the hotel was clean and staff friendly, the room was clean but shabby, the breakfast was good. My main problem was the fact that this hotel as do many others on this road open their small cocktail bar to the public. I was in Edinburgh for a gig and obviously everyone who passed wanted to come in for a drink,... more

Within easy wlaking distance of Edinburgh centre, rooms very clean, staff helpful and polite, very welcoming, breakfast excellent. Would stay again. more

After a long search on the internet, and several let downs by other hotels in the area, we managed to book 4 rooms at the Cumberland for the Magic Rugby Weekend. we paid substantially less than our other friends who stayed at the hotels a few metres away. The staff were very good and the beer was great and cheaper... more

I am of mixed opinion about the hotel, it was in a fantastic location but the hotel wasn't what I was expecting. The staff were very friendly, always happy to help and exceptionally polite. The main problem I experienced was the room, I paid a substantial amount for the short break and i think i was expecting slightly more than... more

I stayed at the Hotel recently and enjoyed friendly atmosphere. The staff were very polite and helpful. The hotel was easy to find as it is on the main road. You can walk to the city centre as it only takes about 15 minutes or you can take a bus (the bus stop is just outside the Hotel). We booked... more

We had a family room for 3 adults.We had a 4 poster bed and 2 singles. The room was huge with masses of space. The bathroom was lovely.Everything was very clean.A very comfortable stay In a convenient location.Just off the old A8 road into the centre. We walked to the nearby Indian restaurant which was very good. Breakfast was ok.Polish... more

Stayed here recently........paid through the nose for a minging, tiny, cramped room! The only plus point is that its within 10 minutes of Princes Street! We struggled to find any staff when we checked in, the place was deserted! Were allocated the room right next to the front door and reception, heard all comings and goings including some german bloke... more

I had not seen the previous reviews on this website prior to visitng this hotel, though had I, I perhaps would not have visited. However, whilst certainly not a fantastic hotel (it is really just a B&B) I experienced no problems. The prices seem high, but this can bee explained by the hotel's proximity to central Edinburgh. The rooms are... more

The Cumberland Hotel offers a really pleasant stay in Edinburgh at a comparatively reasonable price. We were a family of four and stayed in a huge, beautiful room with high ceilings. The full Scottish breakfast was delicious and filling, with a good variety of foods. The hotel was very clean, room housekeeping was excellent, and the hotel bar/common room was... more