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Channings Hotel, an Ascend Hotel Collection Member

4.0 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, near Edinburgh Castle
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Front of property
Designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Restaurant
Lobby lounge
Designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
12-16 South Learmonth Gardens, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH4 1EZ
  • Dean Village
    8 min walk
  • Princes Street
    13 min walk
  • George Street
    15 min walk
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    24 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Petit Double

Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Petit Double

Highlights

Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Digital channels
Desk
Iron/ironing board
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Double

Designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Standard Double

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Digital channels
Desk
Iron/ironing board
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Twin

Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Twin

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Digital channels
Desk
Iron/ironing board
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Superior Double

Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Digital channels
Desk
Iron/ironing board
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Standard Triple

Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Triple

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Digital channels
Desk
Iron/ironing board
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 3 Single Beds

View all photos for Superior Twin

Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Twin

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Digital channels
Desk
Iron/ironing board
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

About the area

Edinburgh

At Channings Hotel, an Ascend Hotel Collection Member you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of popular places like Princes Street and George Street. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and coffee/tea in a common area. Full breakfast is available. .Within a 30-minute walk of this 4-property class Stockbridge hotel, attractions include Edinburgh Castle and Grassmarket.

What's nearby

  • Dean Village - 8 min walk
  • Princes Street - 13 min walk
  • George Street - 15 min walk
  • Edinburgh Castle - 6 min drive
  • University of Edinburgh - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Haymarket Tram Station - 4 min drive
  • Slateford Station - 8 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Scran & Scallie - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Two Children - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Stockbridge Tap - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Pastry Section - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Söderberg Stockbridge - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Channings Hotel, an Ascend Hotel Collection Member

Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, near Edinburgh Castle
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Channings Hotel, an Ascend Hotel Collection Member also features multilingual staff, a garden, and coffee/tea in common area.

This 4-star Edinburgh hotel is smoke free.

  • 41 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Channings Hotel, an Ascend Hotel Collection Member offers 41 accommodations with designer toiletries and a hairdryer. Digital televisions are provided. This Edinburgh hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. A nightly turndown service is provided.

Languages

English, Polish, Portuguese

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee: GBP 13.50 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 5 floors
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Digital channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

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 13.50 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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Channings
Channings Edinburgh
Channings Hotel
Channings Hotel Edinburgh
Hotel Channings
Channings Hotel, an Ascend Hotel Collection Member Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Channings Hotel, an Ascend Hotel Collection Member?

Channings Hotel, an Ascend Hotel Collection Member offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Are there any beaches close to Channings Hotel, an Ascend Hotel Collection Member?

The closest beach to Channings Hotel, an Ascend Hotel Collection Member is Portobello Beach (6.8 km).

Does Channings Hotel, an Ascend Hotel Collection Member serve breakfast?

You bet, full breakfast is on offer at Channings Hotel, an Ascend Hotel Collection Member.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Channings Hotel, an Ascend Hotel Collection Member?

No, Channings Hotel, an Ascend Hotel Collection Member does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Channings Hotel, an Ascend Hotel Collection Member?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Channings Hotel, an Ascend Hotel Collection Member?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Channings Hotel, an Ascend Hotel Collection Member?

No, pets are not allowed.

Channings Hotel, an Ascend Hotel Collection Member Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 411 out of 752 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 276 out of 752 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 48 out of 752 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 752 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 752 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable boutique hotel. Great location in beautiful Stockbridge
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

6/10 Okay

Maureen

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good and Bad
We had a lovely upgrade to a suite but the room and hotel were extremely hot. The room was like a sauna, it was the underfloor heating in the bathroom apparently. Stayed there but had to open all the windows as it was so hot. Moved to another room the next day, still warm but was ok. This time it was a problem with the hot water, none at night but in the morning someone came up and turned all taps and eventually it came on - due to old building & boilers! Still a problem the next day and you go in the shower, extremely hot, then cold then comes on again. Breakfast good but again, air conditioning had to be turned on as room stifling. Decoration in some places are poor, could be a really good hotel, super location but just seems to be running down. Most of the staff are extremely helpful and polite. Would recommend but don't expect a 'boutique hotel' as that is what they call it.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

Roger, Worcester U K

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel, really convenient for Princes St.
A very enjoyable week. A nice location very convenient for Princes St and Stockbridge
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017

6/10 Okay

chloe, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and period property
Pros: we were able to check in 2 hours early, beautiful view from our window, pleasing decor and room size was adequate considering we chose the 'petit double', bathroom was clean and modern, staff very welcoming and knowledgeable. Free parking out front on the weekends otherwise £2 per hour. Cons: paper thin walls so as our room was straight off the staircase and not off a hallway then every time someone came home to their room it was very loud. No hot water in the mornings in the shower, evenings were fine for hot water. Damp through the ceiling above the bathroom doorway.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Mauz, Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable, clean, friendly.
We stayed for two nights and found the Channing to be adequate for our needs. The room was big and easily accommodated a third person. The cafe was a little disappointing as the food was average. The downside of this was that the hotel is not close to any pubs or restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Pam, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel, out of the way of city centre traffic.
We found Channing's to be friendly, homey and clean. The staff were helpful and professional. Our room was very clean and serviced daily with clean towels, etc. The distance to city centre was a nice 30-40 minute walk.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

David and Susana, Bradford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay
Really enjoyed our time at this hotel and will come again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Max, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant hotel
Our room was small and bed a little uncomfortable, otherwise an excellent stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Steve, Georgia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Hotel, Great Staff, Parking is a Problem
Our second stay at the Channing's. Very comfortable, very pleasant and helpful staff. But the parking near the hotel is very restricted. Most parking spaces are by permit only. The others are metered at 4£ for 2 hour, with a limit of 2 parking periods a day. The nearest public parking garage is a mile away at Edinburgh Castle Terrace. Which cost about 30 £ a day. Probably more practical to take a taxi or trains.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen, Aberdeen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable and friendly
Excellent location to explore city centre, Stockbridge, Dean Village area. We enjoyed walking and finding new streets to explore. Taxi from/to city centre/Royal Mile for less than £10. 3 of us travelling and no complaints. I would have no hesitation in staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Dean, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Nice hotel short walk into city
Clean rooms, great friendly and helpful staff, very comfortable bed
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice, well situated hotel but poor Wi-Fi
A great location about 10/15 minutes walk to Princes Street. Hotel was clean and comfortable. However we were disappointed about the standard of the Wi-Fi in the hotel, especially around the reception area and the bar where it was non-existent. This is pretty poor in 2017.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Lynda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Short break
Nice hotel within walking distance of city centre. Friendly staff. Good breakfast with plenty of choice but a little slow, had to ask for our breakfast on the second day as we seemed to have been forgotten, but it was delivered with an apology. Overall a nice hotel and would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Francis J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly Recommend
Our first trip to Scotland, and Channing's made it all the more wonderful. We loved the residential character of the location, as we enjoy walking to get the feel of the cities we visit. About a mile from city center, it is very convenient. The room was very well appointed with lovely views from the roof windows. Excellent breakfast, cooked to order was included. We will strongly consider staying here again on our next visit to Edinburgh.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Mike, Derbyshire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Shackleton's
Well managed hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Staff is nice. Rooms are spatious.
But, water gets hot or cold rapidly. Hard to adjust the temperature. For two days, we took either very hot or very cold showers. 😕
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Bruno

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Carole

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Ok but not as expected.
Hotel was ok - of course the room was nothing like any of the rooms on the www. Room too hot (no aircon) and no bottled water in the room which I thought bad. Tap water available but trickled out! Restaurant v good. It is a good 20 min walk to the centre not ten mins as expected.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Phil, Provo, Utah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel off the beaten path
A truly charming little hotel that is off the beaten path but close enough to several bus lines that getting to and from central Edinburgh is no problem at all (5 to 10 minute bus ride depending upon your destination). Our room was small (but quite normal for a European hotel) but nicely furnished and very comfortable. The staff was professional and efficient, some were more friendly and helpful than others, but all were completely acceptable. The breakfasts were wonderful- I recommend the smoked kippers and full Scottish. It's close to Dean's Bridge which is a picturesque little neighborhood. We would totally stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Doreen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely ending to a great holiday.
We had a wonderful stay at The Channings albeit just for one night as we were en route from holidaying in Tuscany. The double room we booked had been upgraded so we were extra specially delighted. The hotel was spotlessly clean and service was good. All staff we came in contact with were friendly and helpful. Breakfast was first class with lots of choices and served in the Conservatory. The hotel is in a very nice quiet area of Edinburgh - a short taxi ride from Waverley Station. On the bus route with buses coming along regularly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel with character
Loved the restaurant/pub. Booked an afternoon tea and lived that too. Room was Victorian in style but very comfortable. One person elevator, quirky detail but at least there was an elevator in this historic property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017

4/10 Poor

Janet, Toronto, Canada

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Dismal experience
Of all the hotels we stayed in over the 3 weeks in the UK this hotel was simply the worst. From the check in wherein they argued about the pre-payment, out of service lift, Wi-Fi not functioning. The whole place was tired and run down and had the aura of 'downhill slide'. I never got warm water from the bathroom tap, altho fortunately the shower had warm water. The bistro in the basement was most uninspiring. No parking other than on street which was pay and display during the day. Two positives, nice big bright bathroom and they provided a good breakfast. Too bad really as it was in a nice neighbourhood.

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Must stay here when in Edinburgh
One of he nicest hotels I've stayed in. Great staff, very clean. The restaurant is a gem.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017