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The Bank Hotel


Hotel class 3.0 of 5
1 South Bridge | Royal Mile, Edinburgh EH1 1LL, Scotland
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3 of 5 stars
South East, Uk
11 Oct 2009 | Trip type: Couples

I went with my partner after work one friday for a couple of nights. This was his birthday treat. As it was a short break we wanted something very central. This is about as central to everything as you could hope for. When you come out of the hotel you're practically on the royal mile! We entered the Hotel/pub with... more

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3 of 5 stars
alberta
11 Oct 2009 | Trip type: Couples

like other reviews this is a pub with a hotel upstairs,but has great location and rooms were o.k. but not for what they charge. DNA stains on bed cover were not pleasant but overall if it was 20 pounds cheaper, for its location it would be good more

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5 of 5 stars
Los Angeles, CA
26 Sep 2009 | Trip type: Friends getaway

We loved the Bank Hotel so much that we stayed another night. It's a truly one-of-a-kind hotel in and amongst generic and overpriced Travelodges and Marriots. This place is so quirky and memorable. Each room is dedicated to and THEMED after a famous Scot. We stayed in the room of some famous bridge architect and it was great. The walls... more

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5 of 5 stars
Scotland
22 Aug 2009 | Trip type: Couples

This is the most quirky hotel I have ever stayed in and we would certainly go back. Each room is in the theme of an important Scot. We were in the Robert Louis Stevenson room No 3 complete with a sleleton of an animal on the wardrobe!! Breakfast was great and the staff seem to do everything from reception, the... more

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5 of 5 stars
Birmingham,
17 Aug 2009 | Trip type: Couples

We had a one night stay here and after reading some reviews we didn't know what to expect. We were more than surprised the room was great clean and the staff were helpful, the only downside is the main stair case up to the rooms needed a good clean. I would recommend this hotel to anyone we a great stay... more

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5 of 5 stars
Birmingham
15 Aug 2009 | Trip type: Couples
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Just returned from a two night stay at the Bank Hotel Edinburgh. Location is great right in the middle of the Royal Mile with easy access to resturants,bars,festivities and Castle. Our room the Thomas Telford was great, clean with comfortable twin beds that can be pushed together, clean linen and towels, Mini Bar, iron, hair dryer, trouser press,great TV and... more

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4 of 5 stars
Los Angeles
5 Aug 2009 | Trip type: Couples
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My husband and I stayed here for our honeymoon, after having been married in Wales. We chose The Bank because we're suckers for historic buildings and for its unbeatable location. Our room, the Logie Barid Suite, was on the small side, but we had everything we needed and we loved the themed decor. We happened to be staying during the... more

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5 of 5 stars
NY
1 Aug 2009 | Trip type: Couples

The Bank Hotel was a great find- The room was very large and had every amenity I could have wanted.. The building had a lot of lovely details and interesting historical points and the full Scottish breakfast was gorgeous. The location could not be beat- right in the heart of the Royal Mile and 5 minutes walk from Waverly Station,... more

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3 of 5 stars
Woodside, NY
29 Jul 2009 | Trip type: Couples

While the staff of this former bank, turned pub/hotel was friendly, efficient and helpful, we had to fight our way through the packed pub which also serves as the hotel's "lobby." The rooms are all inventively decorated in honor of famous Scots. Conan Doyle, Stevenson, etc. We had the only one left which was dedicated to the inventor of anesthesia,... more

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5 of 5 stars
Toronto, Ontario
28 Jul 2009 | Trip type: Family

I was a bit sceptical about this hotel given some reviews but found it absolutely wonderful! We had a large room on the top floor that they made up into 3 twin beds. The bathroom was large and always had enough hot water. There were 79 stairs to our room but we knew that in advance. The management was very... more

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  • Bank Hotel Edinburgh
Address: 1 South Bridge | Royal Mile, Edinburgh EH1 1LL, Scotland