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Royal Mile Residence, Edinburgh

219 High Street, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH1 1PE
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Rooms from  £120.00 [7 rooms total]
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Guest Rating: 4.2 / 5 4.2 / 5

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About the hotel

Perfectly positioned on the Royal Mile, these luxurious serviced apartments have good views and are close to historic attractions and restaurants and a few minutes’ walk from Princes Street.

Whether you are visiting for business, fun or for a family holiday you will have a wonderful home-from-home with space to relax. Facilities include Molton Brown toiletries, fabulous bathrooms, great kitchens, entry phones, Wi-Fi and Sky TV.

You will have complimentary use of the Escape Health Club and Spa, which is part of The Scotsman Hotel and only a 5-minute walk away.

Please note that you book in at 65 Cockburn Street, which is a 3-minute walk away, as due to the historic nature of the building it is not possible to have a reception at the building. Staff will be delighted to help you with your bags to your room.

Please note that there is no lift in the historic building, there is the original turnpike stairwell. If you have reduced mobility or small children in prams, please request an apartment on the lower floor.

Membership to The Escape Gym and Cowshed Spa, at The Scotsman hotel, is also included. It is a 5-minute walk away and has a stainless steel pool. Guests are also entitled to a fantastic 10% off all Cowshed treatments.

Hotel Facilities

General

  • Family Rooms,
  • Luggage Storage,
  • 24-Hour Front Desk.

Services

  • Free Wi-Fi Internet Access Included,
  • Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN,
  • Internet Services.

Hotel Policies

Important! Some policies may vary from these depending on your room, date and rate selection. Please check the room information when booking.

Check In / Check Out

  • You may check in from 15:00 hours onwards.
  • You must check out by hours.

Cancellations

If cancelled up to 2 days before date of arrival, no fee will be charged. If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the total price of the reservation will be charged.

To cancel an existing booking please go to the Cancellation page.

Extra Charges

VAT is included. Service charge is included. City/tourist tax is not applicable.

Parking

No parking available.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Internet

Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel and is free of charge.

Deposit

No deposit will be charged.

Children and extra beds

All children are welcome. All children under 2 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding. All children under 2 years stay free of charge for cots. There is no capacity for extra beds in the room. Maximum capacity of babycots in a room is 1.

Cards accepted at the hotel

  • Visa,
  • Maestro,
  • Master Card.
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Reserve online using

  • Visa,
  • Maestro,
  • Master Card,
  • American Express.
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Important Information

Please check-in at 65 Cockburn Street, at Central Reservations. From here, staff can take your bags to your apartment.

At the entrance to the apartments is an iron gate with a secure code. All apartments have a swipe card to gain entry. There is an entry phone inside each apartment.

Room information

All apartments have a spacious open-plan kitchen/dining room. The kitchens are equipped with everything you could need. The bathrooms have Molton Brown products. You will also find a wide-screen TV, Sky TV and a DVD player in your apartment. Please see individual apartment details for a complete list of facilities on offer.

Apartments are decorated in a contemporary fashion, with wonderful Scottish undertones. The front apartments overlook the Royal Mile. The rear apartments look out towards Princes Street, the Walter Scott Monument, the Georgian New Town, and on a clear day you will clearly see the Firth of Forth.

If you are planning to stay and have mobility difficulties, please request an apartment on a lower floor.

One-Bedroom Apartment more info

Room Interior

These apartments are beautifully decorated and extremely spacious. There is a super king-size bed, a luxury bathroom with Molton Brown products, a spacious lounge and a kitchen with either views of the Royal Mile or views from the top floor.

Amenities:

  • DVD Player,
  • CD Player,
  • Toilet,
  • Ironing Facilities,
  • Tea/Coffee Maker,
  • Microwave,
  • Radio,
  • Bath,
  • Kitchenette,
  • Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock,
  • Seating Area,
  • Refrigerator,
  • Satellite TV,
  • Telephone,
  • Heating,
  • Shower,
  • TV,
  • Hairdryer.

2-Bedroom Apartment more info

Room Interior

This apartment has extremely spacious bedrooms. One bedroom has a king-size bed and one has twin beds. The twin beds can be made into a super king-size bed upon request. There is a fully equipped open-plan kitchen and lounge with plenty of seating and fabulous views of either the Royal Mile or over the rooftops of Edinburgh to Princes Street.

Amenities:

  • DVD Player,
  • CD Player,
  • Toilet,
  • Ironing Facilities,
  • Tea/Coffee Maker,
  • Microwave,
  • Radio,
  • Bath,
  • Kitchenette,
  • Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock,
  • Seating Area,
  • Refrigerator,
  • Satellite TV,
  • Telephone,
  • Heating,
  • Shower,
  • Work Desk,
  • TV,
  • Hairdryer.

Restaurants and Bars

You can have breakfast, lunch or an early supper at The Southern Cross Cafe, which is next to Central Reservations. It offers fantastic breakfasts and serves food all day. It is also licensed.

Directions

Hotel Map

On Foot
From Waverley Train Station :
- Take the Market Street exit and when you come out onto Market Street, turn right.
- Cross the pedestrian crossing and you will see an entrance to Fleshmarket Close.
- Go up the stairs, then at the top you will see on your left the Southern Cross Cafe with a blue awning.
- You will check-in next to this, at 65 Cockburn Street.
- Check-in and then a receptionist will assist you to Royal Mile Apartments, which are at the top of Cockburn Street.

By Taxi
From the airport:
The airport is 8 miles (12.9 km) from the Royal Mile Residence. A taxi should take approximately 20 to 25 minutes depending on traffic.

By Bus
From the airport:
Take the Airport Express bus. This departs approximately every 10 minutes during peak times. Stay on the bus until it terminates on Waverley Bridge in the centre of Edinburgh. When you get off the bus, turn left and head across the road and up Cockburn Street. Check-in is located at 65 Cockburn Street, next to the Southern Cross Café.

*Directions included in email booking confirmation