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Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

5.0 star property

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Rooftop terrace
Reception
Front of property
Cafe
Meeting facility

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
$339
includes taxes & fees
Apr 19 - Apr 20

Explore the area

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1 India Buildings, Victoria Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 2EX
  • Place, Grassmarket
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal Mile
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Edinburgh Castle
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed, Patio (Chamber, Terrace)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Kasbah Tamadot Suite

  • 474 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Twin Room (Chamber) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Twin Room (Chamber)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed (Chamber)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed (Chamber)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(53 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed (Chamber, Castle View)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed (Chamber, Castle View)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Grand Chamber Junior Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Grand Chamber Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 474 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Grand Chamber Queen Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Grand Chamber Queen Suite

  • 463 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family King Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Family King Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 388 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Chamber)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Chamber)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Castle View King Suite

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Castle View King Suite

  • 495 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar

Eve Branson Suite

  • 441 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Chamber)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Sir Richard's Flat | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Sir Richard's Flat

  • 786 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Grand Chamber King | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Grand Chamber King

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Ted's Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Ted's Suite

  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

5-star hotel in Old Town Edinburgh
Along with 2 restaurants, this smoke-free hotel has a 24-hour fitness center and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include valet parking, concierge services, and dry cleaning.
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh offers 222 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.
Dining is available at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary. This luxury hotel also offers a 24-hour fitness center, multilingual staff, and concierge services. Onsite parking is available (surcharge).

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh is a smoke-free property.

Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
Commons Club Restaurant - This restaurant serves dinner only. Reservations are required.
Commons Club Bar - This cocktail bar serves light fare only. Open daily.
Eve - This family restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Offsite parking within 1 mile (GBP 148 per day)
  • Valet parking on site (GBP 45 per night; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: GBP 25 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge

Restaurants on site

  • Commons Club Bar
  • Commons Club Restaurant
  • Eve

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Family friendly

  • In-room crib

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Lever door handles
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 50.0 per day
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 25.00 per person
  • Valet parking fee: GBP 45.0 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Offsite parking fee: GBP 148 per day (1 mi away)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 50.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh Hotel
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh Edinburgh
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh Hotel Edinburgh

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1170 out of 1452 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 165 out of 1452 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 72 out of 1452 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1452 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1452 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alexis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spacious and very clea. The staff was so nice, room service was amazing and the overall layout of the room was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was excellent, compact but well designed and spotless. Twice daily cleaning/turn down service andreplenishment of bottled water , coffee etc was a real bonus. The hotel is superbly situated in Edinburgh and has really excellent facilities in terms of bars, restaurants and the library. Staff were top quality and so helpful.
Room with a view
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Siân

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I cannot rate this hotel more highly. The staff went above and beyond to get me into my room early at no extra fee, and even upgraded me. The room was absolutely beautiful and spotless, and the bed was so comfy that I almost couldn’t get out of it. The mini bar was stocked with lovely treats and the bar made me the best margarita I’ve had in years. I cannot wait to come back, thanks so much for having me!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was lovely, staff all very friendly. Just wish they had Yorkshire tea in the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Pelayo

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic location, cool hotel with great staff. Highly recommend
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendliness of staff . Very welcoming and helpful . Always spoke to us and asked if we had a good day or needed any help .
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Colin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel itself is lovely, great location but had issues regarding room & SMEG fridge being within bedroom itself & not vanity area so had machine noises rumbling on & off all night.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Conor

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Location was perfect! Everything was great at the Virgin Hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff here are amazing. Room was spotless and super comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Sigurdur

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Didn’t sleep the second night due to noise from the club next door. The hotel was very nice and the staff excellent. It was a pity that the noise kept me awake otherwise 5 stars.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing hotel, super comfy, luxurious and great location. The beds were great and the service even better.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Siwan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
staff were amazing. the room lovely and modern and the breakfast was awesome! plus the location is amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very helpful and efficient. Room was clean and ideal. Only doing an overnight stay so didn’t use any amenities. Mini bar was well stocked and fairly reasonable. Breakfast was good. Nice hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

mia gail

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Only complaint was cheap toilet roll. Other than that our stay was first class.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Max

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’m not usually one to leave reviews, but after such a poor experience at a hotel that claims to be five-star, I felt it was important to share this so others don’t waste their money. We were advised that a room would be ready by 1:30pm. Although standard check-in is 3:00pm, we were arriving early and were reassured this wouldn’t be an issue. From 1:30pm onwards, we were repeatedly told the room was still being inspected, and it was not available until 3:00pm. delays can happen, we accepted this and waited patiently. However, upon entering the room, we were extremely disappointed to find a dirty, used cotton bud, hairs on the floor, and visible marks on the mirror and table. This was particularly concerning given that we were told the room had been undergoing inspection for over an hour. When we reported this to management and explained that we had a reservation to attend and needed a clean room to get ready, we were shockingly advised to use the dirty room and that housekeeping would clean it while we were out. This response was completely unacceptable and showed a total lack of customer care. After approximately 30 minutes of pushing for a resolution, we were eventually moved to a clean room. By that point, we were already late for our reservation. Not once after this incident did anyone check on us, apologise properly, or show any concern for the disruption caused. While we weren’t looking for compensation, the lack of care and accountability was disappointing.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice modern hotel. We stayed in a castle view room. Friendly, helpful staff. Terrace, I imagine, would be lovely if the weather was warm and dry. Great location for Grassmarket and only a 10 minute walk to the Christmas market. Only issue was the nightclub next door that was playing LOUD music on Friday and Saturday night until 5am!! Made it difficult to sleep both night. Sunday was very peaceful though.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

jack

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cameron, Annan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Team were incredible. Hotel room & common areas are furnished well. Breakfast had a great hot and cold selection.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025