3 stars

Playfair House Hotel

20 Leopold Place, Edinburgh, EH7 5LB, United Kingdom
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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7.3
Good
based on 241 reviews
241 reviews
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Overview

Under a 20-minute stroll from Edinburgh Bus Station, Playfair House Hotel provides guests with an ideal base when in Edinburgh. It is conveniently positioned for those wishing to discover the area's attractions.

There are a variety of amenities available to those staying at the hotel, including room service, luggage storage and a BBQ/picnic area. It also features a tour desk and a ticket service.

The rooms feature a bathtub, ironing facilities and tea and coffee making facilities. The bathrooms have a shower and offer a hair dryer.

Local tourist attractions close to Playfair House Hotel include Princes Street Gardens, Palace of Holyroodhouse and Princes Street. Guests are also able to visit Scottish Parliament and St Andrew Square.

7.3
Good rating
Based on 241 verified guest reviews

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Amenities at Playfair House Hotel

  • Room service
  • Hairdryer
  • 24hr front desk
  • Storage available

Services and conveniences

  • Room service
  • 24hr front desk

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer

General

  • Storage available

Reviews of Playfair House Hotel

7.3
Good
241 verified ratings
Wonderful
80
Very good
43
Good
35
Okay
25
Fair
24
Mediocre
10
Poor
24

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests appreciated the great location of the hotel, with many mentioning its convenience to central attractions. However, cleanliness was a significant issue, with numerous reviews highlighting dirty rooms and bathrooms. Some guests found the value for price acceptable, but many felt that the hotel could improve its maintenance and cleanliness standards.
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Location9.5 out of 10
Value for Price6 out of 10
Cleanliness1 out of 10
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10
Wonderful
Kevin, Oct 2018
Pros (+) Cozy, quiet, and just right to get away from the city hustle while staying within walking distance to everything.
Cons (-) They don't include washcloths for some reason..
7.7
Good
Anonymous, Jul 2018
Pros (+) Beautiful decor in this two hundred year old house, great included breakfast, close to main restaurants and short walk to old town
Cons (-) Double bed was too small, got quite hot because of no ac in the summer

Location

20 Leopold Place, Edinburgh, EH7 5LB

What's nearby

  • Calton Hill323 yd
  • Scottish Parliament Building0.5 mi
  • St. Andrew Square0.5 mi
  • Holyrood Palace0.5 mi
  • Edinburgh City Centre0.5 mi
  • The Royal Mile0.6 mi
  • St Giles' Cathedral0.7 mi
  • Princes Street0.7 mi
  • Princes Street Gardens0.7 mi
  • National Museum of Scotland0.8 mi
  • Edinburgh Castle0.9 mi
  • Grassmarket0.9 mi

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Check in anytime after 2:00 PM, check out anytime before 11:00 AM

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FAQs when booking at Playfair House Hotel

  • Where is Playfair House Hotel located?

    Playfair House Hotel is located at 20 Leopold Place, 0.7 miles from the center of Edinburgh. Calton Hill is the closest landmark to Playfair House Hotel.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Playfair House Hotel?

    Check-in time is 2:00 PM and check-out time is 11:00 AM at Playfair House Hotel.

  • How far is Playfair House Hotel from the airport?

    Playfair House Hotel is 7.3 miles from Edinburgh Turnhouse. Playfair House Hotel is 34.7 miles from Dundee.

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9.0
0.7 mi
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