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Apex Grassmarket Hotel vs Kildonan Lodge Hotel

Both properties are rated highly by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Apex Grassmarket Hotel is preferred by most writers compared to Kildonan Lodge Hotel. Apex Grassmarket Hotel is ranked #54 in Edinburgh with accolades from 4 reviews including Lonely Planet, oyster.com and Time Out.

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
Kildonan Lodge Hotel
Kildonan Lodge Hotel
7 / 10
27 Craigmillar Park, Newington, Edinburgh EH16 5PE, Scotland
From $102 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
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Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"Spacious and traditionally furnished, with cosy fire-lit drawing room and comfy bedrooms; some with four-posters and jacuzzis."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"An elegant small hotel with a country-house atmosphere, in a residential suburb 3.5km (2.2mi) south of the city centre." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"The 15-room Kildonan Lodge Hotel is a family-owned upper-middle-range property located just outside of Edinburgh's city center and about a seven-minute bus ride to the Royal Mile." Full review