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Fraoch HousevsApex Grassmarket Hotel
Both properties are highly recommended by expert writers. On balance, Apex Grassmarket Hotel scores marginally better than Fraoch House. Apex Grassmarket Hotel comes in at 72 with endorsements from 4 sources like Rough Guide, oyster.com and Lonely Planet.
Fraoch House
Rough Guide
Oyster
Fodor's
66 Pilrig St., Edinburgh EH6 5AS, Scotland
From $74/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Free Parking
- Breakfast included
- Breakfast buffet
- Baggage storage
"A relaxing nine-bedroom guesthouse with a slick, modern look created by its young owners."
Upscale
"The nine-room upscale Fraoch House is a quirky Victorian bed-and-breakfast on a quiet, timeless side street off Leith Walk." Full review
"This popular option manages to combine a homey feel and stylish decor. ... The rooms, however, have a much more contemporary feel."
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Lonely Planet
Rough Guide
Time Out
Star Service
The Telegraph
31 - 35 Grassmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2HS, Scotland
From $122/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
"Centrally located and with good business facilities, the 171-room Apex has stylish, modern décor, large, luxurious bedrooms, a rooftop restaurant and great views of the castle."
"This ex-university building turned 175-bed business-oriented hotel has comfortable rooms, some with views to the Castle. Faces the happening Grassmarket."
"This 1996 debut venture from Apex was refurbished and extended just a couple of years later; more than a decade on, it remains a slick, contemporary venue in a brilliant location." Full review
"This value-focused hotel competes on its own level thanks to a plethora of amenities and a convenient location not far from Edinburgh Castle." Full review
7.0
"Not to be confused with the nearby Apex Edinburgh City hotel, this sibling has a gym, swimming pool and slightly better views." Full review