Edinburgh International Conference Centre - 7 min walk
Princes Street - 13 min walk
University of Edinburgh - 18 min walk
Edinburgh Castle - 18 min walk
Murrayfield Stadium - 4 min drive
Getting around
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 26 min drive
Edinburgh Haymarket Station - 8 min walk
Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 25 min walk
Edinburgh Waverley Station - 26 min walk
Haymarket Tram Station - 9 min walk
Princes Street Tram Stop - 20 min walk
Murrayfield Stadium Tram Stop - 27 min walk
Restaurants
Nando's - 6 min walk
Five Guys Edinburgh Fountain Park - 6 min walk
Maki & Ramen - 5 min walk
Loudons - 3 min walk
Fountain Cafe - 1 min walk
About this property
Brooks Hotel Edinburgh
Brooks Hotel Edinburgh puts you in a great location, within a 15-minute walk of Princes Street and Edinburgh International Conference Centre. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Other highlights at this Victorian hotel include a snack bar/deli and a garden. The helpful staff and overall property condition get good marks from fellow travellers. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: Haymarket Tram Station is 9 minutes away.
Languages
English, French, German
At a glance
Hotel size
46 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in/out available
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Secured on-site self-parking (GBP 18 per day)
On-site parking is limited
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–10:30 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee/tea in a common area
Room service (limited hours)
Snack bar/deli
What to do
Pool table
Working away
Meeting room
Computer station
Conference space (11 square feet)
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 1840
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Fireplace in reception
Banquet hall
Victorian architecture
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Bathroom emergency pull cord
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Room amenities
Be entertained
DVD player
22-inch flat-screen TV
Home comfort
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Pillow-top mattress
What to enjoy
Individually furnished and decorated
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bath or shower
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
More
Daily housekeeping
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 15 for adults and GBP 10 for children
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 25 (subject to availability)
Renovations and closures
This property is closed from 1 November 2024 to 31 July 2025 (dates subject to change).
The property will be renovating from 1 November 2024 to 31 July 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
Bar/lounge
Dining venue
Exterior
Front desk
Hallway
Lobby
Meeting facilities
Parking area
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimise noise and disturbance.
Parking
Secured self-parking costs GBP 18 per day
Policies
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Also known as
Brooks Edinburgh
Brooks Edinburgh Hotel
Brooks Hotel Edinburgh
Edinburgh Brooks Hotel
Brooks Hotel Edinburgh Scotland
Herald Hotel Edinburgh
Brooks Hotel Edinburgh Hotel
Brooks Hotel Edinburgh Edinburgh
Brooks Hotel Edinburgh Hotel Edinburgh
Frequently asked questions
Is Brooks Hotel Edinburgh currently open?
This property is closed from 1 November 2024 to 31 July 2025 (dates subject to change).
Does Brooks Hotel Edinburgh offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Brooks Hotel Edinburgh does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Brooks Hotel Edinburgh?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Brooks Hotel Edinburgh?
Yes. Self-parking costs GBP 18 per day. Parking spaces may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Brooks Hotel Edinburgh?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of GBP 25 (subject to availability). Express check-in and check-out and contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Brooks Hotel Edinburgh and nearby?
Brooks Hotel Edinburgh has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Brooks Hotel Edinburgh?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
What's the area around Brooks Hotel Edinburgh like?
Brooks Hotel Edinburgh is in Haymarket, a short 9-minute walk from Haymarket Tram Station and 13 minutes' walk from Princes Street. Travellers recommend the hotel for its walkable location.
Brooks Hotel Edinburgh Reviews
Reviews
7.6
Good
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8.0/10
Cleanliness
8.2/10
Staff & service
6.8/10
Amenities
7.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
6.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
2/10 Poor
30 Jan 2025
Paul
Paul, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
12 Nov 2024
Delyth
Delyth, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
4 Nov 2024
Graham
Graham, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
3 Nov 2024
ok
Joanne
Joanne, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
3 Nov 2024
Barbara
Barbara, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
2 Nov 2024
Scott
Scott, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
1 Nov 2024
Gavin
Gavin, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
1 Nov 2024
Overall comfortable but bedroom/bathroom not fully clean - attention to detail with cleaning would greatly improve experience.
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
28 Oct 2024
The staff was very friendly and helpful.
Elise
Elise, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
27 Oct 2024
Afshaan
Afshaan, 5-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
25 Oct 2024
Verified traveller
2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
24 Oct 2024
Unhappy stay
The pictures on the web site are not up to date. The bathroom was dirty, floor, tiles al needed cleaning. The room had a horrible smell. The cupboard in the bathroom was falling apart. We didn’t use the bathroom.
The bed was horrible and the quilt was dirty, the headboard was falling off the wall. Nothing was nice about it.
The breakfast as a mess, no cutlery, glasses and what we did have was dirty. The table was sticky I think more staff is needed at this hotel and some modernisation is required. We will not be coming back.
Kristjan
Kristjan, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
23 Oct 2024
Esteban
Esteban, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
18 Oct 2024
Lovely staff, rooms are a little tired but still a lovely stay
Laura
Laura, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
17 Oct 2024
Non standard hotel with a soul
This is very different to chain hotels which are usually emasculate, but have little soul.
Brooks is run by a dedicated, energetic team of young professional people.
The bedroom, lounge and restaurant are well maintained and comfortable.
There was a wide range of food available. On the first day I ordered Eggs Benedict, it arrived, very well prepared within 4 minutes. The second day smoked salmon and scrambled egg appeared with same efficiency.
This is not Hampton by Hilton or Premier but very good value in Edinburgh where accommodation prices are very high.
Highly recommended!
Adrian
Adrian, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
15 Oct 2024
Absolutely nothing. I would not recommend this hotel to anyone. I had a man enter my room at 6 o’clock in the morning After not having power or heat in the room. Do not stay here!
Brianne
Brianne, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
15 Oct 2024
I stayed here two nights with my friend and we really liked the room. It was cute and clean and the staff was kind and helpful even when we needed help with a few things. It is an older place so everything wasn't brand new (I've seen a few reviews about it being old and gross) but my room was lovely and I had no problems with the condition or cleanliness of anything. Breakfast was ok, it was nice it was cooked to order but it took a while but they had a few options if you were in a rush. I would stay here again
Nakita
Nakita, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
14 Oct 2024
Staff was kind and helpful. Room had a king bed that was very comfortable and a separate sonnecting room that had bunk beds so plenty of room and great nights sleep. Breakfast was good
Leann
Leann, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
7 Oct 2024
Andrea
Andrea, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
7 Oct 2024
Despite some really bad reviews, we had a pleasant enough stay at the Brooks hotel.
The staff were friendly and always responded to feedback, for example they had run out of brown bread at breakfast and then the next day it was available. Note that a breakfast slot time is booked on arrival but there is a wide choice. Breakfast itself was good with a choice of a cooked plate as well as continental buffet selection. The hotel was conveniently placed for access to the airport (no more than 10mis walk from bus/tram). It was also about 20 mins walk to the Grassmarket area. Other comments - the room itself was clean enough, but the mattress was too soft and needed replacement; the shower door in bathroom did not close properly.
Michele
Michele, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
2 Oct 2024
Average hotel some distance from the attractions
Kind of ok. We never intended to spend much time in the room and the decor didn't invite us to change our minds.
Jean-Guy
Jean-Guy, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
30 Sep 2024
Staff were exceptional. 10 min to train station 20 walk to Royal Mile. Great breakfast oprions included.
Shelley
Shelley, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
29 Sep 2024
Meh. There’s a reason they’re non-refundable. When you get there you won’t want to stay so they give you no choice. Cancelled flights delayed us a day and they ignored messages in response informing and asking for accommodations (while responding to others).
Scott
Scott, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
27 Sep 2024
Fine - 3 stars is 3 stars
The room was freezing unless you put the radiator on, which was then too warm to sleep with and had a very bright light on it. Single glazed windows with construction right outside that started at 8am on the dot. Stained carpet and ripped duvet. Also no phone in the room to call reception.
However the shower was big and modern/powerful, the bed was also big and very comfy and the breakfast was tasty. Staff are nice and helpful. Free WiFi.
Definitely a 3 star hotel.