Black Ivy

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Scored 8.9
Rated excellent

Staff

9.4

Black Ivy is just a 15-minute walk from Edinburgh city center and features a lively bar which overlooks the Bruntsfield Links park. The shopping precinct of St. James Center is only 1.3 miles from the the hotel. Free WiFi and an private bathroom are featured in each room at Black Ivy. A flat-screen TV with satellite channels and tea and coffee services are also provided in every room. The property is a 9-minute walk from the Edinburgh International Conference Center, while Usher Hall and The University of Edinburgh can both be reached in a 15-minute walk. Guests can enjoy the boutique shops and cafes in the vicinity, or explore the historic Edinburgh Castle which is less than a mile away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

Availability

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Guest reviews

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Katarzyna
Poland Poland
“Female floor manager from 6th of August She was very nice and helpful. Also the cocktails and the rooms were very good.”
Katarzyna
Poland Poland
“The cosmétics and the manager girl on the floor - she was really nice and helpfull.”
Brandon
United States United States
“Unusual, elegant hotel sitting on top of A. interesting restaurant. Right on the park and within an easy walking distance to a lot of the attractions. just have a very responsive and very friendly helpful.”
Nagihan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“I love the décor, it’s a beautiful blend of old and modern, with great taste. The colours they’ve chosen create such a warm and inviting atmosphere. The rooms are clean, comfortable, and beautifully designed. The staff are very polite,...”
Ste3f
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“- Quiet location with an easy and pleasant walk to the University through parks and residential streets. - Grocery stores and takeaway options within a few minutes' walk. - Stylish, beautifully decorated room and a very comfortable bed. -...”
Dana
United States United States
“Beautiful hotel with amazing food! I love that they left a teacup and saucer with tea biscuits in our room for every morning! The decor was lovely and the entire staff was so friendly. We ended up eating at the restaurant downstairs several times...”
Krista
United States United States
“The rooms, the view, the staff, dinner. Er loved it all.”
Mark
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Location was spot on for going to bar Salsa & the 3 sisters 20 mins walking distance & 10 mins in taxi .”
Lillian
United States United States
“The hotel was beautifully decorated for Christmas.”
Jeffrey
United States United States
“The Property is located south of Edinbrough in front of a park just off one of a main road. It's a 15 to 20 min walk away from everything. If you uber it's much faster and the fare is very reasonable. The rooms are above a pub/tavern which is very...”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Black Ivy
  • Cuisine
    British • Scottish
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
  • Ambience
    Modern
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Black Ivy

Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular amenities

  • Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

House rules

Black Ivy takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 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 allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

FAQs about Black Ivy