Novotel Edinburgh Park

Novotel Edinburgh Park is a 4-star hotel located at 15 Lochside Avenue, Hermiston Gait Retail Park, Edinburgh, EH12 9DJ, United Kingdom. It is operated by Accor under the Novotel brand and managed by Attila Szabo. The hotel offers 170 spacious, contemporary rooms including Superior rooms with Queen bed and sofa, Executive rooms with balcony, accessible Superior rooms, and suites with King beds. All rooms feature modern air-conditioning, complimentary Wi-Fi, and family-friendly options. Check-in is from 15:00 and check-out until 12:00. The hotel's prime location is a two-minute walk from Edinburgh Park train and tram station, providing direct services to Edinburgh Airport (EDI just 4 km away), Edinburgh city centre, and Murrayfield Stadium. The property also offers ample parking with 100 spaces (paid private on-site parking) and is wheelchair accessible. For Sat Nav use EH11 4DF, exit from City Bypass. Dining is centred around Paolozzi Beer and Kitchen, the on-site restaurant and bar serving fresh, modern cuisine with a varied menu of simple yet authentic dishes from around the world. The bar offers a wide range of Scottish and international beverages, including local beer, cider, and Scotch whisky, with occasional live music. A buffet breakfast is served each morning featuring Scottish and English favourites, both hot and cold. Leisure facilities include a heated indoor swimming pool, a whirlpool, a sauna, and a steam room, all part of a recently renovated leisure centre. The refurbished fitness centre is equipped with Matrix cardio and strength-training equipment, with towels provided. All leisure amenities are free for hotel guests. For business and events, the hotel has 8 meeting rooms, the largest being the Hermiston Suite at 177 m² with a maximum capacity of 200 guests (banquet capacity 150). Modern audiovisual equipment is available. The hotel is dog-friendly (pets allowed), has a 100% non-smoking policy, and offers room service. EV charging is available with 15 Type 2 (Socket Only) 7 kW chargers operated by POD Point; usage is public with membership required, costing £0.45/kWh or £0.75/kWh depending on tariff. Guest reviews are strong: the hotel holds an ALL Rating of 4.6/5 from 1,681 reviews and a TripAdvisor rating of 4.2/5 from 3,730 reviews, earning a Travelers' Choice award for 2025. It is ranked #29 of 171 hotels in Edinburgh. Staff are frequently praised, particularly Daniela (Front Office Manager), Valentin, Guillaume, and Mary. The property is family-friendly with kids stay free and children's television networks. Nearby attractions include Edinburgh Zoo (4.5 km), Murrayfield Stadium (6.44 km), Edinburgh Castle (7.5 km), Lost Shore Surf Resort (11.26 km), and the Hermiston Gait retail park right next door. The hotel also provides easy access to Heriot-Watt University and Edinburgh Napier University. Languages spoken include English, French, Russian, Spanish, and nine others.