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The Raeburn vs Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Both The Raeburn and Apex Grassmarket Hotel are highly recommended by writers. On balance, Apex Grassmarket Hotel is preferred by most reviewers compared to The Raeburn. Apex Grassmarket Hotel is ranked #32 in Edinburgh with praise from 5 reviews such as Time Out, Rough Guide and Oyster.
The Raeburn
Oyster
The Telegraph
Condé Nast Traveler
The Guardian
Independent
112 Raeburn Place, Edinburgh EH4 1RG, Scotland
From $104 /night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Free Parking
- Multilingual
Oyster
Upscale
"The Raeburn is an upscale, family-run boutique hotel set in a charming Georgian building in Edinburgh's affluent Stockbridge neighborhood."
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The Telegraph
8.0
"Expect a moody-modern-meets-heritage look, fabulous cocktails, and expensive extras in the rooms, from GHD straighteners to snazzy espresso machines."
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Condé Nast Traveler
"Establishing shot: What's the first thing you notice as you arrive? What are your initial impressions?Located in Edinburgh’s wonderfully bougie New Town, the Raeburn is a circa-1832..."
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There's free onsite parking—just be sure to call ahead.
The Guardian
"Right by Inverleith Park, the Raeburn has a warm ambience and is just a stone’s throw from great cafes and independent shops on Raeburn Place."
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December 19, 2021
Independent
"The Raeburn is perfect for out-of-towners...head upstairs to rooms that tick all the boxes. Rainforest showers, humongous TVs, and coffee machines all come as standard."
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Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Lonely Planet
Rough Guide
Time Out
Star Service
The Telegraph
31 - 35 Grassmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2HS, Scotland
From $122 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
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
"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
"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."
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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."
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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."
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