Novotel Edinburgh Centre

Property class: 4
Hotel with indoor pool, near Royal Mile

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When you stay at Novotel Edinburgh Centre, you'll be in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Grassmarket and University of Edinburgh. Guests can take a dip in the indoor pool or grab a bite to eat at The TAP Bar & Kitchen, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights include a bar/lounge, a fitness center, and a sauna. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and location.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Connecting rooms available

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Indoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
  • Self parking
  • 24-hour room service
  • Conference center
  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk

For families (6)

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
$160 nightly
The total price is $202
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Total with taxes and fees

Why we love this property

Culinary conscious
Savor locally-sourced and organic food at the restaurant, or enjoy vegan and vegetarian options at the bar. Full breakfast includes vegetarian choices.
Premium sleep comfort
Guestrooms feature hypo-allergenic bedding for a restorative night's sleep. The 24-hour room service and in-room minibar complete this luxury experience.

Room options

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View all photos for Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a bathroom with a sink, and a large window with curtains.

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

7.4 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • 285 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa bed, a desk, and a TV.

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(81 reviews)
  • 285 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed (Castle view)

Hypo-allergenic bedding available, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed (Castle view)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 291 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds | Hypo-allergenic bedding available, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Family Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa bed, a desk, and a TV.

Family Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Queen Bed

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a laptop, a chair, a small table with a book, a TV mounted on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Suite, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a large mirror, and a white sink with a chrome faucet.

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(57 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
80 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH3 9DE

What's nearby

  • Princes Street Gardens - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Grassmarket - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Edinburgh International Conference Centre - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 36 min drive
  • Edinburgh Haymarket Station - 15 min walk
  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 17 min walk
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 19 min walk
  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 16 min walk
  • Haymarket Tram Station - 17 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 20 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪The Fiddler's Arms - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Blue Blazer - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪West Port Oracle - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cloisters - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Lovecrumbs - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Novotel Edinburgh Centre

  • When you stay at Novotel Edinburgh Centre, you'll be in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Grassmarket and University of Edinburgh. Guests can take a dip in the indoor pool or grab a bite to eat at The TAP Bar & Kitchen, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights include a bar/lounge, a fitness center, and a sauna. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and location.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 180 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability

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

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • Up to 2 children (15 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding

Pets

    • Pets allowed*
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Onsite self parking (GBP 24 per night)
    • Onsite parking limited
    • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
    • Offsite parking within 1640 ft (GBP 24 per day); discounts available

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Children's menu

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference center (786 square feet of space)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Fitness center
  • An indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Locally sourced food is prioritized
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Local artist showcase
  • Uses some LED lighting
  • Waste recycling policy
  • No plastic soda bottles
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Thin carpet in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 55-inch TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Uses some LED lighting
  • Water-efficient showers only

Special features

Dining

The TAP Bar & Kitchen - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available. Open daily.

Awards and affiliations

Sustainability Certifications
This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education). For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 21.5 per person
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15.00 per pet, per night

Parking

  • Self parking costs GBP 24 per night
  • Parking is available nearby and costs GBP 24 per day (1640 ft away)
  • Parking height restrictions apply

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 7 AM to 10 PM

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International

Cashless transactions are available.

Property class

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

Also known as

Novotel Edinburgh Centre

Novotel Hotel Edinburgh Centre

Accor Edinburgh Centre

Edinburgh Novotel

Novotel Edinburgh Centre Hotel Edinburgh

Novotel Edinburgh Centre Scotland

Novotel Edinburgh Centre Hotel

Novotel Edinburgh Centre Hotel

Novotel Edinburgh Centre Edinburgh

Novotel Edinburgh Centre Hotel Edinburgh

Frequently asked questions

Does Novotel Edinburgh Centre offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Novotel Edinburgh Centre does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Novotel Edinburgh Centre?

Yes, there's an indoor pool. Guests have pool access from 7 AM to 10 PM.

Are pets allowed at Novotel Edinburgh Centre?

Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 15.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at Novotel Edinburgh Centre?

Yes. Self parking costs GBP 24 per night. Parking spots may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Novotel Edinburgh Centre?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Novotel Edinburgh Centre and nearby?

Novotel Edinburgh Centre has an indoor pool and a sauna, as well as a fitness center.

Are there restaurants at or near Novotel Edinburgh Centre?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, The TAP Bar & Kitchen.

What's the area around Novotel Edinburgh Centre like?

Novotel Edinburgh Centre is in Old Town Edinburgh, a short 11-minute walk from Royal Mile and 13 minutes' walk from Edinburgh Castle. Travelers love the hotel's prime location.

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