Perfectly located in the center of Edinburgh
Short walk to Edinburgh Castle and St. Giles' Cathedral
Stylish and trendy interior in a traditional property
Luxurious rooms themed on world cities
Free Wi-Fi and DVD player in all rooms
Excellent restaurant serves delicious modern dishes
Popular bars and a nightclub in the hotel (may be a con for some)
Meeting rooms available
Breakfast is not included in the room price
Some complaints of late night noise from the nightclub
There’s no parking
No fitness center
This 18-room, upscale boutique hotel has an eclectic style with city-themed rooms and suites. Located right in the center of Edinburgh, all the top attractions are within a short walk. There’s plenty to keep party-goers busy here too, as the hotel has two stylish bars, and its own nightclub in the basement. There’s also a relaxed coffee lounge and a
hip restaurant serving modern international cuisine. It’s an ideal choice
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Scene
Quirky and stylish
Le Monde throws together an eclectic mix of styles. Like many properties in the city, it’s an attractive Georgian building in traditional Edinburgh stone. On entering through the large front door, guests come to a small lobby, decorated in a dark and opulent style. There are black leather winged and button-backed armchairs, an unusual reception desk with curved wooden drawers, black leather inlay, and an ornate gold clock sitting on the top. A large, gothic, candelabra sits on the coffee table, and a wooden bookcase is filled with ancient-looking leather-bound books. On the
wall, gold-framed black and white photos of various world cities give a hint of the hotel's theme. On the other side of the hall, there’s a relaxed lounge area, bustling with people of all ages. Going further into the property reveals a more modern twist. A cool, open-tread staircase with a glass banister leads guests up to one of the bars, which is a bright and trendy space. Add to this the individually-designed rooms and Le Monde certainly feels like a quirky, but
Location
Right in the heart of Edinburgh city center
Le Monde is well placed for seeing all the sights of Edinburgh. Situated on bustling George Street, which runs parallel to the famous Princes Street, there are countless bars, restaurants, shops, and nightclubs within a stone’s throw of the hotel. For tourists wanting
to see all the major attractions, it’s a short walk to everything from here.
Rooms
Stylish rooms, themed on world cities
Guest rooms in Le Monde are all individually designed and themed around a different world city. The decor, furniture, and artwork in each room is all based on its namesake. It’s executed well, with real attention to detail and high quality fittings throughout. All rooms have air-conditioning and climate control, free Wi-Fi, a DVD player, minibar, hairdryer, flat-screen TV with satellite channels, free newspapers, a safe, bathrobes, Egyptian cotton sheets, and tea- and coffee-making facilities.
Upgrading to an Executive Room means guests also have an iPod docking station and more space. The Junior Suite is larger still, with a separate lounge area. Some also have high-tech extras like a touch-pad lighting system. Bathrooms are large, clean, and modern. Most have light cream tiling with feature walls in a pebble tile. Bathrooms in the suites are extra special -- some have large, sunken baths, and New York has a huge double shower. Most rooms are
Features
A place to eat, drink, and be merry.
The hotel offers free Wi-Fi in public areas as well as guest rooms, 24-hour room service, and meeting rooms for business travelers. There’s no car parking or fitness center here, but both of those are
hard to find in any Edinburgh hotel. Opportunities for eating, drinking, and dancing are where this place excels. Hotel guests get free entry to the Shanghai nightclub in the basement. As the name suggests, the club is Chinese-themed. Sleek, minimalist furniture and Asian-inspired wall murals give the place a cool vibe. It's popular too -- both tourists and locals flock here
