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The Howard, an Ascend Hotel Collection Member

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with restaurant, near Princes Street

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Lunch and dinner served
Standard Double Room | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
Lobby
IPod dock
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Laundry facilities
    Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
    Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Valet parking
  • 24-hour room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Front-desk safe
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Conference space
  • Concierge services
For families
  • Children stay free
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities

Room options

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About the neighborhood

Map
Great King Street, 34, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH36QH

What's nearby

  • George Street - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Princes Street - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Royal Mile - 18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 36 min drive
  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 15 min walk
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 15 min walk
  • Edinburgh Haymarket Station - 27 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 10 min walk
  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 10 min walk
  • Balfour Street Tram Stop - 22 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Archipelago Bakery - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Scotch Malt Whisky Society - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cumberland Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Urban Angel - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪St. Vincent - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Howard, an Ascend Hotel Collection Member

The Howard, an Ascend Hotel Collection Member offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of George Street and Princes Street. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out The Atholl, which serves lunch and dinner. This luxurious hotel is also just a 5-minute drive from Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile. Public transportation is just a short walk: St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 10 minutes and Princes Street Tram Stop is 10 minutes.

Languages

English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 18 rooms
  • Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in time starts at 3 PM
  • Early check-in subject to availability
  • Check-out time is noon

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Children

  • Children (8 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Onsite valet parking (GBP 15.00 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Restaurant
  • 24-hour room service

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

Working away

  • Conference space

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • IPod docking station

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Bathrobes
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Turndown service
  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

What to enjoy

  • In-room massage
  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Dining

The Atholl - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Breakfast costs approximately GBP 1 to 30 per person

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for GBP 30.00 per stay

Parking

  • Valet parking costs GBP 15.00 per night

Policies

This property accepts major credit cards.

Also known as

Hotel Howard
Howard Edinburgh
Howard Hotel
Howard Hotel Edinburgh
The Howard an Ascend Hotel Collection Member
The Howard, an Ascend Hotel Collection Member Hotel
The Howard, an Ascend Hotel Collection Member Edinburgh
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Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at The Howard, an Ascend Hotel Collection Member?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Howard, an Ascend Hotel Collection Member?
Yes. Valet parking costs GBP 15.00 per night.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Howard, an Ascend Hotel Collection Member?
You can check in starting at 3 PM. Check-out time is noon.
Are there restaurants at or near The Howard, an Ascend Hotel Collection Member?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, The Atholl.
What's the area around The Howard, an Ascend Hotel Collection Member like?
The Howard, an Ascend Hotel Collection Member is a short 10-minute walk from St Andrew Square Tram Stop and 18 minutes' walk from Edinburgh Castle.

The Howard, an Ascend Hotel Collection Member Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Good

Not as expected!
The hotel was supposed to be in a central location but it was 12 minutes walk to the shops and then a further 12 minutes walk to the bars, so it was too much effort to go out for a beer and something to eat on Saturday night. In cold weather conditions, you really needed to take a taxi everywhere. It was deadly quiet too with no atmosphere. In fact, it was more akin to a gentleman's club, rather than a hotel. But in saying that, the staff were very friendly and nothing was too much trouble. The rooms and bathrooms are very large and very clean, so if you are looking for a quiet hotel, well off the main thoroughfare, it would ideal for you!
Glamorous!, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

A good place to stay
Charming staff and a superb location. I hope the owner(s) is willing to increase his/her/their investment in ambience as this could be a fabulous hotel with real charm.
Robert, 1-night family trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent Choice in Edinburgh
Good location in new town. Truly excellent service. We dtsyed in the cottage, which gave is lots of space snd we still enjoyed a good breakfast.
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great location and beautiful property. Attentive staff eager to provide service.
jonathan, 3-night family trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent stay
We had an excellent time at the Howard. Breakfast was wonderful and tasty - 5 star service.
Susan, 4-night trip with friends
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent staff and lovely room
Often there are some good staff in a hotel, it is very rare to find that all staff are so helpful, informative and pleasant however that is what you get at the Howard - well done to them. I was surprised that everyone could be so good, all the time. The room was very nice and you are close to the city centre. We ate in the restaurant for an evening meal and the food was very good, breakfast every morning was great and over the three nights there my wife and I tried most options and they were all good.
Mike, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Surprising. Wonderful.
Gracious hosts. Wonderful room. Very accommodating. Thanks!
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Historic Hotel with Character
This hotel sits among brownstones houses and is off the tourist path. Wonderful reception team and great butlers. While the hotel is older, it has historic charm. Breakfast was wonderful with fantastic choices. Rooms are spacious. Hotel is within walking distance of pubs and great restaurants in Stockbridge. Loved the overall experience at this hotel.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

The only criticism I have is about the water pressure. It came out at a trickle.
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Incredibly disappointed
Petit double room was tiny and was not reflective of the pictures on either travel or the hotel websites. Room was tired in terms of decor, furniture and bedding. The bathroom was much the same and even had a rusty/ dirty looking plug hole Not 5, not 4 and not even 3 star I'm afraid. Would not recommend or stay again
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful!
The Howard exceeded our expectations and it is possibly the best hotel experience we have ever had, at least in the top three. The hotel was deluxe without being stuffy, the staff was attentive to our needs and useful in helping us plan activities and dining, and the location was convenient to our interests.
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful trip to Edinburgh
Few days in Edinburgh, staying at The Howard. Would recommend this small, friendly hotel. Staff were all very helpful, room was really comfy, would definitely stay here again.
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Duff room
Lovely people, lovely breakfast, lovely positioning, awful room. Stuck in 1984. 2 single mattresses pused together, faulty lamps with an actual sign on it saying 'faulty lamp, do not use'. Worse thing was a draft that we realised was a broken window payne that when pointed out was duct taped over. Room was generally damp and musty feeling.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel - real luxury
Went for my girlfriends birthday and stayed in the Heriot room. We used the hotel car park which was included in the price and was a real bonus. The room was very large and comfortable with a large bath and separate shower and luxury toiletries provided. I did think the shower head was almost too big for the shower space but it wasn't a major issue. The staff are excellent throughout being both friendly, professional and are obviously highly trained. Complimentary tea and coffee was available 24/7 as well as complimentary ironing, minor alterations. We enjoyed drinks in the well stocked bar and the delicious ala carte breakfast. In short, it was excellent.
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

First class
Outstanding service great Butler service definitely come again x
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

6/10 Good

Shame
We had a overnight stay booked at the Howard to end our honeymoon. But for us it was unfortunately ruined. Had we known the Lovely fireplace that we paid a premium to enjoy had been disconnected. We would never have stayed here. They should probably update their website to avoid other people wasting the extra money.
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Best in Edinburgh
Just an absolute fantastic experience, can't wait to go back. Excellent service, comfortable room and amazing food. Proper 5 star experience.
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Discreet location within a few hundred yards of the main shopping streets for Edinburgh. Old world charm and exceptional customer service. Really can't recommend this place highly enough.
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful Hotel
The Howard Hotel lives up to its 5 Star ! Staff cannot do enough for you from the minute you arrive , made to feel special , lovely hotel , butler sevice - amazing - best breakfast ever xx
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent in every way.
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Old fashioned hotel with excellent service.
My wife and I really liked hotel , because it was an 'old fashioned' hotel, large comfortable suite ,good service ,good breakfast , nice bar. It was very handy for the city of Edinburgh. We will use hotel again .Only downside it's a little bit pricey.
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Stay at The Howard Hotel
We had a three night stay at The Howard Hotel, we were booked to stay in the petit small room, I phoned up as I was concerned the room might be a bit small for a couple, having read some reviews after booking the room. When we arrived we were upgraded to a larger room which was lovely. Andrew the Head Butler was very welcoming and helpful, I would definitely recommend this hotel.
Verified Expedia guest review