TWIN LIONS HOTEL, Edinburgh

The hotel is on a main road, offering direct bus links to the city centre (10-20 minutes) and Edinburgh Airport via the Airlink 100. Haymarket Train Station is a 2 km drive or a short bus ride. The location is very convenient for rugby matches at Murrayfield and zoo visits, though roadside rooms can experience significant traffic noise. Free on-site parking is available but requires a reservation and has only six spaces.

Standard double rooms are small, often without space for a desk or luggage. Some rooms face a busy road, adding noise. En-suite bathrooms have showers with private toiletries, but shared bathroom options also exist. Family rooms may be cramped for four but can include bunk beds. A few rooms (e.g., room 11) are partially refurbished, while others are worn. All rooms include a flat-screen TV, kettle, free WiFi, and heating. No rooms have a balcony. The hotel is suitable for short budget stays rather than extended comfort.

Breakfast is a basic cooked-to-order Full Scottish or continental buffet served in a small dining room. The cooked option typically includes one egg, one sausage, one bacon slice, half a tomato, toast, tea or coffee. Some find the selection limited. The hotel does not have a restaurant or a bar, so for evening meals, nearby takeaways or a 10-minute bus ride into the city centre provide alternatives.

The 24-hour front desk can assist with check-in, local information, and luggage storage after checkout. Daily housekeeping is included, though its thoroughness varies. Free on-site parking is a key advantage in Edinburgh, requiring advance reservation. The hotel has meeting facilities, a shared lounge, and a tour desk. Internet is free throughout. No airport shuttle is offered - the Airlink 100 bus stop is the recommended alternative. Wheelchair-accessible rooms and family rooms are available.