Hotel Herald House
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Business hours of reception: from 07:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Our independent two-star Herald House Hotel is set almost in the heart of Edinburgh and offers accommodation at reasonable
prices close to the city centre. The Edinburgh Castle, the Princess Street and the Kings Theatre are a comfortable 15-minute walk away, while the Haymarket Station is reachable within 2 minutes on
foot. The 46 rooms are well-appointed with a small private bathroom, telephone and internet access. As the surrounding area is stuffed with restaurants, the hotel only offers a breakfast room. In the
small lounge area we …
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22 hotel reviews for Hotel Herald House
Very nice hotel. Really clean.
The rooms were clean and spacious. The highlight was a kettle and tea or instant Nescafe, this is a really nice, liebeswürdige detail, the stay very much, especially after a day in fog and rain and cold and wind :-o. Apart from that in the bath everything functioned and was really great. Oh and another goodies was a drying apparatus, which clothes drying could after a day with the aforementioned Weathers, you will will have ;-O
The hotel staff were very friendly and helpful. The young lady for us phone and us w... Read more
in April 11,
Franziska, Age 19-25, Couple
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I was the third time in Herald house, and the not without reason. The staff is nice and courteous, the room was small, but clean and with telephone, TV, hair dryer and kettle including coffee and tea facilities. The bathroom was with shower and toilet and also very clean. The service is very good. For a city trip with which one anyway the room in the evening to Hur looks very recommendable. Read more
in October 10,
Gabriele, Age 46-50, Couple
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The hotel is a converted Männerwohnheim. The rooms are very small, the bathroom was tiny, about .1m times 0.5 m (I had a single room). In the shower you couldn't turn around or bend! Breakfast is served in a room which each Ampiente was missing! The breakfast was okay but nothing special! For 1-2 nights but if a budget place to stay in the center of Edinburgh is just right there but the royal mile is only about 1 kilometer walk away! Read more
in July 10,
Michael, Age 36-40, Friends
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The hotel is located in a side-street in a former business but not more. Meanwhile, at the edge of the banking district and just about a 15 minute walk from the Edinburgh city center. From the outside the hotel is a typical Granitbau, inside a bit winding and typically British. For a 2 * hotel but absolutely ok. We had a 3 bedroom which is quite large with a very large bathroom. The bathroom was apparently newly renovated and clean. The rooms as well as the carpet was new and furniture from a Swedish store mine. Only the TV had felt Mäusekin... Read more
in May 10,
Joerg, Age 36-40, Family
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The following are archived hotel reviews: These are not counted into the current average review rating, as the journey took place more than 25 months ago, or the hotel has completely changed.
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It is a 2 star hotel in the typical English/Scottish style. The hotel has 45 rooms, in the large number double/twin room. This is an older building; therefore typically British small rooms, narrow corridors, it is a little bit diagonally/crooked and also a bit worn. Some of the rooms seem to be renovated. The doors and windows are and that's why it wasn't very soundproof. The hotel offers full Scottish breakfast, has a small bar, where small (few) snacks. The guests come apparently everywhere.
Old British building, so small rooms (but suffi... Read more
in September 09,
Bastian, Age 31-35, Friends
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Hotel in general
- in January 11
It was a good hotel to walk into the centre of Edinburgh, served a hot breakfast and the rooms were comfortable.
- in January 11
- in July 10
The location is very good, really close to the center, the staff is very nice, there is quite nice breakfast in the morning, a kettle and tea/coffee in the room as well, the price is good and the room was simple but clean, we enjoyed staying there and would definitely recommend this place to someone looking for simple and nice place to stay in a good location.
- in July 10
- good value
- in September 10
Very conveniently situated and very good value for money - in May 10
good location, good value for money.
- in September 10
- in June 11
A nice Hotel, a little bit higher in standard than the regular budget Hotel.
- in June 11
- in June 10
The main advantage was its nearness to the city centre and its reasonable price.
- in June 10
- in July 11
Room rates are very expensive for what it was, we had 2 tripples which were about £138 each and 4 doubles which were £108 each.
- in July 11
- in October 10
The breakfast was fairly good, and given the high price of accommodation in Edinburgh, it was a good value for money. - in June 10
The price was way too high for a two star hotel.
- in October 10
- in July 11
I know Edinburgh is expensive, but for a 2 star rated hotel it is over priced.
- in July 11
Room
- in June 11
Clean room, large bathroom, IKEA furniture in the rooms. - in February 11
Very nice and helpfull staff, the room was clean and equipped with kettle, tea and coffee, own bathroom with the shower, good materials about the city and its attractions. - in February 11
superlocation, good staff, clean room. - in June 10
Room was clean, comfortable and adequate for my needs. - in June 10
Friendly, helpful staff, clean room, good quality breakfast.
- in June 11
- in July 11
Although the rooms are very clean, they are so dated and well walls and paintwork could do with being re-done. - in July 10
great location, close to earl's court tube station, clean rooms, economical
- in July 11
- comfy beds
- in June 11
Clean room, large bathroom, IKEA furniture in the rooms. - in May 10
We had a 3 bedroom which is quite large with a very large bathroom.
- in June 11
- in July 11
Although the rooms are very clean, they are so dated and well walls and paintwork could do with being re-done.
- in July 11
- dark room
- in September 10
There were articles of clothing under the beds (that were not ours), the carpet was old and worn, and the overall look of the facilities was extremely dated. - in September 10
There were articles of clothing under the beds (that were not ours), the carpet was old and worn, and the overall look of the facilities was extremely dated.
- in September 10
Service
- in July 10
The staff were friendly and helpful. - in June 10
Staff were very friendly and helpful. - in May 10
The staff was very friendly and helpful, as well as the night porter. - in July 11
Staff are really friendly and very helpful, nothing is to much for them and the breakfast in the morning is pretty good too. - in May 11
Location was excellent and the staff were really friendly and extremely helpful. - in May 11
Easy walking distance from all major visitor locations very friendly & helpful staff,nothing was to much trouble, and a very nice breakfast! - in October 10
Staff were friendly and helpful.
- in July 10
- in April 11
The staff was friendly. - in June 10
The friendly staff was a bit more chatty then I would have liked while I was evidently working at a table in the breakfast area and at the PC (I fact while I had already paid for precious time online and it was ticking away). - in May 10
The staff were friendly, the amenities were as advertised, it was a clean, cheerful hotel, very good value for money. - in May 10
The location (near Haymarket Station) and friendly staff.
- in April 11
- in February 11
superlocation, good staff, clean room. - in July 10
The hotel was very clean and comfortable with good staff and within easy reach of the city centre.
- in February 11
- in July 11
Good and plentiful breakfast, staff was helpful and it's about a 15 minute walk to Castle Rock. - in June 11
The helpful staff and the comfort of our rooms - the breakfast was excellent too - enough to keep you going till evening meal. - in April 11
Very helpful staff and tourism brochures. - in June 10
Friendly, helpful staff, clean room, good quality breakfast.
- in July 11
- in February 11
Very nice and helpfull staff, the room was clean and equipped with kettle, tea and coffee, own bathroom with the shower, good materials about the city and its attractions. - in November 10
The staff was very nice and helpfull.
- in February 11
- in July 10
The location is very good, really close to the center, the staff is very nice, there is quite nice breakfast in the morning, a kettle and tea/coffee in the room as well, the price is good and the room was simple but clean, we enjoyed staying there and would definitely recommend this place to someone looking for simple and nice place to stay in a good location.
- in July 10
- in May 10
Very clean and comfortable, good food, handy for the main shopping area's pleasant staff. - in March 10
Convenient location; pleasant staff eager to please.
- in May 10
- in August 10
Very poor service, room was not cleaned one night and nobody seemed to care.
- in August 10
Location
- in September 10
The hotel is relatively central and easy to get to from the Airport - 15 minutes in a taxi.
- in September 10
- in May 11
Location was excellent and the staff were really friendly and extremely helpful. - in May 10
Location was excellent, well served by buses .
- in May 11
- in April 11
Good location within walking distance of major attractions. - in March 11
The location was good. - in October 10
The location was good; it was not in the heart of the tourist area (which I was happy about) but was a relatively short walk to major sites and public transportation. - in September 10
It was a good location. - in July 11
Good points are it's location is really good, 15-20 mins walk to Princess Street or the Royal Mile/Grass Market.
- in April 11
- in July 11
Also in a quiet location, their is also a cash point on the corner of the street, and a Tesco express just around the corner. - in June 11
Situated on quiet street, not far from central Edinburgh.
- in July 11
- well location
- basic Hotel
- cold and unwelcoming place
- outside city location
- tours of the vaults but would not recommend
Gastronomy
- decent Breakfast
- in June 10
I enjoyed the breakfast and the internet that was available at the hotel. - in June 10
I enjoyed the breakfast and the internet that was available at the hotel.
- in June 10
- in June 11
The helpful staff and the comfort of our rooms - the breakfast was excellent too - enough to keep you going till evening meal. - in May 11
Good beds, excellent breakfast - in August 10
Breakfast was excellent.
- in June 11
- in July 11
Staff are really friendly and very helpful, nothing is to much for them and the breakfast in the morning is pretty good too. - in October 10
The breakfast was fairly good, and given the high price of accommodation in Edinburgh, it was a good value for money. - in September 10
Price was fair and breakfast was very good. - in June 10
Breakfast was good with friendly service. - in July 11
Good breakfast.
- in July 11
- in January 11
The rooms were squeeky clean, the staff were really helpful and friendly and the breakfast was great! - in September 10
The breakfast was great.
- in January 11
- in May 11
Easy walking distance from all major visitor locations very friendly & helpful staff,nothing was to much trouble, and a very nice breakfast! - in August 10
Good price, centrally located, comfortable clean room and nice breakfast. - in July 10
The location is very good, really close to the center, the staff is very nice, there is quite nice breakfast in the morning, a kettle and tea/coffee in the room as well, the price is good and the room was simple but clean, we enjoyed staying there and would definitely recommend this place to someone looking for simple and nice place to stay in a good location.
- in May 11
- basic Breakfast
- in August 10
The space of the breakfast room was inadequate for the number of guests too.
- in August 10
- in June 10
Bar was basic and it didn't serve food in the evening, even a snack would have been good.
- in June 10
- in March 11
The coffee machine for breakfast makes it feel like an office, freshly brewed coffee would have been much nicer.
- in March 11
Sport & Entertainment
- lovely swimming pool
