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Family Room
24 square metres
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Other room types
Room, 1 King Bed
24 square metres
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Sir Richard's Flat
73 square metres
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Chamber King
24 square metres
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Grand Room, 1 King Bed
28 square metres
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Kasbah Tamadot Suite
44 square metres
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Eve Branson Suite
41 square metres
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Room, 2 Single Beds
24 square metres
2 Twin Beds
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony
24 square metres
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible
25 square metres
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Chamber King Patio/Terrace
25 square metres
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Suite, 1 King Bed
46 square metres
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Grand Suite, 1 Queen Bed
43 square metres
1 Queen Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Family Suite, 1 King Bed
36 square metres
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Grand Chamber Junior Suite
44 square metres
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Edward's Suite
50 square metres
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Luxury hotel, walk to University of Edinburgh

Popular property highlights

Free WiFi
Pets allowed
Smoke-free property
24-hour front desk
Multilingual staff

With a stay at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh, you'll be centrally located in Edinburgh, steps from Grassmarket and within a 10-minute walk of University of Edinburgh. This luxury hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Royal Mile and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Edinburgh Castle.

Make yourself at home in one of the 222 guestrooms featuring minibars and Smart televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access is available. Bathrooms have hair dryers and bathrobes. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.

Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.

Satisfy your appetite at Commons Club Restaurant, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Lift
  • Concierge services
  • Total number of rooms - 222
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Multilingual staff
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Smoke-free property
  • Free WiFi
  • Free wired Internet
  • Number of restaurants - 2
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Luggage storage
  • Offsite parking discounted rates available
  • 24-hour fitness facilities
  • Distance from property (ft) 5249
  • Distance from property (km) 1.6
  • Distance from property (miles) 1
  • Food and water bowls
  • No accessible shuttle

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Free WiFi
  • Free cribs/infant beds

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired internet , Wireless internet access

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Languages spoken

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

Parking

Offsite parking discounted rates available

Room Amenities

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.

  • Television
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • Phone
  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Desk
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Wireless internet access
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Slippers
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Free WiFi
  • Free wired Internet
  • TV size 50
  • TV size (measurement) inch
  • Pets allowed
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • In-room climate control (heating)
  • Electric kettle
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Smart TV
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Closed-captioned TV
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Lever door handles
  • Wardrobe
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste available on request
  • Mobile key entry
  • WiFi speed - 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)

Where to Eat

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Commons Club Restaurant - This restaurant serves dinner only. Reservations are required.

Commons Club Bar - This cocktail bar serves light fare only. Open daily.

Eve - This family restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required. Open daily.

Nearby Things to do

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-in time ends at anytime

Check-out

Check-out time is noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 50.0 per day.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Pet Policy

  • Pets stay free
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals welcome

You need to know

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. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Debit cards

Pets allowed (no fees)

Staffed front desk

Carbon monoxide detector

Smoke detector

Security system

Credit card pre-authorisation

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff do not wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is available for guests

Masks are available for guests

Gloves are available for guests

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are not in place

Contactless check-in is available

Property follows regional sanitisation guidelines We're Good To Go (UK)

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are available

Individually wrapped food options are available for breakfast

No gap period between guests' stays

Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly

Temperature checks are not available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property follows sanitisation practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)

Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are available

Masks are not compulsory at the property

Contactless food service / room service is available

Reservation is not required for facilities on site

Property follows sanitisation practices of Ecolab (3rd party expert - Global)

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Property follows sanitisation practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (CDC)

Property follows sanitisation practices of CovidClean (Safehotels - global expert)

Property does not offer on-site COVID-19 testing

Property does not require health documentation at check-in

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: GBP 250
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: GBP 250 (up to 12 years old)

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 7–25 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 13.00 per night (5249 ft away)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 50.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

  • Virgin Hotels Edinburgh Hotel
  • Virgin Hotels Edinburgh Edinburgh
  • Virgin Hotels Edinburgh Hotel Edinburgh

We should mention

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

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