Leonardo Edinburgh City

3.0 star property
Victorian hotel with bar/lounge, near Princes Street Gardens

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Leonardo Edinburgh City

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Exterior
Exterior
Standard Twin Room | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds
Lobby
Lobby

Overview of Leonardo Edinburgh City

8.8

Fabulous

Property highlights

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking
Map
79 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH3 9HZ
Main amenities
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar/lounge
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Front desk safe
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • TV in a common area
Feel at home
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blackout curtains

Room options

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

Superior King with Sofa

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Standard Double

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Executive King

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About this area

What's nearby

  • In Old Town Edinburgh
  • University of Edinburgh - 9 min walk
  • Edinburgh Castle - 13 min walk
  • Princes Street - 14 min walk
  • George Street - 17 min walk
  • Royal Mile - 18 min walk
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 28 min walk
  • Murrayfield Stadium - 34 min walk
  • Grassmarket - 1 min drive
  • Edinburgh International Conference Centre - 1 min drive
  • Princes Street Gardens - 2 min drive

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 24 min drive
  • Edinburgh Haymarket Station - 15 min walk
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 20 min walk
  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 21 min walk
  • Haymarket Tram Station - 16 min walk
  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 17 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 22 min walk

Restaurants

  • Ong Gie - 4 min walk
  • Dishoom Edinburgh - 5 min drive
  • Whiski Rooms - 13 min walk
  • Ondine - 12 min walk
  • The Devil's Advocate - 15 min walk

About this property

Leonardo Edinburgh City

Leonardo Edinburgh City offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Edinburgh Castle and Princes Street. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and buffet breakfast is available daily. This Victorian hotel is also within a short drive of Royal Mile and Edinburgh Zoo. The overall property condition and breakfast get good marks from fellow travellers.

Languages

English, French, Hindi, Italian, Spanish

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C or hotter

Social distancing

Contactless check-out
Protective shields in place at main contact areas
Social distancing measures in place

Safety measures

Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Hand sanitiser provided
Individually wrapped food options available for breakfast, lunch and dinner
This information is provided by our partners.

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 52 rooms
  • Arranged over 4 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in time from 3:00 PM until 11 PM
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is 11:00 AM

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 not allowed
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • No on-site parking

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekends
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Television in common areas

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • In-room accessibility (selected rooms)
  • Roll-in shower (selected rooms)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch LED TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Portable fan
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Free cot/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 14.95 per person

Hygiene & cleanliness

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

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.

Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; a shield is in place between staff and guests in main contact areas; guests are provided with hand sanitiser.

Contactless check-out is available.

Individually wrapped food options are available for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property/stay dates).
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Leonardo Edinburgh City offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Leonardo Edinburgh City 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 that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
What are the cleanliness and hygiene measures currently in place at Leonardo Edinburgh City?
This property confirms that disinfectant is used to clean the property. Furthermore, guests are provided with hand sanitiser, social distancing measures are in place and staff are given personal protective equipment. Please note that this information has been provided by our partners.
Are pets allowed at Leonardo Edinburgh City?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Leonardo Edinburgh City?
Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Leonardo Edinburgh City.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Leonardo Edinburgh City?
You can check in from 3:00 PM - 11 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
What is there to do at Leonardo Edinburgh City and nearby?
Recommended spots to visit include Princes Street Gardens (7-min walk) and Edinburgh International Conference Centre (8-min walk), along with Edinburgh Castle (13-min walk) and St. Giles' Cathedral (14-min walk).
What's the area around Leonardo Edinburgh City like?
Leonardo Edinburgh City is in Old Town Edinburgh, a short 13-minute walk from Edinburgh Castle and 14 minutes' walk from Princes Street.

Reviews

8.8

Fabulous

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very good

Convenient and historic
Quaint old hospital building converted to a hotel. The main entrance isn’t on the front of the building which disorienting but easily overcome. My room was great, but my brother’s had a giant (no really, it was huge, and actually jumped at him when he opened the closet door!) spider, which the front desk was less than apologetic for, which surprised us. The breakfast was very good and the service was prompt and attentive. Can service was very good and the front desk was quite helpful arranging it. The elevator was laughably slow but got the job done.
3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Larry, 2-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very good

Great Staff
The best part about this stay was the staff. They were more than happy to help and to provide quick, friendly service upon request. They were phenomenal. One issue I had was a personal one. The beds were by far too firm for my taste. I probably should have asked if they could do anything about it but didn't think about it at the time. The only other con was that there were two strip clubs within a very close distance to the hotel and it was a small walk to the main area in Edinburgh that tourists want to go. The walk was not a huge issue at all and there are grocery stores nearby which was a plus. But the strip club thing was not great. A cab driver told us not to go too many blocks further than where we were but the area where this hotel was seemed really safe. I never felt uneasy at all. Overall was a good place to stay if you are on a budget and want friendly, helpful staff.
4-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Yes, you want to stay here
The Leonardo Edinburgh is a wonderful boutique hotel. It was clean and quiet. The courtyard was elegant. Our bathroom was clean and had everything we needed. The room was small-ish but big enough for the two of us. The staff was responsive and pleasant. The location was great to get coffee and walk in the park or catch the Hop-On-Hop-Off buses. It is an easy walk to the Royal Mile or the castle but far enough away to be quiet at night. The front door is quirky. We found the main entrance around the back.
Catherine, 3-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Sally, 4-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very good

The room was very comfortable and quiet. The evening reception staff (I’m so bummed I didn’t get his name!) was exceptional!
Don, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Dawn, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Dawn, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

A great week
A most convenient location in old town and the staff couldn't have provided better service with a smile.
Lawrence, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Nice room but some facilities lacking
Enjoyed our brief stay, but disappointed the only food was breakfast and the bar wasn't open either. There was an in-room advert saying scan for hotel directory...did this and got a menu for bar and food..even though it wasn't available! We were allocated an accessible room but that meant there was a dip in the bathroom floor for drainage which was disconcerting. No non slip mat for the shower over the bath... apparently you have to ask for one, which we only found out after my husband had slipped.
Wendy, 1-night trip
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