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Reviews of Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh 4 stars

43 Jeffrey Street, Old Town, Edinburgh, EH1 1DH, United Kingdom

#49 of 169 hotels in Edinburgh

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 3794 hotel reviews

8.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.9

  • Comfort

    8.9

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    8.6

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    8.1

  • Free WiFi

    8.7

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  • Reviewed: 1 June 2024

    8.0
    Nice staff and good position, comfortable, recommended!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    sparkle water is not enough, we are used to have hot water for daily drink. But we buy it in local superstore.

    position very good. the staff so nice and warm, especially restaurant receptionist, excellent.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 May 2024

    9.0
    Marvellous Location and Wonderful Stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room - Disability Access
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beside us, there was a construction undergoing and it woke us up early in the morning.

    The location was fabulous with landmarks all around us. The staff were very kind and the food was delicious. The toilet was very practical and the bed was extremely comfortable.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 May 2024

    7.0
    if the AC was in i give it 9/10
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Superior Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    the AC didnt work and my two nights i didnt sleep well, they tried and gave us a fan and solved 20% of the problem

    it was clean and located perfectly

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 May 2024

    7.0
    Convenient hotel to be near the train station as well as the centre of Edinburgh
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    One lift did not work. The waiting times for the other lift meant that it was easier to walk and not use the lifts (this wasn't easy with luggage). The price was high for what you got.

    Location to train station. Very close to Royal Mile. Room was adequate for what we needed

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 May 2024

    8.0
    it was comfortable and the staff were friendly and accommodating.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Triple Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    The lighting in the room was very dim for reading. The menu in the bar/restaurant was limited and even more so because I am gluten intolerant. At breakfast I was accommodated well and the servers looked after my needs.

    Location was close to Princes Street and The Royal MIle. Ideal for all tourist related activities.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2024

    7.0
    Good place to stay in Edinburgh.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The pillows were quite flat and hard. Only one elevator was working, so it was very busy. My father uses a walker, so using the stairs was not really an option for him.

    Centrally located, nicely appointed. Fresh and modern.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2024

    8.0
    Staff didn’t seem properly trained.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Superior Triple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No shower door. Water splashes on floor. AC control didn’t seem to work. Air always humid.

    Clean and location

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 May 2024

    8.0
    Nice hotel in great location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was expensive but that is what you have to pay for this location. During our stay there was only one lift operating and we sometimes had to wait a long time.

    Location was excellent, very close to the Royal Mile

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 May 2024

    7.0
    Most enjoyable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    there was building work right beside the hotel so the noise was awful, didn't get to sleep very well, it would have been nice if they hotel gave us a quieter room or even if we had of known we probably wouldnt have stayed her. ordered a toasted club sandwich one day and it was very cold, asked it to be heated up, it came back barely warm! not great service, so we only ate there that one time.

    most staff super friendly and very good location, walking distance to everything. room super modern and very comfortable, however, i had asked for a nice view, building works was my view! however, they even left wine and dessert as i was celebrating my birthday, very nice touch!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was terrific except the pillows. Like a Scottish stone. So hard and uncomfortable.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was a construction site in the building right in front of my room so maybe it’d have been nice to be warned about it in advance by the hotel staff but to be honest it didn’t bother me much because I knew about it already by reading other reviews and also I didn’t sleep in the mornings of my staying. A little bit pricy if you’re staying alone and don’t have anyone to share the price but I’d recommend it and I’d like to stay here again!

    Room and bathroom are both spacious and clean Coffee machine, biscuits and water in the room were absolutely wonderful to have! Staff was great, especially the blond lady at breakfast (sorry I don’t remember her name but she was very very kind)

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 May 2024

    8.0
    Wonderful Stay !!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast area was crowded …Only one lift was working

    Loved the location of the hotel!! Very close to the main city centre

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Triple Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only 1 elevator working not very good

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2024

    9.0
    besides the small niggles it was a great stay, the location was great
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    state of the footpaths outside the hotel the room was not always fully cleaned

    great location very good view

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Water pressure and also we made reservations months ahead of time to stay here on the front and then the back of our Scotland/Ireland trip with our good friends for my 60th birthday. We stayed April 11th and then again April 23. It cost I think $75 more the last night for the same room…? That was a mystery and I didn’t realize it until we were home.

    The staff and especially bar staff were excellent. Location was great. Rooms were very nice- the shower had no pressure tho and I expected better in a hotel of this size.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Air very dry. Woke up several times over night due to dry air.

    Room decor. Breakfast not bad.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 May 2024

    8.0
    enjoyable and comfortable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Triple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    staff very helpful location excellent - back entrance of hotel is on the Royal Mile

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 May 2024

    8.0
    We will return. Location excellent. Rooms are very modern and clean. Staff are very pleasant and helpful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Great location. Very modern and clean.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Superior Triple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    One of the lifts during our stay was not working so you can just imagine how long it took for people to get to their floor. I hope that got fixed already.

    Got the room with the double bed and single bed. The location is right beside the Royal Mile, and a less than 5 minute walk from the Waverley station. The room had comfy bed and pillows, had a small fridge, had a blow dryer, also had soap and shampoo/conditioner from The White Company so I suggest just brining some conditioner for anyone who needs them. Hotel had helpful staff too. Overall happy with our stay.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Superior Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    One elevator only was working, lots of waiting especially during breakfast time

    Location, very clean, fantastic staff and amazing breakfast

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 May 2024

    9.0
    Great location and very comfortable hotel with reasonable prices.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Building work next door which we look directly onto. Noise from the works site only noticeable during the day.

    Good size comfortable rooms in a great location. Easy walk from station and Royal Mile Breakfast buffet was good and good value. Bed comfortable and good shower with quality bathroom products.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 May 2024

    9.0
    Lovely accommodation in great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The second lift being broken the entire stay

    Lovely bathroom toiletries, great location and nice personal touches with welcome wine/chocolate.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 May 2024

    7.0
    Average stay, could of been better with better beds and a good hearty breakfast
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Breakfast

    Location - fab, room was average and breakfast was very poor. Paid on the day so £18 per person. The food stations are messy and sloppy , hot food was below average. Not worth the money. Disappointed in breakfast, If I were to stay again I would not stay at the hotel for breakfast.

    Stayed in May 2024

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