Hotel Piries
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Business hours of reception: 24 hours Situated in the heart of Edinburgh's City Centre, the Piries Hotel offers a warm and friendly atmosphere with a lot of character and charm.
Enjoy a comfortable stay in a traditional atmosphere in this attractive city. The establishment offers 32 tastefully furnished rooms featuring a lot of Victorian stylistic elements. All rooms come
with a shower or a bathtub, hairdryer, TV, telephone, Internet access (WLAN), work space and a desk. In the immediate vicinity you will find the conference centre and a lot of restaurants and bars.
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Address
4/8 Coates Gardens
Telephone: 0131 3371108
Email: reception@pirieshotel.com
http://www.pirieshotel.com
The hotel in general
Piries Hotel Central Edinburgh was built by the renowned Scottish architect Piries in 1845. Located conveniently close to the main shopping area (Princes Street) and the financial quarter (Royal Mile) it makes it prime quality budget hotel. Piries Hotel Haymarket the ideal base whether you are travelling for leisure or on business.
Hotel location
Within walking distance of Edinburgh Haymarket Train Station, Edinburgh International Conference Centre as well as a variety of restaurants, pubs and clubs around. Located close by are Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh Waverly Train Station, St Andrews Square Bus Station and all of the major motorway networks. For the sports fans in Edinburgh Murray field Stadium is a short walk away.
Service at the hotel
We aim to make your stay in Scotland as comfortable and relaxing as possible with all the modern conveniences in a ‘traditional’ Scottish atmosphere.
Rooms and public areas are ‘Wi-Fi’ enabled for easy internet access allowing you to keep in touch while travelling. We are open all year round.
Gastronomy in the hotel
Our lounge bar offers a wide range of drinks including a fine range of malt whiskies.
Hotel room/Accommodation
The Piries Hotel offers 3 Star accommodation and consists of 32 en-suite bedrooms and a fully licensed Residents & Non-Residents bar. All guests bedroom are non smoking. Our rooms offer facilities such as Private Bathrooms, Hair Dryers, Satellite TV, Complimentary Tea & Coffee, Direct Dial Telephones, Electric Shaver Points.
Notice: This informartion is provided directly by the hotel. HolidayCheck does not assume any liability for the accuracy and completeness of this information.
4/8 Coates Gardens
Telephone: 0131 3371108
Email: reception@pirieshotel.com
http://www.pirieshotel.com
The hotel in general
Piries Hotel Central Edinburgh was built by the renowned Scottish architect Piries in 1845. Located conveniently close to the main shopping area (Princes Street) and the financial quarter (Royal Mile) it makes it prime quality budget hotel. Piries Hotel Haymarket the ideal base whether you are travelling for leisure or on business.
Hotel location
Within walking distance of Edinburgh Haymarket Train Station, Edinburgh International Conference Centre as well as a variety of restaurants, pubs and clubs around. Located close by are Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh Waverly Train Station, St Andrews Square Bus Station and all of the major motorway networks. For the sports fans in Edinburgh Murray field Stadium is a short walk away.
Service at the hotel
We aim to make your stay in Scotland as comfortable and relaxing as possible with all the modern conveniences in a ‘traditional’ Scottish atmosphere.
Rooms and public areas are ‘Wi-Fi’ enabled for easy internet access allowing you to keep in touch while travelling. We are open all year round.
Gastronomy in the hotel
Our lounge bar offers a wide range of drinks including a fine range of malt whiskies.
Hotel room/Accommodation
The Piries Hotel offers 3 Star accommodation and consists of 32 en-suite bedrooms and a fully licensed Residents & Non-Residents bar. All guests bedroom are non smoking. Our rooms offer facilities such as Private Bathrooms, Hair Dryers, Satellite TV, Complimentary Tea & Coffee, Direct Dial Telephones, Electric Shaver Points.
Notice: This informartion is provided directly by the hotel. HolidayCheck does not assume any liability for the accuracy and completeness of this information.
3 hotel reviews for Hotel Piries
We had room 26 on the top floor. The room was newly renovated and big enough. Was equipped it with flat screen TV, safe, tea/coffee making facilities. It was no closet, only a possibility. The bathroom was very small with shower.
The transport links are very good. From the airport with the Airlink 100 and the Haymarket off. 3.50 pounds one way. If one steps back a little bit you must (about 250m), the hotel is located in a side street. Breakfast is very Spartan. But you can also go to Starbucks for breakfast inward direction. In the city cen... Read more
in December 10,
Tina & Mark, Age 31-35, Couple
Read 902 times - 100% helpful
To sleep and freshen up perfectly adequate.
The breakfast is improved.
The staff was nice and helpful.
Individual repairs should be carried out. Read more
in September 10,
Denise, Age 19-25, Couple
Read 516 times - 0% helpful
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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The dirty, gray façade of the Piries hotel makes even with brilliant sunshine first no inviting impression - however in Edinburgh all houses from Gregorian and Victorian-era similar unappealing. And as it in this very old town only a few newer houses, relativized this impression quickly. - The hotel itself is a typical tourist hotel for travellers, the relatively cheap want to stay for a short city break. The guests were from many different countries and all ages.
The hotel is a conversion of an old villa and in accordance with the room's v... Read more
in September 09,
Stefan, Age 41-45, Friends
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Interesting quotes from the reviews
Hotel in general
- in March 11
Hotel was clean and warm, staff were friendly, rooms were cleaned regularly. - in February 11
the hotel was very clean and staff helpful close to all amenities
- in March 11
- in March 11
Very good value, good location and friendly, helpful staff. - in May 10
Breakfast was free but crowded and staff had trouble keeping supplies going but was fine in the end - clean, pleasant staff, convenient for centre and good value.
- in March 11
- in September 10
well located; good staff and good value for money. - in March 10
Very good value for money considering Edinburgh hotels were all packed to capacity because of Calcutta Cup ! - in March 11
Good value for money!
- in September 10
- great place hotel
- in June 11
All in all, a great place to stay at and we will definitely go back. - in October 10
Great place to stay.
- in June 11
- remodeled and refurbished complex
- in May 11
Using the internet was expensive (£1 per 20 minutes).
- in May 11
- in April 10
the lounge/bar has no atmosphere feels like beeing in an waitingroom at a station x the garden is not maintained x the rooms are not isolated you can hear everything from your room neighbours x
- in April 10
- in May 11
Only fault was the poor phone reception which meant I had to go outside to make calls.
- in May 11
Room
- in June 11
It was ok bed was a little uncomfortable very basic but we expected that but not bad bathroom was very clean no cupboard but that was fine,ther were hangers and a rail so was fine.
- in June 11
- in March 11
Spacious rooms with comfortable beds and tea facilities. - in June 11
Very comfortable beds. - in May 11
Clean rooms, comfortable beds.
- in March 11
- in March 11
warm room and comfy bed. - in February 11
bed really comfy and room nice and clean and tidy.
- in March 11
- in February 11
i liked the friendly staff, the central haymarket location and the great shower. - in May 10
loved the plasma tv,continental breakfast in a box and the shower was great.
- in February 11
- in July 11
But ours and a friend on another booking had to come out our room with the key through a dining room with no curtains and kitchen to a seperate bathroom , that we had to put the key into to get in. - in February 11
Book an onsuite room but was given an apartment room next door to the hotel which consisted of a Living room/kitchen which was not usable,seperate bedroom and a seperate bathroom.
- in July 11
- in March 11
Spacious rooms with comfortable beds and tea facilities. - in August 10
the rooms were spacious and warm.
- in March 11
- tiny and cramped room
- in September 10
tiny tiny bathroom - in September 10
tiny tiny bathroom
- in September 10
- in April 11
The sheets were not cleaned and the room was too small. - in September 10
the room was too small for the furniture.
- in April 11
Service
- in May 11
Staff very friendly and helpful. - in April 11
The staff were friendly & most helpful with any queries we had -also they provided us with useful guidance to nearby restaurants/bars etc as we arrived late at night & were starving-they pointed us in the right direction for food & much needed refreshments! - in March 11
Very good value, good location and friendly, helpful staff. - in June 11
Staff were very friendly & helpful. - in May 11
Staff very friendly and helpful. - in April 11
The staff were friendly & most helpful with any queries we had -also they provided us with useful guidance to nearby restaurants/bars etc as we arrived late at night & were starving-they pointed us in the right direction for food & much needed refreshments! - in March 11
Very good value, good location and friendly, helpful staff. - in June 11
Staff were very friendly & helpful.
- in May 11
- in July 11
The staff was very friendly and all in all we enjoyed our stay. - in July 11
How friendly staff were when I arrived late at night - in June 11
The staff were friendly and the hotel was lovely and clean and the room was a nice size and we had a great sleep. - in June 11
Nice spaceous room, friendly staff, real value for money! - in May 11
The staff was very friendly. - in March 11
Hotel was clean and warm, staff were friendly, rooms were cleaned regularly. - in February 11
i liked the friendly staff, the central haymarket location and the great shower. - in October 10
friendly staff. - in September 10
The friendly staff and the location.
- in July 11
- in August 10
Very friendly welcoming receptionist. - in August 10
Very friendly welcoming receptionist.
- in August 10
- in April 11
Staff helpful and friendly. - in March 11
Staff was very helpful and friendly! - in February 11
the staff were very helpful and friendly, the room was compact but nice and very comfy. - in April 11
Staff helpful and friendly. - in March 11
Staff was very helpful and friendly! - in February 11
the staff were very helpful and friendly, the room was compact but nice and very comfy.
- in April 11
- in March 11
Staff extremely helpful. - in February 11
the hotel was very clean and staff helpful close to all amenities - in January 11
The staff were very helpful. - in January 11
The staff was helpful and offered information freely. - in July 10
Courteous and helpful staff - even volunteered to help with my luggage. - in June 10
nice & helpful staff n price is very reasonable.
- in March 11
- no concierge and hotel staff
- in June 11
The staff weren't very friendly or helpful.
- in June 11
Location
- in June 11
The hotel is in a central location (close to the sights and shopping streets) and also only a 5 minutes walk from Haymarket station.
- in June 11
- in March 11
The hotel is conveniently located to visit the city centre and to attend rugby matches at Murrayfield.
- in March 11
- in June 11
The location is excellent for easy access to Edinburgh city centre. - in March 11
excellent location, close to city center by walk and convenient for bus routes to Edinburgh Airport. - in January 11
employees were at all times very helpful ,pleasant and informative about transport, tourist points of interest,i will definitely be staying again next month the location is excellent foir both the city and the airport.
- in June 11
- in July 11
The location was good. - in June 11
The location was good for travel to and from the airport. - in June 11
Good location right on border of city centre and close to airlink bus! - in April 11
Location was good as well. - in April 11
Location was good. - in March 11
Very good value, good location and friendly, helpful staff. - in March 11
Location was also good and it took only 20min to centre by walking. - in September 10
Very good location on Hay marke not far from princes .
- in July 11
- in May 11
Great location to the city centre - in April 11
Also-It is in a great location- just approx a 10-15 minute walk to Princes St, but lovely & quiet at night. - in March 10
Location is great; nearby the airport express stop and the bus to city center .
- in May 11
- in June 11
Hotel walking distance from Murrayfield Stadium for concert we were attending, so location was ideal. - in March 11
ideal location 10 mins from Haymarket rail station and 15 min walk onto the main shopping areas.
- in June 11
- considerable Restaurants
- great and not an upscale part of town location
- in June 10
The place is excellent, but there is problem with car parking.
- in June 10
Gastronomy
- in June 10
The front desk person is very kind and the English breakfast (served) is excellent!
- in June 10
- in March 11
Good breakfast. - in October 10
good breakfast. - in May 10
The Hotel appeared to have been recently renovated, rooms modern, welcoming and very comfortable, good breakfast.
- in March 11
- in May 10
breakfast was a bit basic, ham, cheese, toast, croissants but the cheese ran out.
- in May 10
- in April 10
The breakfast was ok (coffee/tea and lots of pastry), but in my opinion it would be good not to have so much pastry and something more healthy!
- in April 10
- basic Breakfast
- reasonable Buffet
- in August 10
the breakfast could have been better although the breakfast room was only small
- in August 10
- in June 10
Breakfast was fine but nothing extraordinary
- in June 10
- in May 10
Hotel was great value for money, included breakfast which was very basic but greatly needed after a night out in Edinburgh!
- in May 10
Sport & Entertainment
- very well-kept facility
