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Edinburgh Holyrood Hotel vs Apex Grassmarket Hotel

Both properties are rated highly by those who travel for a living. Overall, Macdonald Holyrood Hotel ranks significantly higher than Apex Grassmarket Hotel. Macdonald Holyrood Hotel comes in at 83 with accolades from 6 sources like Oyster, Jetsetter and The Telegraph.

Edinburgh Holyrood Hotel
Edinburgh Holyrood Hotel
8 / 10
81 Holyrood Road, Edinburgh EH8 8AU, Scotland
From $173 /night
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Laundy Room
  • Restaurant
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Frommer's Frommer's
"The Club Floor is geared toward luxury-minded guests: It has a dedicated elevator, butler service, lounge, and library, along with a champagne and canapé reception every night." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"This modern, yet unpretentious hotel is similar in quality to the Carlton and bears an equally precious downtown locale although without the views of the castle-facing rooms in the Apex International." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"The Macdonald Holyrood Hotel is a 156-room upscale property just steps from Holyrood Park and a mile from Edinburgh Castle." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"the Macdonald has always had a business feel. ... It's the exclusive Club Floor, with its upgraded rooms and views of Holyrood Park, that's the stand-out feature." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"With comfortable rooms (consider upgrading) and a spa, swimming pool and gym it’s definitely worth considering, especially for families or as part of a special deal." Full review
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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