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Reviews of Black Ivy 4 stars

4 Alvanley Terrace, Whitehouse Loan, Edinburgh, EH9 1DU, United Kingdom

#30 of 169 hotels in Edinburgh

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 943 hotel reviews

8.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.1

  • Comfort

    9.1

  • Location

    9.0

  • Facilities

    8.8

  • Staff

    9.2

  • Value for money

    8.3

  • Free WiFi

    8.6

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  • Reviewed: 13 May 2024

    9.0
    I stay good, but property need small fridge ...
    • People with friends
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    very good

    very good

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2024

    10
    Black Ivy is a lovely place to stay in a beautiful city with warm, welcoming people.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    there was nothing to not like

    everything

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 May 2024

    10
    Would definitely stay there again!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I liked everything about the hotel. The staff was friendly and accommodating, the food was good, the room was perfect for one person. I highly recommend it.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 May 2024

    9.0
    Overall an excellent stay. Staff was excellent and very friendly to
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Could open the window

    Looked very good, but I don’t normally eat breakfast

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    8.0
    Beautiful place to stay with amazing staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Park View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Parking was slightly annoying but nothing to do with the hotel itself. Room was very warm during the night but other than that the property couldn’t be faulted.

    Restaurant and bar were exceptional, rooms were basic but lovely. The staff were amazing and very polite. Views across the park were beautiful.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    10
    Brilliant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing as far as we are concerned

    We had the most beautiful meal, our waitress was Ellie - (almost certain that was her name, she looked the image of molly-mae). She had no idea it was my birthday but she went above & beyond to make the evening brilliant. Thank you so much to the whole team for the work you’re doing but thank you so much to Ellie for keeping us topped up with a smile !!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    10
    Only stayed for one night but out of two weeks in UK wished I had more booked here!
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very well curated hotel. The bar area is well thought about and terrace is inviting.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2024

    10
    It was quite good. The room was so clean and the stuff was nice, but there were no reception desk.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There were no reception desk

    clean and cousy

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2024

    9.0
    Recommend this place 100 percent!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The cleanest hotel I have ever stayed! Bathroom just amazing! Bed super comfortable! Loved everything about "Black Ivy"!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    10
    Fantastic Stay, Comfortable Bed and DELICIOUS Breakfast
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Park View
    • Stayed 1 night

    The only TINY niggle we could possibly have was the pillows could be a little better . But it really didn't impact our stay and we still slept great

    Breakfast was DELICIOUS , the room was gorgeous, better than we expected, lovely view and super comfy bed we slept great. We expected noise but there was none we had a great nights sleep. The staff were super helpful .

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2024

    8.0
    Great
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No lift , top floor , had loads of luggage but was offered help

    Great buzz

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2024

    9.0
    Thoroughly enjoyable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Park View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Could have had an extra comfy chair in the bedroom to sit in, near the window to the left.

    Liked the front facing room. It was light and spacious. Breakfast and dinner were lovely. I especially liked the luxury dinner deal, two meals and drinks for £25.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2024

    10
    Fantastic building and furnishings and staff were so nice.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Park View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Food and staff were excellent .

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 March 2024

    8.0
    Good location for visiting university students. Generally more suited to youngish couples looking for a good hotel with
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Park View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was a little small. The shower wasn’t quite hot enough and no shower door. I didn’t massively like the artificial flowers and foliage everywhere - but that is a personal choice. Very busy bar which was too noisy for us - but others having a great time.

    Lovely location. Great breakfasts.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing. I would stay again without hesitation, just wish I could have stayed longer and

    Beautiful cosy room in fab central location. Good soundproofing, bed was very comfortable and facilities were great. Bathroom very luxurious and the toiletries were lovely

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 March 2024

    10
    Great food, great atmosphere, great staff, great rooms, great location………………great loved it.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Park View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing tbh

    Great Location 10-15 min walk to center. Lovely food, great staff, clean and stylish rooms. Definitely felt like a little hotspot in Edinburgh. Saturday music was on until 12-1am but part and parcel of the place so never bothered us.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I didn’t confirm that the fridge was working / plugged in before using it so lost some food to that (really my fault). The stay was all around great

    Amazing and notably comfortable beds. Glass water bottles in the room and excellent gluten free dining options.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 March 2024

    8.0
    Room fine. Food delicious. Staff were very welcoming and friendly!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Checking in at bar after a long trip wasn’t ideal. Walls were quite scuffed and marked. Carpet didn’t look particularly clean. The bathroom door was covered in something that the last guest must have accidentally sprayed over it. There was no working light switch beside the bed so I had to get up to turn off the main switch after reading my book - small niggle.

    The restaurant and bar are really lovely and the food was delicious. The room was of a good standard. Bed was comfortable, sheets were clean and bathroom was clean also. The room had an ironing board, iron and hair dryer. Additionally, kettle for tea and coffee alongside bottles of water and some biscuits. The toiletries were a Scottish brand and smelt divine. The noise from the bar and restaurant was barely audible at the back!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Park View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Parking can be tricky

    Worth paying a bit more for the bigger "suite" room

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 March 2024

    10
    A very nice hotel great atmosphere all round.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with Park View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The decor , the food , the staff.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 March 2024

    10
    The best boutique hotel by far !!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Park View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    That our stay was so short and that we never managed to try any of the food and drinks...next time we are in the City we will be sure to stay for longer and have the full experience xxx

    What's not to like xx but the staff that I spoke with at my time if need were exceptional !!! Calum and Maya xx I hope I've spelled your names correctly xx This beautiful boutique hotel has great bones now it also exudes that extra sparkle xx Ps my Fiancé is by no means a prude but he pointed out that there are a lot of ladies in the pictures....so my thoughts are ....a wee picture 📸 of the male of the species would be great xx even better all the people out there that identify as themselves xx The bulbs in the bedside lamps...maybe 20 watt would be better...but that's being picky xx We can't wait to come back !! LOVE that you guys are supporting the North Berwick supplier by providing us with her wonderful range of goodies to keep us squeaky clean ❤️ xx Oh a wee question where did you get the outside shades from? Simply stunning 😍

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 February 2024

    10
    Enjoyed the bars (yes, more than one) and a clean comfortable room.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Park View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Charming

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Park View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The room was quite noisy as we were directly above the terrace however this did not affect our sleep during our stay but may be bothersome to guests who consider themselves light sleepers.

    The location of the hotel was ideal as our daughter lives only minutes away and rooms, staff, bars etc. were superb. We were lucky to get a table for dinner as the hotel was extremely busy due to the 6 nations game and we were pleased we did. The food was superb as was the ambience in the restaurant and would thoroughly recommend

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Park View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    To short a stay

    The location in Edinburgh being outside the centre allows us to use the dedicated locally ran shops and fantastic local traditional pubs in the area. The hotel itself is always first class, the staff extremely professional and friendly and the food is excellent. A truly enjoyable stay, hence we visit annually

    Stayed in January 2024

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