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Malmaison Edinburgh

4.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, near Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre

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Malmaison Edinburgh, steps from the Royal Mile, offers an upscale city center retreat. Guests can savor British cuisine at the Brasserie, dine outdoors, or stay fit at the gym. Previous guests love the excellent breakfast and attentive staff.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service

Room options

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Standard Double Room | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(81 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(28 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Club Deluxe Double | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Club Deluxe Double

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Club Deluxe Double Double | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Club Deluxe Double Double

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Club Double Room | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Club Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Junior Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Signature Suite | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Signature Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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1 Tower Place Leith, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH6 7DZ

What's nearby

  • Edinburgh Port - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Leith Links - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Royal Yacht Britannia - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Easter Road Stadium - 5 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Port of Leith Tram Stop - 3 min walk
  • Brunstane Station - 8 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Teuchters Landing - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Williams & Johnson - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Granary - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Ship on the Shore - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Malt & Hops - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Malmaison Edinburgh

Upscale boutique hotel near Princes Street
Dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and a gym are just a few of the amenities provided at Malmaison Edinburgh. The on-site British cuisine brasserie, Chez Mal Brasserie, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and al fresco dining. Free in-room WiFi and conference space are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), a vending machine, and a front-desk safe
  • A 24-hour front desk, smoke-free premises, and laundry services
  • Guest reviews say great things about the breakfast, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All 100 rooms include comforts such as 24-hour room service, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 23 for adults and GBP 12 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Chez Mal Brasserie

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Stereo

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 1,926 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 30.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 23 for adults and GBP 12 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 30.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

Edinburgh Malmaison
Malmaison Edinburgh
Malmaison Hotel Edinburgh
Edinburgh Malmaison Hotel
Malmaison Hotel Edinburgh Scotland
Malmaison Edinburgh Hotel
Malmaison Edinburgh Hotel
Malmaison Edinburgh Edinburgh
Malmaison Edinburgh Hotel Edinburgh

Frequently asked questions

Is Malmaison Edinburgh pet-friendly?

Yes, Malmaison Edinburgh allows dogs (limit 1 total). There's a fee of GBP 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Malmaison Edinburgh?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Malmaison Edinburgh?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Malmaison Edinburgh located?

Located in Leith, this boutique hotel is steps from Edinburgh Port, and within 3 mi (5 km) of Edinburgh Castle and Princes Street. Royal Mile is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) away. Port of Leith Tram Stop is only a 3-minute walk and The Shore Tram Stop is 5 minutes.

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Malmaison Edinburgh Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 512 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 292 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 122 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 65 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1012 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrific hotel. Leith is a terrific area of Edinburgh with fantastic pubs and restaurants. Walking around basin and waterfront is quite lovely. Great room, terrific staff
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet area easily accessible to the city by bus and tram. Great hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent breakfast - but what made our stay special were the incredible staff. Have suggested that with a name like Malmaison there should be more roses in evidence.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Lovely reception staff. Location great. Quiet at night, therefore good nights sleep. Nice restaurants around the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff provided two dog beds and food/water stations as well as doggy goodie bags! Very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Leith was a great location. Very nice hotel. Great beds, nice bathroom. Noisy people in corridor, but otherwise quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were exceptionally good, food was amazing, signature sweet was wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice area next to the water and lots of eateries around. The hotel itself is typical Malmaison with quirky elements. The front house reception staff were lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shira

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kind, welcoming staff, excellent breakfast, clean and comfortable. Would definitely recommend and stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great location but a wee bit tired now.

Check in was great, room 203 was looking onto a building and the room and bathroom was very tired but clean. Staff were excellent and friendly, breakfast was great and lots of choice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Khalilah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel with two on-site restaurants, easy access to the tram and bus routes, great staff, and an overall solid value for the money as spent. No need to be in the heart of the Royal Mile when you can stay here. I’d book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fab location, lovely people
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Amenities
Enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a nice hotel, located in quiet lovely Leith, is convenient to the tram line running to downtown Edinburgh.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were in Edinburgh for a wedding, and it was during the Fringe Festival. We loved this quiet location! The neighborhood was walkable and beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Amenities
Excellent hotel, great location and breakfast loveley
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Desmond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good area for restaurants and pubs, also transport links excellent with hotel being close to tram stop for easy access to city centre and to airport. Food is expensive at the hotel, and breakfast pretty average.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overnight visit to the city for shopping, dinner and a show, perfect location. Staff friendly and welcoming, bed comfortable, shower hot and breakfast was great.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Clare

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Bedroom pretty sparse, no bottled water, comfortable beds, fixtures and fittings in the bedroom were a little tired. Bathroom was good.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and helpful. the building was an architectural gem, well repurposed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, friendly staff and perfectly located for leith
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a smaller hotel that is convenient for parking and getting to the airport. The hotel restaurant looked nice, but since they didn't take cash - and I had a pocketful on my last night in the UK - we went elsewhere to dine.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fab!

Fantastic from start to finish
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is fantastic as it is near so many great dining options and pubs. It’s in a fun and vibrant area. The staff was incredibly friendly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah Roce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff and a fantastic location for accessing public transport, especially tram/train.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
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