Four of us booked this hotel for a 2 night stay via their web site, after seeing the photo's of the rooms. We booked 2 rooms and upon arrival were met by a very helpful young lady, who continued to be helpful during our stay. Alas we could not view the rooms as they were not avaible until later!!!!! Our... more

Booked through TI, then read reports on this site, Panicked but too late to change, Fortunatly found hotel clean, friendly,helpful, (I required breakfast early and they were very accomodating) The poached eggs were great! And for the price! The location! The impressive building, the comfortable lounge well all I can say is I would reccomend the Halcyon to friends and... more

My boyfriend and I stayed at the Halcyon Hotel over New Year. While it is not a bad hotel as such, it is terribly expensive for what it is and I would urge others to seek alternatives in central Edinburgh. On the positive side, the hotel, which is a converted Georgian townhouse, is situated about ten minutes' walk from Princes... more

My wife and I, along with our daughter, son-in-law, and our gand daughter had the misfortune to select the Halcyon Hotel for a visit to Edinburgh...the only central hotel with available rooms....which should have been a warning! The hotel has grand frontage but once inside you get a strong unkept smell in the dark and dingy hall/reception. My wife and... more