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The Carlton Hotel

4.0 of 5
19 North Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1SD, Scotland (Castle/Royal Mile/High St)
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Rating summary
  • Location
    5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4 of 5 stars
  • Value
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4 of 5 stars
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Glastonbury, United Kingdom
2 reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW

I was looking forward to staying in the Carlton as I had stayed here before (about 6 years ago) on business. I was unfortunately disappointed. The décor does not appear to have been updated since then and was very tired. The rooms were dark and uninviting. I saw two as the first had to be changed as it was not... More

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Geneva, Switzerland
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW

Stayed here for a friend's wedding - our first time in Edinburgh and Scotland. Location is in central Edinburgh - within proximity to restaurants, pharmacy, shops, parks and tourist attractions. Staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Room was very spacious, our daughter had her own bed. One highlight - our daughter was very delighted to receive Angus the Dog activity... More

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Dunbar
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17 reviews 17 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW

This is an excellent base for touring Edinburgh !!! Although we live just down the road, this hotel proved an ideal choice to stay overnight. The staff were very polite, we had room 501 which was lovely, however be warned the rooms overlooking the Main Street are VERY noisy and even earplugs didn't totally drown the noise out. The breakfast... More

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Tetoora Road, Victoria, Australia
2 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2013 NEW via mobile

Service here was pretty average. Stood at the bar one night for 5 minutes with no sighting of anybody to serve! Food was ok but being located where it was meant I could walk 2 minutes & eat somewhere else.

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London, United Kingdom
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5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2013 NEW

Perfect location for a city break. However, the room was quite basic, empty mini bar, no extra pillows, not even a complimentary bottle of water. The main downside was the noise, our room was on the front of the hotel and consequently overlooked the main thoroughfare. We were kept awake most of the night by road cleaning, rubbish collection, night... More

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Crumlin, United Kingdom
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2013 NEW

I normally get booked into Jurys in Edinburgh, so was surprised to find myself ascending up towards North Bridge to the Carlton. Impressive from the outside, and the big sweeping staircase and large reception area give it a luxury feel. Check in staff were quick and courteous. The room was a different story - I'd not call it four star.... More

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Tully, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2013 NEW

We stayed at the Carlton by accident. Were booked in to Radisson Blu, but they had moved us to the Carlton. I was very satisfied as it turned out. The check in staff were efficient and very friendly and went the extra mile to help out. The hotel is large, but exceptionally close to the "Golden Mile" with only a... More

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Calstock, United Kingdom
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45 hotel reviews
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135 helpful votes 135 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2013 NEW

First the best bits;- Well the situation is unbeatable ftom a tourist viewpoint, one hundred strides from the middle of the Golden Mile. The reception staff were helpful and pleasant. The rooms were good. Less fun, well one can't really expect a bargain price for a 4 star hotel smack in the centre of a capital city. The parking is... More

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Aberdeen, United Kingdom
1 review
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2013 NEW

Booked this hotel as was Coming down to do marathon and thought would treat ourselves to a little luxury. The reality was not to be. First the hotel does not have a carpark and uses the nearest ncp which adds a further £20 per night to your stay and a mountain of stairs to climb to reach hotel (rear entrance... More

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What travellers say

  • Royal mile(104)
  • Very good(41)
  • North bridge(25)
  • Swimming pool(18)
  • Friendly and helpful(17)
  • Reception staff(16)
  • Princes street(12)
  • Excellent location(7)
  • Breakfast buffet(4)
  • Staff were friendly(3)

Additional Information about The Carlton Hotel

Address: 19 North Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1SD, Scotland
Region: United Kingdom > Scotland > Edinburgh > Castle/Royal Mile/High St
Amenities:
Business Centre Fitness Centre Restaurant Room Service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#32 Romantic Hotels in Edinburgh
#43 Luxury Hotels in Edinburgh
#43 Family Hotels in Edinburgh
Price Range: ££
Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
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Also Known As:
Barcelo Edinburgh
Carlton Hotel Edinburgh
The Carlton Hotel Edinburgh, Scotland

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