Hilton Edinburgh Carlton Hotel
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Hilton Edinburgh Carlton Hotel Review
Featuring views of the city, Hilton Edinburgh Carlton Hotel is set in a shopping area, within an 11-minute walk of the Leith Princes Street. Business travellers will appreciate conveniences like Wi-Fi throughout the property and access to a work desk and a photocopier.
The Hilton Edinburgh Carlton invites guests to eat in the restaurant to start their day with a complimentary express breakfast. The grill Marco Pierre White Steakhouse restaurant offers a menu of British cuisine. To cater to every palate, it offers a gluten free menu. The bar serves complimentary drinks. There is a restaurant serving Mediterranean food around 5 minutes' walk away.
The 4-star hotel is located in old part of Edinburgh, within sight of North Bridge. The Real Mary King's Close is within easy walking distance from this Edinburgh hotel and Dundee airport is 100 km away.
Explore the historical sights of Edinburgh starting with the historic fortress "Edinburgh Castle" set around 0.8 km away.
This Edinburgh property features 211 rooms with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as coffee/tea making facilities. They are outfitted with modern decor. Bathrooms include a Jacuzzi bath and a sauna together with comforts such as hair dryers and complimentary toiletries.
Hilton Edinburgh Carlton Hotel is 600 metres of Edinburgh bus station, while Arthur's Seat hike is a 10-minute ride away.
A gym and a swimming pool can be booked at the hotel at an extra charge. The environmentally friendly Hilton Edinburgh Carlton has a fitness centre. Business travellers will have access to a meeting room and a business centre provided on site.
Impressions
Positives and negatives
- Trendy boutique hotel in an European-style building.
- Perfect central location a couple of blocks away from the Leith Princes Street.
- Surrounded by a park and a hill.
- Well laid out rooms, all with a king bed, oversized TV precariously perched on top of drawers and a level -2.
- Some units with nice decor.
- A delicious full cooked breakfast with several healthy options.
- Top-notch lobby restaurant serving local cuisine.
- An executive piano bar serves free soft drinks together with snacks.
- Excellent service; amenities are excellent.
- Rates are great.
- A few vacationers mentioned that Wi-Fi connection was slow.
- Occasional complaints about a few not very helpful staff members.
Key Features
- free wifi
- family rooms
- non-smoking rooms
- fitness centre
- restaurant
- facilities for disabled guests
- room service
- 24-hour front desk
- tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- breakfast
Rooms
Facilities
Facilities
- Flat-screen TV
Rooms
- Free Wi-Fi in rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ergonomic chair
- In-room desk
- Ironing facilities
Dining facilities
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Special diet menus
Services
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Wedding services
- Welcome drink
Relax
- Ballroom
- Fitness studio
Activities for Kids
- High chairs
- Children's menu
Reviews
Location
Landmarks nearby
- Camera Obscura and World of Illusions 520 m (1706 ft)
- Calton Hill 560 m (1837 ft)
- Royal Mile 430 m (1411 ft)
- Scottish National Gallery 500 m (1640 ft)
- The Writers' Museum 400 m (1312 ft)
- National Museum of Scotland 450 m (1476 ft)
- Scott Monument 400 m (1312 ft)
Summary