Malmaison Review

Brasserie does an excellent Sunday Roast with a buffet starter (chef's table) and then your choice of main. The roast beef (beef rib) was done perfectly and complemented well with a delicate gravy and veg. Good wine options too, maybe a little but more expensive but it is in a boutique hotel.

Pros:

- The staff are great. Incredibly kind and helpful.
- It s a nice location, easily accessible via public transport with routes to both the city centre and the airport within a 10 minute walking distance.
- We were able to store our luggage after check-out.

Cons:

- The room wasn t what you might expect for the money. Small, a niche but yet not overly appealing design (personal taste) and few to no amenities (other than the overpriced mini-bar).
- The bathroom was adequate but by no means an enjoyable experience.
- Adjacent apartments had a direct view into our room.

Conclusion: A good hotel if you need somewhere to stay. Not ideal for special occasions. Did not appear to me, to be worth what was paid.

Attentive and resourceful staff. Excellent porridge!

Birthday treat overnight stay and meal. Enjoyed it.

Just went for drinks and nibbles. Can t say it wasn t great as it was. Service was excellent too but just overpriced. I know it s meant to be that kind of establishment but cmaaaan

I know I'm turning into an old codger but I judge a hotel by their beds, and being able to stretch out and enjoy one. But the one I was given was two single beds with single sheets etc pushed together. A budget hotel I stayed in when last in Edinburgh had a large and comfortable bed. This hotel has a good reputation with my work colleagues and it was wholly satisfactory for an overnight stay, though I'm glad I wasn't paying.

Rooms were ok. Shower head was dirty and shower was pitiful and kept cutting out. The dinner was horrible and overpriced. My husband received raw chicken wings for a starter. Kind of put a dampener on the whole night. Steak was ok but for 29 quid I'd expect at least a salad with it. Won't be returning.

Staff are lovely and friendly! Food is always delicious, but on are last visit I feel like the portion were smaller and the quality of food wasnt as good. I will still definitely be back as it is one of our favourite places to go.

Great breakfast but get your cash out as it aint included in the price

Lovely chic hotel. Staff very helpful. Menu excellent and dish of the day very reasonably priced.

Decent facilities, comfortable beds and has bar and resturant which serve decent food. Breakfast can be improved as in this day and age pork heavy breakfasts are not the trent, healthier options would be helpful and provide the gusts with better options, I liked this hotel, but breakfast was very disappointing, hence 4 stars.

Leith

Wifi Good

Very friendly staff. Just stopped for coffee and croissants outside ... very accomodating and water for the Labradors.

The hotel is really beautiful and the staff attentive. And the breakfast is clearly hot (the waffle !!)

Plush hotel in Leigh. Great WiFi but no air con for those rare hot nights in Scotland. I opened the window but then could not close it. Being late I did not report to reception as I needed sleep. A noisy night. I could hear other rooms plumbing and the lift.
Worrying I saw exposed electrics in the bathroom and wardrobe. No mattress protectors consequently i

Hotel itself is quite nice rooms are well equipped and clean found the bathroom to be cold even though the towel rail was on we were in room 124 which was on the side of the hotel overlooking the road and entrance the road works storage unit which started work at 6 o'clock in the morning which was unbelievably noisy and we also had the noise from the air conditioning unit so sleep quality was quite poor staff were friendly and professional would I stay again not while the road works were happening which we were told by the hotel receptionist that it was for the next 3 years

Very nice option for Edinburgh if a bit out of the center. Nice rooms and friendly staff.

Great service. Modern quirky and spacious. Highly recommended!

Love the Sunday lunch here... Nice hotel... Great staff... You can sit inside or hotel... Great location right by the water of leith

What a hotel we didn't stay there we went for business and the service was brill nice clean and elegant

Amazing delux club room.Staff all very friendly.Breakfast was good but service a little slow from the kitchen.

One of the nicer hotels in the Malmaison chain. Cosy bar with good staff who make an excellent Old Fashioned.

We had a wonderful stay at Malmaison. The three course dinner was delicious and the cocktails were especially tasty (we chose from Mal's own options rather than the classics). For breakfast we had a very pleasant selection from the continental table and we both opted for something a bit different from the hot menu. Usually go for the full English, however this time I had Eggs Benedict and the other half went for Kippers! Very happy we were too with our little breakfast adventure. The room was fine and the bed very comfortable. Checking in and checking out took surprising long which was more amusing than anything else.

Had a few slight issues. Staff swiftly resolved once advised. Happy with service for this reason. Wish to thank duty manager for her handling.

Room is great. Was upgraded to a suite. Chez Mal restaurant isn't the best. Was here during a wedding and being told lots of things off the menu. Its the bank holiday weekend. Need to prepare better.

Well presented hotel, food could be better but drinks are reasonably priced!

Very comfortable room, good restaurant and a good bar with knowledgeable staff. Very good!

Very cool blend of modern and retro. Many amenities packed in an efficient space. They have a very affordable bar area and a small back room for groups. HVAC is a bit limited.

Have stayed in Malmaisons before and always had a excellent stay and the Edinburgh one is no different our suite was spotless and simply stunning. The best night's sleep I've had in a hotel. The food is also amazing and the location is gorgeous down by the water. The staff are super helpful and accommodating. Will happy stay again.

Reviewing the hotel aspect only, we received very good service. The staff were friendly and we had an enjoyable stay.
Duration 6 days from mid-October.

Good view and nice hotel with limited free parking.
Staff very friendly but often a wait at the reception.

Good experience - apart from the car park. The hotel needs rear access to the car park.

Really impressed. Good service. Rooms are modern, fresh and clean. Bed was very comfortable. The restaurant food was delish and well presented

Beautiful hotel. Typical Scottish The attention is equally excellent!

Nicely decorated hotel with the option of upgrade to suites instead of just the norm. Great cocktails and food too.

Lovely location. Had a great night's sleep. Dinner was delicious

Come here to celebrate my birthday in August, and it looks like it. The hotel is very relaxing, very beautiful, I missed the expensive things? Let me explain, the price is really expensive, and what kind of hotel you choose depends on you. I paid $15 for a drink here, which is normal, but have you paid $36 for a glass of grey goose coffee Martini? I am not kidding, not only this hotel. When the hotel decides what to buy, be sure to check the price of food and drinks.

Great food. Event manager is ace. Lovely roo. Service surprise. Spotless.

Easy to park for free very close by. Stylish reception efficient and friendly service. We were given the option to upgrade, which we took, it felt like we had the top floor to ourselves.

The room was a painted a bit dark, but otherwise classy and clean. Great shower in room 418, but no bath. Breakfast was pretty good but pricey.

We visited here for the first night of our honeymoon. We had a deal with free prosecco on arrival but were offered champagne which was nice. Our room also had a little message saying congratulations made out of sweets. A really nice touch. Room was spacious, modern and the bed was massive and so comfy. Would definitely visit again!

I have stayed in several Malmaison hotels over the years and looked forward to staying here. On arrival the hotel looks great from the outside and reception area. Check in staff were friendly and efficient and our room was ready early. The deluxe room looked good on arrival but on closer inspection was tired and the bathroom in need of some minor repairs. In the morning a fire alarm sounded and the hotel evacuated. I appreciate that the staff were as much in the dark as we were, but there was a lack of communication at all stages. Breakfast was lovely and staff were friendly on check out. I was disappointed this time but I wouldn't say don't go there. I think the hotel needs to make some improvements.

Good hotel! Please know that it's located in the 'new city', but it is possible to rent an Uber to be in the old town in less than 15 minutes. We had a huge room, with Cityview, but we had an quiet stay. Really friendly and happy people!

Stayed on our honeymoon lovely hotel staff where lovely

Superb food, great service, so polite and attentive but not at all overbearing.

Understaffed at breakfast which meant it took 2 hours to eat having Had to wait for toast and coffee and cooked food. Partner is also allergic to eggs and mushrooms but was not offered a suitable replacement for them

Lovely hotel nice decor great location. However we paid extra to upgrade after receptionist told us about the extras we would receive in this particular room but turned out she made a mistake & other than an extra bed (which we did not More

The hotel is well located, it's really nice to walk on the streets near the hairbour. In the rooms : coffee and tea, hairdryer and cosy decoration. They are very comfy and modern. The bathroom is perfect : clean with bath and the stuff you'll need. Staff was really reactive when we had a little problem with the noise of the ventilator in our bathroom before going to bed : they offered us to change room just to sleep tight and return to the other room in the morning. We really appreciated the efficience of the receptionist.

A good hotel in Leith, close to the port and several restaurants. A very dark inspired hotel with good beds and a ok staff.

I visited before, once again very nice stay, room clean and staff very friendly. Breakfast was good, did not go for the hot option as unlimited buffet offered plenty of options. I would recommend to use Google maps for driving directions as some local roads are closed and my sat nav did not have the latest updates.

Booked rooms here for my brother who enjoyed his stay. Rooms often on a deal so can be good value. Bar and restaurant ok but much better places nearby. Have also used the meeting room facilities which were great so would recommend for business events.

Not as prestige as was, still nice though. People are great.

Check in was slow, with only one receptionist on duty. Rooms were very pleasant and clean.

Good location, lovely restaurants near by, comfortable rooms (unless it's boiling outside - no AC hence 4 stars)

Okay. Some complaints about the room, such as cleanliness etc, but staff received complaints well and correct them to as best of their ability

Nice boutique hotel in Leigh. Nice and handy for Edinburgh, we used taxis and ubers to get about. Nice bar also in the hotel with a good selection of beers, cocktails and wine.

Wonderful hotel with great bar and restaurant, friendly attentive service and modern well maintained rooms in a beautiful old Edinburgh building in a fantastic location.

Friendly, attentive staff and a good atmosphere. The drinks are great too! So, a nice place to go for a drink but the menu looks pretty good too with plenty of choice.

We love staying at different Malmaison hotels but for having stayed at this one for the first time we have really struggled to enjoy our experience at Edinburgh Malmaison. The hotel has cobwebs hanging from ceilings covered in dust, the More

I really wanted to give this place 5 stars but 2 things stopped me. Myself and my wife stayed here for 1 night a few weeks ago, with our small dog which was fine. We arrived during the day and were able to check which was food as I had just More

Lovely hotel. We stayed a massive room with views of the water. The hotel is close to lots of bars and places to eat. They were very accommodating when we slept in and missed breakfast!!

One of the best places where to stay when you are in Edinburgh

Lovely hotel, a little out the way from the centre but very peaceful and easy to find. Rooms are spacious with great furnishings. Meal in Chez Mal was lovely. A strong and friendly team matched with excellent food makes for an enjoyable evening. Can t wait to come back!

The rooms weren't ready for the stated check-in time so we had lunch at the bar...huge mistake, terrible service and almost an hour wait for basic overpriced and very small portions of finger food. Eventually in the room we discovered there were no toiletries.

Very nice comfortable hotel situated in very nice area by key and boats.

Laid back relaxed atmosphere with good quality food and extensive drinks list

Delicious meal and the room was clean and roomy but we had upgraded our room and were sorry we bothered. Sure you get a river view and a coffee machine but that's about all. Relatives with us who didn't upgrade agreed their room was just as good as ours. The bathroom was supposedly better but it looked like it had been painted by someone with the shakes given all the white paint splattered on the black floor tiles and the edge of the shower/bath surround. Even the coat hook on the back of the door was splodged with paint. It just looked a bit amateurish. Its a small complaint really because the bed was comfy, the room quite well equipped and we thoroughly enjoyed a fantastic meal in the restaurant - compliments to the chef and waiting staff there.