Virgin Hotels Edinburgh (Edinburgh, United Kingdom), Edinburgh hotel discounts

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Overview
Rooms
Location
Amenities
Policies

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Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants, near Grassmarket

9.2/10 Superb

205 verified Hotels.com guest reviews

Property highlights

Pet friendly

Parking available

Free WiFi

Restaurant

Air conditioning

Gym

1 India Buildings, Victoria Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 2EX

Main amenities

Daily housekeeping
2 restaurants and bar/lounge
Breakfast available
24-hour fitness center
Coffee shop/cafe
24-hour front desk
Laundry service
Multilingual staff
Concierge services
Luggage storage

For families

Free cribs/infant beds
Television
Daily housekeeping
Blackout drapes/curtains
Elevator
Minibar

Room options

About this area

What's nearby

In Old Town Edinburgh
University of Edinburgh - 5 min walk
Royal Mile - 7 min walk
Edinburgh Castle - 8 min walk
Princes Street - 11 min walk
Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 16 min walk
Murrayfield Stadium - 41 min walk
National Museum of Scotland - 1 min drive
Grassmarket - 2 min drive
St. Giles' Cathedral - 2 min drive
Princes Street Gardens - 2 min drive

Getting around

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 26 min drive
Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 9 min walk
Edinburgh Waverley Station - 9 min walk
Edinburgh Haymarket Station - 22 min walk
Princes Street Tram Stop - 10 min walk
St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 13 min walk
Haymarket Tram Station - 23 min walk

Restaurants

The Bow Bar - 2 min walk
Ondine - 4 min walk
The Mussel & Steak Bar - 2 min walk
George IV Bar - 5 min walk
Frankenstein Pub - 4 min walk

About this property

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Edinburgh Castle and University of Edinburgh. Guests can visit the 24-hour fitness center for a workout or grab a bite to eat at Commons Club Restaurant, which serves dinner and is one of 2 restaurants. This luxurious hotel is also within a 15-minute walk of Royal Mile and Princes Street. Fellow travelers love the breakfast. Public transportation is just a short walk: Princes Street Tram Stop is 10 minutes and St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 13 minutes.

Languages

English, German, Hindi, Indonesian, Romanian

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property

High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected

Property is disinfected using an electrostatic sprayer

Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C/140°F or hotter

Follows regional cleaning and disinfection practices of We're Good To Go (UK)

Follows industry cleaning and disinfection practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (CDC), Ecolab (3rd party expert - Global), and Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)

Social distancing

Contactless check-in and check-out

Cashless transactions are available for all charges at the property

Guest accommodations are accessible via mobile device

Contactless room service is available

Safety measures

Masks and gloves available

Hand sanitizer provided

Enhanced food service safety measures are in place

Individually-wrapped food options available for breakfast

This information is provided by our partners.

At a glance

Hotel size

222 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

Check-in time from 3:00 PM - anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is noon

Restrictions related to your trip

Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Required at check-in

Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals welcome
Food and water bowls available

Internet

Free WiFi and wired Internet access in public areas
Free WiFi (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)) and wired Internet access in rooms

Parking

Offsite parking within 1 mi (GBP 13.00 per night); discounts available

Other information

Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–11:00 AM
2 restaurants
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop

Traveling with children

Children's menu

Services

24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff

Facilities

24-hour fitness center

Accessibility

Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
Wheelchair-accessible business center
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Closed captioned TV
Visual fire alarm
Lever door handles

Room amenities

Be entertained

50-inch Smart TV

Home comfort

Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
Minibar
Electric kettle
Bathrobes
Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Free crib/infant bed
Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Toilet paper

Stay connected

Desk
Free WiFi (speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)) and free wired Internet

Food and drink

Free tea bags/instant coffee

Daily housekeeping
In-room safe (laptop compatible)
Mobile key entry

Special features

Dining

Commons Club Restaurant - This restaurant serves dinner only.

Commons Club Bar - This cocktail bar serves light fare only. Open daily.

Funny Library Coffee Shop - This lobby lounge serves light fare only. Open daily.

Eve - This family restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 7–25 per person

Children & extra beds

Rollaway beds are available for GBP 50.0 per day

Parking

Parking is available offsite and costs GBP 13.00 per night (1 mi away)

Hygiene & cleanliness

This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place.

The property is cleaned and disinfected using an electrostatic sprayer; disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F.

Personal protective equipment, including masks and gloves, will be available to guests.

Guests are provided with hand sanitizer; cashless payment methods are available for all transactions; contactless room service is available; guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Enhanced food service safety measures are in place.

Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast.

This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We're Good To Go (UK).

This property affirms that it adheres to the cleaning and disinfection practices of:

COVID-19 Guidelines (CDC)
Ecolab (3rd party expert - Global)
Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)
CovidClean (Safehotels - global expert)

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Also known as

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh Hotel

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh Edinburgh

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh Hotel Edinburgh

Frequently asked questions

Does Virgin Hotels Edinburgh offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Virgin Hotels Edinburgh does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

What are the cleanliness and hygiene measures currently in place at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh?

This property confirms that disinfectant is used to clean the property and guests are provided with hand sanitizer. Please note that this information has been provided by our partners.

Are pets allowed at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh?

Yes, pets stay free. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh?

No, unfortunately, but there's discounted parking nearby.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh?

You can check in from 3:00 PM - anytime. Check-out time is noon. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh and nearby?

Maintain your daily exercise routine at the 24-hour gym.

Are there restaurants at or near Virgin Hotels Edinburgh?

Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants.

What's the area around Virgin Hotels Edinburgh like?

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh is in Old Town Edinburgh, a short 9-minute walk from Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) and 8 minutes' walk from Edinburgh Castle.

9.2

Superb

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.1/10

Staff & service

8.9/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

8/10 Very Good

June 1, 2023

Would be good to have the room at 3 not after 4. Taxi never came that the hotel book for us! We did like the hotel very much and was very very clean!