Novotel Edinburgh Centre - Edinburgh, United Kingdom     

We stayed at the Novotel for 2 nights last week. I was very impressed with the hotel & the rooms were clean but could of been cleaner for a 4 star hotel. There was a few marks on the walls & mould in the shower cubicle which wasn't a problem - just that it could easily have been cleaned away. The bed was very clean & very comfortable for us, which means it was hard. Our room had a terrible view to the back but I don't go to a hotel to look out the window anyway. We used the pool, sauna & jacuzzi & found it to be excellent although there is not a cubicle to get changed in. Again, not a problem to nip to the toilet if you are shy. We had breakfast & it was nice although ?15 per person is quite steep when you can nip out & get the same for ?5 each. The staff were friendly & we got checked in even when we arrived to drop our bags at 10am. I liked the shoe cleaner machine beside the lifts but I don't got to hotels much, so maybe this is usual. Overall, I am pleased we chose this hotel & the location was just a 15 minute walk onto Princes Street or 5 minutes down steps onto Grassmarket.

I like the Novotels in Europe better than in Canada. Very spacious and clean rooms. Neat Ikea like furniture. Immaculate washrooms with funky sink/taps. Very quiet room. The best part: My view! of what? Edinburgh Castle!!! The hotel is only a 10 minute walk to the Castle which is the starting point of any Edinburgh adventures. Hotel's breakfast was buffett so hot food and delicious! Hotel also has a gym and a nice swimming pool ! Would highly recommend it to anyone - it was fantastic!