Novotel Edinburgh Centre

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August 2025

September 2025

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Very good

Popular amenities

Pool
Room service
Gym
24/7 front desk
Bar

Explore the area

80 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH3 9DE

Edinburgh Castle
‪7 min walk‬
University of Edinburgh
‪9 min walk‬
Princes Street
‪12 min walk‬
Edinburgh (EDI)
‪17 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

Excellent

28 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

Very good

22 sq m
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

Good

28 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

Excellent

25 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed (Castle view)

Exceptional

27 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Family Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

25 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Sleeps 4
1 Queen Bed

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Pool
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Restaurant
Gym

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

About this property

Novotel Edinburgh Centre

Eco-certified hotel with a fitness center and a sauna

Along with an indoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a restaurant and a fitness center. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and a sauna are onsite. Change of towels is available on request.

Novotel Edinburgh Centre offers 180 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Digital television is provided. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Edinburgh hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Novotel Edinburgh Centre. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Grassmarket. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus an indoor pool and a restaurant.

Free WiFi
Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
Full breakfast served daily for a fee
Self parking available for a fee
Take a swim in the indoor pool
Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
Onsite recreation includes a gym and a sauna
Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean accommodations
Within a 10-minute walk of Grassmarket and University of Edinburgh
Pets welcome for a fee

Novotel Edinburgh Centre offers its guests an indoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A business center and meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 786 square feet (73 square meters) and includes a conference center. Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services are also featured at the eco-certified Novotel Edinburgh Centre. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Edinburgh hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

The TAP Bar & Kitchen - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available.

24-hour room service is available.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property

This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

Arabic, English, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
Offsite parking available (GBP 22 per day); discounts available
Parking on site (GBP 22 per night)
Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 18 per person
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

The TAP Bar & Kitchen

Things to do

Gym
Indoor pool
Sauna

Family friendly

Free cot
Indoor pool
Mini-fridge
Snack bar/deli
Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk

Guest services

Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

Business centre
Conference centre (786 square foot of space)
Meeting rooms

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Assistive listening devices
Lift
Thin carpet in room
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

At least 80% lighting from LEDs
At least 80% of food locally-sourced
At least 80% organic food
Banquet hall
Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
Biodegradable drinking straws available
Comprehensive recycling policy
Local artist showcase
Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
No plastic coffee stirrers
No plastic drinking straws
No plastic soft drink bottles
No plastic water bottles
Reusable cups
Reusable tableware
Smoke-free property
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian breakfast available
Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Free cot
Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided

Entertainment

55-inch TV with digital channels

Food and drink

24-hour room service
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Mini-fridge
Minibar

Cleaning products are eco-friendly
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Desk chair
Eco-friendly toiletries
Electrical adapters
Heating
Iron/ironing board
Laptop workspace
Laptop-compatible safe
LED lighting
Phone
Soundproofed rooms
Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Contactless check-out available

Late check-out subject to availability

A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets: GBP 10.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 15 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Free cribs (infant beds)!

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 18 per person
Self parking fee: GBP 22 per night
Nearby parking fee: GBP 22 per day (1640 ft away)
Pet fee: GBP 10.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are exempt from fees
Late check-out is available for a fee (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 credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted

Cashless transactions are available

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

Pool access available from 7 AM to 10 PM.
Up to 2 children 15 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Novotel Edinburgh Centre

Novotel Hotel Edinburgh Centre

Accor Edinburgh Centre

Edinburgh Novotel

Novotel Edinburgh Centre Hotel Edinburgh

Novotel Edinburgh Centre Scotland

Novotel Edinburgh Centre Hotel

Novotel Edinburgh Centre Edinburgh

Novotel Edinburgh Centre Hotel Edinburgh

Novotel Edinburgh Centre Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

8/10 Good

frank, PLEASANTON

16 May 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

First two nights we stayed in an executive suite wonderful, good location, beautiful views of the castle. We moved as part of a tour to a much smaller room with a leaky overhead shower head Biggest drawback was the lack of air-conditioning hotel was stifiling hot every night.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller

16 May 2025

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

Great location, friendly staff.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

15 May 2025

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

This hotel is in a good spot to check out Edinburgh and is close to the hop on hop off bus. There is a pool and a hot tub so bring a bathing suit. They also have a decent breakfast, I thought it was a little high but they have a waffle maker. Places in town close around 10/11pm so late night food options are slim. No individual room temperature control.

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Travelled with partner

12 May 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

The only comment that I would make was the carpet was stained in several areas. Other our stay was great and the was so convenient.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with partner

8 May 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Lovely rooms and spacious. The location was central to Edinburgh which made most attractions in walking distance. Staff were very nice and helpful too.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

8 May 2025

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Cynthia, Doral

Travelled with group

7 May 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

AC was a miss

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

BRIAN

Travelled with family

4 May 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great place in the heart of old town!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Almuth

Travelled with partner

30 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Very friendly staff and room immaculate and clean. Pool a bonus too! But go at quiet times because it's very small. Only gripe is that windows don't open and hard to control temperature in room - we were boiling at night 😔

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

22 Apr 2025

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dominic

18 Apr 2025

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

Clean, comfortable, and friendly

Very comfortable stay and extremely helpful staff.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family

18 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Nice clean and quiet hotel would definitely stay again

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Francisca

Travelled with family

18 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

We really liked the room and the area where it is was really convenient, at walking distance from the castle and the old town. However, we couldn't have access to the pool in the two days we stayed. The first day we were told that only 16 people had access at a time and that there was a waiting list and then the day after it was closed, as apparently the pool gets cleaned on Thursdays . Additionally, the restaurant doesn't open until 7am for breakfast, which is unusual, considering other lower badget hotals usually offer breakfast from 6am. Since we had paid in advance for breakfast, but we had to leave by 6.30am to catch our flight, the hotel gave us what was meant to be a take away breakfast. These were a joke, particularly mine, being a celiac. They consisted in all liquids and a banana. Oh I forgot, and a little packet of cornflakes , not quite sure how was i meant to have them...maybe pour the milk inside the packet? Their GF food selection really needs to improve in their restaurant too. Overall, an ok and convenient stay, but not the best in my experience.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veerat

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children

18 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The property is newer and the facilities are really good. We didn’t know but there is a superb indoor pool so bring your swimsuits. Highly recommend and we would stay here again!!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Nazrul

Travelled with family and small children

17 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Nice hotel. Small pool and an even smaller gym but still handy to have. Very good location. 5 mins walk from the castle and just a min away from the high road with shops and lots of eateries. Beds were comfortable including the sofa bed which was a pleasant surprise. My main complaint was with the bathroom/toilet. The room had a separate w/c but it didn’t have a sink in it and the door didnt have a lock. The bathroom didn't have a lock either and there was a big gap where the door closed which meant that there was hardly any privacy in the bathroom. Bathrooms with no locks seems to be a trend nowadays and its one that I don't understand. When I'm using the facilities I don't want people to be able to watch! Even if they are family! I don't get why a lock can't be installed and anyone who wants to keep their doors open can still do that. Other than that the rest of the hotel was fine. Breakfast was ok but did have a waffle maker which was good for the kids.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Lorilynn

15 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Overall the experience was good. We didn’t really understand their pool rules and they gave our staff a hard time because one of the 3 chaperones stepped out of the pool area even though we explained there were 2 chaperones there for 5 kids! Layout of hotel was nice and walking distance to many places. I wasn’t very impressed with the see through showers though. I guess that’s a thing!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family

15 Apr 2025

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

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Paul

Travelled with family

14 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Disliked: Room comfort

Ok stay but real issues with lay out of room

Service was mostly good. Reception staff were friendly and welcoming. The main issues with the stay were in terms of the lay out of the bedroom. The sink was in the actual bed room with separate cubicles for toilet and shower. The door on the toilet didn’t close properly and the shower wall facing the bedroom was transparent. The whole set up made sharing the room with my teenage daughter very difficult and uncomfortable. Breakfast food was good but service non existent. We were just shown to an empty dirty table and no guidance given on set up for the buffet etc.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Peter

11 Apr 2025

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Joanne

7 Apr 2025

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

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Damary

Travelled with family and small children

3 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great hotel, right in the Center, many dining options and walking distance to places. The hotel restaurant and bar were both great. We had dinner there twice. The only detail is that the hotel does not accept cash, only card (something to keep in mind) I highly recommend it if you are staying in Edinburgh with kids.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

30 Mar 2025

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ubanisha

26 Mar 2025

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Business traveller

25 Mar 2025

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

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

MR PETER

24 Mar 2025

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

First time with Novotel

First time staying at the Novotel in Edinburgh. The early check in link through Hotels .com gave us a scare when the Novotel answered a query by saying they couldn't find the reservation, however, the actual check in at the desk was quick and easy . Hotel reception is bright and airy, staff were friendly. The execution room was excellent and the breakfast was first class, loads of choice. One of the lifts was out of action which caused an increase in wait times but nothing excessive. Great location for Grassmarket and Old town attractions. I would stay at the hotel again, recommended.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025