The Edinburgh Lodge

It all started off really well. I’d rang earlier in the week to check a couple of things and the person I spoke to was so helpful and I was really pleased with the service. When we arrived we were able to check in straight away. The woman on the front desk was lovely and I couldn’t fault her at all. However, when we got to our room it was really cold. There was a heater in the corner and the heating wasn’t on which made me think it might be broken. As we were going straight out I didn’t think too much of it and we went off into Edinburgh centre. When we got back later in the afternoon the room was really cold. We tried the shower and we couldn’t even use it because it wouldn’t get warm. I rang the number and the person I spoke to said to try it again in an hour as she was sending someone out. We couldn’t get a shower before we went out for our evening meal. When we got back in later that night the heating still wasn’t on and the room was really cold, even with the heater on in the corner. We were able to get a warmish shower in the morning but the heating didn’t work all weekend which made the stay really quite uncomfortable. Which is a real shame as everything else was really good but when you can’t get out of bed because it’s so cold in the room it kind of spoils your stay.

Location was good - not too far to walk from tram/haymarket station & bus stop right outside. Service was average, not overly welcoming and reception desk barely managed. Room was cold - radiator not working so a small heater was placed in the room (this was not discussed with us on arrival) - heater was not adequate. Sheet was stained so had to get that changed apparently they use a third party laundry company but they should have noticed when making the bed that the sheet was stained

Overall the place was good, especially for the price. The room was neat and tidy and a gorgeous redone bathroom. The location was ideal with bus stops right outside. The only complaint I have is lack of someone working reception. When we got back to the hotel one night around 7 they were already gone and we had to check out early when no one would be there either. So we just left a note and the key, but I was definitely worried about doing it that way. Otherwise great place to stay.

Stayed here 2 nights Friday n sat arrived after 6 so didn’t meet staff left keys for us in deposit box we had room 15 n 16 15 was exactly like pics 16 wasn’t old furniture n not as nice but did what you needed rooms are very clean have tea n coffee and bottled water all your little extras in bathroom as well in case u forget yours nice and warm for this time of year had to get up during night to turn radiator off so hot met staff next day nice n friendly didn’t go for breakfast so can’t comment was £9.95 as well we all went out for breakfast long walks Edinburgh is a beautiful city loads to see and do would recommend this hotel it’s about 25 min walk into town but can get bus outside overall nice clean friendly hotel

It was lovely . Very clean , comfy beds, good shower. It was also quiet for Edinburgh no traffic noise in room 👍😁