Norton House Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh
At a glance: 4-star · 83 rooms
Guests love: Service · Wellness
What guests say about…
Heather Kneebone
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Annie Hodges
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Response from the property
Thank you for taking the time to post such a great review following your recent visit to our spa. We are so pleased to hear you enjoyed it and hope to welcome you again soon.
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geoff pearce
Response from the property
Thank you for your feedback. We’re delighted you enjoyed our grounds, location, breakfast, and the friendly service from our team. We’re sorry to hear that parts of your room felt tired and that the temperature, particularly in the bathroom, was uncomfortable. We also regret that the takeaway breakfast on your final day did not meet expectations - this is certainly not the standard we aim to provide. Your comments have been shared with the team for review, and we do hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for a more seamless experience.
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For dining, the hotel itself has a Brasseries restaurant and offers Afternoon Tea at Norton House Hotel, both on-site. Nearby, Olive & Stone is a restaurant in the area around Ratho Station. For more variety, you can take the bus or tram into Edinburgh city centre, where you will find many restaurants and cafés. The hotel also provides room service if you prefer to eat in your room.
Norton House Hotel & Spa sits in a peaceful country estate with 55 acres of gardens and grounds, just five minutes from Edinburgh Airport and about 20 minutes from the city centre. The immediate area is quiet and green, with the hotel's own restaurant, Afternoon Tea at Norton House Hotel, and Olive & Stone nearby. For exploring further, Edinburgh Zoo is 7.3 km away, and the city's main sights like Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile are around 11.6 to 12.2 km from the hotel. You can reach the city centre easily by bus from the hotel driveway or by tram from Ingliston Park & Ride, which is a 40-minute walk away. The area offers a calm base with convenient links to the city's attractions.
From Edinburgh Airport, the hotel is about five minutes away by car or taxi. The hotel also offers a complimentary shuttle to Ingliston Park & Ride, where trams run every 7 minutes to the city centre. From the main train station, take a bus or taxi; the nearest train stations are Edinburgh South Gyle, Edinburgh Park, and Edinburgh Gateway, all two to three miles away. Bus 70 runs hourly from the hotel driveway to the Gyle Centre, where you can connect to the tram. Frequent buses from Station Road, a 20-minute walk, also go into the city centre.
In the evening, you can enjoy the hotel's own bar and the Brasseries restaurant for a relaxed meal or drink on the estate. For a change of scene, the nearby Ingliston Park & Ride tram stop is a 40-minute walk away, where trams run frequently into Edinburgh city centre. Once in the city, you could join the Underground Vaults Walking Tour or the World Famous Underground Ghost Tour for an atmospheric evening. The Edinburgh Dungeon, about 12.2 km from the hotel, is another option for evening entertainment. Taxis are also available to take you into the city for dinner or a show.
Norton House Hotel & Spa sits about 20 minutes from Edinburgh city centre, so it is a convenient base if you have a car or use the nearby bus and tram links. The hotel is roughly 7.3 km from Edinburgh Zoo, while central sights like Edinburgh Castle, the Scotch Whisky Experience, and the National Museum of Scotland are around 11.6 to 12.2 km away, meaning a short drive or transit ride. For a relaxed start, the hotel's own grounds and spa offer a peaceful retreat after city exploring. Buses from the hotel driveway and nearby Station Road connect you into town, and the Ingliston Park & Ride tram stop is about a 40-minute walk or a quick shuttle ride away. This makes the hotel a solid base for those who prefer a quiet countryside setting with easy access to Edinburgh's highlights.

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