The Moxy Edinburgh is a 4-star hotel on Freer Gait, south-west of the centre. It has a gym, a terrace and soundproofed rooms. It works if you travel for work or want a contemporary hotel with easy access to Haymarket.
Location and getting around
Haymarket station is about a 10-minute walk away. Edinburgh Castle and the Grassmarket are about 15 minutes on foot. To the Royal Mile and the National Museum of Scotland, allow about 25 minutes, as to Princes Street and Waverley station.
According to the property, the EICC is about 400 metres away and the airport about 10 km.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms have a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom and soundproofing. There are family rooms and wifi is free.
The hotel has a gym and an outdoor terrace, and the property lists reception open 24 hours. Breakfast is continental. A restaurant for dinner is not listed.
Who it suits
- If you want to work out without leaving the hotel.
- If you have meetings at the EICC or in the offices in the area.
- If you are travelling as a family and need a bigger room.
- If you prefer a chain hotel with a relaxed style.
Good to know
You can check in from 15:00, showing photo ID and a credit card. Check-out is at 12:00. Freer Gait is not in the Old Town: the castle is a walk away, but the Royal Mile already takes almost half an hour. If you are looking at other areas, see places to stay in Edinburgh.