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Royal Mile Suites by the Castle
5 stars

Royal Mile Suites by the Castle

3 James Court 493 Lawnmarket, Edinburgh, EH1 2PB, United Kingdom
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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7.9
Good
based on 2361 reviews
2,361 reviews
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Located within a 10-minute walk of Edinburgh Bus Station, Royal Mile Suites by the Castle is a convenient base when visiting Edinburgh. It is also set only minutes away from Edinburgh Castle.

Royal Mile Suites by the Castle offers comfortable rooms, equipped to fit the requirements of any traveller.

Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station is within a five-minute walk from the inn, making it easy to get to the centre and other areas of the City. Princes Street, University of Edinburgh and the National Museum of Scotland are also all nearby.

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7.9
Good
Based on 2,361 verified guest reviews

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Amenities at Royal Mile Suites by the Castle

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Private bathroom
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
  • Internet
  • Hairdryer
  • Cribs available
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Smoke alarms
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Heating
  • Trash cans

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenware
  • Toaster
  • Refrigerator
  • Oven
  • Microwave
  • Kitchenette

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Shower
  • Private bathroom

General

  • Carpeted
  • City view
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Sofa

Media and entertainment

  • Cable or satellite TV
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Bedroom

  • Clothes rack
  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed

Accessibility and suitability

  • No smoking
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs

Laundry

  • Iron and ironing board

Services and conveniences

  • Bottle of water

Family friendly

  • Cribs available

Reviews of Royal Mile Suites by the Castle

7.9
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2361 verified ratings
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1053
Very good
441
Good
318
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185
Fair
138
Mediocre
90
Poor
136

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4.8
Mediocre
Kathleen, Jul 2017
Pros (+) If you like being in the middle of the tourist trap it is perfect.
Cons (-) They are not up front about several things. First there is no one at the place to handle problems. No desk, no phone number. Just email. Second, the only way to get in is by a terrible spiral stone staircase, so it is very hard to get large suitcases up. Third, when I made the reservation they immediately charged me and sent an email that I would be on the fourth floor. I made the reservation mont...
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Location

3 James Court 493 Lawnmarket, Edinburgh, EH1 2PB

What's nearby

  • St Giles' Cathedral181 m
  • Princes Street Gardens283 m
  • Grassmarket285 m
  • Edinburgh Castle342 m
  • Princes Street353 m
  • National Museum of Scotland386 m
  • The Royal Mile0.5 km
  • St. Andrew Square0.6 km
  • University of Edinburgh0.6 km
  • Edinburgh City Centre0.7 km
  • Calton Hill1 km
  • Scottish Parliament Building1.2 km

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Check in anytime after 3:00 PM, check out anytime before 10:00 AM

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FAQs when booking at Royal Mile Suites by the Castle

  • Where is Royal Mile Suites by the Castle located?

    Royal Mile Suites by the Castle is located at 3 James Court 493 Lawnmarket in Old Town, 0.3 km from the center of Edinburgh. St Giles' Cathedral is the closest landmark to Royal Mile Suites by the Castle.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Royal Mile Suites by the Castle?

    Check-in time is 3:00 PM and check-out time is 10:00 AM at Royal Mile Suites by the Castle.

  • Does Royal Mile Suites by the Castle offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Royal Mile Suites by the Castle offers free Wi-Fi.

  • How far is Royal Mile Suites by the Castle from the airport?

    Royal Mile Suites by the Castle is 11.3 km from Edinburgh Turnhouse. Royal Mile Suites by the Castle is 56.6 km from Dundee.

  • How does KAYAK find such great Royal Mile Suites by the Castle hotel deals?

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Good to know

Value for money

7.9

Distance to city center

0.3 km

Nearest Airport

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Distance to airport

11.1 km

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