The Old Waverley Hotel
A three-star hotel in Edinburgh City Centre
The Old Waverley Hotel is located on Princes Street, Edinburgh's main street. It's just across the street from the Tourist Information Centre and the Waverley Train Station. Its sister four-star hotel, the Carlton Hotel, is located on North Bridge. See Old Waverley Hotel reservations for instant availability and bookings.
The biggest selling point of the Old Waverly Hotel is its location and views. The hotel is on the main shopping street and looks out to some of Edinburgh's most famous landmarks: the Scott Monument and Edinburgh Castle.
The Old Waverley is one of the oldest City Centre hotels, dating back to 1848 when it opened to celebrate the newly built railways. In many ways, this seven-storey structure is the original Edinburgh hotel accommodation, having being opened far ahead of the luxury railway hotels such as the North British Hotel -- now the Balmoral -- and the Caledonian Hotel.
The Old Waverley Hotel is advertised as a three-star hotel but lacks some of the more modern features you find in other city hotels of comparable standard, mainly due to its original layout. The hotel lobby, for example, is on the first floor and there is no elevator that can be used. There is a sign 'Ring porter bell' to use if you need help with luggage.
The staff is helpful and polite and in a way make up for the hotel's weaker points. The lounge and reception at the Old Waverley have been given a contemporary look and are quite appealing. You will find a strong and nice scented smell upon entering the hotel coming from the nearby Lush handmade soap store.
The hotel's only elevator is best described as coming straight out from history and few similar ones can still to be found in Edinburgh. Its maximum capacity is of 4 people which means it can get quite crowded at peak times such as breakfast or checkout times.
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