The West End Hotel Edinburgh

The West End Hotel

Hotel The West End Hotel 3 class

Edinburgh, 35 Palmerston Place

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Only a 10-minute walk from Princes Street, The West End Hotel is in the city centre. It offers free Wi-Fi in public areas, modern en suite rooms with flat-screen TVs, and shared accommodation for groups.

The stylish Time Bar at the West End serves a varied, seasonal food menu. There is also a self-catering kitchen, a laundry room, a lounge and two 52-inch plasma-screen TVs. Please note there is no lift.

The West End Hotel has original high ceilings and bay windows.

Buses run every 10 minutes from the hotel to the city centre. Edinburgh Haymarket Rail Station is just a 5-minute walk.

Rooms: 10
Rate: 50 - 600 GBP


Hotel information

At the end of May 2008 the hotel completed its refurbishment, which included each of the 10 rooms, the bar area, foyer, self-catering kitchen and lounge, featuring free internet access. The hotel’s old-style high ceilings and bay windows combine perfectly with the modern clean-line furnishings and warm plum and chocolate décor.

Hotel Facilities

General:   Parking, Bar, Non-Smoking Rooms, Family Rooms, Heating, Gay Friendly, All Public and Private spaces non-smoking
Services:   Laundry, Internet Services, Tour Desk, Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN, Free Wi-Fi Internet Access Included

Room information

The newly-refurbished rooms have been decorated in colours such as rich warm chocolate browns, creams and whites. Furnished with plush new carpets and crisp cotton bed linen, the rooms are stylish and comfortable.

Each private hotel room is well-equipped, with all the modern comforts and facilities you need in a restful, relaxing base, including brand new modern en suite bathrooms and plasma flat-screen TVs.

Our new 8 and 10-bed rooms have basic facilities and cater to those seeking rooms for group bookings or larger family rooms.

Area information

As its name suggests, the hotel is situated in the cosmopolitan West End of beautiful Edinburgh. Princes Street is just a 5-minute walk away, as is the Royal Mile, famous for its quirky lanes and great pubs. George Street is a great area for cocktail lounges and nightclubs, and is also just a short walk from the hotel.

Travel information

By Air:
The hotel is approximately 10 km from Edinburgh Airport. Taxis are readily available from just outside the airport or you can take advantage of the hotel’s excellent public transport links. The bus ride from the airport to the hotel takes about 20 minutes.

By Bus:
There is a bus stop right in front of the hotel and buses run every 10 minutes.

By Train:
Haymarket railway station is just a short walk from the hotel.

Important information

When booking for a group of 8 or more people, security deposits and additional policies will apply. The remaining balance will need to be paid as a group, and you will experience a longer check-out process. For further information, contact the hotel using the contact details on your booking confirmation.

Please note that a 2% surcharge applies for payments with credit card.

Hotel Policies

Check In:   14:00-22:00
Check Out:   08:00-11:00
Cancellation Policy:   Cancellation Policy: If cancelled up to 2 days before date of arrival, no fee will be charged.
If cancelled later, the first night will be charged.
In case of no-show, the total price of the reservation will be charged.

Children and Extra Bed Policy: All children are welcome.
All children under 3 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding.
All children under 2 years stay free of charge for cots.
There is no capacity for extra beds in the room.
Maximum capacity of babycots in a room is 1.

Deposit Policy: No deposit will be charged.

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

Internet: Wi-fi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Meal Plan: Full English breakfast is included in the room rate.

Parking: Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) 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, Eftpos, Euro/Mastercard, Maestro, PIN, Solo, Switch, Visa
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