Hot-el-apartments Edinburgh Waterfront - Edinburgh

This hotel was like coming home. While we were only there for two nights, we wished we could have stayed longer as it was so comfortable. Truly like an apartment, it featured two bedrooms, two bathrooms, fully applianced kitchen and dining area, living room, washing machine, etc. The views out the large windows were wonderful as we were right on the […] water. It was a bit out from the Royal Mile, but there is public transport literally right outside the door, and the concierge was happy to phone for a cab when we needed one. Highly recommended! Can't wait to go back and spend more time! Read more

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hotel is modern spacious and very comfortable. View was awesome.

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We reserved a "double" room. Little did I know this meant a 2 bedroom suite! The hotel is a serviced apartment. Very spacious, especially for european standards and is very well equipped. Only problem is location. If you have a car, it's fantastic. Otherwise, it's about 25-30 min into the city by the bus. The bus stop is very very close and runs about […] every 15 min on the week days. Overall, i'd definitely stay there again! Read more

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Nice rooms and well maintained building. With that said the "queen" bed was in fact two twin beds pushed together. Also the bus is about 20 to 30 minutes from city center. The surrounding area is nice, and there are a couple of good restaurants down in the Newhaven Harbor.

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We have a wonderful stay here! There are great views! The apartments are very nice. Getting to and from is very easy via bus or taxi. I would definitely stay her again!!

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The apartment was even better then I anticipated based on other reviews. The property was clean and well maintained. The location, with a bus stop one block away to the #10 line that goes right to the center of the city, a large grocery store within walking distance and easy access to the firth of forth bridge for access to all areas north, was awesome. I […] would not hesitate to make this the basis for another trip to Scotland. Read more

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We had two units. Mine was in good working order and very clean, but the other one had broken dishwasher, washer/dryer, and part of the cabinet was hanging loose. We told the front desk, but hey could not get maintenance out ther on the weekend. Very disappointing. Close to bus stop, but not much else near the apartments in the way of eating places […] or entertainment. Overall, good apartment if it works, and close enough to take buses to other locations for entertainment and sightseeing or dining. Read more

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The hotel was spacious and perfect for 4 of us. We enjoyed having a kitchen and the fridge. the View from the hotel was nice too. We enjoyed taking evening and morning walks too. We were able to get food delivered easily and that was a big plus.

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The Hot-el-apartment in Edinburgh was great for a brief stay with our infant daugther. She had plenty of room to spread out and run around. We were very impressed with the accomodation initially. Everything looked very contemporary and quite high-end for the price. Upon closer inspection, though, it became apparent that the apartment had been furnished […] almost exclusively from Ikea- everything from the mattresses to the knives- meaning that it looked good but was not of the best quality. Having said this, it was very clean, comfortable enough, and really perfect for what we wanted- a place where we had the option to cook some of our own meals and give our daughter room to stretch her legs. The #10 bus is available across the street, making access to Edinburgh-proper very easy without having to worry about parking. ASDA is just down the street and open 24-hours- a great option for food if you're inclined to cook, which may not be a bad idea as the choice of local restaurants is fairly limited. Overall, the Hot-el-apartment was perfect for what we needed, but if you're looking to experience Edinburgh to the fullest, there may be better options in either the Old or New Town areas. Read more

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Lovely modern apartment with everything you need and always spotless clean. I stay regular now as this place is hassle free. Private parking and just a short distance into trendy Leith or 10 mins into centre of Edinburgh by bus which leaves from outside apartment. Avoid the mayhem of city centre tram works as roads are closed and parking almost impossible. […] This is a sensible option. Read more

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Really clean spacious and modern didn't want 2 leave!

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These apartments are warm and comfortable and provide an excellent base for buses direct to Princes Street.The service runs every ten minutes and is good value. Free wi fi is a bonus. The crockery and cutlery are of basic quality but the apartment contains everything one needs. We have taken advantage of the cheaper prices in January for years and this […] speaks for itself! Read more

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The apartment was great the only thing I didn't like was one of he Sofa's were damaged and nothing was said about this on check in. I would however come back here the kids loved it.

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I now prefer using this lovely apartment rather than Edinburgh hotels. Very modern and spacious, excellent amenities and very clean. Parking easy and free. A big bonus from The nightmare of Edinburgh city traffic and lack of parking. A 15 min stroll takes you to Leith harbour with nice pubs and restaurants or a 10 min taxi ride to centre of Edinburgh. […] Great for the business traveller or tourist. Read more

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the only inconvenience is that the checkout time is 10am!!!

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Great apartment, very spacious for a family of 5 adults and one baby - although not much storage in two of the bedrooms. Only 1 shower which was disappointing, and it could have been cleaner. Otherwise we were pleased with everything,

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Have stayed here before, found it excellent, close to bus stop for short trip into Edinburgh

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Good stay and nice area

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I booked a one bedroom apartment for myself and wife. We hoped for a sea view but the website said sea views were only available for the 2 bedroom apartments which of course were more expensive. In fact we had a two bedroom apartment with a main bathroom and also an en-suite shower room and a very good and satisfactory side sea view. The apartment was […] spacious, comfortable and very well equipped. Read more

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Beautiful large waterfront apartment. Everything was nice and clean. Most helpful staff.

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excellent accommodation at a realistic price great location

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The apartment was enormous, with views of the ocean. Very well equipped - much better than expected. Only issue was that the front desk folk had limited hours and could not be contacted by phone (only be cell phone as no phone in the apartment, and the internet connection was intermittent). As a runner I really appreciated the 10mile waterfront promenade […] to the west (about a mile to get to it properly, but very worth the effort). Near Royal Yacht and huge supermarket. Great place to stay a few days and be self contained Read more

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Modern extremely spacious well equipped apartment, free underground parking, direct bus service into city centre every 10 minutes (£1.40 single £3.50 day ticket), 24hr Asda within walking distance also restaurants & not too far to Ocean Terminal. Only negatives are that I do not like zip-link double beds and the 10.00 checkout is a bit too early otherwise […] totally recommended. Read more

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View of sunrise from bedrooms. Its good quality service apt. Our tom tom did not recognise postcode and staff provided directions. One negative is that checkout was at 10am. I would have thought that too early. 11am would have been better. Complementary binacolur rental was a nice touch. Parking was a struggle as everywhere around the block was full. […] But managed in the end. Was expecting reserved parking complimentary at the location as per advt. Read more

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Found it a little confusing to locate the check in area initially so just decided to park up and walk there. I would have appreciated knowing in advance that I needed photo ID to check in (for authorisation deposit) as I don't have have any - reception did not seem to know how to handle this and I was left wondering what would have happened if my son […] hadn't have had his with him! The mattress in one of the bedrooms was disgusting and had soiling and hairs everywhere including blood!!! This could clearly be seen through the sheets. How could a cleaner have missed this when changing the sheets? There was no protection from soiling on any of the bed mattresses or pillows and the duvet covers had seen better days and also looked grubby. Unfortunately, I felt I could not sleep in this bed and went out and bought myself a sleeping bag and slept on the settee. I couldn't speak with customer service - they were closed as we had arrived very close to 8pm. The rest of the appartment was clean, including the contents of the kitchen cupboards and oven etc. We had a beautiful picture postcard view from the lounge and the appartment was very airy and felt homely. Shame that overall this was a nice appartment which was badly let down by the unhygenic mattress that should have clearly been disposed of. Read more

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Wow! I am usually subject to travelodge or ibis type budget hotels but thought I'd stretch the budget a bit more, but for us it was a very reasonable price & not that much more than the budget hotels! The actuall reception is a little bit difficult to find once your at the appartment tower being hidden around the back but the staff were very friendly […] and helpfull! Once we opened the door to the room the pair of us were hugely impressed, the rooms are spacious and homely and definately have a luxurious feel to it. We got a view & a half too looking out over the forth from our lounge! The location is fine because the Bus (Number 10 service) runs every 10 minutes and takes just 15 mintues to get into central edinburgh. It also runs all the way until midnight! There is a 24 hour asda 10 minute walk (2 minute drive) away so even though it's self catered you'll be fine. The cooking equipment was great as well, even had a dishwasher!! Me & My partner both wish we could have a home like this place! Great! I would reccomend this to anyone & everyone. The only slight drawback is the slightly draconian rules they have - £200 deposit for damages on arrival, no guests after 11pm etc, so if your planning on having a bit of a party maybe look somewhere else! Read more

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Have just spent three nights at these Waterfront apartments and loved it our stay! Apartment spotlessly clean, spacious, modern and well equipped. Only problem we had was finding the apartments as postcode on satnav was no good. The block is one of many blocks in the area and a bit like a maze, so written directions on the website would definitely help. […] Look forward to a return visit. Read more

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I've stayed at the hotel a few times, they are always very clean and welcoming. In the lighter nights I'm sure they will have fabulous views and depending on which apartment you may have a view of the Royal Yacht. The underground carparking in the winter is a real bonus, as I only stay in the week and it's always very quiet. Some of the apartments […] look to have been used more than others, as there are bits of equipments missing and the curtains have been changed - same partern but a 2 different curtain lengths!?!?!? Only negatives are they are a bit off the beaten track, the hob is electic but not halogen. The only negatives I have are some of the pillows are a wit some of the apartments are better than others Read more

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a good location for us near the city but next to the sea, with free parking, but the pleasantly large apartment with good kitchen and two bedrooms was opverall very sterile and lacked any creature comforts. Disturbingly we were required to PAY AN EXTRA £200 as a BOND (!?) against possible damage without any surety that it would be refunded, so that […] only left us with feelings of anxiety and risk, instead of memories of a quick pleasant quiet stay. We now wait to hear of reimbursement. Read more

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Overall this place is brilliant and spotlessly clean. However one disappointment is the lack of mattress protectors, especially when the mattress below is stained. Puts me right off. Maybe its a one off?

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Excellent value. Much better than staying in a B&B with just a telly for company. Having a proper sitting area, kitchen, and en-suite bedroom is great. Having stayed in adjacent units for more money, I can say there is no difference in quality so don't be put off by the lower price. The bathroom & kitchens have always been immaculately clean. Parking […] is free unlike in the city where you can pay approx £4 an hour / £25 a day. The bus outside to the city is only £1.30 and runs until 11:00pm. Downside: Pillows are a little hit and miss for comfort. Other than that I will continue to recommend to my colleagues. I have been staying on business and will always move around hotels until I find best value, quality & comfort. This place is ideal if you want your own space without the usual noise of banging hotel doors. I would also consider using this as a base if visiting the city on a break if you'd rather spend your money on yourself rather than the very expensive city hotels. Enjoy! Read more

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Great stay yet again.This was our 4th time in these apartments and intend to return every year.24 asda nearby.Short bus journey into Edinburgh.Casino a 2 min drive away!!!!!!!!!Loads of room. Modern apartments.

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The apartments are clean, warm, well-equipped , overlook the Firth of Forth and are at the terminus of a regular inexpensive bus service in to Edinburgh. We garaged our car safely and this proved a good way to access the lifts. The only downside is that the free wi-fi does not work well at nights in the apartment blocks.

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Loved the apartment ...Bed i wanted to take it home! Did not want too leave -:( The views over the Clyde and in the distance the boats in the dock ... So peaceful here .. Bus service on your door step...close to the pub and 24hour Asda store Will certainly go back -:)

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Bad check-in experience! We arrived between 8-9pm but the reception area was already closed. A sign said to call a number but that was only a recording. Another number was there but we were told to just try the first number again. We were out in the street making these long distance calls & it was a while before someone came to open the door, claiming […] that terms & condition mention 8am-8pm check-in. But no such detail is mentioned, either in the hotels.com website or the booking confirmation or the hotel website. The staff was not at all apologetic for the inconvenient check-in! Even blamed us for not reading terms & conditions! Bedrooms were okay, unit was spacious, full kitchen was nice-to-have. Very far from city center but public transpo was available (but still some walk between building & bus stop). Read more

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We stayed only for 1 night - and after having stayed in hostels for 6 nights this was luxury !! - and just as cheap for our family of 4

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The place was nice and as described but the customer service was crap and wouldnt with that kind of treatment on anyone. The late check in guy was the most unhelpful, slow, and generally dense person I have ever had the displeasure of dealing with. GET NEW HELP OR CLOSE DOWN THE PLACE

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I've just stayed there on a 2 night business trip. On the positive side the apartment was very modern, spacious and clean. Amazing views over the Forth. The shower was excellent - very powerful. On the negative side i found the hot-el difficult to find, whilst phoning for directions reception answered 2 of the 4 phone calls. The tv didn't work on the […] first night (not the hot-el's fault). The little touches weren't there - nowhere to put soap/ shampoo in the shower, blunt knives, double bed was 2 singles pushed together.... If you're looking to stay near main central Edinburgh attractions and you don't have a car - this is NOT for you. Unless you're happy waiting for a bus, which takes 20/30 mins into Edinburgh city centre. However at the rate i paid per night, and you do have a car the hot-el represents excellent value. I wouldn't recommend it, but will consider staying again. Read more

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We were delighted with this spacious, well appointed luxury apartment. We wished we could have spent more time there but our plans would not allow that. Very reasonable rate for such a fantastic apartment.

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Great place to stay. £10 cab to and from central Edinburgh is well worth it, though there is also a bus which runs nearby. If you're arriving after 8pm you should call ahead and let them know so arrangements can be made, but it's not a problem. You are expected to do some cleaning before checkout, but the place is worth the minor inconvenience; it's […] just a bit of tidying. Rooms are large and beautiful. 24hr ASDA a short walk away is very convenient. Worth every penny. Read more

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