed of) that were on the side of the bed and on the pillow when were first arrived. Killed two and didn't see any more the rest of our stay. Looked like a clothes moth when I looked it up. (Stayed three days).

    The bathroom was fantastic, it had a great mirror. The provided really good hand lotion, shampoos, and soaps in the hotel. My mom plans to have some shipped back home from the "White Company London" stores. The hotel location was right next to the train station.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2024

    9.0
    Nice location & comfortable room
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    My room has no view

    The location is excellent. Near to train station & most tourist attractions are within walking distance

    Stayed in April 2024

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