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ibis Edinburgh Centre Royal Mile - Hunter Square vs Apex Grassmarket Hotel

Ibis Edinburgh Centre Royal Mile and Apex Grassmarket Hotel are both recommended by professional travelers. On balance, Ibis Edinburgh Centre Royal Mile is the choice of most writers compared to Apex Grassmarket Hotel. Ibis Edinburgh Centre Royal Mile has a TripExpert Score of 72 with endorsements from 4 publications such as Lonely Planet, Rough Guide and Time Out.

ibis Edinburgh Centre Royal Mile - Hunter Square
ibis Edinburgh Centre Royal Mile - Hunter Square
7 / 10
6 Hunter Square, Off Royal Mile, Edinburgh EH1 1QW, Scotland
From $44 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Laundry Service
  • Multilingual
  • Meeting Rooms
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Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"The Ibis is a spruce, modern, chain hotel, with a superb location." Full review
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"Probably the best-located chain hotel cheapie in the Old Town, within sight of the Royal Mile."
Time Out Time Out
"Efficient, reasonable value, mere seconds from the Royal Mile and with few defining characteristics." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Budget
"The 99-room Ibis Edinburgh Centre Royal Mile is a casual, modern chain hotel offering good value in one of the most coveted addresses in town." Full review
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
7 / 10
31 - 35 Grassmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2HS, Scotland
From $122 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Restaurant
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Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Centrally located and with good business facilities, the 171-room Apex has stylish, modern décor, large, luxurious bedrooms, a rooftop restaurant and great views of the castle."
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"This ex-university building turned 175-bed business-oriented hotel has comfortable rooms, some with views to the Castle. Faces the happening Grassmarket."
Time Out Time Out
"This 1996 debut venture from Apex was refurbished and extended just a couple of years later; more than a decade on, it remains a slick, contemporary venue in a brilliant location." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"This value-focused hotel competes on its own level thanks to a plethora of amenities and a convenient location not far from Edinburgh Castle." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
7.0
"Not to be confused with the nearby Apex Edinburgh City hotel, this sibling has a gym, swimming pool and slightly better views." Full review