THE PLACE HOTEL, Edinburgh – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Accommodation Options
The Place Hotel offers 48 rooms across three Georgian townhouses built between 1800-1804. Options include compact Snug rooms with skylight windows, Standard Twin rooms on the lower ground floor, and spacious Grand rooms with seating areas. All rooms feature flat-screen TVs, tea/coffee facilities, irons, hairdryers, and ensuite bathrooms with complimentary toiletries. Some rooms retain original fireplaces and ornate cornice work.
Dining & Drinking
The hotel serves Scottish breakfast with continental buffet options and cooked dishes. The lounge and bar offer local Scottish beers, gins, whiskies, wines, and spirits. Lunch includes Scottish cuisine, hearty dishes, and light bites served in the lounge or restaurant. Afternoon tea features sweet treats, sandwiches, and tea service. The outdoor terrace with retractable roof has table tennis and foosball tables.
Events & Meetings
The hotel provides 3 indoor function spaces and an outdoor terrace for events accommodating 2-250 people. The Baird room suits private dining for 30 or board meetings for 20. Options include private dinner events, charity comedy nights, awards ceremonies, and corporate meetings. BBQ catering is available on the terrace. Wedding packages accommodate intimate gatherings to grand events.
City Center Location
The hotel occupies an A-listed Georgian terrace on York Place in Edinburgh's New Town, directly across from shopping and entertainment districts. It is 500 meters from the Scott Monument and Nelson Monument, 1 km from the Scottish National Gallery and St Giles' Cathedral, 1.5 km from Edinburgh Castle, and 2 km from Arthur's Seat hiking trails.
Hotel Services
Services include daily housekeeping, luggage storage, and event coordination. The terrace can be privately hired for events. Breakfast is served daily with Scottish and continental options. The lounge and bar operate throughout the day and evening. Private meeting rooms include audio-visual equipment and catering services.
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Getting around
All Transportation Options at a Glance
Amenities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Allergy-free rooms
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Golf course
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Services
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Bar/ Lounge area
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Children's menu
Spa & Leisure
- Sun terrace
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
Bathroom
- Washing machine
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
