The Bonham Hotel, Edinburgh

Lovely clean rooms. Nice quiet area. Breakfasts are really good.

Amazing in every way

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Location. Cleanliness. Lovely cosy room. A beautifully maintained period property.

I always think the staff lack warmth. Perhaps a socket nearer the mirror for drying hair. I did say this on checkout and they said they’d hope to resolve this issue.

Beautiful hotel, very comfy room and bed.

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It was simply beautiful

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Location Comfort and facilities Staff - all absolutely excellent . Nothing too much trouble Food - breakfast was outstanding

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Room was spacious and furnished to a high standard. Bar drinks menu was large and reasonably priced Parking was handy - although tight to get in to and manoeuvre around.

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The hotel was so beautifully decorated and was so cosy and welcoming. My room was spacious, had a gorgeous view, and the bed was so comfortable. The staff were wonderful - really friendly and accommodating. It took about a 25 min walk from The Bonham to get to Edinburgh Castle, so it’s not “out of the way” but it feels away from the immediate hustle and bustle, which is lovely if you don’t mind the walk. Saying that, if you wanted to get a taxi to the Castle area, the drive is under 10 mins and under £10, too. The hotel breakfast was lovely, and I enjoyed a couple of drinks in the very comfortable and cosy sitting room area which was perfect. I loved my stay and would 100% return.

The worry I had before travelling is that parking at the hotel is very limited and not available to reserve in advance. However, when I arrived, there were several parking spaces available inside the hotel car park, so thankfully parking was not an issue for me.

The stunning hotel! Amazing and very friendly staff. Breakfast was the best. Thank you for doing fantastic job!

Everything! I especially liked it being slightly off the beaten path. Beautiful hotel.

Extremely lavish

Soo comfortable

Design and quality details of every point.

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I really have nothing negative to say about this hotel, it’s absolutely perfect in every way. Great location, clean beautiful rooms, amazing breakfast and very kind staff, always with a smile. I will definitely stay here again the next time I visit.

I really enjoyed to stay in such wonderful hotel. Next time when I will in Edinburgh, I am definitely going to be in the Bonham. They have a perfect service, amazing design and fantastic atmosphere. I felt that I touched the luxurious and aristocratic style of Scotland lifestyle.

I enjoyed my time at the hotel and not once did I feel cold or unsatisfied while being in our room. The breakfast was to die for, especially the À la carte part of the breakfast menu. Don't be afraid to eat the haggis, it was delicious and don't let others tell you otherwise until you eat it yourself. You could borrow the umbrella from the hotel and the bathroom commodities were of good quality aswell. 100% would come back.

To begin with, one must understand the architecture and houses that are in Scotland. Most don't have thermal insulation and the older the house, less likely there to even have any insulation. Now the hotel is old, but not in the "crumbling and in ruins" part, but the architecture and room planning is old enough, that the building is most likely protected by the government. Big text, didn't read, but all-in-all ... moisture and window insulation was a problem with the room (but countered by the heating, not once did we feel cold in our room) and the windows are probably older than I am while writing this review. But it's not a hotel specific thing, most of UK is having trouble with this.

Absolutely loved our stay at The Bonham! From the moment we arrived, the service was warm, friendly, and effortless — nothing was too much trouble. The hotel itself is stunning; a beautifully restored building full of character and charm, yet with all the modern comforts you could want. Our room was elegant, spotless, and so comfortable, and the little touches throughout really made the stay feel special. The location is perfect too — quiet and refined, but just a short walk from everything Edinburgh has to offer. There was genuinely nothing to dislike — The Bonham is a true gem and easily one of the best hotels in the city. We can’t wait to come back!

That we could not stay longer

It is beautiful and staff were super nice

Loved the style of boutique hotel and the interior decorating. We didn't do breakfast but did use the bar lounge for drinks and a Bonham coffee which was delicious. Our beautiful room had the bay window on the 3rd floor with lovely views over to the water and to Dean Village. The shower was great with plenty of hot water. Location was quiet & a short distance from the main shopping area but certainly walkable. There are restaurants within walking distance from the hotel for when the hotel restaurant isn't open.

It is a narrow entry into bathroom past the hand basin. Perhaps replace with a slightly smaller one or different shape when next due for refurbishment.

High end and classy

Here are some reasons why I adore this hotel as a return guest and it's always my top pick whenever I visit Edinburgh. - The staff are super friendly and welcoming. There's always someone at the front desk, no matter the time of day. Room service was also very responsive. - Excellent equipment and cleanliness. Particularly, the kettle is quite clean with no limescale (which is something I value highly). - The scenery is breathtakingly stunning, as the seascape of Edinburgh can be seen from my room during my stay(s). - The location is very close to both Edinburgh's New Town and Old Town, making it easy to find. Nevertheless, it's also situated in a residential area, so it's quite tranquil since evenings. - Overall interior design aesthetics (personal preference).

Amazing breakfast. Super comfy bed & bedding. Beautiful, well appointed room. Great location. Professional, friendly & helpful staff.

Lovely hotel, quaint.

A great building with plenty of charm and character. All members of staff we met over our stay were very courteous and polite. A special mention must go to the ladies at breakfast who were very helpful and considerate

Very welcoming feeling on arrival, for is great and the rooms are quality

Not much to dislike really

I adored every moment. It was my second stay at this hotel and it felt like a dream once again. The suite was refined and elegant, the entire property truly sumptuous, and every member of the team was exceptionally warm and attentive. I shall happily return time and time again.

Everything was perfect.

This hotel was stunning and the staff were amazing and so attentive. The breakfast was amazing and the food choice was excellent.

Huge room and bathroom, great breakfast, value for money, location.

This was such a beautiful historic property offering upscale breakfast, large and comfortable rooms, and lovely amenities. It felt more like staying at home than in a small hotel room. In addition, the staff couldn’t have been more lovely and welcoming. Special shout out to Lukasz who was so kind in advice on what to do and where to go but also tailoring his recommendations to what he learned about us. We loved just chatting with him as we came and went. Truly lovely guy

We felt a little warm at first as we love sleeping in a cold room and the staff thoughtfully had turned the heat on for our arrival during a cold fall visit, but they helped us immediately with changing the heat and using a fan, so truly little to complain about

Service, rooms, public areas, Lucas at the front desk. Above and beyond service

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the staff and the public rooms were wonderful. We loved our bedroom the style and comfort. The decor was stunning and appreciated the old world look to the room.

Two issues in the room (202) were that the heat was difficult to regulate and the bathroom heated towel rack was extremely dirty and dusty which was a big yuck. There was limited light over the sink in the bathroom.

What a jewel of a hotel! Beautiful, wonderful staff, restaurant was exceptional, nice quiet location. If our travels bring us back to Edinburgh, we will stay here again in a heartbeat!

Great location for exploring Edinburgh. Excellent breakfast in a very welcoming, warm environment

The only minor issue was having to squeeze past smokers outside on the steps to the hotel entrance. Not a good look for such a classy hotel.

Full of character, staff were really helpful & the breakfast was fabulous

We loved everything about the Bonham

We have stayed here many times. We love the atmosphere, so calm and relaxing.

There is nothing to dislike.

We had a wonderful stay at The Bonham in Edinburgh. The room was beautiful, and the hospitality from Lucas and the team was exceptional. Everyone made us feel truly welcome. The location is perfect for exploring the city. We would love to come back next time we’re in Edinburgh, highly recommended!

beautiful room and the breakfast was exemplary

We were delighted to stay at the Bonham Hotel, and were made to feel welcome upon our arrival and throughout our stay. In particular, we were well looked after by Lukas and Francisco at reception, who provided us with tips on where to visit in and around Edinburgh, as well as making our stay even more enjoyable. We were there to celebrate a special occasion, and they kindly ensured that we could celebrate well. The room was spacious and very comfortable with a fabulous view towards Leith and the ocean in the distance. Everything was clean and well organised, and we could also enjoy a cup of tea or coffee and some snacks in our room. The breakfast was excellent, with a good variety of options, as well as the opportunity to sample the local Scottish cuisine.

The bed mattress was a little hard, but we still slept well.

One of the: best located, friendly, luxury, cosy hotels in Edinburgh.

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We loved everything! Staff was amazing. Loved the location..An easy walk to everything yet on a nice quiet street.

Loved everything.

The building is unusually beautiful and elegant. Every piece of our experience was lovely. It is an extraordinary experience for the price. We loved it.

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Wonderful staff. Very accommodating and friendly. The decor was amazing!

I would have liked to have a wider menu selection. The dining room was closed for several days.

Fabulous hotel, very clean and had a great atmosphere.

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Everything, fantastic hotel.

Historic significance.

I’ve stayed at the Bonham before. It’s lovely.

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Absolutely love it and the staff brilliant

It’s charm and atmosphere beautiful

All was wonderful!!!!

Central spacious and clean . Nice fittings friendly and helpful staff ….the only thing we were disappointed in was the hard bed!

Everything including all the other things you see when you pause and look around.

That we couldn’t stay more nights.

We loved the character and personal touches. The scale was perfect and felt personable and very welcoming.