I was given a trip to the Royal Highland Show and two nights in the Carlton Hotel as a 50th birthday present. We arrived with some anticipation as the brochure for the Hotel that we had been given looked wonderful. Walking into the lobby, it still looked good and the check-in went OK. Off to the 3rd floor room and... more

Stayed here for 3 nights whilst attending a conference. Great location, great view, and relatively quiet (on the 3rd floor). Room was large and comfortable, although the safe didn't work. Breakfast was average - superb lean bacon on the first morning, but fatty stuff on day two, when my coffee request also seemed to get forgotten until I caught the... more

Just spent 2 nights at the Carlton. The location is great for the Royal Mile and most of the attractions. The room was large, modern, clean with all the neccesary facilities. We did have a problem that the aircon didn't seem to work and the room (and the rest of the hotel) was very warm. As we were on the... more

My Niece and I visited the Carlton in December 2007 when it was run by the Paramount Group and could not of faulted anything. How different this visit turned out; we arrived at the Hotel about 2.30pm where we were promptly checked in. Our room was spacious but very noisy. We decided to visit the Swimming Pool; The Steam Room... more

I travel to Edinburgh on business quite a lot at the moment. On this trip, they chose the Carlton for me. All in all, it's a fine hotel, but perhaps lacking sparkle. Check-in was fine, but at 1pm, I was an hour too early to get to my room. I think there's a coffee shop on the premises, but the... more

Just returned from a weekend break at the Carlton Hotel, Edinburgh. It was fabulous. Check in not til 2 but could leave bags with very friendly concierge so not a problem. When we did get to room, it was lovely and clean and the only complaint I would have is there was no soap provided at the sink in the... more

Hotel is in a great location, you can reach all the attractions within a 10 minute walk, good transport links nearby too. The rooms are nice and beds are comfortable. I think the previous review about this hotel was just bad luck or being picky. The bar is lovely and the service is excellent! I would stay here again, plus... more

We stay in Edinburgh a lot but this was our first time at The Carlton. We arrived about 1.30pm, we were behind another couple in the queue & they were being told it wasn’t a problem that they were early & to go straight up to their room. We were told to come back in an hour (no problem but... more

We have just returned fron a weekend break at the Carlton. The hotel is in a great location for sightseeing' a short walk to the airport bus and in walking distance of most attractions. The hotel lobby is very impressive with a very impressive staircase as centrepoint.The reception staff were helpful and friendly,as was the conceirge. We had a large... more