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The Old Waverley Hotel vs The Raeburn
Both hotels are endorsed by expert writers. On balance, The Old Waverley Hotel scores slightly better than The Raeburn. The Old Waverley Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 79 with accolades from 4 reviews like The Telegraph, Oyster and Time Out.
The Old Waverley Hotel
Frommer's
Oyster
Time Out
The Telegraph
43 Princes Street, Edinburgh EH2 2BY, Scotland
From $44 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"Guest rooms are well maintained and comfortable, but you're mainly paying for a location in the heart of the action."
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Oyster
Mid-Range
"The mid-range Old Waverley Hotel is superbly located on Edinburgh’s most famous shopping street, convenient for both business travelers and tourists."
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Time Out
"Princes Street address is the big selling point."
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The Telegraph
7.0
"This is an honest, sonsie-faced hotel in a premier location."
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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."
A local’s guide to Edinburgh: the best bookshops, restaurants and bars
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."
Best boutique hotels in Edinburgh: Where to stay for romance and charm
February 23, 2023
