THE GUARDS HOTEL, Edinburgh – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Accommodation Options
The Guards Hotel offers 10 rooms including singles, doubles, twin doubles, a luxury double, and a four-poster suite. Most rooms are ensuite, with one single room having a private adjacent bathroom. Rooms feature free WiFi, televisions, hairdryers, alarm clocks, and tea/coffee facilities. The Windsor Castle suite includes a four-poster bed, sofa bed, drawing desk, small fridge freezer, and fireplace. The Balmoral Suite sleeps three with a king bed and sofa bed, suitable for disabled guests, and includes a writing desk and fridge.
Scots Guards Club Access
Guests may use The Scots Guards Club bar next door, accessible through a door at reception. The bar serves snacks and meals and offers a range of drinks. The club also has a function room available for hire upstairs. The majority of club members have no military connections.
Central Edinburgh Location
Located opposite Haymarket Railway Station in Edinburgh's West End, the hotel is a 10-minute walk from the city center. It is within walking distance of Edinburgh Zoo, Edinburgh Castle, and the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. Haymarket Station provides tram and Airlink 100 airport bus services. The area offers multiple bars and restaurants minutes from the hotel.
Hotel Policies & Services
Check-in is available between 14:00-22:00, with late check-in requiring advance arrangement. The hotel is dog-friendly and welcomes stag/hen parties with a £250 cash deposit. Staff can assist with festival tickets, event tickets, and restaurant reservations. The hotel sells Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo tickets. As a 19th-century listed building, there is no lift, but staff will help with luggage.
Nearby Attractions & Access
The hotel is 2 km from Edinburgh Waverley station and 15 km from Edinburgh Airport. Edinburgh Zoo is situated 3 miles west of the city center. Art lovers can visit the National Gallery of Scotland and Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art. Excellent bus links connect to the city center and airport.
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Amenities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- 24-hour security
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
Sports & Fitness
- Golf course
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Room service
- Housekeeping
Children
- Cots
Room features
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Location
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