Novotel Edinburgh Centre
Your central Edinburgh retreat, complete with a heated pool, great dining, and comfy rooms – some with castle views. Perfect for city explorers and relaxation!
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About
If you're looking for a central spot that offers both relaxation and easy access to all the buzz, you'll love the Novotel Edinburgh Centre. It's perfectly positioned near the Grassmarket, so you can easily pop out for some quirky shopping or a refreshment. Don't miss unwinding in their heated pool and spa after a day of exploring, and definitely check out the Tap Kitchen & Bar for some local gins and a fantastic dinner. Plus, with those newly upgraded rooms, you're guaranteed true comfort, and some even offer lovely castle views!
Facilities
Sports Centre
The hotel provides onsite car parking with EV charging points and offers convenient access to public transportation. Secure underground parking is available for £20 per night for members and £25 for non-members.
The Novotel Edinburgh Centre features a heated indoor pool, a spa, and a fitness center, providing guests with options for relaxation and exercise. The pool is described as small but clean and well-maintained.
Dining
The Novotel Edinburgh Centre offers a relaxed and stylish restaurant providing 24/7 à la carte service for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks, focusing on balanced choices. There is also a vibrant bar, The Tap Music Lounge, where guests can enjoy craft beers, local gins, wines, and cocktails in a lively setting. The restaurant features locally-sourced and organic food, with vegetarian and vegan options available at the bar and for breakfast.
Gym
The hotel provides a fitness center or gym for guests to work out.
Kids Programme
The hotel offers a kids club and activities for children, providing a family-friendly environment.
Spa
The hotel offers a spa facility for recuperation and relaxation, which includes a sauna.
Swimming
The Novotel Edinburgh Centre features a heated indoor pool and spa, which is described as small but clean and well-maintained. Guests appreciate the inviting atmosphere and amenities like the pool and gym, with access to a sauna.
Full Description
The Novotel Edinburgh Centre is a 4-star, family-friendly, and Ecocertified hotel located in the heart of the Scottish capital at 80 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh EH3 9DE, United Kingdom. It is an ideal choice for both business and leisure travellers, offering easy access to internationally-renowned attractions like the Royal Mile, Princes Street, Edinburgh Castle, Grassmarket, the city's Conference Centre, office district, famous theatres, and the Old Town. The hotel features a heated pool and spa, a fitness centre, and The Tap Kitchen & Bar, where guests can enjoy craft beers, local gins, and contemporary dinner. Newly upgraded rooms provide true comfort, with a variety of accommodation options including Standard Rooms with Queen-size beds and sofas (sleeping up to 3, 24m²/258sq ft), Standard rooms with 2 single beds (sleeping up to 2), Classic Family Rooms (sleeping up to 4, 24m²/258sq ft), Superior rooms with Queen-size beds and convertible sofas (sleeping up to 4), Executive Rooms With Queen Size Beds & Convertible Sofas (sleeping up to 2), Executive Rooms with Castle View (sleeping up to 2, 30m²/322sq ft, historic side view), and Suite Queen Beds (sleeping up to 4, 40m²/430sq ft, city or hills view, most with balcony). Hotel amenities include onsite car parking (charged at £20 per night for members and £25 for non-members, with limited spaces), free WiFi throughout, a relaxed and stylish restaurant and bar, and convenient access to public transportation. It operates as a cashless hotel and provides EV charging points. Guests can check in from 3:00 PM and check out up to 12:00 PM. The hotel also offers 24-hour à la carte room service, breakfast options including vegetarian choices, and meeting rooms (7 available, with the largest being 73m²/239sq ft and seating up to 80, or 40 for banquets). It is a 100% non-smoking property and welcomes pets. Family-friendly features include children staying free, connecting/adjoining rooms, and a kids' club. Dining options focus on locally-sourced and organic food, with vegan and vegetarian choices available at the bar. The Novotel Edinburgh Centre has a customer review rating of 4.4/5 from 3,057 reviews (ALL Rating) and a 4.0/5 rating from 4,023 reviews on Tripadvisor, earning it a Travelers’ Choice award. Guests consistently praise the friendly and attentive staff, spacious and modern rooms, inviting atmosphere, and well-maintained pool and gym facilities. The location is frequently commended for its proximity to Edinburgh's attractions. The hotel also notes the implementation of a Low Emission Zone (LEZ) starting June 1, 2024, in Edinburgh.