We managed to get a rate of £130 per night which is not bad for Edinburgh. However, we were a bit disappointed with the hotel. As someone else has written we were required to make a £50 deposit on our credit card (never had that before anywhere and I wouldn't have used the overpriced minibar anyway).

On walking into our room I saw a bottle of wine and two glasses and though it was a nice touch only to find, on closer inspection, a price tag. I thought that was rather cruel. The first night we ate in the restaurant and felt the food was very mediocre in quality and way way overpriced for what it was. I wouldn't choose to eat there again. The cooked breakfast was also not as good as I would have expected ( and a breakfast sausage should be pork only - who wants to be tasting leeks for the rest of the day?).

The room was very nice, spacious and clean and staff were very helpful. For a hotel, bar prices were not too bad but being in Leith there are plenty of cheaper bars nearby. I was also surprised, given the proximity to other bars etc how quiet the room was.

Overall the stay was pleasant enough but we won't be going back.

Having never stayed in a Malmaison before, I was surprised upon checking in to hear the check in clerk request that I put down a £50 'deposit' on my credit card to guarantee any purchases I make. I thought this was pretty cheeky, so I refused.

After about 15 minutes in the room, the clerks colleague called and said that seeing as I was not going to leave my credit card details, someone was going to come up and empty the mini bar, as this was company policy. Frankly, I found the fact that they would be prepared to embarrass one of their guests and cause such a scene astounding. I was not prepared to be shown up by this, so the only option was for me to trudge all the way back down and leave my card details!

Having gotten that out of the way, we were able to start relaxing, although belatedly. The hotel room was of a decently large size, and very comfortable. However my particular view was of a brick wall, having requested a 'good view' when making the reservation, but I couldn't be bothered complaining about this.

I would recommend cocktails in the bar- there are many to choose from and at fairly decent prices. Breakfast was also excellent the next day, and there was a good deal on- £25 for two cocktails and two breakfasts the next day.

Having said that, I doubt I would stay in any Malmaison again after the credit card fiasco- surely it should be my choice to leave credit card details, and I shouldn't be threatened with someone coming up to the room to empty the mini bar just because I chose not to.

Great hotel, best service I have had for years, location in Leith a bit far out from the centre but the bar and restauarant made up for it - 5 stars from me

If you get the chance, upgrade to a suite - well worth the extra !!!

A bit like a Travel Lodge with slightly uprated decor. Nice bar area etc but the rooms are seriously underwhelming and a few issues that cropped up could have been dealt with better. Lots of decent places to eat nearby though and it's a nice alternative to staying in the centre.