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Braid Hills Hotel

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Floor plan
Indoor wedding
Deluxe Bedrooms | Park view
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; British cuisine, garden views

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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134 Braid Road, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH10 6JD
  • Place, Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill Local Nature Reserve
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Braid Hills Golf Course
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, The Braid Hills
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, blackout curtains

Classic Double With View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, blackout curtains

Clan Family Rooms

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, blackout curtains

Deluxe Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, blackout curtains

Classic Double

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(45 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Twin Bedrooms | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, blackout curtains

Classic Twin Bedrooms

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, blackout curtains

Classic Twin With View

  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, blackout curtains

Wee Classic

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, blackout curtains

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Braid Hills Hotel

Victorian hotel with 24-hour business centre and 24-hour front desk
This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge and a 24-hour business centre. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, 24-hour room service, conference space and a 24-hour front desk are on-site.
Braid Hills Hotel offers 71 accommodations with iPod docking stations and free toiletries. Each accommodation is individually decorated. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Hypo-allergenic bedding, an iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Braid Hills Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Braid Hills Golf Course. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy British cuisine and garden views while dining at 1886 Restaurant
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include a 24-hour business centre, 2 meeting rooms and conference space
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean guestrooms
  • Just a 1-minute drive from Braid Hills Golf Course and 8 minutes from Murrayfield Stadium
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A 24-hour business centre and 2 meeting rooms are available.

WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 16146 square feet (1500 square metres) and includes conference space. A library, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Braid Hills Hotel. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Edinburgh hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a full breakfast daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.
1886 Restaurant – Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specialises in British cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.
Edinburgh Bar – This lobby lounge specialises in British cuisine and serves lunch, dinner and light fare. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee: GBP 14.95 for adults and GBP 7.95 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • 1886 Restaurant
  • Edinburgh Bar

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Golf carts
  • Library

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 16,146 square feet of conference space
  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour business centre

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a provincial park
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1886
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • IPod dock

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 25.00

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 14.95 for adults and from GBP 7.95 for children
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 25.00 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Parties and events are allowed on site
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and window guards
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Reservations are needed for golf tee times. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 2 children aged 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

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Reviews

Braid Hills Hotel Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 430 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 382 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 131 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1011 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ruzza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Overall excellent

Everything about the hotel was excellent. Lots of parking, lovely service, excellent room that was very clean and a marvellous view.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Warren

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Comfortable stay. Helpful staff . Hotel looks like it needs a bit of touch ups but I know it's a challenging time financially. We enjoyed our 3rd stay there.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lannette

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Incredible stay! Great experience in every way and I will be back for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Easy access to the city

Plenty of Parking and ideal to leave the car and use the bus service into the city centre. The bus stop is right outside. Friendly service and lovely view of the castle
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Sadie

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness
Good area for the hotel . Bus right into center is easy and parking is nice . The rooms are nosy and not worth the money . Our wardrobe had dirt in it which made our clothes dirty. Breakfast was average and did not have much selection . Staff were helpful and nice .
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ieva

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at the Braid Hills Hotel, Edinburgh on 22/08/25 – 23/08/25 (rooms 224 and 228) for one night, paying £483.82. Sadly, the stay was extremely disappointing and nothing like the clean, modern rooms shown on Expedia. The rooms had stained and peeling headboards, stained furniture, marked walls, peeling skirting boards, and lampshades falling off. Both rooms had an unpleasant damp smell. The mattresses were lumpy, indented as if heavily used, and caused back and neck pain. Bathrooms had leak marks, peeling ceilings with holes, brown-stained shower heads, mould, anti-slip mats covered in black mould and hair, and rusty heated towel rails. The kettle was filled with limescale, and we even found hair on one bed. We checked in late with a child, so couldn’t raise this immediately, but I took photographs of everything. For nearly £500, this was unacceptable, uncomfortable, and very far from what Expedia advertised. Strongly advise others to avoid until rooms are properly maintained.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sean

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Nice hotel in nice area

Lovely hotel but very tired . Staff are very welcoming, friendly and professional. The views from the hotel. Though the view from our room was not but I suppose someone had to stay in it. There were a few issues with the room which I informed the reception staff on checkout and welcomed the points I noted . The dining room furniture, in particular the dining chairs need replacing . We liked the area and we walked into Edinburgh which is a good 50mins. We caught the night bus home once which took about 15mins .
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Noise Complaint

I stayed in Room 203, which is located next to the facility and equipment room. Unfortunately, the entire night was extremely noisy due to this equipment, and I was unable to sleep. I reported this issue to the reception staff during my stay, but no solution was provided. I also left my phone number and email address for follow-up, but I have not received any response. This experience was very disappointing, especially considering I paid £263 for the booking.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room was fine apart from view from window was of flat roof shed! Back of sink all pipes and electric exposed as shelf wasn’t fitted. Corridor ceiling had plaster board sheet over hole in ceiling. Many of the light bulbs were not working in the lights. Breakfast was good and staff were pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Margaret

Travelled with partner
Good view from room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Margaret

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good bus service right outside. Liked windows that open.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Lovely hotel,friendly and helpful staff. Excellent cooked breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Glyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice stay. Good value for money for August in Edinburgh.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeff

Business traveller
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Attended a wedding at this hotel back in the early 2000, it was fantastic back then however it now is in need of some TLC.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very expensive overnight stay in what was basically a very dated hotel which is in need of refurbishment. TV was on the wall to side of beds making it awkward to watch and left looking at an open cupboard (with no doors) housing ironing boards etc at end of beds. Stains on the carpet, no lift to upper floors and duct tape on communal stairs. Paintwork was scraped away and what looked like mould on window ledge. No fan in the room so we were roasting all night. Staff friendly and welcoming on arrival and at breakfast. The hotel was in a quiet area of edinburgh with a nice view. Breakfast was ok but coffee in room and at breakfast was awful. Wouldn't stay again for £289 paid.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location with bus stop very handy.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

James

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful Hotel, very comfy room. Great breakfasts!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sandrine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

An average hotel

Staff were very friendly but the hotel is in need of a refurbishment. We had a small room at the back overlooking a car park but other rooms were much bigger/nicer. A good option for a budget hotel slightly outside of the tourist attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

farhana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Interesting property. Slightly Fawlty Towers but great staff, beds and bathrooms plus big rooms. Fantastic. Would definitely stay again if visiting Edinburgh.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Slow check in where I had to phone the hotel before reception staff appeared - call bells on desk obviously havent worked for years and could be replaced. Room is spacious & clean, dated. The hotel used to be one of the local top hotels in the city and is showing its age - green stair carpet badly needs replaced as each step is worn
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities
Had a lot of character
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025