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Located in the tourist centre of Edinburgh, Hilton Edinburgh Carlton Hotel offers premium rooms, 7 minutes' walk from the beautifully restored art-deco Edinburgh Festival Theatre. Boasting a gym area, the hotel is in the very heart of the city, within a few blocks of The Robertson Mausoleum Parish Church.
This 4-star hotel in an old district, just 1.5 km from Edinburgh Gin Distillery. Museum on the Mound is within a 500-metre distance of the Hilton, while the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh is 25 minutes' walk away. The nearby cultural experience includes the Sherlock Holmes Statue, which is 0.8 km away. There is Museum of Childhood bus stop a few moments from this accommodation.
The Hilton Edinburgh features 238 rooms with coffee and tea making equipment, and such comforts as a trouser press and climate control. They have a comfortable interior. The safe bathrooms are appointed with dressing gowns, and necessities such as a roll-in shower. Staying at this Edinburgh hotel, guests can enjoy view of the city.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served at the à la carte restaurant. A wide selection of Scottish specialities is offered in the on-site restaurant. The smoke-free Hilton Edinburgh Carlton Hotel has a stylish lounge bar that offers complimentary drinks. It also features a lounge for guests' comfort. The street food restaurant Viva Mexico lies 150 metres from this property.
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The Hilton Edinburgh features 238 rooms with coffee and tea making equipment, and such comforts as a trouser press and climate control. They have a comfortable interior. The safe bathrooms are appointed with dressing gowns, and necessities such as a roll-in shower. Staying at this Edinburgh hotel, guests can enjoy view of the city.
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William
2024-05-02
9/10
Fairly clean wonderful accommodation with fairly friendly staff and stunning location to all historical sights. Full cooked breakfast was nice hot with many options. Nice bedroom.
John
2024-03-01
8/10
The units are newly remodelled, a decent size with a tub. There are lots of supplies like: comfortable chais and an iron.
Dave
2024-02-26
8/10
Perfect location just off across the road, the steak house, and the center of the City of Edinburgh within walking distance of the Royal Mile and the Edinburgh Castle during the Fringe Festival, good food.
George
2024-02-26
8/10
Plenty of food at the full English breakfast.
Charles
2024-02-16
8/10
By and large, it was modern and luxurious place with thoughtful staff at reception desk. The full English breakfast included a wide array of meals. The location was stunning, adjacent to both historical landmarks as well as the shopping area, Edinburgh's North Bridge and the centre of the old town, and had nice views.
James
2024-02-08
7/10
Luxury place with very responsive staff and strong wi-fi. A coffeemaker, an iron, and a phone available in the double room. Huge, reasonably large bathroom.
Malcolm
2024-01-26
8/10
The staff was lovely friendly all that time. We had the deluxe king room and it was high quality for the super king-size bed. The hotel was gorgeous, we had a very nice time and would stay here again.
Maurice
2024-01-14
9/10
Executive king room was fully-equipped and a nice size had hypoallergenic pillows. There were tea and coffee making equipment, and a fridge in the room too. The vibe here was exclusive. Relaxed by the pool, it was nice, especially when the weather was wonderful. It was close to Edinburgh during August 2019, and train station & friendly staff, absolutely perfect and nice location overall.
Rupert
2024-01-02
7/10
Typical english breakfast, incredible location, fairly clean place overall. New-fashioned and excellent sized units available with very comfy bed, level -2 plus oversized TV precariously perched on top of drawers. Superfriendly, outstandingly accommodating staff at reception desk, day and night.
Tom
2024-01-02
7/10
Well-appointed and well laid out units and very attentive staff at reception desk.
Frederick
2023-12-22
7/10
Marvellous location, good in proximity to all tourist areas. Also - so close to the castle, restaurants, shops and the Christmas Market, lots other attractions and the royal mile, the Waverley railway station, and a short walk from the shops. Typical english and nice hot breakfast to star a day with the '' fresh '' bread and made to order eggs, for example.
Edwin
2023-12-08
9/10
Very easy to get from Edinburgh airport, just 15 km. High quality food, really polite staff at reception desk.
Kirsty
2023-11-26
7/10
It had good and unbeatable location, just off the train station and shops and the Grassmarket and the royal mile. And it's not too far from Ondine, ate there once or twice.
Although everything was modern, some of the staff were a little disorganised.
David
2023-11-25
8/10
The restaurant was pleasant for dinner, I tried excellent dishes. I had all the usual facilities, a coffee maker, and so much space.
Mark
2023-11-24
7/10
Above average breakfast with several healthy options, baguettes, omelettes and friendly professional staff.
Irene
2023-11-24
9/10
The staff was fantastic friendly and the place was clean. The bedroom was decent size and top-class. I enjoyed full cooked breakfasts with Served in a bag, omelettes plus the porridge. The location was amazing in the restaurant which I refused because it was inedible.
Fred
2023-11-21
9/10
The staff are lovely friendly. The units are decent sized and recently refurbished on the mezzanine.
Carol
2023-11-14
9/10
Typical english breakfasts, with the " fresh " bread and omelettes, as for instance.
Robert
2023-11-10
7/10
Very impressed with deluxe double room and well-trained staff at reception desk.
Kate
2023-10-18
8/10
The location was convenient and decent right in the heart of Edinburgh. The restaurant was brilliant and the breakfast was above average with brown bread, including omelettes and many options to choose from.
Gavin
2023-09-29
9/10
Well-appointed room with comfy bed, comfortable chais, a hair dryer, and an iron. Incredible location when travelling to Edinburgh.
Robert
2023-09-27
7/10
I had air-conditioned and stocked room with hypoallergenic pillows. I had a microwave oven, tea/coffee making equipment, and a fridge.
Paul
2023-09-27
9/10
I thoroughly enjoyed the full English breakfast, it was hot with a great selection of food. Hotel's location was amazing, to the Grassmarket. I found Makars Gourmet Mash Bar offering shots and different drinks 1 km of the venue.
Albert
2023-09-24
9/10
The breakfasts are typical english and full cooked in the hotel, with brown bread.
James
2023-09-21
8/10
Wonderful and clean place with really polite staff at reception desk. Great location in modern area, short walk to bars & restaurants, different shops, and the Edinburgh Fringe festival.
Graham
2023-09-17
7/10
This hotel is perfectly located 3 km away from Arthur's Seat hike. Also it is next to central Edinburgh and the royal mile and all main attractions, restaurants and to the train station. Make sure you stay in the deluxe king guest room all with extremely classy decor.
Carl
2023-09-16
8/10
Big size and overall clean venue with an excellent value and responsive staff. Fully-equipped and well-kept unit on level -2.
Anne
2023-08-31
9/10
Typical english and full cooked breakfast to start the day with champagne and omelettes, for instance.
Albert
2023-08-30
7/10
Very comfortable facilities and a typical english and full cooked breakfast with champagne and many options to choose from and made to order eggs.
John
2023-08-28
9/10
The location offered was good and unbeatable adjacent to public transport and nearest laundromats, shops / restaurants / tourist attractions and both Old Town and New Town. The excellent friendly staff greeted us with a smile.
Ruth
2023-08-16
7/10
It was perfectly located within walking distance of the station.
Nick
2023-07-29
8/10
The room was air conditioned with nice interior and a reasonably spacious bathroom.
John
2023-07-19
8/10
Fabulous accommodation with stunning setting near the main attraction as well as the shops. Perfectly positioned near the station especially.
Arthur
2023-07-15
8/10
The location was absolutely perfect and fantastic and beds were comfy. The room was air-conditioned and stocked, had private bathroom.
John
2023-07-02
9/10
The units were well-appointed with ordinary double bed. The location is incredible for exploring Edinburgh.
John
2023-06-27
9/10
Fabulous place with outstandingly accommodating employees at reception desk.
Peter
2023-06-15
8/10
Had really really nice stay on visit, the staff were thoughtful, location was amazing to both historical landmarks as well as the shopping area. Full English breakfast was something to remember.
Joe
2023-06-07
9/10
It is perfectly located 1 km away from New Town.
Fred
2023-05-24
7/10
Appreciated the way our a nice size king room with a lovely view was. The breakfast was above average, such variety, with the croissants and omelettes, for example.
Peter
2023-05-21
9/10
Tasty food, above average breakfast. Very nice area, perfect and convenient location, adjacent to a raised platform, the royal mile and all main attractions, restaurants and to the train station, and many prime sights.
Edward
2023-05-06
8/10
Lovely building, marvellous location very close to public transport/tram as well as Princes St shops, the National Museum, and restaurants, pubs and shopping.
Tony
2023-05-02
8/10
Typical english and full cooked breakfast with baguettes and brown bread left, as example, try it!
David
2023-04-19
8/10
It was clean, breakfast was typical english and warm. It was a trendy boutique hotel perfectly set in the modern area.
Allan
2023-04-12
8/10
The property was perfectly situated a 10-15 minute walk from The Pleasance.
James
2023-03-23
9/10
Very clean bed & peaceful and handy position so close to railway stations, town centre and Royal Mile. Besides, very convenient to a parish church.
Jack
2023-03-20
7/10
We had a lovely experience. Everything was fine, including hospitable staff and stunning location in MPW restaurant. We have booked deluxe king guest room with a tub, a bath, for instance for 3 nights.
Malcolm
2023-03-13
9/10
I have stayed in the deluxe king guest room with ample space and comfortable chais. The lobby restaurant is magnificent, serves amazing dishes. Of course, would recomand.
George
2023-03-05
8/10
Luxury place, it was clean and had incredibly polite and well-mannered staff at reception desk.
Angus
2023-03-03
9/10
Perfectly located hotel close to out were completed much more speedily, the restaurant and Edinburgh Castle, Whisky Tasting Experience and shops on the Miracle Mile.
Andrew
2023-03-03
7/10
Our accommodation was set in a central location close enough to a trolley, the centre, and an almighty hill. The rooms were top-class and stocked and had all necessary facilities.
Paul
2023-02-20
9/10
I was there for 2 nights and ate at lobby restaurant for dinner. Very central location near the railway station and the airport bus Nr 100, the center of and most city sights and alternative restaurants, it was in a modern area.
Christian
2023-02-17
8/10
It was perfectly located, where a long - standing tower is easily reachable. What's more, it was near the buses to-and-from the Airport as well as princes street and the royal mile. The breakfast was typical english for vegetarians, and the food was brilliant!
David
2023-02-12
7/10
We did not want to leave, would recommend. The property's location was brilliant, in the heart of Old Town. Went to The Albanach for drink or two, set a 10-15 minute walk from the hotel. The full cooked breakfast had a good selection.
Charlie
2023-01-31
8/10
The restaurant was nice for both breakfast and an elegant dinner here, I had excellent dishes. The location in a shopping area was marvellous and there were a shopping street and the Christmas market nearby.
Danielle
2023-01-16
8/10
I had a really nice experience here, everything was modern, the location was stunning close enough to the shopping area, Edinburgh and a trolley. Enjoyed the deluxe king guest room I was given, it had so much space and comfortable chais. The full English breakfast was luxurious with many options to choose from and reasonably priced. The staff was efficient and gentle - I will be back.
Maurice
2023-01-16
8/10
Full cooked breakfast with plenty of options.
Tony
2022-12-20
9/10
Perfect place to stay while in Edinburgh. Very central location in the centre of the city, neat room. Comfy beds for a good night sleep. Plenty of food for the full cooked breakfast.
Andy
2022-12-18
8/10
Travelled with my husband, spent 1 night here and had a nice stay. Loved staying at the deluxe king guest room. The bed was big, a bathtub worked well. This was a marvellous location very close to restaurants. Had brunch in the The Albanach, located nearby.
Brian
2022-12-16
9/10
Stay here was nice, I did not want to leave there. The venue was perfect, I liked the stay and the location was handy close to Edinburgh as well as the train station. Everyone was accommodating and pleasant. The food was delicious and the bar was great. Excellent service offered in this hotel.
Jack
2022-12-15
6/10
Its location was unbeatable and fab, in the restaurant on time.
Didn't like the staff, some of them were absolutely rude.
Thomas
2022-12-09
7/10
Pretty building and spotless rooms for a hair dryer. Excellent service overall.
Sammy
2022-12-02
9/10
It had stunning location with access to a standing tower nearby;))
Jordan
2022-11-27
8/10
Every detail was perfect: staff and location. The location was magnificent, you can visit a parish church by walking. It was across the good area.
Ronald
2022-11-21
8/10
Units with a great view. Appetising and brilliant food.
John
2022-11-07
9/10
Everything was very comfortable, had a brilliant stay for one night in Edinburgh. The staff was well-trained, the room was air-conditioned and updated. The location of the hotel was handy, in the centre of Edinburgh. Spent our evenings in nearby The Albanach enjoying drinks and atmosphere. Was an excellent place for christmas.
Jonathan
2022-11-07
8/10
We will be back as the location was perfect and fab. All perfectly fine, everything you need for the christmas. The full cooked breakfast is a great bonus. The staff are efficient, managed the parking across the road. The hotel is situated right in the heart of the city, a 10-15 minute walk from Co-op Food.
Henry
2022-11-03
9/10
the deluxe king guest room i got was complete with good ac, baths plus huge comfortable bed. i liked excellent customer service.
James
2022-10-07
9/10
We had the deluxe king guest room provided with a bath, very comfy bed plus great views.
Dave
2022-09-27
9/10
Brilliant food for the full cooked breakfast.
Beds were hard.
Otto
2022-09-17
8/10
Came here for 1 night with my children, everything was great.
Cyril
2022-09-16
8/10
This place was fabulous and had lovely location and food, I loved it. The staff were pleasant throughout my visit...
David
2022-09-14
9/10
This hotel had a very central position so near to station. The room I got was cheap with complimentary drink and baths plus a ncie temperature.
Shame the bathroom was poor.
Richard
2022-09-13
9/10
Stayed for 1 day and didn't want to leave, I would return there.
Steve
2022-08-21
8/10
The full cooked breakfast offered plenty of dishes. Everyone was accommodating and the room was spotless and immaculate.
Isabel
2022-07-08
8/10
We were in an unbeatable location approx 10-15 minutes' walk from a Leith street.
James
2022-07-05
6/10
The room was spotless with a great view and had tea/coffee making equipment, a writing desk and an ironing set.
The area was very busy.
Joseph
2022-07-05
6/10
There were very good location and facilities. Booked a room with a bath. Honestly no complaints.
Well, the area was really busy overall.
Gordon
2022-06-22
9/10
We liked this hotel and its pleasant staff and location. Nice selection of bars and restaurants.
Peter
2022-06-19
8/10
The hotel was ideal, the room was immaculate and I appreciated polite staff. Property offered plenty of meals for full cooked breakfast.
Bobby
2022-04-27
8/10
Good stay. Stunningly beautiful and spotless hotel, perfect location so near to station.
E.
2022-04-12
8/10
The place was fabulous and ideal and the staff were welcoming, the location was magnificent right in the heart of the city.
George
2022-02-11
8/10
The staff were amazingly efficient, the breakfast was light. The location was favorable, at a medium distance from co op food.
Mickey
2022-01-23
9/10
The hotel was sublime and spotless with attentive staff with receptionist. Comfortable bed, large bathroom and central heating, a safe box and multi-channel TV in the room.
Tim
2022-01-20
8/10
I've had a really comfortable stay in a long time. Everything was good, unbeatable location close to the centre, the staff were courteous. The breakfast spread was superb, with lots of excellent options. Also, I greatly enjoyed how handy the location was.
Samuel
2022-01-13
8/10
The bed was extremely comfy, and the room itself was lovely. Everything was simply perfect.
Danny
2021-12-13
9/10
The hotel is gorgeous, its rooms are brand-new and it has responsive staff.
John
2021-11-18
9/10
Personable hotel, absolutely perfect location, very well decorated rooms. The bed was super and it was great having terrace, complementary tea and tea/coffee.
Kurt
2021-10-31
9/10
The rooms with good AC as well as lovely shower. The hotel was short walk from the heart of the Edinburgh.
Pat
2021-10-30
8/10
I loved this exclusive hotel.
Thomas
2021-10-20
9/10
Everything in this hotel was well-maintained: impeccable location and well-mannered staff. The room was budget - excellent value for money. Clean and friendly property in Old Town district. Also, it was very close to everything.
James
2021-10-13
8/10
The place was surprising, spotless, had incredible location and staff.
Arthur
2021-09-11
6/10
Thorough staff, vintage rooms, immaculate breakfast and excellent wi-fi. Large beds, coffee, WiFi and terrace in the room. Near a train station, nice really pretty area.
Not so good views.
Susan
2021-07-14
9/10
Excellent quality breakfasts plus friendly staff - fun stay. Quiet bedroom and luxury bathroom. Absolutely wonderful location, around 10-15 minutes walk from a 16th-century palace. It was great value.
Rachel
2021-06-28
9/10
The staff were eager to help and the hotel was hip new, we liked staying in Edinburgh.
Edward
2021-06-28
7/10
Thank you for the very comfortable stay. The room is cool, staff is dismissive, location is ideal. Exceptional service within 9 miles of the airport.
Frederic
2021-06-23
8/10
It was a delightful hotel which also was spotless. Loyal staff, they were more than helpful. The room was appropriate and the bathroom spacious. Continental breakfast was full cooked, the fee was usd 18 per person per day. Its superb service. We had a splendid experience staying here.
Arthur
2021-06-12
8/10
The staff are simply amazing, hotel is terrific, breakfast is free. Rooms are well kept, airy, and come with hairdryer and air conditioning. Location is really lovely, relatively near a combined museum. Easy check in and in general friendly service.
Justin
2021-05-28
7/10
So clean space and luxury breakfast.
Steven
2021-02-28
9/10
Just perfect place, great for christmas. The hotel is fully booked and pretty clean, I loved its exceptional location and staff. Would stay again in this calm area.
Thomas
2021-02-22
9/10
The room is very clean and the location is great. Adjacent to the downtown, 5 minutes on foot. We truly enjoyed everything and would return there.
Jason
2020-11-24
9/10
It was very handy to have an electric kettle, coffee and tea making equipment in the room. Old Town district deserves to be explored. Good choice of outstanding food.
Nothing bad to say!
Robert
2020-05-11
9/10
the hotel is easy walk to palace of holyroodhouse and scottish national gallery. beds were incredibly comfortable.
Derek
2020-02-02
8/10
Luxury hotel, staff always friendly. The room was good sized
