BEST WESTERN KINGS MANOR, Edinburgh

The hotel sits in a quiet residential area within easy reach of Edinburgh's attractions. A bus stop directly outside the hotel offers frequent services (routes 44, 113, 124) to Princes Street, the Royal Infirmary, and Musselburgh, with a journey time of 20-40 minutes depending on traffic. For airport access, take the tram to York Place then the number 44 bus, or drive (around 30 minutes). The hotel is a 15-minute drive from the city centre, and a taxi costs approximately £12-15. Nearby landmarks include Portobello Beach, the Fringe festival route, and the Brunstane train station for direct rail access to Edinburgh Waverley. The immediate vicinity has a 24-hour Asda superstore, and walking to Portobello town centre takes 10-15 minutes.

Accommodation includes double, twin, triple, family, and single rooms, all with private bathrooms. Some double rooms are designated as small doubles for single occupancy only. Family rooms can be set up as one double and two singles or four singles, with interconnecting king rooms available by direct request. A limited number of ground-floor double rooms and rooms with walk-in showers can be arranged when contacting the hotel directly. The property is older and some rooms show wear in furnishings and carpets, though bedding is widely described as comfortable and clean. Road-facing and upper-floor rooms may experience noise from footfall or door banging; rooms in the original block can feel colder and have creaky floors. The newer club rooms offer a more modern standard. Central heating is installed but no air conditioning, so rooms can become warm during hot weather. Balconies are not available, and some rooms have views of the sea or garden. Daily housekeeping is offered, though some stays note that servicing may be minimal unless requested.

Breakfast is served from 07:00 daily and includes a full Scottish cooked breakfast and continental options, with vegan choices available. The standard cooked buffet is £12.95 per person; continental is £7.50. Residents can also book a bed-and-breakfast rate that includes the cooked breakfast. In the evenings, Options Bistro offers a varied menu including European dishes and an Indian curry selection, with vegetarian, vegan, and children's menus. Room service is available from the Bistro menu between 12:00 and 20:45. Bar Zest serves drinks until 23:00 and allows dogs in the bar area. During Christmas and Boxing Day, a limited snack menu is offered. Nearby dining alternatives include Asda Cafe (Edinburgh Jewel) and The Rockville Joppa Pans, both within 2 km.

Hotel residents have complimentary access to the leisure club, which includes a heated indoor swimming pool open year-round (with a shallow end and depth of 125 cm), sauna, steam room, and gym. Tennis courts and equipment are also free. The spa adds chargeable treatments such as massage, facials, body wraps, manicures, pedicures, and waxing, all of which must be pre-booked. Children under 8 are not allowed in the spa bath, under 14 in the sauna/steam room, and under 16 in the gym. Swim and gym sessions sometimes require advance booking (6 days recommended), and sessions are 25 minutes. The leisure centre has mixed opening hours - typically Monday-Friday 06:30-21:30, Saturday-Sunday 08:00-19:00, with child access from 09:00 weekdays. The facility is also used by local residents, so it can be busy at peak times.

Wi-Fi is complimentary throughout the hotel. Parking is available on-site with 100 spaces, plus free on-street parking; overnight parking can be arranged after checkout. Electric vehicle charging points (3-pin and Type 2) are free to use. The 24-hour front desk offers express check-in/out, currency exchange, luggage storage, and can arrange public transport tickets (additional charge). The hotel has lifts serving all floors and is wheelchair accessible, with accessible parking spaces. Business facilities include fax/photocopying and meeting/banquet rooms for an extra fee. Daily housekeeping is provided, and luggage storage is available both before check-in and after checkout. The hotel also provides a shared lounge/TV area, garden with outdoor furniture, and a designated smoking area. Packed lunches and a welcome drink are offered.