Braid Hills Hotel

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Scored 7.6
Rated good

Staff

8.7

Panoramic Edinburgh views and free parking are provided at this 19th-century hotel. Edinburgh’s center is 10 minutes’ drive away, and guests can enjoy hearty breakfasts and free Wi-Fi. Bright and traditionally furnished, all rooms include a private bathroom with a hairdryer. Rooms also feature satellite TV, and tea and coffee-making facilities. Most rooms boast lovely views across Edinburgh. There is also a conservatory offering scenic Edinburgh views with a summer terrace. The 1886 Restaurant provides fine Scottish dining with a table d’hôte menu. A Scottish breakfast is served every morning. The hotel is located within less than 5 minutes’ drive of 4 golf courses, and nearby buses run regularly into Edinburgh’s center. Edinburgh Airport is a 20-minute drive, and Napier University can be reached 5 minutes by car.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Parking on site
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Terrace
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.5)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Buffet

  • Parking available at the hotel

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There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

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Judith
United States United States
“This was the 3rd time we have stayed here. We love the location just outside the city. The bus stop is in easy walking distance and you can be in the town center in 10 mins. Parking is free on site. Breakfast has lots of options and is a great...”
Debbie
United States United States
“Beautiful, old and quaint. Nice staff! Nice buffet breakfast!”
Virginia
Canada Canada
“The owner and staff were amazing! So friendly and went out of their way to make us feel at home!”
Dana
United States United States
“Comfortable beds, accommodating staff, delicious breakfast, most excellent view of Edinburgh from room 308.”
Alison
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Fabulous views from the hotel. Staff were friendly and helpful. Although hotel is old, the room was comfortable and had been updated. Bus stop very close to hotel which was handy. I had room only arrangement but had dinner one evening which was...”
Frida
United States United States
“It was clean and the breakfast was delicious. The location was a little ways out of town, but there was easy access to public transportation to get where you need. The view was great, a view over outskirts of the city. The staff was friendly and...”
Katherine
United States United States
“The room and hotel were gorgeous. It was only a 15 minute taxi drive to the center of Edinburgh.”
Glen
United States United States
“Great breakfast. Dinner was good too. The staff was generally responsive.”
Timothy
Ireland Ireland
“Breakfast was excellent, thank you for having gluten free bread and being able to answer what was coeliac safe.”
Sorcha
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The staff were lovely and helpful, the location was directly opposite a bus stop into town so very convenient for parking at the hotel for free then heading into town for the day. The bathtub had super hot water, great for a relaxing bath after...”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
1886
  • Cuisine
    Scottish
  • Open for
    Dinner
  • Ambience
    Modern
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Gluten-free

Amenities of Braid Hills Hotel

Most popular amenities

  • Parking on site
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Terrace
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

House rules

Braid Hills Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 1 are welcome.

Children 16 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

1 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

When booking for 6 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply.

Room service is not available at the time being.

Please note the restaurant is running a reduce menu which is served from 14:00 - 19:45. Reservations must be made in advance.

Please inform Braid Hills Hotel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

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