The Parliament House Hotel

The hotel is situated relatively close to the main train station in Edinburgh just up a gentle hill. The hotel itself was easy to find if you use google but otherwise it’s behind a restaurant so is difficult to find without help. Tradition oozes out of the place, the decor the whiskey bottles. The place is clean and tidy and the rooms are clean and comfortable with a fridge a great addition. So why only a 3 star you may ask. Firstly the breakfast £18.50 for a Scottish breakfast the whole experience was poor from 1 sausage 1 small rasher of bacon to toast left on counter to go cold and not even asked whether we wanted white or brown frustrating the cold selection was pretty empty too lack of choice. I expect the breakfast to be expensive in the hotel but “MP’s Bistro” was poor and even the signage was out of place with the rest of hotel (also what is with going outside to bring the food in? Scottish weather is notoriously wet, so why????). Then the reception/bar area twice sat there late evenings and the I assume night porter asked if some guests if they wanted a drink but we were totally ignored. I was keen to try one of the expensive specialty whiskey’s as it was our 35th wedding anniversary but it was never to be!!!! Would I go back yes but they do need to pull their wee socks up to meet the expectations the cost of the rooms command.

This quiet, clean, three-star hotel is well located in the centre of Edinburgh and offers the perfect balance of proximity to the city centre and distance from the crowds. It has good rooms, amenities and friendly staff. It's perhaps a little overpriced for the level of service you get.

The hotel has a very good central location and is nevertheless situated in a quiet area. The reception was very friendly and consistently helpful. The rooms are very appealing and spacious. The room service was outstanding. If one had to look for something to complain about, it would be the elevator, which could use a bit more horsepower. But that would be complaining at the highest level. We will come back! Thank you very much for the lovely days at your hotel.