Virgin Hotels Edinburgh – A Favorite for Families in Edinburgh
About the Hotel
Rooms & Suites
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh offers 222 air-conditioned rooms with wardrobes, kettles, minibars, safety deposit boxes, flat-screen TVs, and private bathrooms with showers. Select rooms include balconies or terraces. The Family King Suite features a king bed and a separate bedroom with bunk beds and a sofa bed. Suites like Sir Richard's Flat include hardwood floors, in-room bars, and Moroccan-inspired attic spaces. All rooms have feather-free bedding, and cribs are available at no extra cost.
Dining & Bars
The hotel has four dining options: Commons Club serves Scottish cuisine with international influences, Eve offers Italian dishes and craft cocktails, Funny Library is a coffee and wine bar, and Oculus Lounge hosts afternoon tea. The Chef's Table at Commons Club provides a tasting menu for £85 per person. Room service is available 24/7, with menus accessible via in-room TVs.
Leisure & Fitness
A 24-hour gym includes Peloton bikes and Technogym equipment. The hotel also offers yoga mats in every room. Greyfriars Hall, a former medieval church on-site, hosts weddings and events. Pets stay free, with dog beds and food bowls provided. The Oculus Lounge, under a historic cupola, is a light-filled space for relaxation.
Location & Transport
The hotel is in Edinburgh's Old Town, 200 meters from Camera Obscura and World of Illusions. Edinburgh Castle is 1 km away, and the National Museum of Scotland is 500 meters. Edinburgh Airport is a 25-minute taxi ride (£25). The Airlink 100 bus connects the airport to St Andrew Square, a 12-minute walk from the hotel. Waverley Station is a 15-minute uphill walk or a 10-minute taxi ride (£10).
Services & Accessibility
The 24-hour front desk provides luggage storage and concierge services. ADA-compliant rooms include roll-in showers and lowered countertops. Event spaces like Greyfriars Hall accommodate up to 150 guests. Business travelers can access meeting rooms and hybrid event setups. Pets are welcome, with a maximum of two per room. Baby cots and rollaway beds (for guests under 17) are available for £50 per night.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Paid parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Pets allowed
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Allergy-free rooms
- Lift
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
Services
- Valet parking
- Pet amenities available
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Children
- Cots
- Board games
- Children's menu
Spa & Leisure
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Free Wi-Fi in rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Dressing area
- Terrace
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Location
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