Braid Hills Hotel

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Bar

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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)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

Classic Double With View

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

Clan Family Rooms

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

Deluxe Double Room

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

Classic Double

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

Classic Twin Bedrooms

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

Classic Twin With View

  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Wee Classic

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

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Braid Hills Hotel

Victorian hotel with free parking, 9-minute walk to Braid Hills Golf Course
This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a 24-hour business center. 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 onsite.
Braid Hills Hotel offers 71 accommodations with complimentary toiletries and blackout drapes/curtains. Each accommodation is individually decorated. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Hypo-allergenic bedding, irons/ironing boards, and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Our customers tell us 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 center, 2 meeting rooms, and conference space
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean accommodations and the helpful staff
  • 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 center and 2 meeting rooms are available.

WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 16146 square feet (1500 square meters) 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 full breakfast daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.
1886 Restaurant - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specializes in British cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.
Edinburgh Bar - This lobby lounge specializes 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
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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 available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
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: approximately GBP 14.95 for adults and 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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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 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.

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Braid Hills Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 439 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 367 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 132 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1006 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fabulous hotel, perfectly situated just on the outskirts of Edinburgh, bus stop just outside and takes approximately 30 mins to get to the centre, Room was lovely, staff were very friendly and helpful, breakfast choices were great, plenty for everyone and different variety, all in all i have nothing but praise for this hotel and I look forward to staying there again in the future - thank you to all the staff who work hard to maintain such a wonderful place
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Joseph

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel was warm and welcoming but the standard of the room was a bit tired.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Colin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The bedroom is tired needs TLC. Room could have been cleaner the wall paper in the bathroom management should decide if it is appropriate in this climate. Staff excellent. Evening meal and breakfast excellent. Outside needs attention as some of the decking is requiring maintenance. Parking good. Staff knowledgeable of surrounding area. When you first enter the property it looks good but as I said some parts need TLC this includes the parts of the building you see from the bedroom window.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clive

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was very helpful and welcoming. The room was lovely. The location was beautiful. The breakfast was very good. We would come again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love the hotel and the restaurant was incredible.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Paris

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was dirty and the wall paper was peeling off the walls. Lampshades was broken, carpets was stained & dirty. Very noisy after midnight, think people was coming back drunk. The place itself is in a lovely area, if time & money was put into this place it could be amazing. But it wasnt, it gave staying above a pub. Staff was nice enough an breakfast was mediocre
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

MINGTAO

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately, cleanliness was the main issue during my stay. On arrival, I noticed visible dust on the carpet edges and corners, smeared marks on the desk/window ledge, and a musty smell in the room. and the extractor fan seemed ineffective. Bed linens had a light odour; I recognise the building is older, but housekeeping standards and post-clean inspections should still be consistent. For future guests, I would recommend more thorough room checks before handover, quicker replenishment of amenities and towels, and clearer ownership when issues are reported. As it stands, the cleanliness level did not meet a reasonable standard and affected rest and comfort.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

MINGTAO

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a disappointing stay at Braid Hills Hotel. From check-in onwards, staff interactions felt rushed and unwelcoming.which set a poor tone for the stay. Breakfast was also underwhelming: limited choice, slow replenishment, and little variety on hot items. The combination of indifferent service and a sparse breakfast fell well below expectations for this price point. Need improve training on customer care, and expand breakfast options.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Colin

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Ian

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room couldn't be serviced due to "unforeseen circumstances " most of the staff were very pleasant although not all
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Nuria

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The staff were amazing, so friendly and helpful throughout my stay. The breakfast was also really good, with plenty of tasty options to start the day right.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Liz

Liked: Staff & service
Poorly lit car park and access to room which was in a separate building. Directed to a separate building through the car park with no lighting. Room was heated with a portable heater as towel rail and radiators not in action so was very cold when we arrived. Pleather headboard peeling. Cobwebs. Window blind not fit for purpose, light pouring into room as soon as it started getting light. Peeling ceilings. Cat in restaurant and sitting on tables.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfy room in a very British hotel- full of character and charm! Great location, friendly staff, and a fantastic restaurant. An added bonus is the very sweet old cat who roams the halls and sleeps on the sofa!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyed breakfast. Lots to chose from, fry up to cereals and lots more.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Tanya

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to the city. Bathroom updated and clean!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

keith

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Elaine

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely building, but in very poor condition and really needs major refurbishment. Corridor carpets were worn and in held together by tape on some stairs. Our room was small and in poor condition- peeling, flaking wallpaper and plaster, one wardrobe door completely missing, all paintwork chipped, stains, splatters and a couple of hairs on the walls. Shower water flow was poor and barely lukewarm. We were only here briefly for one night otherwise would have requested a different room. Staff were courteous and friendly though, and the star attraction for us was Magnus the wonderful hotel cat, who we spent ages petting in the reception area (my main reason for booking a room here!).
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

KennethKenneth

Liked: Room comfort
Good location, easy access to local shops bars,restaurants in Morningside. Also bus stops outside hotel gives good access to Edinburgh town centre .Bus service is frequent , No 11 into centre of Edinburgh. Only drawback could be that there is no lifts in hotel, we had to climb over fifty steps to get to our room on top floor. Also after leaving main areas ,stair carpets are grubby and worn.Main bedroom could do with being redecorated,,though bathroom loooked recently refurbished. Did'nt detract from our short stay overall.As we were out most of the day and evening. We would stay again as we thought the price we paid was good value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Valerie

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
The room we had was very small and dark. It had all it should have but not what we were expecting. There was no room service, no refreshing of tea/coffee mugs and tea/coffee selection. If we had a view from our room - we did not it was on the lower/ground floor- it would have been wonderful, sadly not for us. Would not stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Parinaz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025