ibis Budget Edinburgh Park

ibis Budget Edinburgh Park is a 2-star hotel located at Edinburgh Business Park, 6 Lochside View, Edinburgh EH12 9DH, United Kingdom. The hotel is situated in the Drum Brae/Gyle area, just off the City of Edinburgh Bypass. It is a 8-minute drive from Edinburgh Airport and a 5-minute walk from Gyle Centre tram stop, which provides direct links to the airport and city centre. The nearest transport hub is Gyle Centre tram stop. The hotel's GPS coordinates are 55.937871, -3.320634. The hotel has 161 rooms, including triple rooms with a double bed and a bunk bed (max 3 persons), double rooms with a double bed, twin rooms with two single beds, and accessible rooms (with 1 double bed or 2 single beds). All rooms are air-conditioned and feature a flat-screen TV, an en suite shower (with a glass door leading into the bedroom), a sink in the room, a toilet in a separate cupboard, blackout curtains, a desk, housekeeping, complimentary toiletries, and a walk-in shower. There are no kettles in the rooms; tea and coffee are available in the reception area. Hairdryers are available on request. The rooms are described as compact but clean and comfortable, with blackout blinds and comfortable beds. Some guests noted the open bathroom layout offers limited privacy, especially for friends sharing. Check-in is from 3:00 PM and check-out until 12:00 PM. The hotel requires a photo ID and credit card at check-in. Amenities and services include: on-site parking (limited, first-come-first-served, chargeable £5 per day; free for blue badge holders), free WiFi (premium for ALL members), wheelchair accessible, dog-friendly (charges may apply), good for children, 100% non-smoking property, 24-hour front desk, elevator, and a terrace. The hotel has a restaurant (Fraiche) offering a 24/7 menu with hot and cold refreshments including pizza, sandwiches, pastries, and other snacks. A continental buffet breakfast is available, serving cereals, yogurt, pastries, ham, cheese, tomato, cucumber, brown and white bread, fresh fruit, fruit teas, coffee, and juice. Breakfast is also available as a to-go option. The hotel has a bar/lounge. Vending machines with drinks and snacks are available 24/7. The hotel is equipped with 15 electric vehicle charging points (Type 2 Socket Only, Level 2: Medium over 2kW, 7kW power, 230V, 32A, AC Single-Phase). The operator is POD Point (UK). The hotel is Green Key certified. Online booking is available. The hotel does not participate in the Accor ALL loyalty program, so guests do not earn or use points, but can access the Members' rate. Credit cards accepted include American Express, Visa, Mastercard, and Maestro. Cash is not accepted. The minimum age for check-in is 18. Children of all ages are welcome; children 12 and above are charged as adults. Cribs are available for 0-2 years upon request, free of charge. Customer ratings: ALL Rating 4.2/5 (931 reviews), TripAdvisor 3.8/5 (2,053 reviews, #125 of 171 hotels in Edinburgh), Booking.com 7.6/10 (10,087 reviews). Guests consistently praise the friendly and helpful staff, cleanliness, comfortable beds, quiet environment, convenient location near tram and airport, and value for money. Some criticisms include small room size, basic amenities (no kettle, no hairdryer in room), limited breakfast variety, occasional heating/AC issues, and the open bathroom layout. The hotel has a Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice award. Languages spoken include English, French, Russian, Spanish, and 8 more. The hotel is operated by Accor. The hotel management is Mila Georgieva.