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Old Waverley Hotel

43 Princes Street, Edinburgh EH2 2, UK - Scotland

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Opposite the Scott Monument and overlooking Princes Street Gardens, the Old Waverley Hotel isn't very old by Edinburgh standards -- it dates to 1848. The refurbished guest rooms are well maintained and comfortable; ... more on Frommers

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Situated in a landmark building that is a classic example of Victorian elegance. more on VirtualTourist

Certainly meant that we didn't have to worry about lunch, after such a filling meal. more on VirtualTourist

After that, even if the restaurant was already closed, they managed to serve us dinner at our room and a very nice piece of gateau with icecream... more on VirtualTourist

The beds were comfortable, but we did find that the room was (surprising for Scotland) a little too warm at night, and we couldn't figure out how to turn it down. more on VirtualTourist

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Excellent Hotel in all aspects. The best location at Edimburgh. Very good and friendly staff. Good prices. The restaurant has a nice view to the Scott Monument and Princes Street and it serves a very ... more on TripAdvisor

Stranded in edinburgh due to bad weather, got a good price for an internal room, just wish I had paid extra for view but could not ... more on TripAdvisor

Excellent location of theis hotel at one end of Princes St, by Airlink bus stop and Tour bus stops. Only £69 DB&B booked online in advance. My only criticism would be the un-Scottishness of the food f ... more on TripAdvisor

We were in Edinburgh for New Years and could not leave Edinburgh at our planned time because of bad weather. We asked if there were rooms available - didn't want to stay in the overpriced hotel we had ... more on TripAdvisor

We found this hotel through laterooms, but the hotel's own website gave us a better rate. We booked two rooms knowing that they could be small and with an internal view, but at the rate we were paying ... more on TripAdvisor

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Situated in a landmark building that is a classic example of Victorian elegance. On the "high" side of Princes Street with views of Castle and Town, the address is among the best without the high prices. Rooms are cozy and quite comfortable. ... more on VirtualTourist

Ok,,, where shall I begin, the old waverley hotel in princess street was for me a very poor example of how hotels should be,, firstly,, after calling the hotel en route to edinburgh to check availability,, and an early check in time,, ... more on VirtualTourist

It was my great aunt in Tobermory who suggested The Old Waverly to my friend and I, and while a little more than we had planned to pay, we figured the location paid for itself, and in savings due to the fact that we didn't have to ... more on VirtualTourist