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0800 633 8000
To ensure our guest evaluation is always up to date and to allow for hotel improvements, our Hotel Score is the mean of the most recent 100 guest ratings.
13/12/2012
"Had a lovely time"
Met up with friends for two days, the hotel was great staff very friendly and hrlpful
12/12/2012
"hotel very clean and comfotable friendly "
arrived11am check in time 3pm asked if we could leave luggage avery nice lady on reception checked to see if room ready it was we were checked in immediately
12/12/2012
"-"
Reception very swift on arrival.All staff courteous and friendly.Room smart and functional,shower pressure weak but acceptable.Room overlooking Main Street a bit susceptible to traffic noise otherwise this hotel is good value for stay In Edinburgh
9/12/2012
"Wonderful weekend thank you "
25/11/2012
"Lifts were very slow. Shower was difficult to reach due to screen. Seems to be set out the wrong way"
Staff when booking in and out where really helpful and very efficient.
10/11/2012
"One night = a spa weekend."
Everything from the booking to the leaving with everything inbetween was stress free. Pleasant, helpful staff; clean, neat, attractive room with all the extras; fantastic food. Thank you
4/11/2012
"-"
Our only problem was outside noise because room was at front of hotel and there was no double glazing. Stayed recently room at back of hotel and it was ok. Other guests arriving at all hours could have more consideration for guests trying to sleep
3/10/2012
"Very enjoyable stay."
Excellent location in the heart of Edinburgh. Lovely room overlooking Calton Hill. Direct access to shopping centre and short walk to Princes Street. Staff friendly and helpful, could`nt speak highly enough of them. I will be back.
10/9/2012
"able to access room when we arrived which wa 10.00"
no problems
5/9/2012
"Room was available when we arrrived at 10.00 great bonus"
Very helpful staff availability of gluten free bread at breakfast even though we hadnt specified dietary requirements unfortunately fried items in bar menu were not suitale for coeliac diet as they were fried in oil used for breaded and battered items
27/8/2012
"All the staff were wonderfully helpful and happy!!"
18/8/2012
"Lovely room, courteous staff, good position"
I spent 2 very pleasant evenings at the hotel. The room was large with plenty of light and air and the bed was comfortable. The hotel was convenient for the book festival and the railway station. Staff were courteous and helpful.
17/7/2012
"Greeting was friendly, we were shown to our suite."
The Suite was very basic, there were holes in the walls which was patched up badly, the wall paper was coming off the walls in places but the decor was clean and fresh. The rooms were clean and the towels were changed daily, however the Scotish breakfast was warm rather than hot. During the night there was a constant humming noise, the traffic was loud being it was on a main road, upto three thirty in the morning there were constant loud noise from people who had been out partying. We was at the front of the hotel, it may have being quieter we were at the back of the hotel.
4/7/2012
"Great Value - Great Hotel"
Nice spacious, clean and warm room. Reception, Porter and Housekeeping staff nice and friendly. One small point was even when the lock was firmly in place the window seal on the double glazing was not effective, there was traffic noise, and a draught from the window and the vent at the top was not operational. Breakfast was too expensive at £14.95 + £5.00 tray service (especially if you only want cereal and toast) Otherwise the hotel was great - we`d certainly staff again
24/6/2012
"no faults at all, staff very good room good, location fine."
8/6/2012
"Very good stay with comfortable room and helpful staff thank you"
27/5/2012
"-"
Great location and friendly staff. Stayed here several times and always very satisfied with the experience. Wouldn`t hesitate to recommend this hotel.
12/5/2012
"Great Hotel"
My husband and I really enjoyed our stay at the King James. The service from all staff was excellent and the hotel was lovely and clean, with great food. It is situated in the heart of the city and a good base for all the attractions. I would highly recommend this hotel and definately stay there again.
26/4/2012
"our room was noisy,bathroom too small,access to shower not very safe,breakfast could have been warme"
23/4/2012
"Very enjoyable experience over the three days."
2/4/2012
"Only one problem with an evening meal...don`t choose the Risotto!! "
Good position near Princes Street. Staff helpful and friendly. Rooms well presented and clean. Rooms on the front a bit noisy Saturday nights a/o nearby bars.
2/4/2012
"annoyed at the booking in point-offered twin instead of double despite booking several weeks before"
pleasant hotel, great location. the bedroom could do with some redecoration and the grouting in bathroom and around shower mouldy and grubby
30/3/2012
"Noisey Awlful Bathroom "
I have been really dissapointed with my stay at the King James. I hardly got any sleep because of the noise outside, the Bathroom was in desperate need of an overhall. On my first day the shower was like a dripping tap and even on the hottest setting the water was luke warm. I went out each day to let room service clean my room, but when I got back they had not done it despite them being there for about four hours. It never got done during my stay as I was so tired because of my lack of sleep I gave up and on one occasion just asked for some clean towels. Never again.
30/3/2012
"The Staff are always very friendly and helpful, the breakfast was superb as usual"
28/3/2012
"nice hotel break "
easy check in nice room, helpful reception staff breakfast was good but if i had paid £14.95 each i would say it is too expensive you could go down the road and have a frankie & Benny`s for a fiver. i would revisit hotel short walk from train station in good central location. All in all top marks well done thanks.
24/3/2012
"Alright hotel"
First impression of the hotel was not much from the view from the outside. However once inside it did look very nice. The room however was not great and something i would espect to see in a premier inn. Even though we upgraded the room i found this to be still a very average room. And not worth the upgrade at all. However staff are very friendly and found the breakfast very nice although it didnt have some of the advertised options available. The location was ideal however I wouldn`t choose to stay here again
16/3/2012
"very pleased"
nice room good food friendly knowledgeable and helpful. I will stay again and would recommend it to others
8/3/2012
"-"
I didn`t use any of the amenities as I was attending a function at another location but it is ideally situated for both shopping and sightseeing. I have stayed here before and would stay again.
7/3/2012
"the hotel was too hot!!!"
there was a slight problem regarding our evening meal,the receptionist said we would have no problem getting an evening meal but there was a 30 minute delay. once we did get our meal the service was faultless and the food beautiful.
5/3/2012
"we had a great time"
we have been on holiday all over the world,and this was one of the best hotels we have stayed in.the room not too big but was well clean,the food was excellent,and the staff very helpful and friendly. it was in an ideal location for everything Edinburgh had to offer.
29/2/2012
"Your staff were exceptional! Nothing was too much trouble"
23/2/2012
"A First Class choice whilst in Edinburgh"
Really good deal. The location is excellent for both Princes Street and Ocean Terminal, jump on a number 22 Bus just outside the Hotel. The Playhouse Theatre is only 100 yards away,too. Breakfast was really good value. Last, but by no means least, my wife and I thought the Staff were first class, particularly the Front Desk ladies.extremely helpful and friendly.
15/2/2012
"-"
Small room for a 4 star & price. Sunday papers ordered did not materialise.
13/2/2012
"enjoyed my stay thanks"
12/2/2012
"unfortunately there was an overbooking and we were relocated to the McDonald Roxburgh"
We were given free breakfast and an upgrade for being relocated. Overall we had a splendid time. Thank you
11/2/2012
"comfortable, and central"
staff helpful, clean and comfortable. No problems
6/2/2012
"Excellent central location, friendly and helpfull staff."
Only drawback, deluxe twin rooms not that big, and toilet cramped - but clean and well serviced
6/2/2012
"PLEASANT,HELPFUL STAFF&WARM SPACIOUS ROOM"
I would like to know the justificaction for the price hike from £49 which was advetised to the £191 i was charged because Scotland were playing England at rugby. Regards,John Edwards
5/2/2012
"comfortable hotel "
Friendly helpful staff , location central for easy access to princess street. Details about the car park attached to the hotel misleading - however able to park in 24hr access car park beside the hotel. Room clean and comfortable. Suitable hotel for a short stay
1/2/2012
"-"
wonderful location as 5 mins walk from Waverley train station. Nice pleasant room and helpful, friendly staff. As a solo traveller I felt comfortable in the bar and the hotel is attached to a shopping centre which was very much appreciated in the cold weather
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