MARKET STREET HOTEL, Edinburgh

The hotel is 700 metres from Camera Obscura, 1 km from Edinburgh Castle, and 1 km from the National Museum of Scotland. Edinburgh Playhouse is 1 km away, and the University of Edinburgh is 2 km. Edinburgh Airport is 16 km away, reachable by tram from St Andrew Square (10-minute walk) or by Airlink bus from Waverley Bridge. The street is relatively quiet despite being so central, and the surrounding area is filled with pubs, restaurants, and shops. The hotel is also a 5-minute walk from Princes Street and the New Town.

Room categories include Cozy, Roomy, Vista, and the Alba Suite. All rooms are air-conditioned, soundproofed, and feature a flat-screen TV, tea/coffee maker, and private bathroom with shower. The Alba Suite has a balcony overlooking the Old Town and New Town. Lower-floor rooms or those facing the back may have very limited natural light, with windows looking onto alleyways or walls. Windows in some rooms do not open. The bed is comfortable for most, though some find the mattress thin. The bathroom layout places the sink outside the main bathroom with limited lighting, and showers can leak onto the floor. Free minibar contents vary: Cozy rooms include water, milk, coffee, tea; upgraded categories include soft drinks, alcoholic drinks, and snacks.

Breakfast is available for an additional £21 per person and includes a buffet with continental and full English/Irish options, plus a warm cook-to-order menu. Vegetarian and vegan options are available on request. A reservation is required for breakfast. Nor Loft is open for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and cocktail hour, offering a selection of small plates and drinks. The bar can get busy, so booking a table in advance is recommended. A welcome glass of champagne is offered at check-in, and champagne is also sometimes available at breakfast. The hotel does not have a full a la carte restaurant, but there are many dining options within walking distance.

Activities available include walking tours (additional charge), bike tours, bicycle rental, golf within 3 km, hiking (free off-site), pub crawls, stand-up comedy, and temporary art galleries. The hotel provides evening entertainment. The 7th-floor terrace features outdoor furniture and sun terrace, offering a place to relax with city views. There is no pool, spa, or gym on site.

Reception services include 24-hour front desk, concierge, express check-in/check-out, private check-in/check-out, lockers, and free luggage storage. WiFi is free in all areas. The hotel has 5 accessible rooms (Cozy category) with features such as emergency cord, lower sink, raised toilet, grab rails, and wheelchair access. Daily housekeeping is free; additional cleaning services like laundry, dry cleaning, and ironing are available for a charge. Business facilities include fax/photocopying. Safety features include 24-hour security, CCTV, key card access, and safety deposit box. No pets allowed. No on-site parking, but discounted parking at Waverley station (20% off with hotel voucher). Car hire can be arranged. Cots are available on request.