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Ballantrae Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, a short walk to Princes Street

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Executive Double Room, 1 Double Bed
Interior entrance
Staircase
Deep soaking bathtub
Exterior

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
8-12 York Place, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 3EP
  • St. Andrew Square
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • George Street
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Princes Street
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

Highlights

TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

Highlights

TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Ensuite

Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Ensuite

Highlights

TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Exterior

W Edinburgh

  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
4.7 out of 5, Exceptional, (198)
The price is NZ$456
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
5 Mar - 6 Mar
W Edinburgh

About the area

Edinburgh

Ballantrae Hotel places you in the centre of Edinburgh, within a short 5-minute stroll of popular places like Princes Street and St. Andrew Square. Highlights at this hotel include free in-room WiFi. .At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and tour/ticket assistance. Continental breakfast is available daily. There's also the convenience of car rentals on site. .Attractions within a 10-minute walk of this 3-property class Edinburgh City Centre hotel include George Street and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre.

What's nearby

  • St. Andrew Square - 3 min walk
  • Princes Street - 5 min walk
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 6 min walk
  • Royal Mile - 11 min walk
  • Edinburgh Castle - 16 min walk

Getting around

  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 3 min walk
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 8 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Zara - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Pho - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Five Guys St. James Quarter - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Salerno Pizza - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Real Greek - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Ballantrae Hotel

Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, a short walk to Princes Street
Ballantrae Hotel offers its guests tour/ticket assistance. WiFi is free in public spaces. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge.

This 3-star Edinburgh hotel is smoke free.

  • 31 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Ballantrae Hotel offers 31 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include baths or showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Languages

English, Polish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available for a fee: GBP 7.50 per person
  • A bar/lounge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 1 year old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

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 continental breakfast: from approximately GBP 7.5 per person

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

You need to know

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 credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • One child aged 1 year old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Ballantrae Edinburgh
Ballantrae Hotel
Ballantrae Hotel Edinburgh
Hotel Ballantrae
The Ballantrae Hotel Edinburgh, Scotland
Ballantrae Hotel Hotel
Ballantrae Hotel Edinburgh
Ballantrae Hotel Hotel Edinburgh

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Ballantrae Hotel?

Ballantrae Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Are there any beaches close to Ballantrae Hotel?

The closest beach to Ballantrae Hotel is Portobello Beach (5.1 km).

Does Ballantrae Hotel serve breakfast?

Yep, continental breakfast is available daily.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Ballantrae Hotel?

No, Ballantrae Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Ballantrae Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Ballantrae Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Ballantrae Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 109 out of 490 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 211 out of 490 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 110 out of 490 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 490 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 490 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Aziz

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not comfortable
Nice and clean room and good location. A lot of noise that you can hear all the movement from the room above, when they walk, take a shower etc... Overall not good for a long stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect position for bus station and tram stops literally down the road. No lifts so lots of stairs. Bed,room and bathroom clean. Clean towels and supplies of mini soaps,shower gels and shampoos etc. Continental breakfast good.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I have nothing good to say other than good location The room has not been cleaned, beds were made but smelt like they had been slept in. Bathroom was not cleaned, the shower had clearly just been used with splash marks on the inside and bathroom bin was full from the people the previous night
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Family Christmas hols
Perfect location on York Place for tram to and from airport. Room was very spacious, clean and comfortable and continental breakfast was great start to our day.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall very nice . Staff could be more welcoming .
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
The room was noisy at night
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Nikki

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice Hotel, Great Location
I was slightly concerned about staying at the Ballantrae Hotel, from reading some of the reviews. However, I didn’t need to worry as it really was ok. The location was great, just a short walk to the shops and Christmas Market, and the tram stopped just down the road. All the receptionists were friendly and welcoming. The room was a decent size, nicely decorated and the beds were comfortable. The bathroom was clean and modern. The continental breakfast was as expected, and set us up for a day of walking. So all in all, I was very happy with the Ballantrae Hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great location, nice people.
minor problems dealt with really quickly, - we were immediately offered another room in case the stairs would be a problem- (booked into the top room, which in Edinburgh can mean needing a sherpa) nice people, spacious rooms, recently fitted bathrooms.....great central location. didn't take breakfast option so can't comment.. hipster coffee across the road too tempting..
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very dirty. My heating did not work, so asked staff for help. They did not want to know. Ended up sleeping in cloths. Shower was filthy so did not want to use. I was told this was one of the best rooms if so one dread to think what the other rooms would be like
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

6/10 Okay

William

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Room
It was ok but room are a bit small but for the price i cant really moan . So apart from that it was good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disapointing
Nice happy welcome from the check in desk but that was the end of the pleasantries. Although it does say that there is not a lift I didn't expect a climb of 71 steps to our room. Our room was in the attic and I had to bend over a lot due to the ceiling, especially when opening and closing thr window/curtains. I looked under the bed and found an old perfume bottle and an old McDonalds chip box. There was a pair of socks left in one of the drawers from a previous guest so quite clearly no one was cleaning properly. My partner found an old bra in the bathroom and the toilet was continuessly flowing making difficult to flush as the cistern couldn't fill up properly. The shower head was loose and kept sliding down the wall rail. The room was tidied up between days but only a quick once over. Nice people working there but not a nice place to stay. Good location but it doesn't make up from the condition of the hotel. We won't be going back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A rat in my bedroom and a used confirm in the waste basket on check in
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

6/10 Okay

Steven

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The first thing you'll notice is there is NO LIFT. Really. And no one offered to help with the luggage. Second thing I didn't like was the after person needs to buy an iron. His shirt looked like he just crawled out of bed. On the last night the shirt looked even worse. Third Thing is NO IRON OR IRONING BOARD in room. It took 2 days to get one of each
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not far from city centre easy to get too,a bit too noisy on street level,
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lucy, Florida

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, great staff and local tips were great too.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Noisy, fungus all over the shower cubicle, furniture dated and falling apart. Got a king size and not a double. Costly at £220 per night, breakfast extra at £7.50 (cold buffet type). If we had booked in for more than the two nights, we would have requested a move if it were possible. Couldn’t have gone anywhere else because all August the Fringe is on. Wouldn’t recommend it to anyone else. No photos but it isn’t anything like the photos on the website.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes! Stay here! Great location on York Place. A couple blocks off popular Prince Street, but unless you’re a sound sleeper, you don’t want to stay on Prince Street. Quaint neighborhood bars and restaurants nearby. Close to Waverly train station but uphill part way so we took an Uber. Staff super accommodating and carried our bags up to room and stored for the day. Room was nicely appointed, crisp sheets, clean. I’d highly recommend staying there. PS: A wee bit tricky to find; on-building sign is not highly visible.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

4/10 Poor

Petri

Business traveller
Disliked: Room comfort
So hot in the room, ineffective fan/ventilation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019