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The Minto Hotel

Hotel with restaurant, near Royal Mile

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Exterior
Breakfast (GBP 7.50 per person)
Lobby lounge
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Meeting room
  • Wedding services
  • Free newspapers in the lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
Feel at home
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Elevator
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)

Room options

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Showing 4 of 4 rooms

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
16/18 Minto St, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH91RQ

What's nearby

  • University of Edinburgh - 14 min walk
  • Grassmarket - 4 min drive
  • Royal Mile - 4 min drive
  • Princes Street - 5 min drive
  • Edinburgh Castle - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 35 min drive
  • Slateford Station - 10 min drive
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 26 min walk
  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 27 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪The Abbey - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Southpour - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Old Bell Inn - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Salisbury Arms - ‬8 min walk

About this property

The Minto Hotel

The Minto Hotel puts you just a 5-minute drive from Royal Mile and Princes Street. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Also, Edinburgh Castle and University of Edinburgh are just a 5-minute drive away.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 22 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
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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
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Onsite parking limited
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Room service (limited hours)

Working away

  • Meeting room

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 7.50 per person

Policies

This property accepts credit cards.

Also known as

Hotel Minto
Minto Edinburgh
Minto Hotel
Minto Hotel Edinburgh
Edinburgh Minto Hotel Scotland
The Minto Hotel Hotel
The Minto Hotel Edinburgh
The Minto Hotel Hotel Edinburgh

Frequently asked questions

Does The Minto Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Minto Hotel 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.
Are pets allowed at The Minto Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Minto Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Minto Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM.
Are there restaurants at or near The Minto Hotel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around The Minto Hotel like?
The Minto Hotel is a short 14-minute walk from University of Edinburgh and 14 minutes' walk from Holyrood Park.

The Minto Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Very Good

A little gem
I was up one night in Edinburgh for business. Positives Staff very helpful. Evening meal was excellent, as was breakfast. The room had a full sized bath with copious hot water. A TV that I could plug headphones into. Enough workspace on the desk. A mug not a cup with quality tea and coffee (no biscuits). Negatives. The hotel is closing down in 2016. The room needed a little maintenance, i.e. the window would not fully shut, the bathroom light bulb was out, the wardrobe doors did not shut. I would have gone back next year if it was going to remain open.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Had to wait a while then go looking for a staff member to order at the bar and then had to go looking again to pay for the meal...
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6/10 Good

Basic but good. ..
Excellent location for high street choice of eateries. Hotel is now room only - no evening meal or breakfast. . I had room 6 and with the Indian restaurant below and outside the window was noisy, I travel with rear plus so no problem. All in all - you get what you pay for and this was good for what I wanted, would I use again - yes. .. Godots restaurant 2 mins walk up the hill is fantastic. David
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8/10 Very Good

Nice hotel, few minor problems
Stayed here for 2 nights and found it very nice at first glance. However, after being there for a few hours I found a few odd bits had not been cleaned from the previous occupants including a dental floss stick. Also, at first glance it seemed like a good sized room but when it came to its functionality (ie getting ready) it was noticeably cramped. Apart from this all was good
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Easy to get to city centre by bus. Knowledgeable front of house staff.
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8/10 Very Good

Week getaway
Excellent hotel and city.lovely staff that were really helpful. The only problem was the room. To say it was cleaned it was really dusty.
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10/10 Exceptional

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8/10 Very Good

Nice Stay
Staff were excellent and it was no fuss. Rooms were a little tight but we had heaps of luggage.
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6/10 Good

Small room, old furniture , only the bathroom is satisfactory
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Edinburgh trip
Visit Edinburgh
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10/10 Exceptional

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6/10 Good

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10/10 Exceptional

Great location, close to attractions.
My son was in Edinburgh for a conference and the Minto was an easy walk.
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

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8/10 Very Good

I booked and paid for a double room and upon arrival me and my friend got surprised to see a huge room with a queen-sized bed and two single beds. The staffs are nice and accommodating.The hotel room was very clean upon arrival and the neighborhood seemed safe.
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8/10 Very Good

Convenient to University
The price was quite reasonable for convent 10min walk to university and 15min walk to royal mile. Especially appreciated the free parking and free bagga storage while we travelled around Scotland. Hotel staff were very helpful.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Amazing staff
the staff was the best I had ever experienced. They were welcoming and so incredibly friendly and helpful with what we needed and how to get around the city. The rooms were cute but on the small side. It was a great location to bus stops and not far from the city centre. I would highly recommend.
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

minto hotel Edinburgh
Hotel nice and clean , staff friendly and helpful , the only downside we had was that the room was small
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8/10 Very Good

Stayed one night ,staff were great room was good two single beds pushed together to make a double and they squeaked every time you moved
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6/10 Good

Good hotel to use as a base.
Overall a nice hotel to use as a base for exploring Edinburgh during the Fringe and the Tattoo. A good 20 minute walk to the Royal Mile, which we enjoyed as the weather was favourable. However we did also use taxis which cost between £7-£10, there was also plenty of buses. The rooms are small but adequate. We ate at the hotel once and was very disappointed by the service - with one member of our party not receiving their meal. We booked to eat at 5.45pm and explained to the waitress at the time of booking we were on a tight schedule as we going to the Tattoo that evening. However, staff did apologise and we received a bottle of wine.
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8/10 Very Good

Great stay for the Tattoo and the Fringe
The Minto was one of our fav places on our recent UK trip. We had booked several months ago and the service was excellent then also. In particular, Melanie was fantastic - extremely helpful, extremely obliging and nothing was too much trouble. Drinks in the bar were reasonable and brekky also available onsite. Our room was at the back of the hotel overlooking the garden. Very quiet and comfortable. Bathroom very clean and larger than most. Water pressure good. Our son and his partner also stayed with us and again this was no trouble. Parking onsite. Bus outside the door but we chose to walk 15 mins or so into town. Also appreciated the prompt call from Melanie advising I had left behind my fitbit. Arrangements made for collection by a cousin and all ended up being sorted. Will def stay there again. Possibly the best we experienced in the UK.
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8/10 Very Good

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10/10 Exceptional

LOVELY WEEKEND BREAK
They upgraded us to Honeymoon Suite as it was vacant. Lovely spacious room with sofa and nice bathroom-we even had access to garden which appeared to be for our sole use. Great breakfasts for £7.50-couldnt have made us more welcome.
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8/10 Very Good

The Minto
Stayed in Edinburgh on vacation. Was close enough to walk everywhere. Rooms were warm but otherwise all good
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8/10 Very Good

Close to city centre.
Hotel met all our needs for attending a family wedding in the vicinity. The only 'constructive criticism' I would record was a rather noisy roof extractor fan which might have annoyed lighter sleepers than us. The room was small but easily suited our weekend requirements.
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