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Reviews of Virgin Hotels Edinburgh 5 stars

1 India Buildings Victoria Street, Old Town, Edinburgh, EH1 2EX, United Kingdom

#18 of 170 hotels in Edinburgh

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 2734 hotel reviews

8.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.4

  • Comfort

    9.4

  • Location

    9.7

  • Facilities

    9.2

  • Staff

    9.3

  • Value for money

    8.2

  • Free WiFi

    9.0

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  • Reviewed: 28 May 2024

    9.0
    Very enjoyable
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Edward's Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The lack of parking facilities and the need to valet and wait 30 mins when ever you needed the car.

    Great location, the staff were excellent and the rooms were very comfortable

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Chamber King Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Original room 239 was extremely noisy ...I would not stay in that room or near the restaurant again

    Staff very helpful as we had a really noisy room above the restaurant where band was playing loudly but they moved us without any fuss and were very understanding

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Chamber King
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Toilet is not fixed. Hot bed cover

    Location.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2024

    10
    Great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Grand Chamber King
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    the King Chamber room has no view just a shaft

    Great location, beautiful hotel and comfortable room.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 May 2024

    8.0
    Great stay - a touch expensive for the size of the room and the quality of breakfast
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Chamber King
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breaksfast is good but for a 4-star hotel I would have expected more choice Eve restaurants low chairs are not comfortable to eat breakfast

    Location Rooftop

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 May 2024

    10
    Memorable Vacation
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Chamber King Balcony
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    This is my second stay in this hotel and I loved it. The hotel location is very close to the Royal Mile and on the famous Victoria Street. The staff are very friendly and helpful. Cullen from the concierge arranged for us a wonderful tour with an excellent guide to visit the famous Scottish Highlands and we enjoyed every moment. The restaurant hostess , Manuela, is a very cheerful lady you should meet every morning for breakfast. Overall, When we return back to Scotland again we will be staying at the same hotel again

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 May 2024

    10
    Excellent stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Chamber King Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Absolutely Nothing

    Everything!!! Location,great room.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 May 2024

    10
    Easily my fave in Edinburgh
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Chamber King
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything! The decor, facilities, food and really friendly service.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 May 2024

    10
    Virgin Hotel Edinburgh
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Chamber King
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room food excellent. Staff friendly and efficient.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2024

    10
    Amazing hotel in a fantastic city
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Chamber King Castle View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Nothing.....

    Amazing hotel in a very central location!!! Nice rooms and great restaurants. Highly recommendable

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • People with friends
    • Chamber King Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s a maze, you need proper orientation to get around. No proper lobby.

    Location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2024

    9.0
    Recommended, is the middle of city atractions.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Chamber King
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    Excellent breakfast.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2024

    10
    The best dog friendly hotel I’ve ever stayed at. We will definitely be back!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Chamber King Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not a thing.

    They were proper dog friendly. My little guy could go everywhere with me in the hotel. And the staff was so wonderful, kind and dog loving.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 May 2024

    10
    Amazing hotel and staff and the best location. Great bar and brilliant roof top terrace with stunning views
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Chamber King
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The buffet breakfast wasn’t great and was expensive

    Location styling and staff

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 May 2024

    10
    See you when I’m back in town
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Chamber King
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Every thing was just amazing 🤩, it’s one of the hotels that you can call it home away from home , all the staff are amazing and they would go the extra mile to make you stay just wow . I posted a picture from the hotel Terrace .

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Chamber Twin
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Concierge staff are very friendly. The welcome all the customers and explain very well the city and what you can do there. The suggested restaurants and best places to visit.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Chamber King Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    People smoking on balconies and smoke smell gets into rooms even with windows closed.

    The staff were brilliant and had a great breakfast. Rooms are very stylish.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Chamber King Terrace
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No negatives

    Warm welcome, great room with terrace which had a lovely view. Fab location just off the Royal Mile.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Chamber King
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Do not go for balcony. We were facing. Stone wall. No chairs sit on either. Complete waste of money. Which they did refund.

    Location is great. Hotel staff are very helpful and friendly

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2024

    10
    Was wonderful and we will definitely stay here again next time we visit Edinburgh
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Chamber King Castle View
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location was wonderful. Room was spacious and comfortable and very quiet. Had all the amenities we needed. We had a beautiful view of the castle from our room which was magical

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2024

    8.0
    Good Choice When in Edinburgh
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Chamber King
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Generally over-priced hotel for the service provided, definitely short on 5-star standards. Noise level during the weekend. Room's mini fridge doesn't keep anything cool. No coffee-machine in the room (chamber king). Housekeeping forget to replace towels and bathrobes sometimes. The "terrace" is a dead space, falsely advertised.

    Great location, walking distance from many attractions. Spacious, modern rooms with luxurious dressing room. Lovely dining options in and around the hotel. Enjoyable Sunday brunch. Friendly, welcoming staff.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2024

    10
    We loved the hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Chamber King
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We stayed in Edinburgh only one night coming from London and heading to The Highlands. The hotel was great. Staff was great and friendly. The hotel had amazing decor with great little venues for different feelings.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional room, location and friendly vibes for our first visit to Edinburgh.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Chamber King
    • Stayed 3 nights

    This isn't a big deal, but it seemed there were a few things we didn't take advantage of because we didn't know about them until our last day. For instance, the outdoor terrace level. It would be nice to have a little informative brochure or list with all of the amenities upon checking into the room.

    Excellent location. Everywhere we wanted to go was within walking distance to the hotel. The size/lay-out of the chamber-style room felt spacious. The gym facility was convenient and well-supplied with everything I needed. There was a yoga mat in our room for our use. The Commons Club bar was classy and elegant with excellent service and drinks. The outdoor terrace level in the hotel was relaxing and provided gorgeous views. The staff was very friendly, personable and helpful. They wrote a personalized "happy birthday" message on one of the smaller mirrors in our room which was a nice touch!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 May 2024

    10
    Unforgettable Scotland trip made better by friendly staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Chamber King Terrace
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing we loved our stay!

    Everything was clean and comfortable and centrally located within the city. I called ahead to let them know it was our anniversary and the staff set up a nice welcome message with whisky, chocolates, fruit! Would definitely stay again!

    Stayed in May 2024

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