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Abbey Hotel

9 Royal Terrace, Edinburgh EH7 5AB, Scotland
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Abbey Hotel
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cardiff
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41 reviews 41 reviews
13 hotel reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 March 2013 via mobile

we stayed here for two nights for the six nations match. I had single room in attic, nice views room was clean , no complaints. breakfast was continental but not that good. ok though and would stay again

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Enniskillen, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2013

I spent couple days discovering exciting Edinbugh which is definately a "must see". My room was clean(a little bit small) and very quite assuring good sleep,lovely room. quiet room with good shower, two comfy beds, comfortable room temperature. Breakfast, both scottish or continental, were server in an nice lounge. Pleasant and helpful staff, I was provided with bus information and... More

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Bathgate, West Lothian
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17 reviews 17 reviews
10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 January 2013

I booked this hotel as had tickets to a show at the Playhouse and wanted to make a weekend of my time in Edinburgh. The hotel is approx 10-15 minutes walk from the Waverley Train Station and about 5 minutes walk from the Playhouse and places to eat. The hotel is a lovely building, in a nice quiet street. The... More

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England
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26 hotel reviews
Reviews in 32 cities Reviews in 32 cities
34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 January 2013

I really enjoyed my stay at the Abbey Hotel. The owners were friendly and helpful, the breakfast was good and the service efficient. The room I stayed in was well done and had a lovely view of the garden. The hotel has a great location. It is about 10-15 minutes walk to the train station and princess street and about... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 December 2012

Stayed over the Xmas market weekend. Had a basement room with one double bed and one single. Room smelt of damp and had spots of mould in the corners. The bathroom looked recently installed but had a large gap behind the sink. To which we found various flies coming out of. The bathroom was very small and on returning to... More

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Bangor
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 November 2012

Extremely friendly hotel in a very quiet area which is within easy walking distance of the main attractions. Lovely old building with a back garden running up Calton Hill. The room was spotless (though slightly threadbare) and the breakfasts were excellent. I'd be very happy to stay again.

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Peterborough
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22 reviews 22 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 November 2012

This was a very nice hotel in a charming old building with friendly, helpful staff. The location is great. It's a fairly easy walk to both the Old Town and Princes Street but in a quiet street away from the pubs. There are lovely views and a great (if very hilly) park very close by which is a great spot... More

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scottish borders
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8 reviews 8 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 September 2012

On our arrival there was a slight hitch which was soon rectified, Debbie and staff were extremely helpful and friendly, and provided a very good standard of service. The room was very clean, quiet and comfortable. An excellent full Scottish breakfast was provided. The hotel is within walking distance of Princes Street, and I would certainly stay here again.

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Sydney, Australia
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4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 August 2012

If you want to stay somewhere that is truly Scottish and a part of the history of Edinburgh, then stay here. This is clean, no frills accommodation. The bathroom was newly renovated and actually very nice. However, the water pressure in the shower was very weak and just a trickle. The room was very clean and on the very top... More

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Aberdeen
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6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 July 2012

The hotel was clean and pleasant but nothing special and certainly not worth the money. I would describe it as a B&B rather than hotel. The best thing about the hotel was the location. Enough spaces on the street for parking and in a central location.

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Additional Information about Abbey Hotel

Also Known As:
Greenside Hotel Edinburgh
Abbey Hotel Edinburgh, Scotland
Address: 9 Royal Terrace, Edinburgh EH7 5AB, Scotland
Region: United Kingdom > Scotland > Edinburgh
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet
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Ranked #98 of 142 hotels in Edinburgh
Price Range: €€
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Situated in an elegant tree-lined terrace, overlooking the Firth of Forth, is the Abbey Hotel (formerly Greenside Hotel). Designed by the renowned architect William Playfair as a family town house for a wealthy merchant, this is an traditional Georgian building, built in 1820, with many of fine original features still in place. ***NEWLY REFURBISHED RECEPTION & PUBLIC AREAS****PLEASE NOTE RECEPTION IS NOT OPEN 24hrs.*Latest Check-In Time is 10:30PM - Should you have an unscheduled travel delay please call the Hotel to arrange a later check-in.The hotel is ideally situated for both business and leisure guests, being a 10 minute walk from the bustling cosmopolitan heart of the City.Only 10 minutes to Princes Street and Ocean Terminal for the Royal Yacht Brittania. Close to Playhouse Theatre (5 minutes walk), Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood Palace, Princes Street (with it's famous gardens and views of Edinburgh Castle).Access to Edinburgh's International Conference Centre, the Airport and motorway networks is very convenient, and Waverley train and St Andrew Square bus station are close by. Our welcoming en-suite rooms offer the discerning traveller all the comforts expected, including Freeview Digital colour television, tea & coffee making facilities, hair dryer and telephone.****Free Wi-Fi (Internet access is available in all bedrooms), also lap-top hire if required********Snacks available within the hotel, upon request*********Local Golf can be arranged*****Most of the hotel's refurbished rooms (new soft furnishings include DUVETS on guest beds, although blankets also provided, if preferred) provide wonderful views over Royal Terrace gardens and out to the Firth of Forth, or the tranquility of our own private gardens to the rear.Edinburgh has all that the visitor could wish for. With many fine art galleries, museums and theatres, a cultural presence is never far away. History is reflected in the Royal Mile, the Palace of Holyrood House and the Castle, all contrasting with the elegant terraces of the 'new town'.As a base for touring, Edinburgh is unbeatable.There is a wide variety of local shopping facilities, including Harvey Nichols, restaurants and bars. Just a few minute's walk from the Omni Centre which boasts a Warner Village Cinema , bars, restaurants, nightclub and comedy venue. ... more   less 
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