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Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

5.0 star property
5-star luxury hotel near Grassmarket

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Rooftop terrace
Suite, 1 King Bed
Exterior
2 restaurants, breakfast served
Coffee service

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
1 India Buildings, Victoria Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 2EX
  • Grassmarket
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • National Museum of Scotland
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • University of Edinburgh
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

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Sir Richard's Flat

Sir Richard's Flat

  • 73 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Grand Room, 1 King Bed

Grand Room, 1 King Bed

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Eve Branson Suite

Eve Branson Suite

  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Ted's Suite | Living room

Ted's Suite

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Grand Chamber Junior Suite

Grand Chamber Junior Suite

  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Chamber King

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Grand Suite, 1 Queen Bed

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

Grand Suite, 1 Queen Bed

  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Suite, Multiple Beds

Family Suite, Multiple Beds

  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

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

Room, 2 Single Beds

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Chamber King Patio/Terrace

Chamber King Patio/Terrace

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Kasbah Tamadot Suite

Kasbah Tamadot Suite

  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Family Room

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Apex Grassmarket Hotel

Pool
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Gym
4.5 out of 5, Wonderful, (1565)
The price is CA $184
per night
CA $220 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Feb - 5 Feb
Apex Grassmarket Hotel

About the area

Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Old Town Edinburgh hotel, you'll find Grassmarket and University of Edinburgh. Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Grassmarket - 1 min walk
  • University of Edinburgh - 5 min walk
  • Royal Mile - 7 min walk
  • Edinburgh Castle - 8 min walk
  • Princes Street - 11 min walk

Getting around

  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 9 min walk
  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 10 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Howies Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪George IV Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bertie’s - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Finnegan's Wake - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sneaky Pete's - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

5-star luxury hotel near Grassmarket
There are 2 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. A 24-hour fitness center, multilingual staff, and concierge services are also featured at the luxury Virgin Hotels Edinburgh. Parking is available for a fee.

This 5-star Edinburgh hotel is smoke free.

  • 222 guestrooms or units
  • 2 dining venues
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh offers 222 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. 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 coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Languages

Bulgarian, English, French, German, Hindi, Indonesian, Portuguese, Romanian, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free cribs/infant beds

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

  • Valet parking on site (GBP 40.0 per night)
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Offsite parking within 1 mi (GBP 15 per day)

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–11:00 AM: GBP 25.00 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • 1 bar

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness center

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 business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-inch Smart TV

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Minibar

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Slippers

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • 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 (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 25.00 per person
  • Valet parking fee: GBP 40.0 per night
  • Offsite parking fee: GBP 15 per day (1 mi away)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 50.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

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. 729 out of 944 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 121 out of 944 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 62 out of 944 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 944 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 944 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marcela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was good, room was excellent, food at restaurant was superb. Breakfast not that much. Location was perfect.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa, Parrish

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A unique hotel in a central location!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerr

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very spacious and well organized with hallway used as bathroom. Separate room with toilet & shower. Center of everything! Excellent location!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara Ann Hagen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will stay again. Lovely property, fantastic staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic Hotel in Edinburgh
We loved our stay at the Virgin Hotel in Edinburgh. The staff was very friendly and super helpful with recommendations. It was a pleasant change coming from London. Our room was comfortable and enough had space for our two night stay. I liked the way the bathroom was arranged and it wasn’t awkward that you walked through it to get to the bedroom. The location is absolutely perfect for seeing the sights of Old Edinburgh. Everything is walkable. We even walked from the train station although if we knew it was all uphill we may not have attempted it because it is exhausting pulling a suitcase. Unfortunately our visit was short so we didn’t utilize the restaurant or bar on site but the bar looked fun and there were other areas that were perfect for hanging out. There is also a surprising decent gym which I didn’t expect. Can’t recommend this hotel enough. I’m a lifetime titanium member at Marriott but this made me want to check out other Virgin hotels and we’ll definitely return to this hotel next trip to Edinburgh.
Hotel entrance
Hotel entrance
Hotel lounge
Hotel bar
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My wife had a great stay at Virgin. The room was comfortable, clean and quiet. We had a great dinner at the Commons Club. The staff were friendly and helpful. Then we left and took the train to London only to realize we had left our passports behind at the hotel. The staff went above and beyond to assist us in getting them back to us in time to make our flight the next morning. We can’t thank them enough for helping us out of this major jam.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa, Charlotte

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
amazing property! Staff was great and so helpful. Housekeeping was on point with daily service and turn down service. Bar and restaurant were so excellent. Places to walk And in the middle of shopping and pubs galore. It was Convenient and we definitely would stay here again
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service and location
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edwina Mary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was lovely but the toilet seat moved sideways when you sat on it! I'm in the holiday business myself and this gets pointed out to us. You only know if you use it. The service while excellent when it happened was extremely slow. 20 minutes waiting for tea/coffee at breakfast. An hour in the restaurant waiting for our meal.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shee Mei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was upgraded but only once I paid extra I am always disappointed when it comes to that. My status with Expedia gives me the upgrade, but it’s always uncomfortable to ask when I check in. This is something that Expedia should take care of and not make make us ask at check in. The front desk people make it uncomfortable for me when I ask.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie-Ann, Toronto

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great properly overall....nice staff... nice rooms but missing coffee maker in room which was a bit of a disappointment and one day our room wasn't cleaned even tho it had been empty for hours... after a long day was disappointing to have to wait for it to be serviced.... not great for a 5☆ hotel.... but that was the only thing that was not great....

10/10 Excellent

JOSE H

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hope

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

melissa

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous hotel with a perfect atmosphere. It is in a great location that is centrally located to the royal mile. We received excellent service at the hotel during our stay. We would stay there again for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Happy camper!
Fabulous hotel in a great location. Our room had a dressing room with separate rooms for toilet and shower and the most closet space I have ever seen in a hotel room! Wonderful breakfast that is worth the additional cost as it keeps you off the busy streets of the Royal Mile until later in the morning and includes a buffet and or menu items. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chloe

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The service here was EXCEPTIONAL. We were immediately greeted at the door with drinks and the luggage was taken up to our room before we were even checked in. Everyone was so helpful and kind we truly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOSE H

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Edinburgh Castle View
Best service and location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room and great location
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Litsamay, seattle

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lilyana

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024