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Edinburgh Holyrood Hotel vs Tigerlily Hotel

Both Macdonald Holyrood Hotel and Tigerlily Hotel are rated highly by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Tigerlily Hotel is the choice of most reviewers compared to Macdonald Holyrood Hotel. Tigerlily Hotel comes in at 87 with approval from 10 publications including Jetsetter, The Telegraph and Concierge.

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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Tigerlily Hotel
Tigerlily Hotel
8 / 10
125 George Street, Edinburgh EH2 4JN, Scotland
From $158 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"Classic Georgian townhouse concealing a funky, boutique interior... Luxurious."
Concierge Concierge
"It's an enclave for local thirty- and fortysomething professionals who aren't into the tartan-and-whisky charm of their forebears' haunts and want to party in a cool urban scene."
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"The Tigerlily is housed in an historic Georgian townhouse, but inside, it's thoroughly modern." Full review
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"A glitzy boutique hotel, bar and restaurant that epitomizes the new “gorgeous” George St. A classic Georgian townhouse transformed into a flamboyant design extravaganza."
Time Out Time Out
"The bedrooms are designed to the hilt... this remains one of the best-loved hotels in the city, to say nothing of its visually opulent bar, restaurant or nightclub." Full review
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