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Braid Hills Hotel

3.0 star property

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; British cuisine, garden views
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; British cuisine, garden views
Deluxe Bedrooms
Deluxe Bedrooms | Park view
Exterior

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

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 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

Deluxe Double Room

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, blackout curtains

Classic Double

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

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Classic Twin Bedrooms

Classic Twin Bedrooms

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • Garden view
  • 9 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Edinburgh

With a stay at Braid Hills Hotel in Edinburgh (Morningside), you'll be a 1-minute drive from Braid Hills Golf Course and 8 minutes from Murrayfield Stadium. .This golf hotel is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Grassmarket and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Princes Street.

What's nearby

  • Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill Local Nature Reserve - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Braid Hills Golf Course - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • The Braid Hills - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Napier University - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Edinburgh Corn Exchange - 7 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Slateford Station - 5 min drive
  • Saughton Tram Stop - 8 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bennets of Morningside - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Ball Room Sports Bar & Pool Hall - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Greggs - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Chip Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Hermitage Bar - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Braid Hills Hotel

Victorian hotel with free parking, 9-minute walk to Braid Hills Golf Course
Braid Hills Hotel offers 71 accommodations with complimentary toiletries and blackout drapes/curtains. Each accommodation is individually decorated. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Hypo-allergenic bedding, irons/ironing boards, and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 71 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring iPod docking stations and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as electric kettles and blackout drapes/curtains.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional amenities at this Victorian hotel include tour/ticket assistance, a picnic area, and a banquet hall.
Enjoy British cuisine at 1886 Restaurant, a restaurant where you can take in the garden view and dine alfresco. Or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Planning an event in Edinburgh? This hotel has 16146 square feet (1500 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 2 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7 AM and 10 AM.
1886 Restaurant - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specializes in British cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.
Edinburgh Bar - This lobby lounge specializes 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 available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Reservations are required for golf tee times; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

National rating

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

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Braid Hills Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 438 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 367 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

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clive

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was very helpful and welcoming. The room was lovely. The location was beautiful. The breakfast was very good. We would come again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love the hotel and the restaurant was incredible.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Paris

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was dirty and the wall paper was peeling off the walls. Lampshades was broken, carpets was stained & dirty. Very noisy after midnight, think people was coming back drunk. The place itself is in a lovely area, if time & money was put into this place it could be amazing. But it wasnt, it gave staying above a pub. Staff was nice enough an breakfast was mediocre
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

MINGTAO

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately, cleanliness was the main issue during my stay. On arrival, I noticed visible dust on the carpet edges and corners, smeared marks on the desk/window ledge, and a musty smell in the room. and the extractor fan seemed ineffective. Bed linens had a light odour; I recognise the building is older, but housekeeping standards and post-clean inspections should still be consistent. For future guests, I would recommend more thorough room checks before handover, quicker replenishment of amenities and towels, and clearer ownership when issues are reported. As it stands, the cleanliness level did not meet a reasonable standard and affected rest and comfort.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

MINGTAO

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a disappointing stay at Braid Hills Hotel. From check-in onwards, staff interactions felt rushed and unwelcoming.which set a poor tone for the stay. Breakfast was also underwhelming: limited choice, slow replenishment, and little variety on hot items. The combination of indifferent service and a sparse breakfast fell well below expectations for this price point. Need improve training on customer care, and expand breakfast options.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Colin

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Ian

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room couldn't be serviced due to "unforeseen circumstances " most of the staff were very pleasant although not all
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Nuria

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The staff were amazing, so friendly and helpful throughout my stay. The breakfast was also really good, with plenty of tasty options to start the day right.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Liz

Liked: Staff & service
Poorly lit car park and access to room which was in a separate building. Directed to a separate building through the car park with no lighting. Room was heated with a portable heater as towel rail and radiators not in action so was very cold when we arrived. Pleather headboard peeling. Cobwebs. Window blind not fit for purpose, light pouring into room as soon as it started getting light. Peeling ceilings. Cat in restaurant and sitting on tables.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfy room in a very British hotel- full of character and charm! Great location, friendly staff, and a fantastic restaurant. An added bonus is the very sweet old cat who roams the halls and sleeps on the sofa!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyed breakfast. Lots to chose from, fry up to cereals and lots more.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Tanya

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to the city. Bathroom updated and clean!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

keith

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Elaine

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely building, but in very poor condition and really needs major refurbishment. Corridor carpets were worn and in held together by tape on some stairs. Our room was small and in poor condition- peeling, flaking wallpaper and plaster, one wardrobe door completely missing, all paintwork chipped, stains, splatters and a couple of hairs on the walls. Shower water flow was poor and barely lukewarm. We were only here briefly for one night otherwise would have requested a different room. Staff were courteous and friendly though, and the star attraction for us was Magnus the wonderful hotel cat, who we spent ages petting in the reception area (my main reason for booking a room here!).
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

KennethKenneth

Liked: Room comfort
Good location, easy access to local shops bars,restaurants in Morningside. Also bus stops outside hotel gives good access to Edinburgh town centre .Bus service is frequent , No 11 into centre of Edinburgh. Only drawback could be that there is no lifts in hotel, we had to climb over fifty steps to get to our room on top floor. Also after leaving main areas ,stair carpets are grubby and worn.Main bedroom could do with being redecorated,,though bathroom loooked recently refurbished. Did'nt detract from our short stay overall.As we were out most of the day and evening. We would stay again as we thought the price we paid was good value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Valerie

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
The room we had was very small and dark. It had all it should have but not what we were expecting. There was no room service, no refreshing of tea/coffee mugs and tea/coffee selection. If we had a view from our room - we did not it was on the lower/ground floor- it would have been wonderful, sadly not for us. Would not stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Parinaz

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

10/10 Excellent

davoud

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

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