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Braid Hills Hotel

3.0 star property

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Deluxe Bedrooms | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, blackout curtains
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; British cuisine, garden views
Deluxe Bedrooms | Park view
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; British cuisine, garden views

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Bar

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134 Braid Road, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH10 6JD
  • Place, Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill Local Nature Reserve
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Braid Hills Golf Course
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, The Braid Hills
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, blackout curtains

Classic Double With View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, blackout curtains

Clan Family Rooms

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, blackout curtains

Deluxe Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, blackout curtains

Classic Double

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(47 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Twin Bedrooms | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, blackout curtains

Classic Twin Bedrooms

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, blackout curtains

Classic Twin With View

  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, blackout curtains

Wee Classic

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, blackout curtains

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Braid Hills Hotel

Victorian hotel with 24-hour business centre and 24-hour front desk
This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge and a 24-hour business centre. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, 24-hour room service, conference space and a 24-hour front desk are on-site.
Braid Hills Hotel offers 71 accommodations with iPod docking stations and free toiletries. Each accommodation is individually decorated. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Hypo-allergenic bedding, an iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Braid Hills Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Braid Hills Golf Course. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy British cuisine and garden views while dining at 1886 Restaurant
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include a 24-hour business centre, 2 meeting rooms and conference space
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean guestrooms
  • Just a 1-minute drive from Braid Hills Golf Course and 8 minutes from Murrayfield Stadium
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A 24-hour business centre and 2 meeting rooms are available.

WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 16146 square feet (1500 square metres) and includes conference space. A library, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Braid Hills Hotel. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Edinburgh hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a full breakfast daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.
1886 Restaurant – Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specialises in British cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.
Edinburgh Bar – This lobby lounge specialises in British cuisine and serves lunch, dinner and light fare. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee: GBP 14.95 for adults and GBP 7.95 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • 1886 Restaurant
  • Edinburgh Bar

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Golf carts
  • Library

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 16,146 square feet of conference space
  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour business centre

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a provincial park
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1886
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • IPod dock

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 25.00

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 14.95 for adults and from GBP 7.95 for children
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 25.00 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property accepts major credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Parties and events are allowed on site
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and window guards
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Reservations are needed for golf tee times. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 2 children aged 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

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Braid Hills Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 434 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 371 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 131 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1004 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is a cosy, well staffed, friendly space, within walking distance of Edinburgh town, along a bustling street of many many cafe’s, restaurants & eclectic shops & boutique’s.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Carole

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Lovely breakfast. Had to wait for about 5 mins to be served at bar after we arrived. Nobody working at bar. Could be a better stay if we had a better view from our room. Room smelled of paint and there was paint spilled on bits of the carpet.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Colin

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I travelled with my partner and 10 months baby. I have to admit I only look at the reviews but I had completely overlooked the fact that it is a very old hotel. I sincerely appreciate the hotel staff to help carry my suitcase up to the second floor with the help and support from the receptionist is outstanding. but everything else is a nightmare. There was a spider the size of my baby fist, the room floor carpet was definitely not clean or at least appear clean. The shower water drips out so you have to take 2X more time to wash. The baby co sleeps with us and having 2 singles put together is fine but then you get the gap in between which the hotel can cover it with a topper? Unfortunately with the price we paid, I don’t think is worth. I hope you can look into improving the hotel condition.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

May

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel itself is beautiful restaurant food excellent with good service - staff attentive and welcoming - the bedroom however was poor by any standards - really due a major makeover - even although the price per night was very competitive - did not match decor of travel lodge or Ibis - very disappointing
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Aurora

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Jane

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The hotel albeit beautiful on the outside, needs a really good refurb. The carpets are all tatty and there are lots of stairs! My TV in my room kept losing signal which is super annoying, then the remote control wouldn't work at all so I had to get up and manually switch it off. I did report this to reception but it wasn't acted on. The water pressure was really low and the shower took ages to warm up. The rooms all need a good decorate, the bathroom however was lovely My key wouldn't work twice. The lovely receptionist sorted it but it was really inconvenient having to trail all the way back to reception twice. Great for parking. .
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Evan

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ian, Dundee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Travelled with family
Free parking ideal. Chwal and cheerful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Mark

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was tired, floor did not look clean, velux window would not shut and kept blowing open in evening - bathroom floor was soaken due to shower screen having no rubber seal
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This was a lovely hotel. The fund was superb & well priced. There was no lift so not very accessible. Cases had to be carried up the stairs & staff didn’t volunteer to help. The hotel ground floor looked good but as you went up the stairs it began to look more worn & threadbare.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Claire

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Recommended

Parking ok. Limited choice of drinks. Good food. Service friendly and efficient. No lift and i had to climb 48 steps carrying luggage
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Karen

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

N

Signature room was awful: no side tables or side lights by bed which meant I had to switch off the central light by the door and then navigate back to the bed in the dark. The bed allegedly had controls to raise the mattress and pop-up a Tv from the footboard but again, nothing worked. The central light was a chandelier which had a dodgy light which flickered and neither the TV in the main room, nor the one on the bathroom actually worked. I was staying two nights and complained on the first day and was told that someone would arrive the next day to fix the main TV but alas, although a new TV arrived, it still didn’t work. I emailed the manager to complain again but no response was forthcoming, Terrible customer service. I can only assume that the signature vibe was Fawlty Towers.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Claire

Business traveller

Could be better

Rooms are large but overall they are tired and need updating. Limited menu in the restaurant for dinner and the breakfast area is like a sauna. Additionally the key card stopped working every day which meant I was up and down three floors (no lift). Positives are nice staff, the food is good and there are lots of hills for those that like walking.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Shaun

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Outdated run down. Pictures must be from ten years ago. Very disappointing.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location , view and staff. Be prepared for steps, even on the first floor.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Vignesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quaint hotel with good breakfast and great views. Lots of stairs to the third floor!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

JoAnn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

wonderful gem

This is an older hotel, which added to the charm. We found the room with 2 twin beds to be roomy and comfortable with a sitting area of 2 chairs and tea unit quite nice. . The bathroom was clean and large. I'd stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good hotel in great location

Stayed 2 nights room only so can't comment on breakfast. We were given a complimentary upgrade to a large room on the top floor overlooking the hills to the side which was nice. It had a very large bathroom with bath. Room very comfortable with a separate tap/sink for water - we slept very well. We ate in the restaurant the first night and the food was very good and reasonably priced. Service was very friendly and started well but unfortunately there was a very long wait after the main course where we were not offered deserts so we gave up and left. Three Thatchers ciders on draft was nice! Location great with large car park and bus stop to Edinburgh centre just down the steps on the road beside the hotel - frequent buses taking about half hour. Overall a very good stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Susan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon-Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely traditional hotel.

Lovely traditional hotel. Given the age of the building its kept in good shape. Staff are very friendly and well.presented.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025