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Radisson Blu Hotel Edinburgh City Centre
4 stars

Radisson Blu Hotel Edinburgh City Centre

80 High Street The Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH1 1TH, United Kingdom
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
See location+44 131 557 9797
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$127
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rate per night

8.6
Very good
based on 4514 reviews
4,514 reviews
Room type
Provider
Nightly total
Standard room
$127
Superior room
$263
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Overview

Radisson Blu Hotel Edinburgh offers contemporary accommodation in Edinburgh and is within walking distance of Edinburgh Bus Station. Rooms are air conditioned and a wireless internet connection is provided free of charge.

There are a variety of amenities at the hotel, such as valet parking, a 24-hour reception and a spa and wellness center. Guests can also enjoy disabled parking. Just minutes from nearby clubs and bars, this 4-star hotel also allows guests to discover the best of the local nightlife.

Each room at Radisson Blu Hotel Edinburgh comes with a mini bar and all the essentials for a comfortable stay. Hot drinks can be made with tea and coffee supplies.

Itchycoo is a chic place at Radisson Blu Hotel Edinburgh to relax with a beverage after dinner. A wide choice of dining options are also found close by.

Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station is a short stroll from the hotel, meaning it's easy to get to the center and other parts of the City. It is also within walking distance of Palace of Holyroodhouse and Edinburgh Castle.

8.6
Very good rating
Based on 4,514 verified guest reviews

Latest deals for Radisson Blu Hotel Edinburgh City Centre

Fri 7/18
Sat 7/19
Standard room
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$127
1 king bed
$146
1 double bed
$182
Superior room
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$263
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$268
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$284
*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.
Prices are based on 1 night, including fees but not including taxes.

Amenities at Radisson Blu Hotel Edinburgh City Centre

  • Indoor pool
  • Fitness center
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Room service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Coffee machine
  • Business center
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas

Basics

  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Free toiletries
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating
  • Air-conditioned
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Shampoo
  • Body soap
  • Trash cans
  • Conditioner

Dining

  • Electric kettle
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Minibar
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Kettle
  • Coffee machine
  • Dining area
  • Dining table

General

  • Family rooms
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Landmark view
  • Storage available
  • Seating area
  • Slippers
  • Sofa
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Soundproofing
  • Telephone
  • Carpeted
  • City view

Services and conveniences

  • Business center
  • Wake-up service
  • Concierge service
  • Currency exchange on-site
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Room service
  • Key card access
  • Express check-out
  • 24hr front desk
  • Conference rooms
  • Safety deposit box
  • Bottle of water

Accessibility and suitability

  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Hypoallergenic pillow
  • No smoking
  • Lowered sink
  • Non-feather pillow
  • Increased accessibility
  • Roll-in shower
  • Elevator
  • Accessible by elevator
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Raised toilet
  • Shower
  • Shower cap
  • Bathtub
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Walk-in shower

Pool and spa

  • Heated pool
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Massage
  • Sauna

Bedroom

  • Feather pillow
  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Wardrobe or closet

Media and entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • Radio
  • TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry service
  • Iron and ironing board

Parking and transportation

  • Parking
  • Private parking
  • EV charging station

Workspace

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Laptop safe
  • Desk

Family friendly

  • Cribs available
  • Kids meals
  • Kid-friendly buffet

Things to do

  • Board games/puzzles
  • Golf

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Safe

Fitness

  • Fitness center

Reviews of Radisson Blu Hotel Edinburgh City Centre

8.6
Very good
4514 verified ratings
Wonderful
2600
Very good
915
Good
495
Okay
208
Fair
153
Mediocre
58
Poor
85

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests appreciated the hotel's excellent location, making it easy to explore Edinburgh, and praised the friendly and accommodating staff. However, several reviews highlighted issues with cleanliness and maintenance, particularly in the rooms and bathrooms, indicating that improvements are needed in these areas.
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Location10 out of 10
Service9.5 out of 10
Cleanliness3 out of 10
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Wonderful
Anonymous, Jan 2024
Loved the location, and the price was right. Didn't use most of the amenities offered, but if had leisure time would have enjoyed them. Again, location , location, location.
6.5
Okay
Dan, Dec 2018
Pros (+) Spacious suite living room, separate half guest bath, Decent breakfast with separate order menu, gym had free weights to 30kg, location is on royal mile down road from castle (but for Christmas markets and shopping, a princess street hotel would been better), overall friendly staff.
Cons (-) 1. For a royal mile suite, main bathroom was standard. Overly spacious living room really could’ve spared space for a more comfortable bathroom befitting suite. 2. Website advertised kids eat free. However, when we ordered meals for the kids via room service, we were told it’s not free. Extremely deceptive and off putting of brand. 3. I emailed the hotel 1 week in advance of 4-day stay and asked f...
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10
Wonderful
Anonymous, Sep 2018
Pros (+) Location, early check in, fab breakfast, good drinks and dinner....
Cons (-) Can't think of anything
9.4
Wonderful
Anonymous, Feb 2016
Pros (+) Great location, superb interior design of the room. Very modern style
Cons (-) In-hotel gym was temporarely out of service bu the hotel offered a free entry at a partner gym
5.1
Fair
Anonymous, Feb 2016
Pros (+) The room
Cons (-) There was a refurb going on so had to put up with constant drilling was not relaxing

Location

80 High Street The Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH1 1TH

What's nearby

  • The Royal Mile96 yd
  • St Giles' Cathedral273 yd
  • National Museum of Scotland420 yd
  • St. Andrew Square0.4 mi
  • Princes Street Gardens0.4 mi
  • Calton Hill0.4 mi
  • Princes Street0.4 mi
  • University of Edinburgh0.4 mi
  • Grassmarket0.4 mi
  • Scottish Parliament Building0.5 mi
  • Edinburgh City Centre0.5 mi
  • Edinburgh Castle0.5 mi

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Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 3:00 PM, check out anytime before 12:00 PM

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Cancellation/prepayment policies vary by room type and provider.

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$441
$367
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Most expensive month to stay with an average 69% rise in price.
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KAYAK's top tips for your stay at Radisson Blu Hotel Edinburgh City Centre

  • If you’re after a cheap room at Radisson Blu Hotel Edinburgh City Centre, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in February and January.
  • Prices can also vary depending on which day of the week you stay. For the best room deals at Radisson Blu Hotel Edinburgh City Centre, plan to stay on a Sunday or Friday. The most expensive day is usually Saturday.
  • The cheapest price a room at Radisson Blu Hotel Edinburgh City Centre was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was $524, while the most expensive was $534.
  • How long should you stay at Radisson Blu Hotel Edinburgh City Centre? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 2 days.
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FAQs when booking at Radisson Blu Hotel Edinburgh City Centre

  • What’s the best way to get to the hotel from the airport?

    You can access Radisson Blu Hotel Edinburgh City Centre from the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) a few ways: by train, bus, tram or car. There is an airport bus service, the Airlink 100, which is a direct service running from the airport to South St David Street (Stop YY), a short distance from the hotel. Otherwise, you can catch the tram from the airport towards York Place and get off at St Andrew Square, a few minutes away from the hotel. The train is a great option as it is the closest form of transport to the hotel. You can take the tram from the airport to Edinburgh Park Station, then catch the ScotRail towards Edinburgh, stopping at Edinburgh Station. The hotel is a few steps away. If you choose to take a car, the drive can take 20-35min, depending on traffic.

  • Which options do I have at the hotel if I travel with my kids?

    Radisson Blu Hotel Edinburgh City Centre welcomes all families and offers amenities to ensure a fun stay for the family. While dining, there are kids’ menus and a child-friendly buffet, and in the family rooms, there are board games, puzzles and children’s television networks.

  • What services are offered at the hotel’s spa?

    In addition to the spa and wellness facilities, the hotel provides an array of relaxation amenities. This includes massages such as head, hand, back and full-body massage. There are also facial treatments, body wraps and scrubs, pedicures, manicures and waxing services. After your treatments, you can enjoy a workout or on-site activities such as a sauna, heated pool and indoor pool. Both the hotel spa and gym offer lockers to keep your valuables safe while you enjoy the amenities.

  • What are the business options the hotel offers?

    At Radisson Blu Hotel Edinburgh City Centre, there is a business centre catering for up to 250 guests with conference facilities and banquet service. There are eight meeting rooms, all equipped with free wifi, high-quality AV equipment, flip charts and markers. Each room is designed to suit your needs, depending on the type of event. The biggest rooms available are Dunedin, Canongate, Great Scots Hall and St Giles. These are perfect for large conferences or banquets. There are also Netherbow, Holyrood and Salisbury, all located on the Mezzanine floor for smaller seminars, training events or presentations. During your stay, there are fax and photocopying facilities, desks in rooms, newspapers, a wake-up service and currency exchange on site.

  • What type of on-site catering options does the hotel offer?

    Guests of the hotel can enjoy the on-site dining at Itchycoo Bar & Kitchen and the buffet restaurant. Breakfast is served daily in the buffet restaurant from 07:30-09:00 on weekdays and 08:00-10:00 on weekends. There is a wide selection of Scottish produce, with eggs, fresh fruit, pastries, cereals, breads and a variety of hot foods such as sausages, bacon and salmon. The breakfast buffet caters for dietary restrictions and includes a gluten-free section. Itchycoo Bar & Kitchen offers a variety of Scottish cuisine for lunch and dinner, overlooking The Royal Mile. In the warmer seasons, you can dine outside on the terrace. The bar offers a large selection of cocktails, beers, spirits and wines.

  • Where is Radisson Blu Hotel Edinburgh City Centre located?

    Radisson Blu Hotel Edinburgh City Centre is located at 80 High Street The Royal Mile in Old Town, 0.4 miles from the center of Edinburgh. The Royal Mile is the closest landmark to Radisson Blu Hotel Edinburgh City Centre.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Radisson Blu Hotel Edinburgh City Centre?

    Check-in time is 3:00 PM and check-out time is 12:00 PM at Radisson Blu Hotel Edinburgh City Centre.

  • Does Radisson Blu Hotel Edinburgh City Centre offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Radisson Blu Hotel Edinburgh City Centre offers free Wi-Fi.

  • How far is Radisson Blu Hotel Edinburgh City Centre from the airport?

    Radisson Blu Hotel Edinburgh City Centre is 7.1 miles from Edinburgh Turnhouse. Radisson Blu Hotel Edinburgh City Centre is 35.2 miles from Dundee.

  • Does Radisson Blu Hotel Edinburgh City Centre have a pool?

    Yes, Radisson Blu Hotel Edinburgh City Centre has a pool onsite.

  • How does KAYAK find such great Radisson Blu Hotel Edinburgh City Centre hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at Radisson Blu Hotel Edinburgh City Centre in Edinburgh and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at Radisson Blu Hotel Edinburgh City Centre and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for Radisson Blu Hotel Edinburgh City Centre.

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Distance to city center

Nearest Airport

Distance to airport

7.8
0.4 mi
Edinburgh Turnhouse
7.2 mi

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