The Original Raj Hotel Edinburgh

The Original Raj Hotel

Bed and Breakfast The Original Raj Hotel 3 class

Edinburgh, 6 West Coates

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In the smart Murrayfield area of Edinburgh, The Original Raj is an Indian-themed B&B about 1 mile (1.6 km) west of the city centre, near Murrayfield Stadium and Haymarket Station.

Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art is a short walk away.

All rooms have furniture handmade in India. Rooms at the front of the hotel boast excellent views towards the Pentland Hills.

The Original Raj Hotel is 2 minutes from a bus stop and close to the A8, which leads to Edinburgh Zoo and Edinburgh Airport.

Rooms: 17
Rate: 30 - 95 GBP


Hotel Facilities

General:   Parking, 24-Hour Front Desk, Garden, Non-Smoking Rooms, Heating, All Public and Private spaces non-smoking
Services:   Internet Services

Room information

All the rooms in The Original Raj Hotel are furnished with items sourced from Jaiphur in India. The rooms at the front of the hotel boast excellent views over Edinburgh and to the Pentland Hills.

Food & beverage

Start your day with a continental breakfast, served buffet-style, in the dining room, which has a magnificent silver elephant throne from Jaipur.

The hotel does not serve lunches or evening meals but there are a number of restaurants in the area, including The Raj, founded by Tommy Miah, Edinburgh's best Indian restaurant in Leith.

If you choose to bring in a takeaway, the hotel can provide cutlery.

Area information

The Original Raj is situated within 1 mile of the city centre. Local attractions include: Edinburgh Zoo - home to the world’s most northerly penguins (3 km); the Water of Leith Walkway, where you can follow the river downstream to the footbridge to the rear entrance of the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art; and the Dean Gallery, which houses a good collection of Surrealists and many works by Edinburgh sculptor Sir Eduardo Paolozzi.

Travel information

The hotel is located 2 minutes away from the bus stop and between Murrayfield and Haymarket train station. Edinburgh Airport and the main A8 road are also easily accessible.

Hotel Policies

Check In:   14:00-00:00
Check Out:   03:00-11:00
Cancellation Policy:   Cancellation Policy: If cancelled up to 5 days before date of arrival, no fee will be charged.
If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the first night will be charged.

Children and Extra Bed Policy: All children are welcome.
All children under 5 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding.
All children under 2 years stay free of charge for cots.
All children under 12 years stay free of charge for extra beds.
Maximum capacity of extra beds/babycots in a room is 1.

Deposit Policy: 100 percent of the first night will be charged on the day of booking and is refundable.

VAT and city/tourist taxes: 17.5 % VAT is included.
Service charge is not applicable.
City/tourist tax is not applicable.

Internet: Internet via modem is available in the hotel rooms and charges are applicable.

Meal Plan: Continental breakfast is included in the room rate.

Parking: Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and charges are applicable.

Pets: Pets are not allowed.


The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
Accepted credit cards:   American Express, Euro/Mastercard, Maestro, Solo, Switch, Visa
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