Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh in Edinburgh: Photos and Reviews

Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh sits on Jeffries Street in the Old Town, beside the Royal Mile and less than a 5-minute walk from Waverley Train Station. Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood Palace, and the International Conference Centre are all within short walking distance, along with Princes Street shops, theatres, museums, and galleries. Guests can take a direct alley from the hotel to the Royal Mile in three minutes, and Calton Hill views are available from front-facing rooms.

The bedrooms come with Dream beds, crisp white linens, large-screen TVs, and spacious bathrooms with spa toiletries from The White Company Noir. Each room offers a large workspace area, a tea and coffee refreshment dock with illy Coffee capsules, and high-speed WiFi. Executive rooms have city views and additional amenities such as a Nespresso machine, and Superior Triple Rooms can accommodate up to three guests with a spare bed.

The modern restaurant serves an international dinner menu with locally sourced seasonal dishes, and breakfast offers a hot buffet with an omelette station, fresh orange juice from a hand-operated squeezer, and options like haggis and porridge cooked to order. The bar provides lunch, snacks, coffee, and a selection of drinks, with seating that overlooks city landmarks. An on-site coffee bar serves illy Coffee and quick bites, and room service is available daily.

The 24-hour front desk offers concierge service, luggage storage, and efficient check-in with a complimentary glass of prosecco on arrival. The hotel provides wheelchair-accessible rooms with emergency cord in bathroom, lower sink, raised toilet, toilet with grab rails, and a fitness centre for guests. Safety features include CCTV in common areas and outside property, smoke alarms, fire extinguishers, and safety deposit boxes in all rooms.

Families can request baby cots, and housekeeping provides daily cleaning with replenishment of bottled water and cookies. Business travelers benefit from a large workspace in each room, fax/photocopying services, and proximity to the International Conference Centre. The hotel accepts luggage storage before check-in and after checkout, allowing guests to explore the city hands-free.

Location: Steps from Waverley Station and Royal Mile

Rooms: Dream beds with White Company Noir toiletries

Dining: Omelette station and fresh orange juice at breakfast

Accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible rooms with grab rails

Service: Complimentary prosecco on arrival and luggage storage

Wellness: Fitness centre on-site