At Playfair House Hotel you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of popular attractions like Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and Princes Street. Highlights at this Georgian hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .The restaurant, Toranj, serves Persian/Iranian cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a picnic area. Each morning continental breakfast is available. .Attractions within a 20-minute walk of this 3-property class Leith hotel include Royal Mile and George Street.
What's nearby
Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 4 min walk
Royal Mile - 15 min walk
Grassmarket - 4 min drive
University of Edinburgh - 4 min drive
Edinburgh Castle - 5 min drive
Getting around
St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 12 min walk
Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 13 min walk
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 19 min drive
Restaurants
The Joker & the Thief - 5 min walk
Valvona & Crolla - 4 min walk
Joseph Pearce - 4 min walk
Jeremiah's Taproom - 3 min walk
Theatre Royal Bar - 4 min walk
About this property
Playfair House Hotel
Comfortable Georgian hotel, walk to Princes Street
There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. Playfair House Hotel also features tour/ticket assistance and a picnic area.
This 3-star Edinburgh hotel is smoke free.
1 building
12 guestrooms or units
3 levels
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Front desk (24 hours)
Storage area for luggage
Tour and ticket information
Outdoor picnic space
No smoking on site
Dining venue
Playfair House Hotel offers 12 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and blackout curtains. This Edinburgh hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Food and drink
Daily continental breakfast available for a fee: GBP 4.50 for adults and GBP 4.50 for children
A restaurant
Restaurants on site
Toranj
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Guest services
Daily housekeeping
Tour and ticket assistance
Outdoors
Picnic area
Accessibility
No lift
More
3 floors
Building
Georgian architecture
Reception hall
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Blackout drapes
Bathroom
Private bathroom
Towels
Entertainment
TV
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Room service
More
Desk
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact this property in advance to arrange check-in.
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately GBP 4.50 for adults and from GBP 4.50 for children
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
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 credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the cancellation policy at Playfair House Hotel?
Playfair House Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.
Are there any beaches close to Playfair House Hotel?
The closest beach to Playfair House Hotel is Portobello Beach (4.4 km).
Does Playfair House Hotel serve breakfast?
You bet, continental brekkie is on offer daily.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at Playfair House Hotel?
No, Playfair House Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.
Is there a bar or restaurant at Playfair House Hotel?
Yep, you can grab a meal at Playfair House Hotel's onsite restaurant that serves Persian/Iranian cuisine.
What time are check-in & check-out at Playfair House Hotel?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
Are pets allowed at Playfair House Hotel?
No, pets are not allowed.
Playfair House Hotel Reviews
Reviews
7.0
Good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 386 reviews" "
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Rating 6 - Okay. 82 out of 386 reviews" "
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 386 reviews" "
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7.0/10
Cleanliness
7.8/10
Staff & service
5.6/10
Amenities
6.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Pawel
12 May 2020
Pawel
Stayed 3 nights in May 2020
2/10 Terrible
Verified traveller
26 Apr 2020
Disliked: Staff & service
No response when I called to discuss check in time, no call back. Terrible service. Would like a refund
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2020
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
11 Mar 2020
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I accept that for £65 a night you are not going to get a lot but the state of the décor and lighting was awful. £20 worth of paint and Polyfilla is all that it would take to bring it up to acceptable level.
I had the most amazing stay here! Derrick was so warm and helpful. I love my room which is walking distance to anywhere else!
One of the best stays I had for a very reasonable price!
I booked in to stay at this hotel in January 2019 for NYE December 2019. I paid £440 for a suite with breakfast. The reviews were really good and location sounded great. When I got there i was told that it had new ownership since February 2019, they no longer did breakfast and no longer had a suite... we had been allocated a very basic double bedroom. No one had contacted me to inform me of this and to say I was disappointed is an understatement.
I obviously told the man at reception I was not happy with this but it’s NYE and so finding new accommodation would have been impossible. The receptionist contacted the manager who offered me a reduced rate of £350. I had to accept as was held over a barrel having flown in from Bristol for NYE and potentially not having anywhere to stay.
You wouldn’t pay anymore that £50 a night for the double room and so I’ve been seriously ripped off!
I will say the location is great and the man in reception was as helpful as he could have been but overall to be have been looking forward to a luxury room for nearly 12 months and then having what I was given, for the price I paid was disgusting and I would not recommend this hotel for this reason.