Location should get more than full marks, literally at the center of the various tourist spots.
4 stars
Hilton Edinburgh Carlton
19 North Bridge, Edinburgh, EH1 1SD, United Kingdom
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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Overview
Located less than a 10-minute walk from Edinburgh Bus Station, Hilton Edinburgh Carlton offers guests an ideal base while in Edinburgh. Featuring views of Royal Mile, it also provides a variety of amenities, including free Wi-Fi, babysitting/child services and a ballroom.
The hotel has 211 rooms and has been recently refurbished. There is public parking nearby for guests travelling with a car.
The air-conditioned rooms at the hotel are spacious and offer a desk, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. Hot drinks can be brewed with complimentary coffee and tea supplies.
Hilton Edinburgh Carlton offers a varied dining experience with Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Restaurant and Nineteen Hundred Bar. Guests can also try one of the many bars and restaurants nearby.
Hilton Edinburgh Carlton is close to the area's popular tourist attractions, including Edinburgh Castle, which is within walking distance. Princes Street and Royal Mile are also a short stroll away.
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Prices are based on 1 night including GST, excluding local taxes and fees.
Amenities at Hilton Edinburgh Carlton
- Fitness centre
- Restaurant
- Bar/Lounge
- Room service
- Free Wi-Fi
- Tea/coffee maker
- Business centre
- Wi-Fi available in all areas
- Flat-screen TV
- TV
Dining
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Restaurant
- Bar/Lounge
- Breakfast in the room
- Tea/coffee maker
- Kettle
- Refrigerator
- Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
Basics
- Free Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi available in all areas
- Internet
- Fire extinguisher
- Free toiletries
- Smoke alarms
- Heating
- Air-conditioned
Services and conveniences
- Business centre
- Concierge service
- Safety deposit box
- Meeting/Banquet facilities
- Room service
- Express check-out
- 24hr front desk
General
- Family rooms
- Seating area
- Slippers
- Telephone
- Privacy curtain
- Storage available
Accessibility and suitability
- Disabled Access
- Elevator
- Hypoallergenic
- Hypoallergenic pillow
- No smoking
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Ironing service
- Laundry service
- Iron and ironing board
- Pants press
Media and entertainment
- Radio
- Flat-screen TV
- TV
Bedroom
- Feather pillow
- Alarm clock
- Sofa bed
Workspace
- Fax/photocopying
- Laptop safe
- Desk
Family friendly
- Babysitting or child care
- Cribs available
- Kids meals
Bathroom
- Hairdryer
- Bathrobe
Health and safety
- Daily housekeeping
- Safe
Parking and transportation
- Parking
Fitness
- Fitness centre
Reviews of Hilton Edinburgh Carlton
7.7
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226
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Summary of reviews
Guests say
Guests appreciated the hotel's excellent location near attractions and public transport, but many expressed dissatisfaction with the service quality, cleanliness, and overall value for the price paid. Several reviews noted issues with noise, outdated facilities, and unhelpful staff, particularly at the reception and during breakfast service.AI-generated from customer reviews
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7.7 out of 10
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Pros (+) Good location
Cons (-) Bar prices changed depending on staff. Confusion at reception. Poor organisation regarding food, chief not supported by management
Pros (+) Staff were lovely location great, no car park but you can park in train station car park with 20% off bit of a walk though. Close to royal mile and amenities
Cons (-) Only downside was always a queue to check in or out as only 2 at desk
Pros (+) Room very quiet. Lication to train station
Cons (-) Shower was dirty Bar staff over worked Desk lady was surley. Restaurant very expensive for quality of food
Pros (+) Hilton are our Hotel Group of choice. I just thought this one to be overly expensive probably only justifying itself because of its proximity to the Old Town and the Royal Mile. The bedroom and bathroom were small and the rest of the hotel just felt like an apartment building. There was no real old-world warmth. As you would expect the staff were very friendly and helpful.My final gripe was that t...
Cons (-) The price and the lack of old-world charm.
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Pros (+) Location was great. Restaurant has a great breakfast buffet. Staff was accommodating. Pool and spa area was nice.
Cons (-) Thought the spa men's room can be tidied up and cleaned better.
Pros (+) The staff at the reception and in the bar were very friendly and informative and the hotel is in a great location.
Cons (-) Everything seemed tired and needed updating. The AC in the room was broken. There was no iron in the room, which is something I have never heard of in a 4* hotel. The bathroom door would open onto the toilet. There was no conditioner in the room. The towels felt and looked very well used & we encounter a very rude waitress while having breakfast on Sunday. Also, a man was assaulting a woman in the...
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Location
19 North Bridge, Edinburgh, EH1 1SD
What's nearby
- The Royal Mile158 m
- St Giles' Cathedral239 m
- National Museum of Scotland0.4 km
- St. Andrew Square0.5 km
- Princes Street Gardens0.6 km
- Calton Hill0.6 km
- Princes Street0.6 km
- Grassmarket0.7 km
- Edinburgh City Centre0.7 km
- University of Edinburgh0.7 km
- Edinburgh Castle0.8 km
- Scottish Parliament Building0.8 km
Policies
Check-in/Check-out | Check in anytime after 3:00 PM, check out anytime before 11:00 AM |
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Cancellation/prepayment | Cancellation/prepayment policies vary by room type and provider. |
Essential information about Hilton Edinburgh Carlton
Low season | March |
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High season | June |
Average price (weeknight) | C$ 400 |
Average price (weekend night) | C$ 630 |
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Value for money | 7.1 |
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Distance to downtown | 0.6 km |
Nearest Airport | Edinburgh Turnhouse |
Distance to airport | 11.5 km |