The Old Waverley HotelvsRadisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre
Both hotels are rated highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh scores significantly better than The Old Waverley Hotel. Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh has a TripExpert Score of 84 with endorsements from 7 publications such as Frommer's, Star Service and Jetsetter.
The Old Waverley Hotel
43 Princes Street, Edinburgh EH2 2BY, Scotland
From $44/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"Guest rooms are well maintained and comfortable, but you're mainly paying for a location in the heart of the action." Full review
Oyster
Mid-Range
"The mid-range Old Waverley Hotel is superbly located on Edinburgh’s most famous shopping street, convenient for both business travelers and tourists." Full review
Time Out
"Princes Street address is the big selling point." Full review
The Telegraph
7.0
"This is an honest, sonsie-faced hotel in a premier location." Full review
Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre
80 High St., The Royal Mile, Edinburgh EH1 1TH, Scotland
From $112/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Time Out
"Originally the Scandic Crown. ... A clean-cut, sleek and monochromatic look with subtle Scottish motifs. Service standards are high, and you'll walk out of reception on to the Royal Mile." Full review
Star Service
"This hotel is in an excellent location for business and pleasure, and although it bares some brash modern garb, it is as soft as a plush toy when compared with the edgier Point Hotel nearby." Full review
Frommer's
"Location, location, location: If you want to be right in the thick of it, you can't beat this hotel." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"You’ll find no tartan here, despite the 16th-century exterior - inside it’s contemporary all the way." Full review
Jetsetter
"A stay on Edinburgh’s historic Royal Mile, with full Scottish breakfast and welcome prosecco." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"Rooms are modern and well-equipped, with flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, great beds, and pillow menus, and some have views of the Royal Mile." Full review
Fodor's
"The Radisson Blu is a solid business-like hotel with good facilities, including a swimming pool, a spa and eight meeting rooms. Rooms are spacious, too, and there's a car park for guests." Full review