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The Westend Hotel

35 Palmerston Pl, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh EH12 5, UK
The Westend Hotel
Real Traveler Rating: 4.1 out of 5 based on 36 reviews from 1 source
Highly Recommended
Clean: Rating of 4.2 out of 5
Service: Rating of 4.4 out of 5
Location: Rating of 3.9 out of 5
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Highly Recommended
Based on 36 reviews
from 1 source
  • Overall: Rating of 4.1 out of 5

    "Still, would recommend and stay there again." source Hostelworld

    "A hostel I would recommend to anyone." source Hostelworld

    "Great place to stay value for money." source Hostelworld

    "Anyway overall experience was good." source Hostelworld

  • Clean: Rating of 4.2 out of 5

    "Very friendly staff nice clean place, good location, the only thing I would say is that in the dorms the beds are well squeaky so wenever some1 turns over u hear them." source Hostelworld

    "Very clean, bright and extremly friendly and efficient staff. Also free internet , very clean kitchen and laundry service available." source Hostelworld

    "They tried to charge us �1 for make-up stained towels then argued that despite said make-up the towels were perfectly clean." source Hostelworld

    "Staff was really friendly and helpful, the rooms and everything were really clean, but the beds were super squeaky." source Hostelworld

    "Kitchen floor is dirty and need more hot water facility to clean utensils properly." source Hostelworld

  • Location: Rating of 3.9 out of 5

    "We had a good pub close to eat and we could walk to the downtown with no problems." source Hostelworld

  • Value

    "Definitely great value for money and the staff compliment the building greatly." source Hostelworld

    "Great price, internet, food, bar, kitchen ect." source Hostelworld

  • Room

    "No power points to charge phones etc in the dorm rooms, staff seem like they are forcing smiles, not very friendly." source Hostelworld

    "But there was a convenient TV/computer room, and it was a beautiful building." source Hostelworld

    "Comfy beds, large rooms, proper bathrooms." source Hostelworld

More information on The Westend Hotel

The West End Hotel is a stunning traditional Edinburgh townhouse, tastefully restored in during 2007 and 2008, incorporating all the modern conveniences required from today's travelers. The high ceilings, beautiful traditional cornicing and chocolate and plum colour scheme compliment one another wonderfully. This small hotel prides itself on modern, clean and fresh accommodation along with high standards of customer service. The hotel has a fantastic bar/lounge serving everything from traditional Scottish malts through to wine, cocktails, bottled and tap beers and lagers. This venue is a great place to have a quite drink, meet with friends, watch international sporting events on the two large television screens or listen to live music. Amenities providing by the property are Bar, Internet access High-Speed, Laundry service, Non-smoking rooms, Smoke-free hotel and Tour desk. Breakfast Included.

Check-in Time:

1300

Check-out Time:

1100

Total Rooms:

Double / Twin:Room with double or twin bed decorated in warm tones of cream and plum, with crisp white linen and towels and original artworks. Room has tea and coffee making facilities and a flat screen television. Other amenities in the room are bathroom amenities, ensuite / private bathroom, hairdryer, heating, kettle, non-smoking rooms and telephone.Quad / Family:Room with 2 Doubles, 1 Double 2 Singles, 4 Singles decorated in warm tones of cream and plum, with crisp white linen and towels and original artworks. Each room has tea and coffee making facilities and a flat screen television. Other amenities in the room are bathroom amenities, ensuite / private bathroom, hairdryer, heating, kettle, non-smoking rooms and telephone.

Rooms:

Double / Twin:Room with double or twin bed decorated in warm tones of cream and plum, with crisp white linen and towels and original artworks. Room has tea and coffee making facilities and a flat screen television. Other amenities in the room are bathroom amenities, ensuite / private bathroom, hairdryer, heating, kettle, non-smoking rooms and telephone.Quad / Family:Room with 2 Doubles, 1 Double 2 Singles, 4 Singles decorated in warm tones of cream and plum, with crisp white linen and towels and original artworks. Each room has tea and coffee making facilities and a flat screen television. Other amenities in the room are bathroom amenities, ensuite / private bathroom, hairdryer, heating, kettle, non-smoking rooms and telephone.

Cancellation Policy

-360 hours, Standard cancellation: 2 days prior to arrival date otherwise the full reservation will be charged. No shows will be charged full reservation. Groups of 8 or more and for peak times require 2 weeks prior to date of arrival for cancellation otherwise full reservation is charged. Please see website for details of dates where 2 week cancellation period apply.

Directions

Situated in the heart of Edinburgh exclusive West End, the West End Hotel is approximately 5 minutes away from Edinburgh City Centre Princes Street. Public transport into and out of the city centre is accessible a minutes walk away on West Maitland Street. The hotel is approximately three minutes from Haymarket Train Station that is also where the bus from Edinburgh Airport stops.

Area

Edinburgh.

Dining

LouiseNot started serving lunches, but are looking for a caterer.

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