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The Guards Hotel
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6.2
/10
Pleasant
220 reviews
What Guests Say About Their Stay
Iain
10.0
/ 10
Clean room, friendly staff, and an excellent location. This no-frills hotel is perfect for a night or two’s stay.
Heather
10.0
/ 10
This property was lovely, and on our last evening we had a lovely visitor in our room upon our arrival home from dinner ... a cat! Most would be bothered by this, we saw it as a sign of good will.
Craig
10.0
/ 10
For the price we paid during The Fringe Festival it was fantastic value for money. Yes the hotel is tired and in need of refurbishment but it was clean and comfortable enough and was perfect for us to lay our head down after 2 busy Festival days. Only a 15/20 minute walk from the Royal Mile and directly opposite Haymarket Train Station. Lots of shops, pubs and restaurants minutes away from the property. We were able to park 2 minutes away in Distillery Lane using Just Park app. The surrounding area seemed very safe day or night. Finally we were that happy with the hotel and its fantastic price during Fringe month we have booked again for next year already!
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1 Clifton Terrace, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH12 5DR
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1 Clifton Terrace, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH12 5DR
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General
In Edinburgh (West End)
Location
A stay at The Guards Hotel places you in the heart of Edinburgh, within a 15-minute walk of Princes Street and George Street. This hotel is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Edinburgh Castle and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Royal Mile.
Attractions
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Edinburgh International Conference Centre - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Princes Street - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Johnnie Walker Princes Street - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Edinburgh Gin Distillery - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Princes Street Gardens - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Usher Hall - 1 km / 0.6 mi
George Street - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Charlotte Square - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Georgian House - 1 km / 0.7 mi
Dean Village - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art One - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
The Meadows - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Tynecastle Stadium - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Grassmarket - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Assembly Rooms - 1.5 km / 1 mi
The preferred airport for The Guards Hotel is Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 11.1 km / 6.9 mi
Facilities
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 11 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers, housekeeping is provided daily, and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
All facilities in The Guards Hotel
Bar, Cafe and Lounge
Entertainment Facility
Common Space
Exterior
Others
Connectivity
- Free WiFi
General
- Smoking area
Accessibilty
- Wheelchair accessible
Accommodation Policy & General Information in The Guards Hotel
Important Note
Planning to check in outside the check-in time (such as early morning or late in the evening)? You can arrange it directly with the property!
Check-in/Check-out Time
Check-in:
14:00 - 22:00
Check-out:
Before 10:00
Pets
Service Animals Allowed
Additional Policy
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
- Cash Breakage deposit: GBP 60 per stay for guests under 25 years old
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Professional property host/manager, No cribs (infant beds) available, No rollaway/extra beds available, No front desk, No elevators- Late check-in fee for check-in between 10:30 PM and 1:30 AM
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
General Information
Popular Facilities | WiFi |
Check-In / Check-Out Time | From 14:00 - 22:00 - to 10:00 |
Available rooms at The Guards Hotel | 11 |
Number of floors in The Guards Hotel | 3 |
Another facilities in The Guards Hotel | Free WiFi, Smoking area, Wheelchair accessible |
Frequently asked questions about The Guards Hotel
What are available facilities at The Guards Hotel?
There are top facilites at The Guards Hotel such as WiFi. (some may require extra charges)
What is normal check-in & check-out time at The Guards Hotel?
The standard check-in time at The Guards Hotel is starting from 14:00 - 22:00 while the latest check-out time is at Before 10:00
What is the star rating of The Guards Hotel?
The Guards Hotel has a 3.0-star rating.
How many floors does The Guards Hotel have?
The Guards Hotel has 3.
How many rooms are available at The Guards Hotel?
The Guards Hotel has 11.
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Overall Ratings & Reviews The Guards Hotel
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6.2
Pleasant
From 220 reviews
Cleanliness
6.8
Room Comfort
6.2
Location
8.0
Service and Facilites
7.0
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David
with Partner
6.0
/10
Reviewed 24 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
Room was nice but the mattress was too hard and it’s just too noisy being that close the main roads at Haymarket in an old building
Sandra
8.0
/10
Reviewed 28 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
Friendly staff, the room was huge. Can see its wearing down. Need update redecorate it. It doesn’t bother me.
TV need update, unable to use it.
DAVID
Leisure Family
8.0
/10
Reviewed 28 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
The room and facilities were basic but good, other than a slow shower drain. Good job gaurds!
Anh
4.0
/10
Reviewed 30 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
The rooms were gross, paint peeling off the walls
Iain
10.0
/10
Reviewed 33 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
Clean room, friendly staff, and an excellent location. This no-frills hotel is perfect for a night or two’s stay.
Karen
Leisure with Partner
6.0
/10
Reviewed 35 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
The carpet is out dated with stains all over, the bathtub leaked, the windows are old with peeling paint. There are water stains on the ceiling and paint cracking around wall lamps etc. For the price we paid it is over priced in this condition. There was hair on the coffee cup saucers in the room and the bathroom door couldn’t be opened all the way for access to the sink. You had to close the door to get past the tub for the mirror and sink. The attendant was fabulous and helped us with information we asked for. He was extremely nice! Great job on him!
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michael
Leisure with Partner
6.0
/10
Reviewed 35 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Very nice staff members and very walkable to city centre and buses
Pam
Leisure with Partner
6.0
/10
Reviewed 37 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
This property is an old property that needs renovating. In saying that it was clean and our king room was huge.
Khaled checked us in and he was very helpful, friendly and explained everything about the property.
It is in a great location but on a main road opposite Waterloo train station. This is why we chose it for 1 night prior to catching a train early the next morning.
It’s very inexpensive for the area and needs updating hence the price.
I’d recommend it as long as you are not expecting anymore that a 3 star hotel.
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Judi
Leisure with Friends
6.0
/10
Reviewed 37 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Staff very nice, baggage storage before check in was great, carpet old, linens clean, would stay again. Excellent location!
David
with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 40 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
Great place to stay with easy access to tramway and Haymarket Station.
Found parking (albeit expensive at £26.49 for the night)) at the Distillery across the road about 200m away.
Julie
Leisure with Friends
8.0
/10
Reviewed 40 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
The hotel was good enough as a base, but the in-room cups weren't cleaned properly. The beds were made, and they gave us clean towels. They didn't remove the equivalent dirty towels, though. There was no back on the TV remote
Richard
Leisure
8.0
/10
Reviewed 41 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
I enjoyed my stay.. nice staff and in an excellent location. I would stay here again, would recommend to others. Ideal for a one or two nights stay.
Sheila
Leisure with Partner
2.0
/10
Reviewed 42 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
The property is shabby and needs painting.
The room we had had a water stain on the ceiling. In the bathroom. Lino tiling was coming away from the wall. The bedroom was in need of decorating.
It was not worth £494 for 4 nights
Kelly
Leisure Family
8.0
/10
Reviewed 44 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
This is an affordable hotel in Edinburgh. It is right across the street from the Haymarket Station. The rooms are small but clean and the staff is super nice and welcoming.
Fahmida
Leisure with Friends
6.0
/10
Reviewed 45 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Ok but the bathroom is too small, sink n shower is very small in size. There was smell in the bathroom and no fan.
Colin
Leisure
8.0
/10
Reviewed 46 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
good value
Yifei
with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 51 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
We did not realise there was no reception, but luckily we checked in before the staff left. Helpful staff. We have to pay cash in full since their card machine was broken?
Good location, but can be noisy. Good size room but not comfortable bed.
Heather
Leisure Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 55 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
This property was lovely, and on our last evening we had a lovely visitor in our room upon our arrival home from dinner ... a cat! Most would be bothered by this, we saw it as a sign of good will.
Cristian
Leisure
8.0
/10
Reviewed 58 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
They only take cash for Expedia bookings.
Natalia Ramirez
Leisure with Friends
4.0
/10
Reviewed 58 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Staff was very polite. However the place was quite dirty, peanuts on the floor, plenty of hairs on the carpet, the toilet was running water during the day and night. Difficult to sleep with the constant noise. The bed was also unsteady and noisy. There was some spider webs hanging on the ceiling.
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