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"It was amazing! It’s cheap, comfortable and situated in a good location. The best option. I loved it. Te breakfast was really really good. Thank you f ... " More

By a verified traveller on Tue 30 Jan 2018

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Double Room, Ensuite

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Premium Junior Suite Ensuite with Bath

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Basic Double Room, Ensuite

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Twin Room, Ensuite

Bed Count 2 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Family Quadruple Room, Ensuite

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Single Room, Ensuite

Bed Count 1 Twin Bed Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

Hotel Description

During your stay at Playfair House Hotel, you're just a quick walk from Princes Street. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and breakfast (surcharge).

  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy Persian/Iranian cuisine while dining at Toranj
  • Continental breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and 8 minutes on foot from Princes Street

Playfair House Hotel ratings based on 10 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
2.9 out of 5 3.0 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 3.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 3.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 3.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Playfair House Hotel

Everyone (9) Couples (1)
1 out of 5
No response when I called to discuss check in time, no call back. Terrible service. Would like a refund

Posted by on 26 Apr 2020

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3 out of 5

Posted by on 8 Dec 2018

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2 out of 5

A good walk from anywhere

Pros: The bed was comfy
Cons: Although the breakfast was nicely cooked it wasn't very substantial
Location: not the best location
Room needs gutting and totally decorating, very dated. tiny shower room in need of gutting and a new suite tiles were disgusting, toilet pushed in a corner and awkward to sit on unless you are an Oompa Loompa large gap under main room door, could hear everything going on outside the room and breakfast prep in the morning....Staff were very nice though

Posted by on 2 Apr 2018

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4 out of 5
It was amazing! It’s cheap, comfortable and situated in a good location. The best option. I loved it. Te breakfast was really really good. Thank you for all

Posted by , from oxford on 30 Jan 2018

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3 out of 5

Very tired

The room we stayed on was very tired needed new carpet desperately ! I tripped up on the threads going into the room! Staff very helpful and eager to please.

Posted by on 5 Sep 2017

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3 out of 5
Bei der Buchung war gechrieben es gäbe eine Frühstück. Das Frühstück bestand aus zwei Riegeln, ein trockenes Brötchen, ein Instant-Borich sowie ein Organgensaft für zwei Personen.

Posted by on 28 May 2019

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4 out of 5
nette reception, zummer klein aber fein, zentraler ort in edinburgh, kurzer weg zum aotuverleih

Posted by on 4 Apr 2019

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3 out of 5

Posted by on 13 Feb 2019

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4 out of 5

Nice budgethotel near bu the citycenter

Pros: Location, price, breakfast
Location: Near by city central, 500 meters walk. Near Calton Hill is quite nice walk and offers towns best landscapes
Quite nice little hotel for a traveller by himself. Didn't cost that much, reasonably good breakfast, friendy staff.

Posted by , from Keski-Suomi on 8 Aug 2018

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2 out of 5
Hotellissa ei ollut muuta hyvää kuin sijainti. Tosi kulunut, suihku epäsiisti. Siivoamisessa toivottavaa. Aamiainen niukka, mutta ihan kelvollinen. Huone piti maksaa käteisellä ja luvattiin laittaa kuitti sähköpostiin. Ei tullut. Viimeisen päivän aamuna pyysin kuittia ja sain sen käsinkirjoitettuna.

Posted by on 17 Jul 2017

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Property Features

There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. Playfair House Hotel also features tour or ticket assistance and a picnic area. This 3-star Edinburgh hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Free WiFi

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Internet access in public areas - high speed

Transport

  • Train station: Edinburgh Waverley Station (0.9 km / 0.6 mi)
  • Metro station: St Andrew Square Tram Stop (1 km / 0.6 mi)

Room Amenities

Playfair House Hotel offers 12 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and blackout curtains. This Edinburgh hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

  • In-room dining
  • Television
  • Coffee maker
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Desk
  • Blackout curtains
  • Ensuite bathroom

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy a continental breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Toranj – This restaurant specialises in Persian/Iranian cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. A children's menu is available.

Room service is available.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
  • Check-in time ends at 11:30 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

Special check-in instructions:

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. To make arrangements for check-in, please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact this property in advance to arrange check-in.

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed

Policies

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; cash is not accepted

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

  • Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are not available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Security system
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Protective clothing is not available to guests
  • No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association
  • Staffed front desk
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • No lifts
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Smoke detector
  • Individually-wrapped food options are not available
  • No gap period between guest stays

Fees

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately GBP 4.50 for adults and from GBP 4.50 for children

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

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