VIRGIN HOTELS EDINBURGH, Edinburgh – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Rooms & Suites
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh offers 222 air-conditioned rooms, including chambers and suites. Each room includes a wardrobe, kettle, fridge, minibar, safety deposit box, flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom with a shower. Some rooms feature balconies or terraces. The patented lounge bed provides a flexible space for lounging, reading, or dressing. Suites include separate living areas, SMEG fridges stocked at street prices, and makeup vanities with oversized mirrors.
Dining & Bars
The hotel features four dining and drinking venues. Commons Club serves Scottish cuisine with international influences. Eve offers Italian dishes and craft cocktails. The Funny Library is an intimate coffee and wine bar. The Oculus Lounge, located under a historic cupola, hosts afternoon tea on weekends. Room service is available 24/7.
Leisure & Fitness
A 24/7 gym is equipped with Peloton bikes and Technogym machines. The hotel also offers yoga mats in every room. Pets are welcome with complimentary dog beds and food dishes. The historic Greyfriars Hall, part of the hotel, is available for private events and weddings.
Location & Transport
The hotel is in Edinburgh's Old Town, 200 meters from Camera Obscura and World of Illusions. Edinburgh Airport is a 25-minute drive away. Waverley Station is a 15-minute walk. The Airlink 100 bus connects the airport to the city center. Victoria Street, known for its historic buildings and shops, is steps away.
Services & Accessibility
The 24-hour front desk provides concierge and luggage storage. ADA-compliant rooms feature roll-in showers and wider entrances. Pet-friendly rooms accommodate up to two dogs. Business services include meeting spaces in Greyfriars Hall, with capacities from 10 to 150 guests. Complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel.
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Amenities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- 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
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
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
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Dressing area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Sink
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Location
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