Toby Carvery Edinburgh West is a 3-star hotel on St John’s Road, in the west of Edinburgh, with free parking and a British restaurant. It suits you if you travel by car, if you are going to the zoo or if you prefer to sleep outside the centre and go into the city for your visits.
Location and getting around
It is a long way from the historic centre: Haymarket station is about 4.1 km away in a straight line, Edinburgh Castle about 5.3 km and Princes Street about 5.7 km. To get to the centre, public transport or a taxi is best. According to the property, Edinburgh Zoo is about a 10-minute walk away, and about 200 metres away there is a bus stop with a direct line to the airport.
Rooms and facilities
The rooms are bright and have a TV, a tea and coffee set and a private bathroom with a hairdryer and toiletries. The restaurant in the building is a Toby Carvery, with roasts and seasonal vegetables in the British style.
Breakfast can be traditional English or continental. Parking is private and free.
Who it suits
- A good fit if you arrive by car and do not want to pay for parking in the centre.
- Practical if you travel with children and the zoo is one of your visits.
- Ideal if you have an early flight and prefer to be on the airport side.
- Worth a look if you like a roast dinner without leaving the property.
Good to know
Arrival is from 15:00 to 22:00: if you will arrive later, let them know. Check-out is from 07:00 to 12:00. Wi-Fi is not listed among the facilities. If you prefer to sleep in the centre, look at other 3-star hotels in the city.