ibis Styles St Andrew Square

ibis Styles Edinburgh St Andrew Square is a 3-star design economy hotel located at 19 St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, EH2 1AU, United Kingdom (postcode EH2 1AU). It is situated in the City Centre locality of Edinburgh, Scotland, within the United Kingdom. The hotel is operated by Accor and is part of the ibis Styles chain. It has 103 rooms and offers a range of amenities. The hotel is wheelchair accessible, dog-friendly (pets allowed on request, charges may apply), and family-friendly (good for children, children's television networks, children activities). It has free WiFi throughout, air conditioning, a 100% non-smoking property, and facilities for disabled guests (including emergency cord in bathroom, lower bathroom sink, higher level toilet, toilet with grab rails, wheelchair accessible). The hotel has a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, express check-in/check-out, tour desk, and daily housekeeping. There is also a business centre and fax/photocopying services. Dining options include the on-site brasserie and bar 'Bonnie & Whistle', which serves brasserie-style meals and has comfortable furnishings with pops of traditional tartan. The bar offers drinks from 12:00 to 01:00, and the restaurant serves meals from 18:00 to 22:00 (or 12:00-21:30 per another source). Bar has live music on Thursday and Friday nights. Breakfast is included in the rate and is a hearty continental buffet with hot items (porridge, scrambled eggs, haggis) and cold items (breads, jams, doughnuts, pastries that change daily, cereals, yogurts, nuts, seeds, fruits, salad, veg, cream cheese, smoked salmon), plus unlimited tea and coffee. There is also an option for breakfast in the room and special diet menus on request. Parking: No on-site car park, but discounted parking is available at Q-Park Omni Center (Greenside Row, EH1 3AN) for £12-15 per day (reservation needed). The hotel also has EV charging points: 7 Type 2 (Socket Only) units, each 7 kW, Level 2, AC single-phase 230V 32A, operated by POD Point (UK). Usage type: Public - Membership Required (complicated tariff structure: £0.45/kWh, £0.75/kWh). Check-in is from 15:00, check-out until 12:00. The hotel accepts American Express, Visa, Mastercard, and cash. The minimum age for check-in is 18. Children of all ages are welcome; children 12+ are charged as adults. Cribs available for 0-2 years free upon request, no extra beds. Room types include: The Queen (1 queen bed, max 2 persons), The Duet (2 twin beds, max 2 persons), The Works (1 queen bed with city/sea/panorama view, balcony or terrace, corner room options), and The Double room with (and extra) view (1 double bed, max 2 persons). All rooms are newly renovated, air-conditioned, and feature the 'Sweet Bed' by ibis Styles, a flat-screen TV, tea/coffee facilities, and an en-suite shower room with hairdryer. Some rooms have balconies. The hotel's location is exceptional: 2 minutes' walk from Princes Street, 5 minutes from Waverley Station, 5 minutes from St James shopping centre, 10 minutes from the Royal Mile, 12 minutes from Edinburgh Castle, 6 minutes from Scottish National Gallery, 1 mile from Holyrood Park/Arthur's Seat. The nearest transport hub is Edinburgh Waverley Station (500m). Bus station and tram to airport are at the opposite end of St Andrew Square. Ratings: ALL Rating 4.7/5 (1,928 reviews), TripAdvisor 4.5/5 (3,245 reviews, #9 of 171 hotels in Edinburgh, Travelers' Choice 2025), Booking.com 8.8/10 (6,653 reviews). Key review scores: Location 9.8, Service 9.5, Breakfast 8.9, Cleanliness 9.1, Comfort 9.2, Vibe 9.7. Languages spoken: English, French, Spanish, Catalan, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Lithuanian, Polish, Portuguese, Thai, Chinese (9 languages). The hotel has a Green Key sustainability certification.