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About the Hotel

80 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH3 9DE
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Close to the Old Town
Great
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8.5
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Offering a Jacuzzi and a sauna, the 4-star smoke-free Novotel Edinburgh Centre hotel is nestled only 5 minutes' walk from the Scottish Midland Co-operative Food Store and 2.9 km from the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. Located in proximity to the Grassmarket, this comfortable hotel features a heated pool and a pizza restaurant serving British cuisine.

Location

The hotel in the Tollcross district of Edinburgh offers modern rooms 1.1 km from the award winning Surgeons' Hall Museums. The National Museum of Scotland is in the vicinity of the Novotel, while Lady Lawson Street bus stop is about 10 minutes' walk away.

This accommodation is also within a few blocks of the North Sea.

Edinburgh airport is 15 km from the hotel and Edinburgh Waverley train station is around 2 km away.

Rooms

The Novotel Edinburgh invites you to 180 rooms, some of which have a modern interior with sound-proofed windows. They come equipped with a mini-fridge-bar, coffee and tea makers for self-catering along with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels for business and leisure. The private bathrooms are fitted with shower caps and slippers.

Eat & Drink

Also, the property features a lounge bar. It also treats guests to craft cocktails. Serving a wide assortment of dishes, The Treehouse Cafe is 300 metres from the Novotel.

Leisure & Business

Leisure options include a gym and fitness facilities offered for a surcharge. On-site entertainment options, featuring live performances and a movie theatre, are organised at this Edinburgh hotel. The availability of a golf playground guarantees guests an active stay at this hotel.

Must-do experiences

  • Stroll the Water of Leith Walkway for scenic views and tranquility.
  • Try a haggis dish at The Outsider for an authentic taste of Scotland.
  • Visit Camera Obscura for fun optical illusions and stunning views.
  • Explore the hidden gem of Dean Village, perfect for lovely photos.
  • Don't miss the lively Stockbridge Market on Sundays for local delights.
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Novotel Edinburgh Centre offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Queen Suite
2 persons
465 sq. feet 
1 Double bed
Coffee machine
Executive Room 1 Queen Bed Sofa
2 persons
305 sq. feet 
1 Double bed
Shower
Coffee machine
Executive Room Castle View
2 persons
305 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Coffee machine
Standard Twin Room
2 persons
305 sq. feet 
2 Single beds
Shower
Heating
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Facilities

Novotel Edinburgh Centre offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
Facilities: Great
8.5/10Review score

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • Security
  • Luggage storage
  • Locker room
  • Lift
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Children's menu

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled
  • Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Live entertainment
  • Jacuzzi
  • Shallow end

Room features

  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Heating
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Sitting area
  • Patio
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Sink

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Novotel Edinburgh Centre Location

80 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH3 9DE
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80 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH3 9DE
Nearby
Square
Grassmarket
1800 ft
Restaurants
The Tap
500 ft
80 Lauriston Place
Lovecrumbs
600 ft
155 West Port
Quinn's
1100 ft
62 West Port
Taza in Town
800 ft
69-71 Bread Street
52 Canoes
1400 ft
27 West Port
WJ Christie & Sons
1400 ft
City Centre 27 West Port
Guchhi Indian Restaurant
1000 ft
50 East Fountainbridge Map on the page shows different address
Cloisters Bar
1500 ft
26 Brougham Street
Passorn Thai
1400 ft
23-23A Brougham Place
The Fiddlers Arms
1700 ft
11-13 Grassmarket
Getting around
City Centre
Edinburgh12 min  ·  3300 ft
Airports
Edinburgh (EDI)20 min  ·  8.1 mi
Glasgow Airport (GLA)132 min  ·  54.3 mi
Train
Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station14 min  ·  3700 ft
Bus
Bus stop5 min  ·  1400 ft
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 15:00-23:59
Check-out
until 12 pm
Guest Parking
Private parking is possible on site at GBP 22 per day.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in the hotel rooms for free.
Breakfast
You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs GBP20 per person per day. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Languages
English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Portuguese, Hungarian, Polish
Number of floors:
7
Number of rooms:
180

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about Novotel Edinburgh Centre from previous guests about their experience.
Review score
Based on 2287 verified reviews
8.2/10
Great
85%
Recommend
Breakfast
8.4/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Comfort
8.7/10
Facilities
8.5/10
Free Wi-Fi
8.4/10
Location
8.9/10
Paid Wi-Fi
8.1/10
Staff
8.7/10
Value for money
7.7/10
Guest reviews
based on 3587 reviews
4/5
based on 5038 reviews
8.3/10
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