The Howard, an Ascend Hotel Collection Member is located in Edinburgh City Centre, a neighborhood in Edinburgh, and is near a train station. Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and National Museum of Scotland are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile. Check out an event or a game at Edinburgh International Conference Centre, and consider making time for Edinburgh Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed.
Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 17 min walk
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 28 min drive
Restaurants
The Royal Scots Club - 6 min walk
Urban Angel - 7 min walk
The Scotch Malt Whisky Society - 8 min walk
Little White Pig - 7 min walk
Cumberland Bar - 2 min walk
About this property
The Howard, an Ascend Hotel Collection Member
Luxury boutique hotel near Princes Street
Located close to Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile, The Howard, an Ascend Hotel Collection Member provides dry cleaning/laundry services, conference space, and a restaurant. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
Breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge) and a lift
A 24-hour front desk, concierge services and laundry services
Luggage storage, smoke-free property and wedding services
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, as well as perks such as free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cots/infant beds
Bathrooms with separate baths/showers and free toiletries
Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping and desks
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Valet parking on site (GBP 15 per night)
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
Breakfast available for a fee: GBP 1 to 30 per person
A restaurant
Restaurants on site
The Atholl
Family friendly
Free cot
Laundry facilities
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Guest services
Concierge services
Daily housekeeping
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Turndown service
Wedding services
Business services
Conference space
Spa
In-room massages
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
More
3 floors
Building
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Free cot
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bathroom
Dressing gowns
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Towels
Entertainment
IPod dock
Food and drink
24-hour room service
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
More
Air conditioning
Desk
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Early check-in subject to availability
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Free cots are available on request at the property
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Breakfast fee: approximately GBP 1–30 per person
Valet parking fee: GBP 15.00 per night
Rollaway bed fee: GBP 30.00 per stay
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
This property accepts major credit cards
National rating
This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.
Property is also known as
Hotel Howard
Howard Edinburgh
Howard Hotel
Howard Hotel Edinburgh
The Howard an Ascend Hotel Collection Member
The Howard, an Ascend Hotel Collection Member Hotel
The Howard, an Ascend Hotel Collection Member Edinburgh
The Howard, an Ascend Hotel Collection Member Hotel Edinburgh
Frequently asked questions
Is The Howard, an Ascend Hotel Collection Member pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
The Howard, an Ascend Hotel Collection Member Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 139 reviews" "
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
6/10 Okay
Glamorous!, Derby
26 Nov 2017
Liked: Cleanliness
Not as expected!
The hotel was supposed to be in a central location but it was 12 minutes walk to the shops and then a further 12 minutes walk to the bars, so it was too much effort to go out for a beer and something to eat on Saturday night. In cold weather conditions, you really needed to take a taxi everywhere. It was deadly quiet too with no atmosphere. In fact, it was more akin to a gentleman's club, rather than a hotel. But in saying that, the staff were very friendly and nothing was too much trouble. The rooms and bathrooms are very large and very clean, so if you are looking for a quiet hotel, well off the main thoroughfare, it would ideal for you!
Glamorous!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017
8/10 Good
Robert
24 Nov 2017
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
A good place to stay
Charming staff and a superb location. I hope the owner(s) is willing to increase his/her/their investment in ambience as this could be a fabulous hotel with real charm.
Often there are some good staff in a hotel, it is very rare to find that all staff are so helpful, informative and pleasant however that is what you get at the Howard - well done to them.
I was surprised that everyone could be so good, all the time.
The room was very nice and you are close to the city centre.
We ate in the restaurant for an evening meal and the food was very good, breakfast every morning was great and over the three nights there my wife and I tried most options and they were all good.
This hotel sits among brownstones houses and is off the tourist path. Wonderful reception team and great butlers. While the hotel is older, it has historic charm. Breakfast was wonderful with fantastic choices. Rooms are spacious. Hotel is within walking distance of pubs and great restaurants in Stockbridge. Loved the overall experience at this hotel.
Petit double room was tiny and was not reflective of the pictures on either travel or the hotel websites.
Room was tired in terms of decor, furniture and bedding.
The bathroom was much the same and even had a rusty/ dirty looking plug hole
Not 5, not 4 and not even 3 star I'm afraid. Would not recommend or stay again