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The Knight Residence by MansleyvsMalmaison Edinburgh
Both The Knight Residence by Mansley and Malmaison Hotel are endorsed by travel writers. Overall, Malmaison Hotel scores significantly higher than The Knight Residence by Mansley. Malmaison Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 89 with recommendations from 10 reviews including Frommer's, Time Out and Oyster.
The Knight Residence by Mansley
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12 Lauriston Street, Edinburgh EH3 9DJ, Scotland
From $93/night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
"It has a good central location in a quiet street only a few minutes' walk from the Grassmarket." Full review
"About 10 minutes from the Grassmarket, the Knight is made up of 19 different apartments that offer good value and convenient locations."
8.0
"Well-designed, nicely furnished, generously equipped and immaculately maintained, with the great bonus of cheap parking in the city centre." Full review
Malmaison Edinburgh
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1 Tower Place, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 7BZ, Scotland
From $82/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Fitness Center
"Impressive former sea mens' mission, set on the quayside; the first of the Malmaison hotels."
"A superb renovation of Leith's former Seamen's Mission building featuring art deco styling, four-poster beds and a first class restaurant and Parisian bistro."
"Chic, modern hotel set in the grand old seamen’s hostel just back from the wharf-side."
"Located a 15-minute drive from the center (a long half-hour walk), this hotel cuts a fashionable figure in the longshoreman's part of town." Full review
"It's a respectable part of the spruced-up waterfront, its brasserie and bar buzzing, with guests spilling out onto the cobbled street." Full review
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Opt for a room at the front that overlooks the port
"The stylish, award-winning Malmaison is housed in a 19th-century former Seaman's Mission in Leith."
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Be sure to ask for a superior room at the front of the hotel, for extra space and a view over the river.
Upscale
"An upscale boutique property with 100 rooms, Malmaison Hotel Edinburgh is housed in a former house of ill repute (yes, a brothel)." Full review
"The Leith hotel that kicked off a hospitality phenomenon." Full review
"Once a seamen's hostel, Edinburgh's link in the pioneering boutique hotel chain draws a refined clientele." Full review
8.0
"Works hard at promoting a sexy image, but is fun and comfortable too, with good-sized rooms, decent food and drink, friendly staff and even some token tartan to remind guests where they are." Full review