ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile

The room was comfortable and the staff were pleasant, knowledgeable, and ready to answer questions. We enjoyed the stay and could walk to major landmarks from the hotel's convenient location. The premium room had tea and coffee on its small table, leaving little space to use it for a snack or meal. There were no power outlets by the bed either. I had to join two extension leads to reach it, which didn't feel right for a premium room. The layout and outlet access could be better. Well done, IBIS team.

The hotel is conveniently placed for both the Royal Mile and Waverly Station. The city and hotel were packed because of the France-Scotland rugby game. We ran into a few problems, but the staff and manager were polite and helpful in sorting them out. My only gripe was breakfast: the eggs seemed like they might have been powdered.

Louise at the front desk was especially kind and helpful throughout my stay, and the rest of the staff were excellent too. My clean, comfortable room was a good place to recharge between exploring the city. The hotel is right in the centre, about a five-minute walk from the Royal Mile, with shops, restaurants, and bus stops close by. Breakfast has a fairly small menu, though that didn't spoil the experience. Even the water fountain near reception tasted surprisingly good 🤤. A wonderful, convenient Edinburgh stay.

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