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Central Hotel

3.0 of 5
139 Cowgate, Edinburgh EH1 1JS, Scotland
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Central Hotel
Ranked #134 of 140 hotels in Edinburgh
3.0 of 5 stars 35 Reviews
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Sheffield, United Kingdom
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012 NEW

i read the previous reviews on this hotel an yes i agree with some that complain that the hotel is tired and yes even the ones that complain that the rooms aren't as clean as they could be. Despite all that the hotel is what it is - centrally located,good value and not 5 star. the breakfast is excellant, the... More

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London, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

I stayed with my partner in this hotel for two nights and the hotel is very basic but the location is very good and the staff are all very friendly which slightly make up for this. The bed was not the most comfortable but was bearable. The bathroom was very basic and looked like it could use a clean but... More

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New York
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

Good: Very helpful staff. Clean and spacious rooms. Close to the Royal Mile and other attractions. Bad: If you're a business traveler, no wi-fi in the rooms except in the lobby. We also didn't get free breakfast on the day we were checking out. More

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Fraser Henderson, General Manager at Central Hotel, responded to this review
5 May 2012

Dear guest, Thank you very much for your kind comments regarding your recent stay with us. I was very pleased that you enjoyed staying with us, and that you had a nice time in Edinburgh. The wifi is currently available in the public areas and it will be available in all rooms very soon. Breakfast is served daily from 7.30am... More

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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

The room we were given was nice. It was clean and had everything you would need in a hotel room. However, instead of 3 beds we were given two beds and a sofa bed which was uncomfortable to sleep on. The room was on the top floor. I felt isolated from the rest of the hotel. The room was also... More

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Fraser Henderson, General Manager at Central Hotel, responded to this review
5 May 2012

Dear guest, Thank you very much for the feedback on your recent stay with us. I am really pleased that you had an enjoyable experience during your stay. I remember checking you in personally and you mentioning wanting to find a ghost in the hotel. I am glad we were able to provide one for you on this occasion. We... More

Manchester, United Kingdom
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Location good but my single room was dirty with black cob webs hanging from the ceiling over the bed, the wardrobe door had a broken hinge, only roller blinds on two of the windows and the bathroom blind was old and dirty,the carpet needed replacing. I had to buy a can of air freshener to get rid of the smell... More

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Fraser Henderson, General Manager at Central Hotel, responded to this review
19 April 2012

Dear Barry, Thank you very much for your recent feedback regarding your stay with us. I am really sorry that the room was not to a suitable standard when you checked in. Our reception team are on duty 24 hours a day, and will do everything they can to rectify any issues that occur, promptly and efficiently. Occasionally we do... More

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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012
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people found this review helpful

I loved this Hotel. We had a very early flight on Friday morning and when we arrived at nine o clock they did there best to have our room ready so we didnt have to be waiting around until the proper chek in time at 2 o clock . Friendly Staff who were happy to help day/night. There is nightclub... More

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Fraser Henderson, General Manager at Central Hotel, responded to this review
19 April 2012

Dear Guest, Thank you very much for your kind comments regarding your recent stay with us. I was really pleased to read that you had an enjoyable time and that all of the staff were friendly and helpful. We are all looking forward to seeing you again very soon. Kindest regards, Fraser Henderson General Manager More

Ireland
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 March 2012

Within easy walking distance of most attractions. Friendly hotel. good value for the price paid. malnly due to location. Twin room small, cramped.though clean. but could do with some redecoration. Lovely pub downstairs, Nightclub also on premesis but very little noise in room. Beds comfy.Would stay again. Scores based on price paid, not luxuriousness. More

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Fraser Henderson, General Manager at Central Hotel, responded to this review
19 April 2012

Dear Guest, Thank you very much for your recent comments regarding your stay with us. I am really grateful for your kind comments and we all look forward to welcoming you back very soon. Kindest regards, Fraser Henderson General Manager More

Beith, Scotland, United Kingdom
Contributor
17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 January 2012
1
person found this review helpful

I stayed here in 2007 with my husband, it was lovely. I love edinburgh at the best of times, but this hotel made our weekend better. There was entertainment on downstairs in the bar and it was only around 10mins walk into the main town full of things to do. It's a bit out the way of the train station... More

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Fraser Henderson, General Manager at Central Hotel, responded to this review
19 April 2012

Dear guest, Thank you very much for taking time to review our hotel. We are all really pleased that you enjoyed your stay with us. Next time you visit, don't hesistate to contact us in advance and we can book a taxi to pick you up and bring straight to the hotel. We look forward to seeing you again very... More

Fife
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 December 2011
1
person found this review helpful

The staff here are excellent, very helpful and friendly. We arrived to find that our booking, through a third party, was messed up. No problem to the receptionist, who soon sorted things out. The room was comfy and clean, though in need of some redecoration. The bed was really comfy. Even though there were 2 discos on in the hotel,... More

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Fraser Henderson, General Manager at Central Hotel, responded to this review
9 April 2012

Dear Guest, Thank you very much for your review of our hotel. I am really pleased that you enjoyed your stay with us and we look forward to welcoming you back soon. Kindest regards, Fraser Henderson General Manager More

Grimsby, United Kingdom
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 November 2011
1
person found this review helpful

This hotel is above a very popular Edinburgh nightclub so if you like going to bed early or are a light sleeper do not book in, otherwise I would highly recommend it for a hen/stag party. I went with my friends for my 60th birthday and we could not believe how friendly everyone was. It was Halloween so the club... More

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Fraser Henderson, General Manager at Central Hotel, responded to this review
8 November 2011

Dear guest, Thank you very much for your recent review of our hotel. We are really pleased that you enjoyed your stay with us and found the staff to be friendly. We do have quieter rooms on the higher floors that can be requested. We really appreciate your comments and look forward to seeing you again very soon, Kindest regards,... More

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Address: 139 Cowgate, Edinburgh EH1 1JS, Scotland
Price range (per night):* RM295 - 785

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