Ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge – Royal Mile

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Belle Antolini

4/5Google· a month ago

The hotel is very conveniently located, close to both the station and the city centre, which makes it a great base for exploring the area. The downside is that the surrounding street is quite busy, with a lot of people around, so it can be noisy if your room faces the street. It’s convenient rather than particularly charming. The room was clean and the mattress was very comfortable. The rooms are quite basic and functional in terms of design, though, so don’t expect anything particularly cosy or stylish. The bathroom has that very practical, almost aeroplane-like feel, with a lot of plastic, but everything was clean and worked well. The staff were genuinely friendly and welcoming, which made a difference. I also paid for breakfast and would definitely recommend it — it was probably the highlight of my stay. The breakfast area itself was much nicer and more inviting than the rooms, and there was a good selection. Overall, a very positive stay: clean, comfortable, convenient and with lovely staff. It’s not the cosiest or most charming hotel, but it does what you need very well.

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Winson76A

1/5Tripadvisor· a month ago

This was a special treat for my mum’s 80th birthday, because of the time of year and of other events on at the same time (fringe, Bon Jovi) so we paid £800 room for two nights to attend the nearby tattoo. The location is good (it’s what you pay for here) right on the Royal Mile and Old Town, with plenty of buses and a Sainsbury’s just outside. However, the street outside was unkempt, dirty and full of rubbish. It looks nothing like the professional exterior photos The staff were welcoming and friendly, but the public areas of the hotel were old, scruffy, dirty and in desperate need of refurbishment. Just like the rooms….. The rooms were tiny and our first room had 3 , with panel curtains which didn’t reach and no convenient plug sockets. There was an extension lead, but it still didn’t reach the bedside. The bathroom was a strange self-contained cabin-like space with a step-up entrance (tripped up more than once - quite dangerous actually) and no bathmat (you can ask for one but why not provide in the first place?) which caused leaks everywhere. The first room we had there was a stench of cigarette smoke from people smoking next door. Not pleasant Breakfast was like a school canteen, low quality and not enjoyable. Long queue for coffee and generally like a bun fight. We had rooms 533 (at the back) and 524 (on the front) , both are only 1 level up from the street. On the first night, we managed to only get to sleep an around 5am the next day (24hrs after we left home) Unfortunately, we were RIGHT ABOVE a nightclub called Mash House and the noise was off the scale. The rooms in the back of the hotel would all suffer from this problem, as they were situated around a courtyard and the noise bounced off. There’s another club nearby and the street next door - Blair St- also has some - totally surrounded. I physically went to reception at 2am in my pyjamas (not able to reach them any other way) to be told that the noise ‘would stop soon’ and that I could use earplugs…..I’m Not stupid- They clearly know all about the issue. The next morning, I asked to see the manager who arranged for us to move rooms to the front of the hotel , to room 524. However, despite this being a nicer room more nightclub noise could still be heard. We received a partial refund of the first night’s stay but only because I argued for it. Seriously, Ibis, get your acoustics right. You’re offering a place for people to sleep!!!!!! The price point of £800 for two nights was a TOTAL RIP OFF Yes, it’s a busy time and it’s the fringe festival, but seriously. We chose this hotel purely for convenience for the tattoo, as my elderly mum can’t walk too far. I should have paid more attention to the reviews. I guess the hotel hides all bad reviews Also, a note on Edinburgh in general: it’s incredibly busy and massively overcrowded in August. So if you’re travelling with older people, or a pushchair bear this in mind. It’s not pleasant. I would not recommend anyone stay here and I won’t be staying in another Ibis based on my experience here

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Kale

5/5Google· 3 weeks ago

Stayed at the Ibis on South Bridge for 4 nights. As far as (somewhat) budget-friendly hotels go, this hits all the marks. Daily room service keeps the rooms clean, breakfast and dinner options (for a cost), and the rooms meet all your basic needs. Room amenities include an extension cord with USB A 18W, and two USB C 20W connections, alongside a standard UK plug option, which is extremely convenient for charging any devices you have while keeping them close to the bed. You also get a kettle, hair dryer, clothes hanging space, and flatscreen TV. Considering the usual basics you usually get at hotels, this exceeds expectations for me. Bathroom is on the smaller side but is clean and includes some space around the sink for makeup or other sanitary items. Shower pressure is light, but the spray is wide, which works well for my own preferences. In the standard double room you also have a full-length mirror which is great for getting ready for the day. Noise levels were fine for me but the walls are somewhat thin, so if you have rowdy neighbours you may have some issues. Reception staff were extremely friendly and helpful, and provided sound advice for any queries I brought to them at any time of the day/night. Nearby you also have a Sainsbury's for any immediate needs, and it's a very short walk to the Royal Mile which makes this an amazingly central spot. Would absolutely recommend to anyone looking at staying here.

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Eabhnat N. F.

3.5/5TrustYou· a month ago

Hotel is in a great location, near the Royal Mile and Princes St, easy walking distance to everything, and with bus stops right outside. There is a Sainsburys a few doors away and a Tesco express on the next block. The interior of the hotel is quite faded and the carpet doesn't look the cleanest, but the room itself was spotless and the bed was comfortable. The shower was good, and there was plenty of space. There was a nightclub very closeby which meant loud music until 2am or 3am (Wednesday night and Thursday night) so bring earplugs if that will bother you. Breakfast was fine - no brown bread except sliced pan for toast, scrambled eggs were very watery, but there was some cereal, muesli and yoghurt with fruit options, and various cooked meats options, as well as cheese and cold meat. There were also some small pastries. It wasn't particularly busy when I was there. I would probably stay here again for the location, but I would definitely use earplugs to get better sleep!

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Joe Ragusa

5/5Google· 4 months ago

Great location near the Royal Mile, several restaurants and shopping. Front desk staff is very friendly and welcoming. Very important since they are your first interaction. Bar staff is also friendly, attentive and helpful. Bar supervisor Firas is friendly, responsive and very hard working man. Rooms are small but clean. If you need anything front desk will always take care of you. Safe area, never felt uncomfortable. Easy walking which was nice because traffic can get crazy.

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jmcayrshire

4/5Tripadvisor· 3 months ago

The location was very good as I had researched what would suit. There was no car parking but I knew that in advance. I consider the Ibis to be overpriced for what it was. It was along similar lines to a Travelodge/Premier Inn and I personally do not consider this to be of a hotel standard.|One lift was out of order however I was not advised of this at check-in. Long wait for the lift that was working. I reported this upon check-out and reception were well aware of it. Fellow travellers made no effort to accommodate myself as a wheelchair user to gain access to the lift - it was entirely up to me to make sure I fought my way inside. My carer used the stairs.|The room itself suited my needs with single beds with a low ledge beside the bed. Charging plugs were not accessible from the bed area. The shower room and toilet were very well laid out with a shower chair on hand.|I do not consider this "hotel" was value for money at £196 per night.|The room was clean with sufficient towels and pillows. It was quiet and allowed a comfortable sleep.|The general atmosphere on entering was very off-putting - noisy and unwelcoming.

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Kieren Norris

3/5Google· a month ago

Great location with ok rooms. Check in was one of the easiest- booked and pre paid online and had no issues, note this can depend on how many people are trying to check in at a time, we observed a group of 30 at reception checking in at one point. Double bed room is fine however shower/ toilet resembles a temporary accomodation style with floor to roof plastic material however does the job. Fast free wifi and tv is able to be casted to via phone. We had breakfast included and really enjoyed the yogurt section and croissants. The hot section has fake style egg and wasn’t the best. However would recommend the continental breakfast as being worth it. The key to this accomodation is its location- we found everything on our must visit list to be within 15 minutes walk- often walking and finding ourselves recognising we are not far from the hotel. Overall not a bad option for location but don’t expect 5 star rooms.

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Gurpreet

3/5Google· 4 months ago

The location of the hotel is great and very central, and the staff are incredibly pleasant and friendly. I always stay at Accor hotels when traveling in Europe, and this was my first time trying the Ibis brand. I stayed for seven nights, and my only major concern was the cleanliness of the room. I arrived very early and requested an early check-in. The staff mentioned they would look into it as my room was still being cleaned. Ultimately, the early check-in didn't work out, and I received my room at the standard check-in time. Once inside, it was clear that the room had not received a deep clean in a long time, which was surprising given how long the turnover took. The duvet had several noticeable stains on it. While I initially assumed this was a one-off issue, I noticed throughout my stay that the regular housekeeping was lacking. The furniture had a visible buildup of dust and felt sticky to the touch. Additionally, the bathroom was extremely tight. On the positive side, the room itself was very spacious, and the view was amazing. Overall, it is a great hotel with excellent potential, but it is a shame that thorough deep cleaning seems to be overlooked.