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The Guards Hotel

3.0 star property
Comfortable hotel, walk to Princes Street

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The Guards Hotel

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Exterior
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Bar (on property)
4 poster Suite | Bathroom
4 poster Suite

Overview of The Guards Hotel

Reviews
6.4

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • BarBarBar
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

Your area essentials

Map
1 Clifton Terrace, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH12 5DR
  • Popular LocationPrinces Street9 min walk
  • Popular LocationGrassmarket16 min walk
  • Popular LocationEdinburgh Castle5 min drive
  • AirportEdinburgh (EDI)13 min drive

Room options

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Double or Twin Room with Ensuite

Double or Twin Room with Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Luxury Double Room, Ensuite

Luxury Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Pet friendly
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Basic Single Room

Basic Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Detached private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Single Room, 1 Large Single Bed, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Single Bed

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4 poster Suite

4 poster Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Triple Room

Triple Room

Highlights

Heating
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Pet friendly
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
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About the area

Edinburgh

The Guards Hotel places you in the centre of Edinburgh, within just a 15-minute stroll of popular places like Princes Street and Edinburgh International Conference Centre. Highlights at this hotel include free in-room WiFi. .The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Added amenities include free WiFi in public areas and tour/ticket assistance. .Attractions within a 20-minute walk of this 3-property class Haymarket hotel include George Street and Grassmarket.

What's nearby

  • Princes Street - 9 min walk
  • Grassmarket - 16 min walk
  • University of Edinburgh - 4 min drive
  • Edinburgh Castle - 5 min drive
  • Royal Mile - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Haymarket Station - 2 min walk
  • Haymarket Tram Station - 2 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • Starbucks - 2 min walk
  • Wee Vault Edinburgh - 1 min walk
  • The Palmerston - 2 min walk
  • Malone’s - 3 min walk
  • Platform 5 - 1 min walk

About this property

The Guards Hotel

Comfortable hotel, walk to Princes Street
The Guards Hotel offers its guests tour or ticket assistance. Public spaces have free WiFi. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Edinburgh hotel.

  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
The Guards Hotel offers 11 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. This Edinburgh hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 3 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Late check-in fee for check-in between 10:30 PM and 1:30 AM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
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
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Cash Breakage deposit: GBP 60 per stay for guests aged under 25 years old

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.

  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 10:30 PM and 1:30 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts major credit cards
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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Diners Club.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Guards Edinburgh
Guards Hotel
Guards Hotel Edinburgh
Hotel Guards
The Guards Hotel Edinburgh
The Guards Hotel Hotel
The Guards Hotel Edinburgh
The Guards Hotel Hotel Edinburgh

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Guards Hotel?

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

Are there any beaches close to The Guards Hotel?

The closest beach to The Guards Hotel is Portobello Beach (6.7 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Guards Hotel?

No, The Guards Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Guards Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

The Guards Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 178 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 61 out of 178 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 178 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 178 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 178 reviews" "

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Annalie

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We adored the location and the building was beautiful with a helpful and kind staff but there was a great deal of mold in our room and it felt as though the heat was not on despite the winter weather. Definitely would stay again given the convenience but I may think twice about staying for more than a night or two
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Lee

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Heating didnt work, bed too soft, tv signal not working. Wouldn’t go back as this hotel needs a good refurb.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Samuel

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Iain

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I have stayed before and knew it was basic (and cheap) but unlike previous rooms this room was not really in a suitable state to be let out. It was like staying in a down and out hostel. Bare boards on the floor, damp on the walls and ceiling, no curtain at the window only shutters which closed to reveal insulation cladding on the wall, multiple wires plugged into extension, radiator broken (had to ask for some type of portable heating), no headboard on bed, taped up basin in the sink, muck on bed clothes, really disappointing and not ideal having to go to work the next day.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

kristen

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Checkin MUST be scheduled weeks in advance apparently despite the “reception” claiming to be open daily from 2-10. I stood outside in the rain with my luggage for over an hour trying to get ahold to someone or even Expedia to help me because you can’t get in without a key BUT you can’t get a key unless reception is OPEN. Just got lucky someone showed up and let me in. Both an Expedia agent and I reached out to the property a week in advance about cancelling because they now require cash payment only. They emailed me a cancellation the same afternoon I was already set to checkin and at their door. Fine once checked in because I was too exhausted from a day of travel and no sleep, the property is old and therefore poorly kept. Carpeting was stained and smelly. Bed was uncomfortable. The highlights: the location to the tram, the room was spacious, the shower was hot.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Nathalie

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
An absolute bargain for August!!
For the price we paid during The Fringe Festival it was fantastic value for money. Yes the hotel is tired and in need of refurbishment but it was clean and comfortable enough and was perfect for us to lay our head down after 2 busy Festival days. Only a 15/20 minute walk from the Royal Mile and directly opposite Haymarket Train Station. Lots of shops, pubs and restaurants minutes away from the property. We were able to park 2 minutes away in Distillery Lane using Just Park app. The surrounding area seemed very safe day or night. Finally we were that happy with the hotel and its fantastic price during Fringe month we have booked again for next year already!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Margie

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Sathiyam

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
My 1 night stay in Guards Hotels - St James Palace
It was not so good, except clean bed, soap, clean bathtub and towels rest are below average. Bathroom door remains open as the lock is jammed. Electric kettle was cleaned ages before. No drinking water, Toothbrush/Paste, shampoos, available in the facility. Heater was not working. Other than the above, its big, quite, cosy heritage palace in the heart of Edinburgh. Few steps away from Tram station, Bus stops, Bars, Indian Restaurants, Edinburgh Haymarket Station, etc.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023