Bank Hotel
Information about Bank Hotel
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Business hours of reception: 24 hours Located on the Royal Mile in the heart of Edinburgh, Bank Hotel is an Inn with a difference. Originally built as a bank in 1923, then converted
and tastefully refurbished in 1998, the hotel's imposing façade remains an unquestionably impressive landmark on the Royal Mile. The staircase to the bedrooms is to the back of the bar through an oak
panel. The rooms are spread across 3 floors. Each room is uniquely decorated to celebrate the life of a famous Scot, including the Robert Burns and James Watt executive bedrooms. The ground floor of
the hotel is …
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Interesting quotes from the reviews
Hotel in general
- in September 10
Complimentary tea and coffee facilities were fine but the shampoo and showel gel sachets left on the bath came across as a poor cost saving measure which didn't do the hotel justice.
- in September 10
- historic building
I would definately stay there again and recommend it to family...
I would definately stay there again and recommend it to family...
- in July 11
I would definately stay there again and recommend it to family and friends. - in July 11
I would definately stay there again and recommend it to family and friends.
- in July 11
- in March 10
Interesting room decor, very comfortable, quietish given the location, interesting bar, good pub food, not suitable for young children as you need to go through the bar to the room.
- in March 10
- in May 11
The Raddisson next door is in fact better value with modern facilities.
- in May 11
- in January 11
The bed was extremely comfortable even though the room was a bit small, it had a nice feel to it.
- in January 11
- in July 10
Worried about the pub being downstairs just below, but we couldn't hear much of anything even with the live music blaring!
- in July 10
- in September 10
Wouldn't recommend this hotel to people who struggle with noise at night and have problems with stairs.
- in September 10
- in April 11
having to walk through the busy bar on a friday night to get to our room we endured a crude comment and although we could not hear any noise from the bar downstairs we were kept awake with people in the next room playing loud music.
- in April 11
- no character
Room
- in July 11
Twin bedded room was large with good size bathroom. - in June 10
The room was very large; the bathroom was even larger, more than one could have imagined.
- in July 11
- in March 10
The unique rooms, amazing location and the extremely friendly staff.
- in March 10
- in September 10
We liked the room even though the plumbing was noisy and there wasn't anywhere suitable to dry our hair.
- in September 10
- proper closet
- in June 11
The hotel room was small and cramped with very little window access outside since it was barred and wired. - in June 11
The hotel room was small and cramped with very little window access outside since it was barred and wired.
- in June 11
- in June 11
The hotel room was small and cramped with very little window access outside since it was barred and wired. - in June 11
The hotel room was small and cramped with very little window access outside since it was barred and wired.
- in June 11
- in April 10
The staff were excellent but room was bit tired and general repair needed.
- in April 10
- in October 10
A leake in the bathroom meant there was a bit of a smell in the bathroom
- in October 10
- in May 11
The room was tatty with no air con. - in May 11
The room was tatty with paint and chips ouf of the walls and wood work with a thread bare carpet that not only looked unclean but smelt and felt un-clean also.
- in May 11
Service
- in June 11
Staff were excellent,couldn't have been more helpful. - in April 10
The staff were excellent but room was bit tired and general repair needed.
- in June 11
- in July 10
Staff was friendly and helpful. - in February 11
The staff were friendly and helpful and the food was good. - in January 11
And again, the staff could not have been more friendly or helpful! - in January 11
Nothing, staff where very friendly and helpful. - in September 10
The staff were friendly and helpful and breakfast was good.
- in July 10
- in February 11
The location of the hotel,easily reachable from the station (5 minute walking), in the middle of the royal mile, is optimal for visiting the city, the staff is friendly and the rooms, each one dedicated to a different famous scotsman, are very nice. - in September 10
staff were very friendly and hepful
- in February 11
- in May 11
The staff were great, but the hotel isn't. - in January 11
It is a hotspot every night with live music and a great staff.
- in May 11
- in June 11
Staff very helpful and a great breakfast. - in August 10
Helpful staff.
- in June 11
- in May 11
We booked a room w/ doublebed, but when we wanted to change it to 2 single beds the staff did it without problems.
- in May 11
- not 5 star and not deluxe amenities
- pretty poor cleanliness
Location
- in July 10
Location was amazing! - in March 10
The unique rooms, amazing location and the extremely friendly staff.
- in July 10
- in May 11
It was very centrally located. - in July 10
It's centrally located - within walking distance of the castle, the palace and everything else on the Royal Mile.
- in May 11
- in May 11
Staff first class - location excellent. - in March 10
The location was excellent, on the Royal Mile half way between castle and parliament, walking distance to Leith Road and Princess Street - just great .
- in May 11
- in July 11
The hotel is in a fantastic location!
- in July 11
- in March 10
Interesting room decor, very comfortable, quietish given the location, interesting bar, good pub food, not suitable for young children as you need to go through the bar to the room.
- in March 10
- nice pub
- in September 10
Very noisy location especially on a saturday night.
- in September 10
Gastronomy
- in September 10
Complimentary tea and coffee facilities were fine but the shampoo and showel gel sachets left on the bath came across as a poor cost saving measure which didn't do the hotel justice.
- in September 10
- excellent food
- in September 10
The staff were friendly and helpful and breakfast was good. - in April 10
Good breakfast .
- in September 10
- Poor breakfast
- in May 11
We had to pay extra for a very small breakfast that was included in the cheaper price next door.
- in May 11
