LEONARDO EDINBURGH CITY, Edinburgh

The hotel sits on a quiet street in the Old Town, with Edinburgh Castle just under 1 km away and the National Museum of Scotland an 11-minute walk. The Royal Mile, Princes Street, and the University of Edinburgh are all within a 10-15 minute stroll, and the Edinburgh International Conference Centre is an 8-minute walk. Haymarket and Waverley railway stations are both about a 10-minute walk; Edinburgh Airport is 8 km away (roughly 30 minutes by car or tram). Bus services stop right outside, and the tram line from the airport has a stop within a few minutes' walk. The area is well served by shops, cafés, and restaurants - Tesco, Sainsbury's, and several eateries are within 2-3 minutes on foot.

The hotel offers 52 rooms across standard double, twin, and executive categories. Standard doubles include a private bathroom with bath and shower, free toiletries, hairdryer, tea/coffee maker, and a laptop safe. Executive rooms add complimentary bottled water, a mini fridge, a coffee machine, luxury toiletries, a 20% food and beverage discount, a daily newspaper on request, and early check-in from 13:00. Some rooms have slanted ceilings on the top floor, which reduces usable height. The room size is generally described as spacious for a city hotel, though standard doubles are compact. Bed quality is consistently good, with comfortable mattresses and foam pillows. Noise levels vary: rooms on the ground floor or facing the street may pick up some street noise, while rooms away from the lifts are quieter. A fan is provided in every room as there is no air conditioning.

Breakfast is available for an additional charge: £14 per person when booked in advance or £16.95 on the day (breakfast times: weekdays 06:30-10:00, weekends 07:00-11:00). The buffet offers hot items (bacon, eggs, sausages, tomatoes, mushrooms) alongside pastries, fruit, yogurt, and cereal. Cooked-to-order items can be requested from the staff. For coeliac guests, gluten-free alternatives are provided on request. The hotel does not serve evening meals, but the bar - Simpsons Bar - is open for drinks and a snack menu (beer, wine, whisky, and light bites). The surrounding area has numerous restaurants within a 200-metre walk, particularly on Lothian Road and Grassmarket, offering a wide variety of cuisines.

Wi-Fi is complimentary and available in all areas. The 24-hour front desk can help with tour bookings, transport arrangements, and local recommendations. Luggage storage is free and available for early arrivals before check-in and after check-out, so you can explore the city without your bags. The hotel has a lift, wheelchair-accessible rooms, and a lift that serves all floors. Laundry and dry cleaning are available for an additional charge. A safety deposit box is provided in every room. The hotel is non-smoking throughout, and CCTV and smoke alarms are fitted for security. Cots are available on request. Payment methods accepted include American Express, Visa, Maestro, Solo, and MasterCard. No parking on site - see Critical Operational Notes for parking details.