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The Knight Residence by Mansley vs The Witchery

Both hotels are praised by expert reviewers. On balance, The Witchery by the Castle ranks significantly better than The Knight Residence by Mansley. The Witchery by the Castle has a TripExpert Score of 85 with praise from 7 reviews including Oyster, Lonely Planet and Time Out.

The Knight Residence by Mansley
The Knight Residence by Mansley
7 / 10
12 Lauriston Street, Edinburgh EH3 9DJ, Scotland
From $93 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Free Internet
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Laundy Room
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Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"It has a good central location in a quiet street only a few minutes' walk from the Grassmarket." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"About 10 minutes from the Grassmarket, the Knight is made up of 19 different apartments that offer good value and convenient locations."
The Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"Well-designed, nicely furnished, generously equipped and immaculately maintained, with the great bonus of cheap parking in the city centre." Full review
The Witchery
The Witchery
8 / 10
The Royal Mile, Castlehill, Edinburgh EH1 2NF, Scotland
From $499 /night
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Concierge
  • Restaurant
  • Smoking Rooms
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Fodor's Fodor's
"This lavishly theatrical lodging promises a night to remember." Full review
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"Seven riotously indulgent suites grouped around this famously spooky restaurant just downhill from the Castle."
Time Out Time Out
"Each of them is dark, theatrically gothic and lavishly furnished with antiques, leather and velvet, Victorian baths and grand beds, complementing the magical atmosphere at the Witchery dining rooms." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"This flamboyant and fabulously gothic bolthole is all your historical fantasies rolled into one. If it doesn't make your pulse race, quite frankly you haven't got one." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"Essentially a restaurant ... with some suites attached, there are few communal spaces -- the hotel is a favorite among those seeking seclusion." Full review
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