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Reviews of Black Ivy 4 stars

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

#30 of 170 hotels in Edinburgh

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 944 hotel reviews

8.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.1

  • Comfort

    9.1

  • Location

    9.0

  • Facilities

    8.9

  • Staff

    9.2

  • Value for money

    8.3

  • Free WiFi

    8.6

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  • Reviewed: 29 October 2023

    9.0
    Very warm, comfortable hotel in great spot.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Great location, wonderful rooms, good bar downstairs, excellent breakfast, very helpful staff all very comfortable. Left my EarPods, immediately an email they have found it and are sending it along to my house adres.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 October 2023

    10
    Very enjoyable and pleasant!! Food was too good… I ate too much!!!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room doors were so noisy when opened and closed but not really a huge problem. Also I think the desk mirror in the window of the single room should be removed so you can see out.

    The food was amazing at breakfast and dinner Staff very friendly and helpful . I felt very well cared for and that is important when you are alone!!Mia at check in was very helpful and approachable. Thankyou for such a very pleasant stay

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 October 2023

    9.0
    A very comfortable stay, well located about 25 mins walk to the Royal Mile
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room with Park View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Friday and Saturday nights are noisy! The restaurant and bar downstairs go off and there’s a DJ, so loud bass and people laughing, talking and enjoying themselves can be heard into the wee hours of the morning. So if you’re there for these nights wear some earplugs!

    The styling of this beautiful old property was beautiful. Our room had a gorgeous view of the gardens across the road through the huge bay windows. Beds were super comfortable and even though Edinburgh was cold, the room had 2 very efficient radiator heaters so warm and toasty. The shower had good pressure and the water was nice and hot. Lots of room in both the room and bathroom. Food in the restaurant/bar was delicious and value for money. Shout out to Taylor who helped us during the day with our small requests and Martin the night manager who went above and beyond, making us coffees at 5 in the morning, hauling our heavy bags down the stairs for us when we checked out and just being an all round top guy.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 October 2023

    8.0
    Classy fun place to stay
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Classy quirky & very good food… belly pork was superb

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 October 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    Upgraded to a lovely room. Staff really helpful- particular thanks to the man that carried our extremely heavy suitcases to the room.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 October 2023

    10
    Would stay again - great staff and venue
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Park View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location and atmosphere

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 October 2023

    10
    Girlie day out
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room with Park View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s not that I didn’t like this. I was in room 205 which has a park view, there is space there for a table and 2 chairs. Only one chair in the room and I sat on a case. What’s the point of a park view if you can’t sit and enjoy it

    The decor is gorgeous, has a good feel to it. Staff were great

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 October 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Park View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Charming boutique hotel, friendly staff, great onsite restaurant

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 October 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Park View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    All of it

    Just perfect

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 September 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Park View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wonderful hotel, great location, clean room, fab staff

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 September 2023

    10
    Fantastic hotel within walking distance of city centre
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Park View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing negative!

    Wonderful hotel and bar, fantastic location. Room was beautifully decorated and nice to be able to access the rooms via a side entrance rather than through main bar

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 September 2023

    10
    a very enjoyable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    No Lift

    didn't have breakfasts but the bedrooms and evening meals were excellent

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 September 2023

    8.0
    Very comfortable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with Park View
    • Stayed 1 night

    A shower that didn’t work properly.

    Everything except

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 September 2023

    10
    Incredible locational and super friendly
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Park View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    The room was lovely. The location is amazing overlooking the park feeling calming. It is close to lots of great restaurants,coffee shops and quirky indecent shops. 15 mins walk from the Royal mile. The secret door to the hotel rooms is worth it alone.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 September 2023

    10
    Excellent!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Park View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only thing wrong with our trip was that the hotel booked a taxi for us which didn’t turn up (which I am definitely not blaming the hotel for) so would rethink the taxi company you use.

    The staff were very friendly & helpful and the property was clean & had great decor!

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 September 2023

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

    Very nice staff, beautiful terrace, very spacious rooms, delicious breakfast

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 September 2023

    8.0
    Comfortable stay and nice staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Park View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It is noisy at night as you will hear the noise from the bar

    It was a nice boutique hotel

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 September 2023

    8.0
    Surprisingly nice place to stay
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Noise from fans outside my window. Needed more healthy options at dinner and breakfast.

    Large bedroom. Excellent steak at dinner.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 September 2023

    9.0
    Excellent place. I would stay again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The tv had very limited service which seemed odd for the price of the hotel

    Lovely place with great food

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 September 2023

    10
    Friendly environment, with good food
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Park View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A little mix up with one of our rooms initially but the staff were excellent at rectifying the situation and made sure in every way that we had the most enjoyable stay with them for the two nights. Would definitely stay here again, the staff were all so friendly. The food in the restaurant was great too. We all enjoyed our trip

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 September 2023

    9.0
    lovely way to start our stay in Edinburgh!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    no front desk

    attractive decorations and eating/bar area. kind attentive staff and great location.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 August 2023

    10
    Would definitely recommend and we would stay again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No lift up to 210

    The ambiance

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 August 2023

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

    The hotel has a bar downstairs, where the music is quite loud, but it becomes quiet after 11 PM.

    As an Asian traveler, I was unaware that most European hotels do not provide slippers, so I asked a staff member for a pair. The staff was very patient and managed to find me a pair. I later learned that it's uncommon for European hotels to offer slippers. Regardless, I have to give it 5 stars.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 August 2023

    10
    Excellent. Thoroughly recommend.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Park View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Great design. Very comfortable.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 August 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Park View
    • Stayed 1 night

    N/A

    Stayed in August 2023

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