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The Guards Hotel

3.0 star property
Comfortable Edinburgh hotel in Haymarket with bar/lounge
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The Guards Hotel

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Exterior
Exterior
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Bar (on property)
4 poster Suite | Bathroom

Overview of The Guards Hotel

Reviews
6.4

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • BarBarBar
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
The price is NZ$168
Price available on 12/5/2024

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1 Clifton Terrace, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH12 5DR
  • Popular LocationPrinces Street9 min walk
  • Popular LocationGrassmarket16 min walk
  • Popular LocationEdinburgh Castle5 min drive
  • AirportEdinburgh (EDI)13 min drive
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Room options

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Double or Twin Room with Ensuite

Double or Twin Room with Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Luxury Double Room, Ensuite

Luxury Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Pet friendly
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Basic Single Room

Basic Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Detached private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Single Room, 1 Large Single Bed, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Single Bed

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4 poster Suite

4 poster Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Triple Room

Triple Room

Highlights

Heating
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Pet friendly
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Edinburgh

The Guards Hotel is located in Haymarket, a neighbourhood in Edinburgh, and is in a shopping district and near a train station. National Museum of Scotland and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Princes Street and Royal Mile. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Edinburgh International Conference Centre or Murrayfield Stadium.
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What's nearby

  • Princes Street - 9 min walk
  • Grassmarket - 16 min walk
  • University of Edinburgh - 4 min drive
  • Edinburgh Castle - 5 min drive
  • Royal Mile - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Haymarket Station - 2 min walk
  • Haymarket Tram Station - 2 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • Starbucks - 2 min walk
  • Wee Vault Edinburgh - 1 min walk
  • The Palmerston - 2 min walk
  • Malone’s - 3 min walk
  • Platform 5 - 1 min walk

About this property

The Guards Hotel

Hotel near Princes Street
Close to Edinburgh International Conference Centre and Edinburgh Castle, The Guards Hotel provides amenities such as a bar. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Tour/ticket information
Room features
All guest rooms at The Guards Hotel offer amenities, such as free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 3 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Late check-in fee for check-in between 10:30 PM and 1:30 AM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
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
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Pets

Pets stay for free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Cash Breakage deposit: GBP 60 per stay for guests aged under 25 years old

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 10:30 PM and 1:30 AM

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts major credit cards

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Guards Edinburgh
Guards Hotel
Guards Hotel Edinburgh
Hotel Guards
The Guards Hotel Edinburgh
The Guards Hotel Hotel
The Guards Hotel Edinburgh
The Guards Hotel Hotel Edinburgh

Frequently asked questions

Is The Guards Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Guards Hotel?

The Guards Hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Guards Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM. Late check-in is available from 10:30 PM to 1:30 AM for a fee.

What time is check-out at The Guards Hotel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is The Guards Hotel located?

Located in Haymarket, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Edinburgh International Conference Centre and Princes Street. Edinburgh Castle and University of Edinburgh are also within 1 mile (2 km). Edinburgh Haymarket Station is only a 2-minute walk and Haymarket Tram Station is 2 minutes.

The Guards Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 180 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 61 out of 180 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 180 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 180 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 180 reviews" "

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Jessica

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The bathroom facilities were sub par - the toilet did not flush easily and the shower was lukewarm The bedroom was spacious and lovely, but the bed was not very comfortable. Noisy for sure, but to be expected given its proximity to the tram and train station. City noises - we could definitely live with them (and sleep through them)
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Staff & service
Ok if all you wanted was a bed for the night. A little tired and needs some updating, but ok for the price paid.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Sakhawat

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So I stayed at the property last weekend only for one night and thank god I only stayed for one night. Don’t think I could have the mental and physical resilience for two. When I arrived at the property the man on the front. Desk was super nice. However he told me that they only take cash. Not a an issue, just slightly inconvenient. It seemed nice at first inside the main hall, like someone’s old living room. In my head I was just thinking it was only one night I can survive that. He told me the key card was for the room called “the guards room”. Sounded fancy in my head and I was hopeful. When I got upstairs to my room I was very please. There was dust everywhere, the painted was crooked to one side, the lamp next to the bed didn’t work and it was cold inside the room. The only highlight was the bathroom but the was a hole in the floorboard and a random drown on the middle of it. I looked around the bed and dust all over skirting boards and the bed was very old and seemed like it was manually fixed with a wooden plank just nailed into it. The mattress itself was painful as it was super soft, which sounds great but not when you have old springs digging into your break. Also it made a lot of noise . It was freezing. The heater didn’t work , there was electric fan heaters which were layered with dust that I did not want to put on. Absolute disgusting. I managed to get a few hours sleep cold and uncomfortable. Worst was yet to come, half way through the night the power went…
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Not a good experience.
The central heating was not working. The hotel was freezing cold. A heater was provided but the room took a long time to warm because of the temperature. The bed was very old, creaky and uncomfortable. There was no bedside light to read. I was moved to another room. Once again the bed was extremely old, creaky and uncomfortable. The power socket for the kettle was faulty and the nearest one had to be used with a two metre extension cable across the room. The carpets on the stairway were worn through and threadbare. On arrival, I was advised that payment could only be made in cash which I was not prepared for. I had to leave to find a cash machine. Overall, a really uncomfortable night with broken sleep due to the bed and the cold.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Annalie

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We adored the location and the building was beautiful with a helpful and kind staff but there was a great deal of mold in our room and it felt as though the heat was not on despite the winter weather. Definitely would stay again given the convenience but I may think twice about staying for more than a night or two
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Lee

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Heating didnt work, bed too soft, tv signal not working. Wouldn’t go back as this hotel needs a good refurb.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Samuel

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Iain

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I have stayed before and knew it was basic (and cheap) but unlike previous rooms this room was not really in a suitable state to be let out. It was like staying in a down and out hostel. Bare boards on the floor, damp on the walls and ceiling, no curtain at the window only shutters which closed to reveal insulation cladding on the wall, multiple wires plugged into extension, radiator broken (had to ask for some type of portable heating), no headboard on bed, taped up basin in the sink, muck on bed clothes, really disappointing and not ideal having to go to work the next day.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

kristen

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Checkin MUST be scheduled weeks in advance apparently despite the “reception” claiming to be open daily from 2-10. I stood outside in the rain with my luggage for over an hour trying to get ahold to someone or even Expedia to help me because you can’t get in without a key BUT you can’t get a key unless reception is OPEN. Just got lucky someone showed up and let me in. Both an Expedia agent and I reached out to the property a week in advance about cancelling because they now require cash payment only. They emailed me a cancellation the same afternoon I was already set to checkin and at their door. Fine once checked in because I was too exhausted from a day of travel and no sleep, the property is old and therefore poorly kept. Carpeting was stained and smelly. Bed was uncomfortable. The highlights: the location to the tram, the room was spacious, the shower was hot.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023