This apartment puts you in the heart of Edinburgh, connected to a railway/underground station and within a 20-minute stroll of Edinburgh International Conference Centre and Usher Hall. .Apartment features a washer/dryer and free WiFi. .This smoke-free apartment building offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Plus you'll find a communal living room.
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between 10:00 PM and 2:00 AM
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 18 and older are welcome.
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant 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.
Late check-in fee for check-in between 10:00 PM and 2:00 AM
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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on 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. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.
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We should mention
This is an adults-only property and guests under 18 years old aren't allowed.
Property is also known as
Silk Mill Apartment
Silk Mill Edinburgh
Silk Mill Apartment Edinburgh
Frequently asked questions
What is the cancellation policy at Silk Mill?
Silk Mill offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.
Are there any beaches close to Silk Mill?
The closest beach to Silk Mill is Portobello Beach (7.1 km).
Does Silk Mill have a pool?
No, this apartment doesn't have a pool.
Is Silk Mill family-friendly?
No, Silk Mill is an adults-only property.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at Silk Mill?
No, Silk Mill does not offer an airport shuttle service.
What time are check-in & check-out at Silk Mill?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
Are pets allowed at Silk Mill?
No, pets are not allowed.
Silk Mill Reviews
Reviews
6.4
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 7 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 7 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 7 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 7 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 7 reviews
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5.0/10
Cleanliness
4.6/10
Amenities
4.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
4.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Good
Ngok Fung
Business traveller
30 Aug 2024
Liked: Amenities
Quiet
Ngok Fung
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
29 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Not the greatest neighborhood, not the worst. There is a grocery just up the street. Check-in was easy. The place was bright and comfortable. Floors could have been cleaner. Had a kitchenette with a few cooking dishes, electric kettle, knives, 2 coffee cups, 2 plates, 2 bowls - but no cutlery, cooking utensils, or drinking glasses Decent shower, bed was fine, no real complaints.
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
25 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
It was....fine. The building is student housing, and the units are nice officetels.The room was modern, warm, clean. The location of the building isn't in the heart of downtown (30 minutes walk), but a bus ride only takes 10 minutes, and there are at least half a dozen buses within two blocks of the building (or literally in front of it.) Very convenient. And for student housing, it's INCREDIBLY quiet. The students there are heads down studying quietly at all hours of the day.
But. There's no front desk to go to for issues. They will not hold your bags before/after check in. If you want early/late arrival, there's a fee. If you are getting in after midnight, there's *another* additional fee. The units come with a *really* posh kitchenette -- but they don't supply you with a single dish/fork/pot, so it's basically useless.
My international flight got changed last minute (arriving earlier than expected.). I had to have Hotels.com reach out for me. It took them about 15 minutes to answer, and then they basically told them to call back at 8am. The location didn't respond until after I'd landed and was on my way to say that no one was available to let me in early. I had to kill 3 hours until someone showed up to check me in.
I get that they're hiring a student to hand me the keys at a specific time, but travel is unpredictable. Things happen. Plans change. It's not a great system.
With the check in issues and no useable kitchen, I'll just get a hotel next time.
Stupidly annoying multiple emails almost threatening with not letting you stay before you check in, clunky online checkin process, dirty room, far too expensive.
The only decent bit was the cleaner in reception who does her very best to keep the front tidy.
Stop emailing guests multiple times each day, stop asking them to empty their own rubbish from the room, don’t be so expensive and definitely do not email me asking me to leave you a 5 star review.
It is a poorly managed facility. We moved in with rubbish still inside and the bathroom not properly cleaned. Reporting to the property manager was futile without further action. Getting the key was very inconvenient as you had to go to a lockbox half an hour away. The listed contact phone was not working. All in all, it is not worth the money at all.