The Bonham Hotel, Edinburgh
Expert reviews
“The Bonham manages a successful fusion of Victorian interiors with bold, modern colors and contemporary design. Cool, crisp bedlinen, luxury bathrooms and friendly but unobtrusive service make for a memorable stay.”
What guests liked
- Top location
- Boutique style
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- Friendly staff
All you need to know
The Bonham is an exquisite boutique hotel located in the heart of Edinburgh, Scotland. This luxurious hotel offers guests a unique blend of contemporary design and traditional comfort. The Bonham is located near many of the city’s major attractions, including Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Mile, and the National Museum of Scotland.
The Bonham boasts a selection of 49 guest rooms and suites, each individually designed to reflect the city’s rich history, while providing a modern and comfortable stay. Each room offers a range of amenities, including air conditioning, complimentary toiletries, WiFI, a tea and coffee maker, and a flat-screen TV.
The hotel features an elegant restaurant and bar, a spa with a heated indoor pool and sauna, and a fitness center. Guests also have access to a 24-hour concierge service. You can also enjoy a range of dining experiences, from the elegant restaurant and bar to the more casual Quayside Bistro.
From the moment you arrive, you will be warmly welcomed by the friendly and knowledgeable staff. With its excellent facilities, friendly staff, and convenient location, this hotel is sure to provide an unforgettable experience.
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Recent guest reviews
3 April 2025
Very good, elegant surroundings and lovely atmosphere, will definitely stay again.
Excellent breakfast, beautifully cooked and presented. Room service late night sandwich was more than I was expecting and very tasty. The hotel is stunning in decor, and very helpful staff in reception. A wonderful stay and will definitely go again.
The service at breakfast was slow and a bit haphazard, very tasty food and didn’t mind waiting as freshly prepared, but we weren’t told about the juices, fruit & yoghurt selection so we missed out on that. Coffee wasn’t very hot but brought a jug of hot water when asked.
2 April 2025
Exceptional
Beautifully decorated hotel in a convenient and quiet location with engaging and helpful staff.
2 April 2025
Authentic Scotland it will not disappoint
100% certified fine service. A very welcoming place steeped in Scottish history.
1 April 2025
Exceptional!
Best hotel I’ve ever stayed at!!
1 April 2025
very happy
location , room and view , comfort
better coffee
1 April 2025
Wonderful hotel with excellent service!
Fantastic hotel in a beautiful street. The room was spacious, elegant and spotless. The whole experience was great. The afternoon tea with delicious. But best of all the staff; from Liz at customer service to everyone else: extremely professional and making you feel welcome and at your service. Thank you. We will be back.
31 March 2025
Relaxing break.
Beautiful property. Excellent room and good price. Only criticism is car parking is £20 which considering it’s a private car park belonging to hotel is a bit steep.
31 March 2025
Clean, beautiful and very well run Thank you
Exceptional hotel, very classy and the staff are friendly and professional. Great experience and only a small walk from the heart of Edinburgh.
31 March 2025
Enjoyable break.
Good breakfast
Not much
30 March 2025
Would stay here again when we are next in Edinburgh!
It was grand looking and yet very welcoming. The road is quiet and yet a short walking distance from the centre. The staff were amazing and friendly- it made our first time to Edinburgh very special.
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29 March 2025
Pure luxury
This was my 3rd stay at the Bonham since Christmas. The service is exceptional, the rooms are stunning, if you’re looking for a luxurious stay the Bonham wont disappoint. The cocktails in the bar are fabulous too!
Nothing
29 March 2025
Fabulous
Friendly staff.
29 March 2025
pleasant stay
Great hotel with nice staffs and services! only hope if they can add on air conditioning although edinburgh is cold enough
29 March 2025
Our favourite hotel in Edinburgh.
Great position in Edinburgh. Lovely hotel. The decor and ambiance of the hotel is 5 star. Good breakfast. The staff were all friendly and pleasant. Water chilling in the fridge in the room which was a good idea.
Bed a bit hard and no plug socket near mirror for hairdryer and £20 for parking but overall the hotel is a 5 star hotel.
27 March 2025
Highly Recommended
Old school styling, elegant, and very comfortable within a short walk from the main attractions.
26 March 2025
Elegant Perfection
Everything. Beautiful bar, dining room, art collection. Suite was flawless, the view was spectacular. Breakfast was exactly what you’d expect of a first rate hotel.
Nothing.
25 March 2025
Exceptionally good!
Everything about the property is perfect! A high class experience to stay.
They don’t serve dinner on weekdays.
24 March 2025
A very special place
Atmosphere, style, decor, quality. Very upmarket and sumptuous.
Bed a little too hard
24 March 2025
Exceptional
The opulence, the chandelier in the bedroom, the location... what was there not to like!
The heat in the bedroom was stifling, with none of the radiators on. Thankfully there was a Dyson fan to cool down with.
23 March 2025
Exceptional
Lovely hotel in great location. Very very nice.
Nothing
22 March 2025
The Best!
Everything at the Bonham was wonderful. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Our room was updated, beautiful and the comfort level was superb! The staff were all lovely.
It wasn't in the center of things, but we had physical issues which prevented a great deal of walking.
22 March 2025
Wonderful hotel in Edinburgh for a treat
Staff were excellent and the location was perfect for exploring. The rooms were immaculately decorated.
The room was compact, as was the bathroom, but it didn’t ruin our experience.
21 March 2025
If you want a convenient and comfortable hotel stay here
Beautiful hotel. The rooms are lovely and comfortable. The staff is welcoming and friendly.
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20 March 2025
Fabulous
Quiet location, great breakfast. Well appointed lobby, bar and public areas.
Bathrooms, despite being very clean, are too small and design not well thought out.
19 March 2025
Fabulous
Very nice room. Decor of the hotel was lovely.
Nothing.
17 March 2025
Just quality
Quality
Nothing really
16 March 2025
A comfort luxury boutique hotel.
Very attentive and proactive staff members made my stay more comfortable. Beddings were so high quality. I loved that there was a bathtub. Food was exceptional as well(a la carte lunch).
The property’s location is a bit far from city centre. But the location made Bonham hotel quiet and serene.
16 March 2025
Best hotel I've stayed at in the UK
The room, entire experience, and staff were 10/10. I'll 100% be back and recommend this to everyone I know visiting edinburgh.
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15 March 2025
Exceptional
I can honestly say it was one of the best hotels we have stayed in. Every single staff member was lovely to us.its these wee things that we notice .
14 March 2025
Perfect short break
Beautiful building, tastefully decorated. It is in a quiet location with spectacular views across to the hills and bridges. The staff were so friendly and helpful. I would definitely stay here again.
13 March 2025
Lovely family break with elderly parents.
Lovely hotel in an amazing area of Edinburgh within easy walking distance of many of Edinburgh’s main attractions. Very friendly staff who couldn’t have been more helpful. Hope to be back again soon.
12 March 2025
Fabulous stay in a beautiful property close to all attractions but in a quiet, elegant street.
A beautiful period property, oozing charm and sophistication from its many original features. The hotel is perfectly located in the West End district of Edinburgh, close to cafes and bars and within 15 minutes walk of the main tourist sites. It's also well placed for the Stockbridge district with its many attractive streets, crescents and cafes/restaurants and cosy pubs. Ours was an elegant twin-bedded room with a fabulous picture window overlooking the green. Bathroom products and tea/coffee facilities were beyond expectation and very good quality. Friendly, professional staff added a great finishing touch!
A minor point but the window didn't open, so we needed to run the electric fan all night.
11 March 2025
5*
Location,
11 March 2025
Location was good, welcome excellent, room quiet and comfortable
Room was clean and comfortable
All good
10 March 2025
Decadent spot to stay and enjoy the quiet area of the west end whist a short walk from the hustle and bustle
Sophisticated elegance and a cosy atmosphere . Exceptional staff super helpful and kind.
Bedroom was very warm
10 March 2025
A lovely comfortable stay in a great city.
Tastefully decorated throughout in keeping with the period of the property. Good service from all the staff. A good location to walk into the city.
Service charge on drinks in the overpriced bar. The prices were high enough not to put more on top just to carry the drinks 2 meters to the table from the bar.
10 March 2025
Truly authentic hotel offering legendary Edinburgh hospitality at its best!
Room was excellent with a great view and amenities. Breakfast was one for Champions! Location pretty near perfect for my needs.
Only the price :(
10 March 2025
Excellent stay in an boutique hotel in the perfect location.
Everything about our stay was memorable. The staff are extremely professional and the room and breakfast were perfect.
Nothing
8 March 2025
Beautiful property
The Bonham is an absolutely gorgeous property. The location in the West End is beautiful and quiet. The staff is incredibly welcoming and helpful, and our room was nice and spacious.
Parking is a bit tricky, and you can't reserve a spot, but we were lucky enough to get one. We also ended up in an accessible room, which wasn't inconvenient for us, but it felt a little strange to be occupying that room instead of someone who might need it.
6 March 2025
Lovely comfortable hotel in a great location.
Great location. Lovely hotel with good breakfast.
We have afternoon tea which was quite poor.
6 March 2025
An excellent mini-break in a hotel where staff go above and beyond.
All staff were very helpful and courteous. We especially liked the comfortable searing areas and beautiful decor.
5 March 2025
Absolutely wonderful, I will be back :)
Everything
Restaurant isn’t always open, bar food available though
5 March 2025
Lovely setting in the city
Location, decor, comfort of the bed and sheets, fluffy towels, thoughtful attentive staff, lovely views
Asked for a late check out for an hour but had 2x phone calls and a staff member knock to remind me. That felt a bit annoying
5 March 2025
Exceptional
Short break, lovely city, lovely hotel formed of what I think were three huge townhouses (they would have been spectacular when individual homes), hotel an 8 minute walk from Princes Street and from there all the city sights accessible. No high rises, just amazing architecture.
4 March 2025
Fabulous
We booked a deluxe king room. It was beautiful. The views from the bay window were magnificent. The room was extremely clean and comfortable and we appreciated the coffee machine, kettle and snacks. Our bathroom was lovely, as were the complimentary products. Two reading chairs and a nice table added a touch of luxury to the room.
Located close to the lift meant that the room was a bit noisy but it wasn’t a problem for us, and it was never noisy late at night.
3 March 2025
A great hotel in every aspect.
We were a group of friends, staying in single bedrooms. We loved the location, common facilities and bar, breakfast, artwork, rooms and staff especially.
There was nothing we didn´t love.
3 March 2025
Was excellent
Staff were super helpful. Lovely building
Nothing
3 March 2025
Elegant boutique hotel in the middle of Edinburgh
Beautifully designed hotel, tasteful and sophisticated. Quiet, relaxing and comfortable. Staff were wonderful bar and restaurant areas are super pleasant to spend time in, close enough to everything.
Literally nothing
2 March 2025
Exceptional
room,locaton
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Kid meals (additional charge)
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
Services
- - Room service
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Packed lunches
- - Fax/photocopying
- - Luggage storage
- - Concierge service
- - Daily housekeeping
Outdoors
- - Garden
General
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Heating
- - Non-smoking throughout
Parking
- - Electric vehicle charging station
- - Accessible parking
Miscellaneous
- - Key card access
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - CCTV outside property
- - Fire extinguishers
4 April 2025
Very nice