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Le Monde Hotel EdinburghvsThe Bonham Hotel
Both properties are recommended by professionals. On balance, The Bonham is preferred by most professionals compared to Le Monde Hotel Edinburgh. The Bonham ranks #10 in Edinburgh with endorsements from 7 sources such as The Telegraph, concierge.com and Fodor's.
Le Monde Hotel Edinburgh
Concierge
Oyster
Time Out
Condé Nast Traveler
16 George Street, Edinburgh EH2 2PF, Scotland
From $133/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Concierge "A refurbished town house in the city center, this...boutique hotel opened in March 2006. ... Each of the 18 rooms reflects a different city's vibe and aesthetic."
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In the same building are an assortment of cafes, bars, and a nightclub...light sleepers should book rooms on the third floor to avoid the din.
OysterUpscale
"This 18-room, upscale boutique hotel has an eclectic style with city-themed rooms and suites. Located right in the centre of Edinburgh, all the top attractions are within a short walk." Full review
Time Out "Come to Edinburgh, spend the night in Barcelona, Beijing or Berlin." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Le Monde pulls off its design premise—each of the 18 rooms is themed after a global city—by melding fantasy with comfort." Full review
The Bonham Hotel Concierge
Lonely Planet
DK Eyewitness Time Out
Star Service
Fodor's
The Telegraph
The Guardian
35 Drumsheugh Gardens, Edinburgh EH3 7RN, Scotland
From $133/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge "Nineteenth-century ornamental cornices, wood panels, and high ceilings satisfy the historical cravings of period enthusiasts, but... huge modern canvases by area artists keep it from feeling frumpy."
Lonely Planet "The Bonham is one of the few Edinburgh hotels that manages a successful fusion of traditional Victorian interiors with bold modern colours and contemporary design." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Ultra-smart town house, boasting a rich interior with a perfect blend of many original features and some contemporary touches, including modern works of art and furniture."
Time Out "Originally three Victorian townhouses, the Bonham has at various points been used for private housing, a medical practice and a hall of residence for female medical students." Full review
Star Service "This remains one of Edinburgh's best contemporary boutique-hotels in quiet environs, with private access to the gardens across the street.
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Fodor's "There's a clubby atmosphere throughout this hotel, which carries on a successful, sophisticated flirtation with modernity." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"A hotel combining restrained urban cool and a smattering of good modern art with faintly riotous boutique bedrooms: monochrome or fizzy lime green, purple and raspberry stripes." Full review
The Guardian "A trio of Victorian townhouses, set on a leafy crescent in the city’s West End, the Bonham has a classic, refined feel, with glittering chandeliers and bedrooms that mix muted decor with berry-hued velvet sofas and chairs"
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