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About the Hotel

1 Clifton Terrace, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Nice
6.7
6.2
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2.4
/5

Featuring 10 rooms, the perfect The Guards Hotel Edinburgh is located near the shopping district of Edinburgh and around 600 metres from the Water of Leith Walkway. To keep fit, a golf course provided for guests at the 3-star family-owned hotel.

Location

Situated within 5 minutes' walk of the Saint Mary's Cathedral, this Edinburgh hotel is within 2 km of the St Giles' Cathedral. The 16th-century Palace of Holyroodhouse is 2.9 km from The Guards, while Edinburgh airport is 5 km from it.

Also, the accommodation is nearly 20 minutes' walk from the Royal Mile.

The hotel is near a train station and 2.3 km from Edinburgh Waverley train station.

Rooms

The rooms at The Guards Edinburgh have free wireless internet and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, along with tea and coffee-making facilities for your convenience. An iron and ironing board are featured for guests' comfort.

Eat & Drink

Drinks are available at the lounge bar. The café Cafe Braw is a few moments from the property.

Leisure & Business

The availability of a golf course guarantees guests an active stay at the Guards.

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The Guards Hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Triple Room
2 persons
140 sq. feet 
1 Single Bed or 1 Double Bed
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Classic Double Room
2 persons
130 sq. feet 
1 Double bed
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Suite
2 persons
220 sq. feet 
1 Double bed
Heating
Fireplace
Deluxe Twin Room
2 persons
100 sq. feet 
2 Single beds
Heating
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Facilities

Amenities designed for comfort – Perfect for layovers & transit travelers

General

  • No smoking on site
  • No pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • 24-hour security
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers

Sports & Fitness

  • Golf course

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Children

  • Cots

Room features

  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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The Guards Hotel Location

1 Clifton Terrace, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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1 Clifton Terrace, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Nearby
Event hall
Edinburgh International Conference Centre
1800 ft
Church
Saint Mary's Cathedral
1000 ft
Church
Charlotte Chapel
1800 ft
Restaurants
Le Petit Repas
200 ft
2 Grosvenor Street
Dimitris
200 ft
16 West Maitland Street
Sombrero
400 ft
2-6 Dalry Road
Station Takeaway
400 ft
10 Clifton Terrace
The Club Sandwich
400 ft
11 Clifton Terrace
The Chicken Crew
500 ft
25 Dalry Road
GF
600 ft
37 Dalry Road
Sandwich Culture
2300 ft
24 Haymarket Terrace
Ola Kala Greek Grill & Deli
1000 ft
202 Morrison Street
Pizzeria 1926
1100 ft
85 Dalry Road
Getting around
City Centre
Edinburgh23 min  ·  1.2 mi
Airports
Edinburgh (EDI)17 min  ·  7.0 mi
Glasgow Airport (GLA)131 min  ·  54.0 mi
Train
Haymarket Train Station3 min  ·  700 ft
Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station23 min  ·  1.2 mi
Bus
Bus stop8 min  ·  2000 ft
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 14:00-22:00
Check-out
until 10 am
Guest Parking
No parking available.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in the hotel rooms for free.
Children & extra beds
There are no cots provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Number of rooms:
10

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about The Guards Hotel from previous guests about their experience.
Review score
Based on 846 verified reviews
6.3/10
Nice
51%
Recommend
Breakfast
9.3/10
Cleanliness
6.9/10
Comfort
6.8/10
Facilities
6.4/10
Free Wi-Fi
7.4/10
Location
8.7/10
Paid Wi-Fi
6.8/10
Staff
8.3/10
Value for money
7.3/10
Guest reviews
based on 1851 reviews
6.7/10
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