JOIVY GROVE HOUSE HOTEL, Edinburgh

The hotel is on a quiet street within a 15-minute walk of the city centre and a 5-minute walk to bus and tram stops for the airport (40 minutes by public transport). Murrayfield Stadium is 2 km away, Edinburgh Zoo is under 10 minutes by car, and the area has numerous restaurants, cafés, and a Tesco Express within a few minutes' walk. The location scores highly for walkability and access to public transport.

Room types include double, twin (two separate beds), small double, and triple/quad options. Beds are comfortable and bathrooms are clean, with good water pressure and hot water. Some rooms retain historic features like antique furniture and uneven floors, and soundproofing can be limited. Daily housekeeping is provided, and extras such as an iron are available from reception. Rooms are well-heated and have temperature control.

The continental breakfast includes bread, pastries, cereals, yoghurt, juice, and hot drinks; cooked items such as bacon, eggs, and French-press coffee are also available. Quality is consistently rated as good, though the continental selection is basic. For other meals, numerous restaurants (including Italian, Vietnamese, and steakhouse options) are within a 5-minute walk. The hotel also has an honesty bar in the lounge.

The lounge is a comfortable space with seating, games, and an honesty bar where you can help yourself and add charges to your room. The courtyard provides a quiet outdoor area. The 24/7 pantry is stocked with juices, smoothies, coffee, tea, and pastries - all complimentary.

The hotel offers free Wi-Fi throughout, a lift to all floors, and a 24-hour reception for late arrivals or early departures. Luggage storage is provided before check-in and after check-out. Private parking costs £18 per day and must be pre-booked (height limit 2.3m). One ground-floor room is wheelchair-accessible with a walk-in shower. There is no laundry service, but a laundromat is a 5-minute walk away. Online check-in/check-out is available.