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The Chester Residence

5.0 star property
Luxury aparthotel, walk to Princes Street

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Garden Mews Apartment | Living area
Garden
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe
Bathroom
Daily continental breakfast (GBP 19.00 per person)
Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

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9 Rothesay Place, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH3 7SL
  • Popular LocationPrinces Street9 min walk
  • Popular LocationGrassmarket19 min walk
  • Popular LocationEdinburgh Castle5 min drive
  • AirportEdinburgh (EDI)20 min drive

Room options

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Grand Apartment

Grand Apartment

9.7/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
  • 90 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Interior

Own Residence

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Kitchen
Fridge
Dishwasher
  • 90 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Classic Apartment

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Kitchen
Fridge
Dishwasher
  • 90 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms

Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Kitchen
Fridge
Dishwasher
  • 74 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Garden Mews Apartment

Garden Mews Apartment

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
  • 90 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Penthouse Apartment

Penthouse Apartment

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Kitchen
Fridge
Dishwasher
  • 90 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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One Bedroom Mews Apartment

One Bedroom Mews Apartment

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Kitchen
Fridge
Dishwasher
  • 90 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Club Apartment

Club Apartment

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
  • 90 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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About the area

Edinburgh

A luxury stay in the heart of Edinburgh awaits you at The Chester Residence. Within just a 15-minute stroll, you'll find popular places like Princes Street and George Street. Highlights at this aparthotel include free self-parking, a bar/lounge and in-room kitchens. .Each apartment is soundproofed and features a plasma TV with cable channels, along with free WiFi, a dining area and a sitting area. A kitchen comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop, and room service is also available. Nice touches to enhance your stay include a rainfall showerhead and dressing gowns, while a pillowtop bed and premium bedding invite a good night's rest. A living room, a DVD player and an espresso maker are also available. .This business-friendly aparthotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a free food/drink shopping service and concierge services. Additionally, you'll find coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Continental breakfast is available daily between 6 AM and 10 AM. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 20-minute walk of this 5-property class Haymarket aparthotel include Edinburgh International Conference Centre and Grassmarket.

What's nearby

  • Princes Street - 9 min walk
  • George Street - 10 min walk
  • Grassmarket - 19 min walk
  • Edinburgh Castle - 5 min drive
  • Royal Mile - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Haymarket Station - 9 min walk
  • Haymarket Tram Station - 10 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • Wee Vault Edinburgh - 7 min walk
  • The Palmerston - 6 min walk
  • Cairngorm Coffee Co West End - 6 min walk
  • The Mercat Bar - 7 min walk
  • The Fox and Faun - 7 min walk

About this property

The Chester Residence

Luxury aparthotel, walk to Princes Street
The Chester Residence offers its guests multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. The luxury The Chester Residence also features coffee/tea in common area, concierge services, and a fireplace in the lobby. The aparthotel can provide a complimentary food/drink shopping service, limo/town car service, and wedding services. Free self parking is available.

This 5-star Edinburgh aparthotel is smoke free.

  • 23 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • 5 buildings
  • Built in 1850
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Food/drink service (free)
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
The Chester Residence offers 23 accommodations with DVD players and espresso makers. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 42-inch plasma televisions come with premium cable channels. Accommodation at this 5-star aparthotel has kitchens with fridges, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit with a rainfall showerhead, dressing gowns, slippers and designer toiletries.

This Edinburgh aparthotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and a hairdryer. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 6 AM to 10 AM for a fee: GBP 19 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free grocery shopping service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 5 buildings
  • 5 floors
  • Built in 1850
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian-cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 42-inch plasma TV with premium cable channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 75.00
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 55.0 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: GBP 350.00 per night (for stays between 1 August and 31 August)

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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 19.00 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: GBP 46 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 75.00 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 55.0 per night

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and window guards
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, American Express and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and window guards in all accommodation. Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Chester Residence?

The Chester Residence offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at The Chester Residence?

Yep, The Chester Residence has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Chester Residence?

The closest beach to The Chester Residence is Portobello Beach (6.7 km).

What makes The Chester Residence a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Chester Residence.

Does The Chester Residence serve breakfast?

You bet, continental brekkie is on offer daily between 6 AM and 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Chester Residence?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Chester Residence?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Chester Residence?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Chester Residence Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 270 out of 314 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 314 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 314 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 314 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 314 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Emma

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

ReedK, Nashville

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable apartment. Very quiet neighborhood. Fantastic location. Well appointed rooms. Stay here. Perfect for walking around Edinburgh yet having a peaceful home.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was lovely was a real surprise when we walked through the door
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really excellent stay. Apartment is a good size, clean and very comfortable. Staff were friendly and helpful. All in all it was outstanding.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was perfect in everyway!! My hubby added the romantic turndown service to the room and it was truly amazing!! The attention to detail at The Chester Residence is absolutely fantastic!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A great visit for the New Year. Was blown away by the apartment, service and city! Everyone was super accommodating and for the price we were shocked at how luxurious the apartment was. We stayed in the classic apartment - only feedback is the bath can be a little slippy as there are no rails. Further, the bathroom was a little cra
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

May, Toronto

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Everything was good except three things: 1) No washer/dryer, 2) location is slightly off location from most tourist areas, 3) No elevator so expect lots of stair climbing with your luggage.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019