A restaurant, bar and terrace in a 4-star hotel in west Edinburgh: The Torfin is on St John’s Road, near the zoo and the airport. It suits you if you want a hotel outside the centre with somewhere to eat and have a drink outdoors.
Location and getting around
The centre is several kilometres away: about 4 km to Haymarket station, about 5.2 km to Edinburgh Castle and about 5.9 km to Waverley. For sightseeing, public transport or a taxi is best. According to the property, the zoo is about a 14-minute walk away, Murrayfield stadium is 3.7 km away and the airport about 3 km.
Rooms and facilities
The whole building is non-smoking and has free Wi-Fi. Rooms have a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels.
For eating or drinking there is the hotel restaurant and bar, as well as a terrace. Breakfast is continental or a full English or Irish.
Who it suits
- A good fit if you travel for work and have meetings in the west or near the airport.
- Practical if you are going to Murrayfield for a match.
- Ideal for couples who want to have dinner in the hotel.
- Worth a look if you are visiting the zoo with children.
Good to know
Check-in is from 14:00 to 00:00 and it is best to tell the hotel what time you will arrive. Check-out is early: from 07:00 to 10:30. Parking is not listed among the facilities; ask if you come by car. To see other places to stay in the same category, go to 4-star hotels.