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About the Hotel

5 Richmond Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH8 9ST

Rooms & Accommodations

The hotel offers 45 compact double rooms with contemporary designs. Each room includes top-of-the-range Elite mattresses, Freeview TV with satellite channels, tea and coffee making facilities, and complimentary Wi-Fi. Newly fitted bathrooms feature drencher showers, fluffy towels, and Arran Aromatics toiletries. All rooms have en suite facilities, a wardrobe, and a desk.

Dining Options

A hearty full Scottish breakfast with continental buffet is served in Circa, the modern dining area and lounge. Guests can dine at nearby restaurants including The Mosque Kitchen (250 meters away) serving Indian, Asian, and Pakistani dishes, or The Auld Hoose which offers a large selection of beers and features Edinburgh's largest outdoor screen.

Location & Transportation

Located in Newington, an affluent residential area with Victorian architecture and independent shops. The hotel is a 5-minute walk from Edinburgh Festival Theatre and 250 meters from The Mosque Kitchen. Princes Street, Waverley Rail Station, and the Royal Mile are within short walking distance. Edinburgh Castle is 16 minutes on foot, and the National Museum of Scotland is 6 minutes away.

Hotel Services

The hotel provides 24-hour reception, daily room servicing, and safety features including fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, and security systems. Pet amenities are available, and the property offers key card access. A modern fitness center is available on site for guest use.

Building History

Built in 1886, this historic building has hosted notable figures including Scotland's national poet Robert Burns. The property maintains its Victorian character while offering modern amenities throughout the guest rooms and common areas.

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Getting around

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City Centre
Edinburgh500 m
Airports
Edinburgh (EDI) 14.5 km
Dundee (DND) 97.4 km
Train
Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station800 m
Bus
Bus stop200 m

Amenities

Thoughtfully designed amenities for a comfortable & memorable stay

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Pets allowed
  • Key card access

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Pet amenities available
  • Housekeeping

Dining

  • Restaurant

Children

  • Cots

Room features

  • Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Location

5 Richmond Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH8 9ST
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5 Richmond Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH8 9ST
Nearby
Museum
National Museum of Scotland
460 m
Nicolson Street
Surgeons' Hall Museums
230 m
Museum
Museum of Childhood
570 m
Church
Mercat Cross
390 m
Restaurants
The Mosque Kitchen
170 m
31-33 Nicolson Square
The City Restaurant
220 m
35 Nicolson Street
Breakfast, Brunch & Lunch
140 m
65 Pleasance
KFC
140 m
7 South St. Andrew Street
Kebab Mahal
200 m
7 Nicolson Square
The Southsider Pub
150 m
3-7 West Richmond Street
Pizza Posto
250 m
16 Nicolson Street
Red Fort
220 m
10 Drummond Street
The Black Medicine Coffee Co
270 m
2 Nicolson Street
Babelon Cafe
240 m
26 Nicolson Street
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