Name: Old Waverley Hotel
Address: 43 Princes Street, Edinburgh
Telephone: (888) 323-5826

Pleasant

Liked: Location, clean
Disliked: Small stuffy room

Don’t go in August, we...

Liked: Location, right on Princes Street opposite the Scots Monument.Wonderful views of the city out of the windows.
Disliked: The staff were surly, unfriendly, everything was an effort.The room was clean but definitely needed some TLC. The windows barely stopped any of the outside noise from coming in.The blind in the bathroom was hanging on by a wish and a prayer.The toilet was a macerator type which was unbelievably loud when you flushed it so you couldn’t use it late on for fear of waking the entire floor up!!Do not visit Edinburgh in August.We went for the Oasis gig, the fringe was on and the tattoo so the cost of staying there was astronomical.We had to pay nearly £1700 for a four night stay that in real terms should have been less than half of that.This didn’t include breakfast either!!!We paid for breakfast on the first morning thinking it was easier than going out and trying to find somewhere.Big mistake.The food was awful, cheapest ingredients going, the tomato sauce was watered down and made me feel I’ll for the rest of the day.For the rest of our stay we went to Marks and Spencers cafe for breakfast a short walk up the road which was cheaper and in a different league to the rubbish previous.We had a room on the first floor but it was opposite to the linen cupboard that the housekeepers were using so it was very noisy outside our door first thing in the morning, constant doors opening and banging shut.

Very good

Liked: Great location, very close to the train station. The staff was very friendly. The bed was comfortable and the room clean. The breakfast was English style, which my wife and I really enjoyed. Very close to most of the city's tourist attractions.
Disliked: The entrance to reception has stairs, which can be a problem for those with reduced mobility (or heavy luggage). There's only one elevator after reception, which can be a bit slow at times. Our room overlooked what appeared to be an office, so we had to keep the curtains closed for privacy. Furthermore, the room was quite noisy, even at night, as there was construction nearby.

Good

Superb

Better than expected! We would...

Liked: The staff were lovely and a pleasure to speak with. The location was excellent, so close to everything we wanted to see.
Disliked: The breakfast could use a few more vegan options but when asked if there was a plant based milk to use for the cereal the staff did go to the kitchen and bring us a small pitcher which was amazing and very thoughtful.

Happy quick visit.

Liked: The breakfast was good. Our room was very comfortable. However the windows needed cleaning outside.Very friendly, helpful staff. Conveniently situated.
Disliked: The creaking and uneven floor boards. However I realise it's like that.

Exceptional

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Liked: Only location
Disliked: 1- there is a long stairs to reception so you will struggle with your luggage.2- room furniture and carpet very very old.3- bathroom also is very old need to renew.4- bed was uncomfortable no AC you have to open the window on an early morning. They took garbage very noisy from the street.