Hotel Braid Hills Edinburgh is a 3-star hotel in a 19th-century building on Braid Road, south of the city, with its own restaurant and free parking. It suits you if you travel by car, play golf or prefer to stay outside the centre and go into the city only for your visits.
Location and getting around
It is a long way from the historic centre: about 3.2 km from Haymarket, about 3.5 km from the Grassmarket, about 3.6 km from Edinburgh Castle and about 4.2 km from Waverley. For the centre, public transport or a taxi is best. According to the property, there are regular buses to the centre, and in under 5 minutes by car you reach four golf courses and Napier University.
Rooms and facilities
The rooms are bright, with classic furniture, a private bathroom with a hairdryer, a satellite TV, a tea and coffee set and free Wi-Fi. According to the property, most have views over the city.
There is a glazed lounge with a summer terrace and the 1886 restaurant, serving Scottish cooking with a set menu of the day. Breakfast can be Scottish or continental, and parking is free.
Who it suits
- A good fit if you travel by car and want to park without paying.
- Practical if you are going to play golf on the courses south of Edinburgh.
- Ideal if you have business at Napier University.
- Worth a look if you would rather have dinner at the hotel after a day in the city.
Good to know
Check-in is from 15:00 to 00:00 and you need to tell the hotel your arrival time in advance. Check-out is from 07:00 to 11:00. If you will be sightseeing for several days, add up the daily journey. You have other places to stay in the guide to Edinburgh.