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Family Room
258 square feet
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Other room types
Chamber King Castle View
258 square feet
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Sir Richard's Flat
786 square feet
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Chamber King
258 square feet
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Grand Chamber King
301 square feet
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Kasbah Tamadot Suite
474 square feet
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Eve Branson Suite
441 square feet
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Chamber Twin
258 square feet
2 Twin Beds
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Chamber King Balcony
258 square feet
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Chamber King Accessible
269 square feet
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Chamber King Patio/Terrace
269 square feet
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Castle View King Suite
495 square feet
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Grand Chamber Queen Suite
463 square feet
1 Queen Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Family King Suite
388 square feet
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Grand Chamber Junior Suite
474 square feet
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Edward's Suite
538 square feet
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Luxury hotel, walk to University of Edinburgh

Popular property highlights

Free WiFi
Pets allowed
Smoke-free property
24-hour front desk
Multilingual staff

With a stay at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh, you'll be centrally located in Edinburgh, steps from Grassmarket and within a 10-minute walk of University of Edinburgh. This luxury hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Royal Mile and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Edinburgh Castle.

Make yourself at home in one of the 222 guestrooms featuring minibars and Smart televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access is available. Bathrooms have hair dryers and bathrobes. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.

Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.

Satisfy your appetite at Commons Club Restaurant, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily for a fee.

Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

Dining is available at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary. This luxury hotel also offers a 24-hour fitness center, multilingual staff, and concierge services. Onsite parking is available (surcharge).

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh is a smoke-free property.

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Distance from property (km) 2
  • Luggage storage
  • Distance from property (meters) 1609
  • Distance from property (miles) 1
  • Elevator
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Number of restaurants - 2
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Concierge services
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Total number of rooms - 222
  • 24-hour fitness facilities
  • No accessible shuttle
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free WiFi
  • Free wired internet
  • Valet parking (surcharge)
  • Smoke-free property
  • Multilingual staff
  • Food and water bowls

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Free WiFi
  • Free cribs/infant beds

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired internet , Wireless internet access

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • French
  • German
  • Spanish
  • Portuguese
  • Indonesian
  • Bulgarian
  • Hindi
  • Romanian

Parking

Offsite parking discounted rates available

Room Amenities

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh offers 222 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

  • Television
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • Phone
  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Desk
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Wireless internet access
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Slippers
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Free WiFi
  • Free wired internet
  • TV size: 50
  • Pets allowed
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • In-room climate control (heating)
  • Electric kettle
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Smart TV
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Closed captioned TV
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Lever door handles
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste available on request
  • Mobile key entry
  • WiFi speed 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)

Where to Eat

Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning.

Commons Club Restaurant - This restaurant serves dinner only. Reservations are required.

Commons Club Bar - This cocktail bar serves light fare only. Open daily.

Eve - This family restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required. Open daily.

Nearby Things to Do

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business center

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time ends at anytime

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 50.0 per day.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Pet Policy

  • Pets stay free
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals welcome

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 credit cards, debit cards, and cash

This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Cashless transactions are available

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

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. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Property follows sanitization practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (CDC)

Property follows sanitization practices of CovidClean (Safehotels - global expert)

Credit card pre-authorization

Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly

Temperature checks are not available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Security system

Property follows sanitization practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)

Staffed front desk

Carbon monoxide detector

Smoke detector

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing

Property does not require health documentation at check-in

Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are available

Pets allowed (no fees)

Masks are not compulsory at the property

Contactless food service / room service is available

Reservation is not required for facilities onsite

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Property follows sanitization practices of Ecolab (3rd party expert - Global)

Staff does not wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is available to guests

Masks are available to guests

Gloves are available to guests

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Social distancing measures are not in place

Contactless check-in is available

Property follows regional sanitization guidelines We're Good To Go (UK)

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually-wrapped food options are available

Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast

Parking height restrictions apply

Debit cards

No gap period between guest stays

Fees

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 20.0 per person
  • Valet parking fee: GBP 40.0 per night
  • Offsite parking fee: GBP 15 per day (1 mi away)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 50.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

  • Virgin Hotels Edinburgh Hotel
  • Virgin Hotels Edinburgh Edinburgh
  • Virgin Hotels Edinburgh Hotel Edinburgh

We should mention

Parking height restrictions apply.

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

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