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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Location
Recent guest reviews
14 August 2025
Exceptional
Beautiful building, fabulous staff
10 August 2025
Fabulous stay!
Great friendly check in. All staff were helpful.
9 August 2025
Welcoming, made to feel special, deserves five stars.
Our room was lovely. Coffee machine and kettle for making tea, mini fridge with a bottle of complimentary water and milk. Bed was remade every day and towels folded neatly in bathroom. There was an iron and ironing board, plenty of coat hangers in wardrobe, sewing kit, shoe polisher, toiletries, hairdryer, a comfy chair and stool, table and dressing table and chair. A small bag of biscuits were placed on the bed and a small chocolate square on both pillows every morning after that when room was cleaned. On arrival staff very pleasant and a porter took our luggage up to our room on a luggage trolley. Breakfast was 7.30 til 10.30 which is ample time and the service is excellent. You are made to feel special. The hotel has kept its traditional style and very tastefully decorated. It definitely deserves its five stars. There is parking charged at £20 per day.
6 August 2025
lovely room, very cosy, nice location nice quiet area
liked the cosy touches in the room, cookies, dressing gowns, breakfast was good.
staff didn't offer to help me bring my suitcase upstairs, and i struggled to find my room as the layout can be slightly confusing
5 August 2025
Exceptional
Beautiful details, thoughtful touches with the room like the vintage looking radio. Breakfast was excellent, wide selection of dishes.
Nothing, the staff were kind and helpful.
5 August 2025
Exceptional
The location was good near almost every place also so many coffee shops and restaurants . Also the building and the furniture so luxury
No air conditioning in the rooms also because it has one window there is no airflow..
5 August 2025
Very good
The preservation of history. Loved having cocktails in the library.
The food/ restaurant had very limited options.
4 August 2025
Very good.
Location
No restaurant Sunday and Monday evenings
4 August 2025
Lovely stay, great rate
Lovely hotel Great staff who prepared last minute afternoon tea
Nothing
1 August 2025
Exceptional
The interior design, vibe and the music
The Location
28 July 2025
Superb
Central ,individual and discreet
Extra charge for parking
26 July 2025
Wonderful hotel with super friendly staff
We had a wonderful stay. The staff were so nice and helpful, and even gave us a free room upgrade, so we had more space with our toddler. The hotel itself is beautiful and the breakfast is delicious. The location is also fantastic, very central with lots of things in easy walking distance. We would stay here again in a heartbeat!
25 July 2025
Fantastic
Location
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25 July 2025
Excellent stay, very nice hotel. Absolutely a true luxury hotel.
Very nice room with excellent view of skyline of the city. Excellent breakfast.
I would have expected a mini bar in the room. The mini bar was present but only with water.
24 July 2025
Would stay here again.Great service and staff
Very comfortable and a step back in time. Loved the decor.
I was in the lower ground floor (room 6), under the breakfast room. Scraping chairs and tables from 5:30am was annoying. This room was also at car park level. People walking past the windows meant a certain lack of privacy. The room itself was fabulous.
24 July 2025
nice hotel serene neighbhorhood and friendly staff
Room was comfortable
The TV didnt work and it was not replaced during our stay
23 July 2025
A very grand place to say just outside the heart of the city
Beautiful room, bar and dining areas
23 July 2025
Wonderful stay with my daughter while visiting Edinburgh.
Such a charming hotel in a quiet location. Breakfast was excellent.
23 July 2025
Solo traveller
The room was very big and comfortable. Amazing views from 3 large windows. They also have a radio in the room which gave a very classy atmosphere
I might be mistaken but they mentioned there was a fan in the room, but I didn't find it
21 July 2025
Good stay in the Edinburgh's center
The hotel met our expectations - it is luxuriously furnished, the staff friendly and helpful, checkin and checkout process quick and effective, very clean and with excellent breakfast included. The location is close to main attractions.
An AC system in the room will help during summertime.
21 July 2025
Great staff with beautiful decor. Excellent breakfast.
Decor, Restaurant, and helpful staff.
Nothing
19 July 2025
Amazing stay
Beautiful boutique hotel with lots of character located walking distance from all main city attractions.
16 July 2025
Everything we wanted in our stay. Will be back.
Comfortable room. Fantastic breakfast. Good choice and the full Scottish was just right. Can walk from hotel to centre of Edinburgh. Staff courteous at all times and really liked a chat. Fun speaking to them.
Liked everything about the place.
15 July 2025
Fabulous
The style and decoration
Nothing
13 July 2025
The Bonham was so lovely that we didn’t mind the rain! This is a place that invites you to linger in comfort and style.
Absolutely beautiful decor featuring vintage and antique pieces.
The location was a bit of a walk to popular spots but the hotel was worth it.
12 July 2025
We had an overnight and the hotel was perfect in every way.
Stunning building and stylish inside. Comfortable and luxurious.
Nothing
10 July 2025
Good value for money and great property
Brilliant stay, particularly the view and the room we booked (junior suite, third floor).
Nothing.
9 July 2025
Excellent hotel in Edinburgh
Very friendly staff, large size room, nice amenities, proper coffee machine, comfortable bed and excellent breakfast
Berries were still frozen, a bit far to walk from the old town
6 July 2025
Exceptional
Everything
Nothing
6 July 2025
Exceptional
Most amazing hotel in every way
Not a thing
6 July 2025
Will return
Delicious breakfast ,smart dress code with staff ,very polite and friendly . Comfortable bed &bedding
Cobweb in bedroom and safe in such a silly low place -difficult to access
5 July 2025
Exceptional
Nice and comfortable room very polite personnel Stuff in the reception and stuff in the breakfast room we are very polite
5 July 2025
Friendly employees
Spacious Good nearby coffee shops
No AC Sounds permeable Late housekeeping
4 July 2025
Great location with parking but a little too far for attractions
Beautiful accommodation Loved the French perfume smell upon entering Felt classy
We had to get Ubers to take us into the old city. It was just too far to walk with my elderly mother.
1 July 2025
Would recommend the hotel short or long term, lively surroundings and great history to the buildings. Love the history b
Original, clean, convenient, great surroundings, fantastic rooms and attention to detail making sure they have provided everything in the room to make you comfortable. Authentic property!
One of the bar staff on Sunday evening was a bit gruff..
30 June 2025
Beautiful artistic and historic setting with top service
Beautiful building, top renovation, full of beautiful art pieces.
24 June 2025
A little gem .
Beautiful location and staff were very nice.
Liked everything.
20 June 2025
A very enjoyable overnight stay
Breakfast was delicious
19 June 2025
Lovely location and atmosphere
Historic feel and quality
Part View of car park
18 June 2025
Delightful - we will definitely use the Bonham in future
Ideal location for city centre whilst being out of the hustle and bustle Very comfortable room with gorgeous view across the Firth of Forth
The chairs in the dining room are a bit too low for the tables.
17 June 2025
Overall a nice stay, though the room was smaller than expected for a superior double, and some facilities could use upda
Beautiful building set in a quiet and elegant neighborhood, just a 10-minute walk from Princes Street and right behind the charming Dean Village. The staff provides impeccable service and the bed was extremely comfortable!
The toilet cistern was outdated and did not function properly, and the room was rather small for a superior double. Given the high nightly rate, breakfast should definitely be included
17 June 2025
Fabulous
Lovely comfortable rooms and very friendly staff.
16 June 2025
Just wonderful! Thank you
Gorgeous hotel, fabulous location. Bedroom was beautiful and very comfy bed. Staff were helpful and friendly. Lovely bar to sit in at night and relax
Nothing
16 June 2025
Nice staff. Very comfortable good location
Good location, very quiet. Nice area. Breakfast was excellent
The evening food wasn’t the best. For a five star hotel we expected a lot better
16 June 2025
Beautiful and comfortable
It was just what I imagined. Appreciated the cleanliness and the hospitality. We enjoyed walking around Dean and Stockbridge, which were close to the hotel.
Nothing I didn’t like about the hotel.
12 June 2025
Excellent and hope to come back one day!
The breakfast at The Bonham was excellent everything you could want and the Staff were exceptionally helpful to your needs. The location was a little bit away from Princes Street, but this was good, but you need to be fairly fit to keep walking. Having said that the Taxi service was exceptional and VFM. Our room was beautiful and the building was amazing, so much history.
Cannot think of anything we didn't like, if we had to be critical I would say the bathroom was a bit tight to get into, but that wasn't really a problem at all.
7 June 2025
Fabulous
The location was an easy tram ride from the airport, walkable to the city center, and just around the corner from Dean's Village. The room was lovely and comfortable.
It was a tight fit to have 2 small suitcases out in the room.
6 June 2025
10 stars
Beautiful looked after amazing staff the hotel is spotless restaurant and bar lovely food great menu So easy to get everywhere And then come back to Contact, it’s like being home
6 June 2025
Excellence and sublime quality!
The location, the hotel decor, the quality of staff and their service! It’s a home away from home where nothing is too much trouble for the staff. It’s a fabulous place to stay and relax!
We couldn’t stay longer!!
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
14 August 2025
Very good