6 Lochside View, Edinburgh, United Kingdom | (888) 616-5829
Modern and efficient budget-friendly hotel
Five to 10 minutes' drive from Edinburgh Airport
Clean, quiet, and well-maintained rooms with flat-screen TVs
Well-reviewed buffet breakfast bar (not included in rate)
Small children's play area
Free limited parking on-site
Free Wi-Fi throughout
Pet-friendly (for a fee)
Car park can fill
up quickly
Little privacy in
bathrooms
Far from Edinburgh sights
This Ibis hotel opened in 2014 is no-frills even by the chain's usual stripped-down standards, with a business
park location on the western fringe of Edinburgh. However, the budget property is modern and bright with just enough essentials to make for a
comfortable overnight stay. The 161 rooms are clean but small with few amenities, and bathroom
privacy might be an issue for some. While the hotel is super convenient for the airport
-- and one of the cheapest options around the city -- tourists who want easy access
to Edinburgh's attractions should look elsewhere. The playfully decorated Grassmarket Hotel costs about twice as much, though is affordable considering its excellent city center location.
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Scene
Budget chain hotel with simple contemporary interiors and no-frills vibe
Housed in a
low-rise piece of boxy modern architecture, this budget incarnation of the
low-cost Ibis chain is particularly no-frills both inside and out. Opened in
2014, the hotel is clean and modern throughout, with colorful -- in some cases
garish -- furnishings, and smart, clean lines finished in wood veneer. The lobby lounge, where breakfast is served, has lots of counter-style seating against tall windows lining the open-plan room, which combines bright-citrus and white furnishings with an industrial-chic breakfast bar complete with chalkboard and natural wood. The
overall effect is fresh, simple, and contemporary with plenty of natural light and
bright, well-lit hallways. Staff are also friendly and efficient while clientele
tends towards businesspeople with meetings in the area or tourists who don't
mind the trip into the city.
Location
Set in a business park on the outskirts of Edinburgh close to the airport
The hotel is
located in the business park on the western outskirts of Edinburgh just off the
A720 in South Gyle. Edinburgh is the home of numerous business and head offices
for a range of companies as well as the Gyle Shopping Centre, located just a few minutes' drive from the hotel. About 10 minutes' walk
away is Gyle Centre tram stop that connects to Edinburgh center every 10 minutes and takes just over half an hour. The location is also very convenient for Edinburgh
Airport, which is five to 10 minutes by car or 20 minutes by tram.
Rooms
Small simple rooms with scant amenities and possible privacy issues
The hotel has 161 rooms, all of which are pretty small. They're decorated in simple
modern tones with playful white and green color schemes and wood veneer flooring. There are bright green paintings of green grass behind the beds -- a charming if somewhat childish touch. Amenities are
basic, with little beyond wall-mounted flat-screen TVs with Freeview channels
and media sockets in all rooms. Showers sit behind frosted glass and toilets lack sealed
doors -- which might be a privacy issues for some, especially non-couples.
Wi-Fi is free of charge with good coverage, though there are no toiletries beyond
a bar of soap.
Features
Free Wi-Fi, children's room, and limited parking; buffet breakfast for a fee
Being a super-budget hotel, the Ibis doesn't offer a great deal in the way of hotel
amenities. There is a breakfast bar where guests can enjoy a buffet of
pastries, cereal, and fruit, though it's not included in the rate. A small
children's play area in the lobby lounge helps keep the little ones entertained, and free Wi-Fi is
accessible throughout the property. Free on-site parking is also available for up to 40
cars, which means the lot can get filled
up quickly during peak times. Considering its proximity to the airport, the lack of a shuttle service is a shame. There's also a pair of vending machines selling soft drinks, snacks, and some alcoholic beverages, and a microwave for guest use.
