Princes Street Suites

4 stars
16 Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3EG
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
4.5
out of 5
10 reviews
Great sightseeing trip

We visited Edinburgh for a 5 day gateway for some sightseeing and visiting the highlands. The... See full review

  • mxa055
  • 26 Apr 2013
More like your own condo in Edinburgh.

We saw sites, ate food and walked the town. The staff was courteous and helpful. The room was... See full review

  • alumphi
  • 26 Jun 2011
Luxury self-catering apartments in the heart of Edinburgh’s center
Princes Street Suites is a five-star hotel with 37 luxury apartments in the center of Scotland's capital city. The hotel is just off the historic Princes Street, within easy reach of all major attractions. Free Wi-Fi is available in all rooms. Guests can use the on-site fitness center.
Highlights
  • Central location
  • Babysitting service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • In-room catering with private chef available
Rooms

Princess Street Suites has 37 self-catering apartments ranging in size from studio to the penthouse. All accommodations come with LCD television and DVD, an iPod docking station, free Wi-Fi, direct-dial telephone, oven, stove, refrigerator/freezer, crockery, cutlery, and glassware. Most suites offer bathrooms with separate bathtub and shower. Apartments with washing machines are available on request. The hotel can arrange in-room catering with a private chef. Light housekeeping is provided for short stays. Guests staying for seven days or longer receive full housekeeping. All suites are non-smoking.

Features

The hotel is in the very heart of Edinburgh, close to attractions such as Holyrood Palace, Edinburgh Castle, and the National Gallery of Scotland. Princes Street Suites, just off Edinburgh's main shopping district, has a fitness center on site.

Transportation
  • Edinburgh Airport (8 mi/10.5 km)
  • Edinburgh rail station nearby
  • Transfers to/from airport
Nearby attractions
  • St. Giles Cathedral (0.5 mi/0.8 km)
  • Princes Street Gardens (0.5 mi/0.8 km)
  • Holyrood Palace (0.6 mi/0.9 km)
  • Greyfriars Kirkyard (0.7 mi/1.1 km)
  • Edinburgh Castle (0.7 mi/1.1 km)
  • Edinburgh Zoo (3.4 mi/5.5 km)
Business
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business secretarial service
  • Edinburgh International Conference Centre (1.2 mi/1.9 km)

Princes Street Suites Rooms

One Bedroom Apartment
This room offers one double bed along with Bathroom amenities, Color TV, DVD player, Ensuite / Private bathroom, Hairdryer, Internet access, Kettle, Full Kitchen, Kitchenette, Non-smoking rooms, Refrigerator, Stove / Oven, Tea and coffee making facilities, Telephone, Toaster and Washing machine.
Two Bedroom Apartment
This room offers two double beds with Bathroom amenities, Color TV, DVD player, Ensuite / Private bathroom, Hairdryer, Internet access, Kettle, Full Kitchen, Kitchenette, Non-smoking rooms, Refrigerator, Stove / Oven, Tea and coffee making facilities, Telephone and Toaster, Washing machine.
Studio
This room offers one double bed along with Bathroom amenities, Color TV, DVD player, Ensuite / Private bathroom, Hairdryer, Internet access, Kettle, Full Kitchen, Kitchenette, Non-smoking rooms, Refrigerator, Stove / Oven, Tea and coffee making facilities, Telephone, Toaster and Washing machine.

Amenities

  • Wireless internet
General
Concierge
Activities
Spa services
Internet
Wireless internet

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Hotel Map

55.9537 -3.1871
Area served
Edinburgh.
Nearby airports
Edinburgh International Airport.
Area description
The hotel is located a two minute walk from Harvey Nichols and St Andrews Square, with the Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Mile and Princes Street just a short stroll away. With excellent road, rail and airport links, 16 Waterloo Place is in the perfect position for enjoying Edinburgh whether you're in town for business or pleasure.

Nearby points of interest

  • Princes Mall: 0.3 km
  • Jim Garrahy's Fudge Kitchen: 0.4 km
  • Royal Mile: 0.4 km
  • National Portrait Gallery: 0.4 km
  • Calton Hill: 0.4 km
  • Underground City: 0.5 km
  • People's Story: 0.5 km
  • St Giles Cathedral: 0.5 km
  • The Canongate: 0.5 km
  • Parliament House: 0.6 km
  • Cowgate: 0.6 km
  • Gladstone's Land: 0.6 km
  • Writer's Museum: 0.6 km
  • Museum of Scotland: 0.6 km
  • National Gallery of Scotland: 0.7 km
  • Princes Mall: 0.3 km
  • Jim Garrahy's Fudge Kitchen: 0.4 km
  • Royal Mile: 0.4 km
  • National Portrait Gallery: 0.4 km
  • Calton Hill: 0.4 km
  • Underground City: 0.5 km
  • People's Story: 0.5 km
  • St Giles Cathedral: 0.5 km
  • The Canongate: 0.5 km
  • Parliament House: 0.6 km
  • Cowgate: 0.6 km
  • Gladstone's Land: 0.6 km
  • Writer's Museum: 0.6 km
  • Museum of Scotland: 0.6 km
  • National Gallery of Scotland: 0.7 km
  • Princes Street: 0.7 km
  • Royal Museum: 0.7 km
  • Dumbiedykes: 0.8 km
  • Scotch Whisky Heritage Centre: 0.8 km
  • Outlook Tower: 0.8 km
  • Scottish Parliament: 0.8 km
  • Holyroodhouse Palace: 0.8 km
  • Scott Monument: 0.9 km
  • Grassmarket: 0.9 km
  • Holyrood: 0.9 km
  • Edinburgh Castle: 1 km
  • Edinburgh Playhouse: 1 km
  • Abbeyhill: 1.2 km
  • Lauriston: 1.2 km
  • Trinity House: 1.2 km
  • Canonmills: 1.2 km
  • Pilrig: 1.3 km
  • Georgian House: 1.3 km
  • Easter Road: 1.4 km
  • Meadow park: 1.5 km
  • Powderhall: 1.5 km
  • Holyrood Abbey Church of Scotland: 1.5 km
  • Stockbridge: 1.5 km
  • Sciennes: 1.7 km
  • Leith Waterworld: 1.8 km
  • Fountainbridge: 1.8 km
  • Marchmont: 1.8 km
  • Meadowbank: 1.8 km
  • Warriston: 1.8 km
  • Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh: 1.8 km

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
1400
Check-out:
1000

Terms and conditions

Extra charges may apply for children. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the quoted rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.

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Guest Reviews (10)

Ratings and reviews for Princes Street Suites

Overall score

4.5 / 5
10 out of 10
Amenities:
4.2
Room cleanliness:
4.1
Hotel staff:
3.9
Room comfort:
4.6
Location:
5
Value:
4.3

90% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

5
mxa055
Attica, Greece
26 Apr 2013

Great sightseeing trip

We visited Edinburgh for a 5 day gateway for some sightseeing and visiting the highlands. The hotel apartments look great and have everything you will need, I even got some ideas for our apartment back home. The apartment is cleaned and towels are changed daily which is not the case for most other apartments. The view is great and the large glass windows instead of wall on the side of the building enhances that as you can see it from anywhere you are sitting. The staff is also very helpful and kind. We will definitely stay there again!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Money-saving tip: Not Applicable

If visiting more than a couple castles buy an Explorer Pass. Great savings.

Review of Princes Street Suites

Reviewer score

5
alumphi
San Diego, CA
26 Jun 2011

More like your own condo in Edinburgh.

We saw sites, ate food and walked the town. The staff was courteous and helpful. The room was immaculate. I was a little disappointed with the connectivity of the wi-fi, however it was free of charge. The amenities were top-notch. They will simply give you a double bed (we wanted two twins) if you do not call-ahead, even though we had requested it online.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
4
Entertainment tip: Short walk from hotel

We were pleasantly surprised that the vault tour was entertaining.

Review of Princes Street Suites

Reviewer score

5
Mrs E
London
25 Aug 2010

Perfect location

Perfectly located for the Edinburgh festival. The suite was a very generous size, with comfortable beds and very nice linen and towels. The roof terrace has the most spectacular view over Edinburgh. Our room had no view, but it would have been wonderful to have had a room at the back with a view over the city. Only downside was that the TVs didn't work and they weren't able to fix them; but luckily we had come for the Fringe and not to watch TV.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
4
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Cafe Royal Oyster Bar - Parisian style building, lovely fresh fish. Pricey but nice.

Review of Princes Street Suites

Reviewer score

3
European Adventurers
Aberdeen, UK
22 May 2010

Princes Suite Streets

Great big rooms, which would be good for people traveling in large groups. The location is very central in Edinburgh. The rooms were not especially clean and we found them to be noisy.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
1
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
3
Location:
5
Value:
3
Review of Princes Street Suites

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
San Francisco
27 Dec 2009

Edinburgh "Princes Street Suites"

Great location, quiet yet convenient to all transportation, shopping, restaurants, and sights.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Shopping tip: Short walk from hotel

The train station and tourist center are great resources. Many wonderful restaurants in neighborhood.

Review of Princes Street Suites

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
California
23 Sep 2009

Great Location

Had to spend the first night at another hotel d/t overbooking- all arrangements were made by Princes Street Suites personel. When I finally got to check into hotel the next day, they did upgrade me to a very large suite, which was more than expected. Everything was nice, except the floors were dirty and the beds weren't the most comfortable I've slept on. They are fairly new, so maybe a few wrinkles to iron out yet? You cannot beat the location for train station access, bus access, and a very short walk to either old town or new town. I would reccommend this hotel, just call or email before hand to verify that you will have a room.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
2
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
4
Shopping tip: Short walk from hotel

Short walk to Victoria St in old town- has very cool little shops and cafe's.

Review of Princes Street Suites

Reviewer score

5
Graham
Not Provided
16 Aug 2009

Excellent apartments in the heart

Excellent apartments in the heart of Edinburgh. Close to all the tourist attractions. Lovely spacious accommodation. Perfect place for a family. The kids loved it. It is much better than staying in a hotel. The only downside is, there is no parking close to the hotel and the nearest parking is about 10 minutes walk away and very expensive. But it was our lucky weekend as they upgraded us from a 2 bedroom to a 3 bedroom apartment.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
No rating
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of Princes Street Suites

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
New Haven, CT
2 Aug 2009

Princess Streets Suites Review

This was a one week research trip to Edinburgh. The room was spacious and comfortable. While we received an exceptionally good deal-possibly the best in Edinburgh-there were definitely some rough edges. The towel service came when it wanted and not every day, some of the furniture was in bad shape and was fairly flimsy. Still, we had a large, modern room. This is clearly a budget hotel that doesn't look like other budget hotels.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
5
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

The Mussel Inn on Rose Street has great sea food.

Review of Princes Street Suites

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Denver
25 Jul 2009

Awesome!

This place is incredible. Definitely the best place we stayed on the UK trip. For about the same price as a standard hotel room, we got an apartment with a full kitchen and laundry. The décor was quite modern but situated in an historic façade. Don't be fooled by the look of the entrance, this place is first class. It is a little hard to find initially and the cross street is about six stories below entrance level. That said, the location couldn't be better with all major attractions in walking distance. A few things that would have helped me: Parking is free on the street in the evening, but you'll need to find a garage during the day. The desk has a few to recommend, but we chose the cheaper option at the train station and ended up parking all weekend for 6 pounds since we went in after midnight. I think normal rate is about 13 pounds per day. Grocery is just about five blocks away and has everything you could need if you choose to use the kitchen. The studio is really a quite large one bedroom, but since the bedroom does not have a window, I guess they have call it a studio. Plenty of room for two people. Good views with big windows and of course, check out the roof top deck. I can't recommend this place enough – we didn't want to leave.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Nightlife tip: Short walk from hotel

Great nightlife just a few block north.

Review of Princes Street Suites

Reviewer score

4
JTWK Family
San Francisco, CA
30 Jun 2009

Great place and location in Edinburgh

Check in smooth but rooms were two doubles not the queen and twins requested. We were told we'd get moved the next day since we were there two nights but never heard from them. Allowed us to store luggage until late in evening when train left. Overall very nice modern spacious apartment.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
4
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