The Bruntsfield
69-74 Bruntsfield Place, Edinburgh EH10 4HH Scotland
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#114 of 774 hotels in Edinburgh
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The Bruntsfield Hotel is a townhouse hotel just a short walk from Edinburgh city centre, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It’s perfectly located for both leisure breaks and business in the city and enjoys open views across Bruntsfield Links park and the Meadows park. Each spacious bedroom at the Bruntsfield is well equipped with a flat-screen TV with international satellite channels, a work desk, a seating area and a private bathroom. The hotel has limited parking, an electric vehicle charging point and super fast free Wi-Fi in all public areas and guest bedrooms. Edinburgh Castle, overlooking the city centre, can be reached with a 15-minute stroll. Just 5 minutes further away guests will be in Edinburgh’s main shopping area, Princes Street.
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Property amenities
Electric vehicle charging station
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Bar / lounge
Patio
Children's television networks
Highchairs available
Taxi service
Conference facilities
Paid private parking on-site
Street parking
Wifi
Breakfast available
Breakfast buffet
Breakfast in the room
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Complimentary tea
Special diet menus
Wine / champagne
Banquet room
Meeting rooms
Baggage storage
Non-smoking hotel
Outdoor furniture
Shared lounge / TV area
First aid kit
24-hour check-in
24-hour front desk
Express check-in / check-out
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Blackout curtains
Desk
Housekeeping
Interconnected rooms available
Coffee / tea maker
Cable / satellite TV
Sofa bed
Walk-in shower
Room service
Safe
Seating area
Telephone
Wardrobe / wardrobe
Laptop safe
Private bathrooms
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Flatscreen TV
Radio
iPod docking station
Bath / shower
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
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City view
Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
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Mid-range
Park View
Languages Spoken
English, French, Spanish, Greek and 1 more
Location
85Good for walkers
Grade: 85 out of 100
57Restaurantswithin 0.3 miles
19Attractionswithin 0.3 miles
69-74 Bruntsfield Place, Edinburgh EH10 4HH Scotland
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We stay at the Bruntsfield best western every year and have done so for the last 10 years. If you need the best professional excellent service and advice ask for Imogen, she is the best and always makes our stay special for us. The breakfast waitress Jean in the restaurant has the experience to make hospitality look easy when we know from our own experience it is anything but. Maria at Reception went above and beyond for us making us feel special on our break. See you next year Bruntsfield x
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Room Tip: Fabulous hotel and staff in great location
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Responded 3 weeks ago
Dear ChrisnVon, Thank you very much for your fantastic review and for your continued business, especially after 10 years! We all appreciate you have a choice when you come to Edinburgh and so its great that you continue to enjoy staying with us. Thanks also for mentioning Imogen, Jean and Maria, they will be so pleased with your positive feedback. We all look forward to welcome you back to The Bruntsfield next time you're in town. Regards, Alistair Bruce General Manager
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The hotel is in a beautiful old building with a large, bright, and comfortable lobby. Check-in was quick and pleasant. I would have liked to have been given more general information about the hotel upon check-in, such as how to control the room lights, and information about the restaurant downstairs ("The Neighborhood'). My room was spacious, updated, and very comfortable. The bathroom was spotless, bright, and modern. The bed was of average comfort, with nice sheets and plenty of covers. There was a Nespresso machine with a choice of three coffees and an electric teapot with a good supply of delicious Brodie's teas, milk, and sugar (I'm a coffee drinker, but the tea was much better than the coffee). There were also Scottish tea cakes, which I had not had before but that are essentially a S'Mores with the chocolate on the outside and a gooey, very sweet marshmallow (there was also a bowl full of them for the taking in the lobby). Breakfast in The Neighborhood is very good and reasonably priced. They give a discount if you let them know beforehand that you are having breakfast. They serve a full Scottish breakfast and have a vegetarian version as well. They also have a continental breakfast that I did not partake of, but it looked very good. I had dinner twice in The Neighborhood, and found it curious that no one greeted me or showed me to a table. Maybe that's custom, but I found I just had to pick a table and seat myself. Service for the first dinner (which was admittedly a little late in the evening) was less than attentive. At my second dinner there, the service was excellent. There is a bus stop almost directly across from the hotel, and there are lots of shops and restaurants within walking distance. Using the Google Maps app gives you all the information you need to know which bus(es) to take to wherever. The Meadows, a large park, is directly across from the hotel. Public transportation from the airport is not very convenient, so I found a taxi was my best bet. The system for catching a taxi from the airport is extremely efficient and self-explanatory. I used the Free Now app to schedule pickup to return to the airport, but the front desk could have arranged it, as well. It cost me 46 pounds, including tip, for the ride to the airport. …
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled solo
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Responded 3 weeks ago
Dear 594allene, Thank you very much for your review, its great to read that you had a comfortable stay with us at The Bruntsfield and thanks also for your detailed feedback. I hope you get a chance to return to us in the future. Regards, Alistair Bruce General Manager
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The hotel was not as good as I expected it to be. An impressive building, and highish prices, suggested a rather better experience. Food (breakfast) was good, and staff were generally good: but the room - a standard double - was somewhat cramped, a wee bit tired, and had issues. Firstly, the toilet flush didn't work properly, the shower unit didn't work properly, and the extractor fan never came on. Secondly, although I accept it's difficult to control sound levels from outside in a road-facing room, the single glazed, badly fitting window meant that it was noiser than otherwise: surely it would not cost much to fit secondary glazing? Until that's addressed, go for a room on the other side. The hotel maintenance could perhaps be improved - the buttton panel on the lift fell off when I pressed the button! In summary, not a disaster, and no heads really need to roll; but a bit of a disappointment.…
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled solo
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Room Tip: Go for a room at the rear because of road noise (although not all front rooms may be as noisy as...
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Responded 3 weeks ago
Dear Seaside51253186274, Thank you for your review and for your feedback and I'm sorry it wasn't a faultless stay. We have now addressed the points you raise regarding the shower, the toilet flush and the lift panel was replaced by our engineer. Maintenance faults do occur from time to time and we always aim to get them resolved as soon as possible. I also think that the previous guest had switched off the power to the bathroom fan. Of course, traffic & exterior noise is a little harder to resolve as we are in the city centre but we are considering what you suggest, however we are a listed building so its not straight forward unfortunately. Regards, Alistair Bruce General Manager
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Had such a great meal! The downstairs bar serves wonderful food (we had the fash and chips), our waitress Sophie made us feel very comfortable and can’t fault her service 🙂 overall great time, highly recommended!!!
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Responded 4 weeks ago
Dear neilrZ3666DS, Thank you very much for your review, its great to read that you had an enjoyable meal with us and thank you for mentioning Sophie, she will be delighted to hear your feedback. I hope you get a chance to return to us in the not to distant future. Regards, Alistair Bruce General Manager
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Lovely hotel. Very clean. The receptionist was exceptional. The rest of the staff were all very friendly, yet totally professional. Very comfortable bed. Superb shower. Food in the restaurant very good. Breakfast was excellent. Great location. Was attending a gig in the Queens Hall. Will definitely return!
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Responded 4 weeks ago
Dear Mariaingem, Thank you very much for your review, its great to read that you had a comfortable stay with us at The Bruntsfield and thanks also for your lovely comments about my team. I hope you get a chance to return to us in the not to distant future. Regards, Alistair Bruce General Manager
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We stayed for 2 nights Fri/Sat at the end of Oct. We found the hotel extremely clean, comfortable and well ordered. Staff were very helpful - from the front desk to the bar and restaurant staff, especially Ferris and his team , they could not have done more to make our stay a pleasant experience.
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Responded 5 weeks ago
Dear chrisIM1784JM, Thank you very much for your review, its great to read that you had a comfortable stay with us at The Bruntsfield and thank you for your remarks about my team, especially Ferris and his team. We all hope you get a chance to return to us in the not to distant future. Regards, Alistair Bruce General Manager
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I stayed at The Bruntsfield for three nights from the 20th October. Congratulations to all on the refurbishment that has taken place and attention to detail. The Welcome was as always excellent and the quality of food on offer at breakfast exceptional. I would not stay anywhere else when I visit Edinburgh. Many thanks one and all Gerard Tighe
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled solo
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Responded 26 Oct 2023
Dear 114gerardt, Thank you very much for your review, its great to read that you had a comfortable stay with us at The Bruntsfield and thanks also for your remarks about the hotels refurbishment, welcome and breakfast, We are all delighted to read that we are your first choice hotel when staying in Edinburgh and I hope you get a chance to return to us in the not to distant future. Regards, Alistair Bruce General Manager
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The breakfast staff were extremely helpful. We had an emergency during the second night of our stay (one of our party members had to be taken to hospital) and the night staff went above and beyond their call of duty to help us out. The rooms were clean and very comfortable.
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Responded 25 Oct 2023
Dear G1148ELclarem, Thank you very much for your review, its great to read that you had a comfortable stay with us at The Bruntsfield. I am delighted that my night team assisted you so well, when one of your party had to be taken to hospital, please do send our best wishes for a speedy recovery. Thanks for your feedback and we all hope you do get another chance to return to us in the future. Regards, Alistair Bruce General Manager
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We had a wonderful two night stay at the Bruntsfield. Rooms were clean and the breakfast choice was really good. The staff at breakfast, Jean and Thomas, were very helpful. All the reception staff, including Angela and Imogen, were very welcoming, kind and informative. We had an emergency the second night where one of our group had to go to hospital and both night porters went above and beyond to help. The bar staff, Alex and Shreya were exceptionally good, advising on wines etc. The food was delicious!
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Responded 25 Oct 2023
Dear Caroline D, Thank you very much for your review, its great to read that you had a comfortable stay with us at The Bruntsfield. I was sorry to read you had an emergency in your group but I'm glad my night team went above and beyond. Thank you also for mentioning Jean, Thomas, Angela, Imogen, Alex and Shreyas, they will all be delighted to read your feedback. We hope you do get another chance to return to us in the future and thanks for taking the time to submit such a glowing review. Regards, Alistair Bruce General Manager
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Great hotel in an ideal location for exploring Edinburgh. Two ladies who served breakfast in the morning (Pauline and Jean, I think) were outstanding, excellent service, welcoming and good fun. Will definetley return.
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled on business
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Responded 27 Sept 2023
Dear lukehX3771JW, Thank you very much for your review, its great to read that you had a comfortable stay with us at The Bruntsfield and your comments, especially about Jean & Pauline, are gratefully received. We hope you do get another chance to return to us in the future. Regards, Alistair Bruce General Manager
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PRICE RANGE
US$110 - US$230 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
best western plus bruntsfield hotel edinburgh, best western edinburgh, edinburgh best western
FORMERLY KNOWN AS
Best Western Plus Edinburgh City Centre Bruntsfield Hotel
LOCATION
United KingdomScotlandEdinburgh
NUMBER OF ROOMS
70
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Bruntsfield
Which popular attractions are close to The Bruntsfield?
Nearby attractions include King's Theatre (0.3 miles), Lupe Pinto's (0.2 miles), and Opatrip.com Scotland (0.3 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at The Bruntsfield?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, a lounge, and breakfast buffet.
Which room amenities are available at The Bruntsfield?
Top room amenities include a flat screen TV, blackout curtains, and a desk.
What food & drink options are available at The Bruntsfield?
Guests can enjoy a lounge, breakfast, and complimentary tea during their stay.
Is parking available at The Bruntsfield?
Yes, paid private parking on-site and street parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to The Bruntsfield?
Conveniently located restaurants include Quick & Plenty Cafe, Chaskaa Indian Restaurant Edinburgh, and LeftField.
Are any cleaning services offered at The Bruntsfield?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Does The Bruntsfield offer any business services?
Yes, it conveniently offers meeting rooms, a banquet room, and conference facilities.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at The Bruntsfield?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, Spanish, French, Italian, and Greek.
Are there any historical sites close to The Bruntsfield?
Many travellers enjoy visiting The Real Mary King's Close (1.0 miles), Palace of Holyroodhouse (1.7 miles), and Gladstone's Land (0.9 miles).
Does The Bruntsfield have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the city view available here.