DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh - Queensferry Crossing {GBR}
Apr 26, 2018, 7:43 am
#46
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Newcastle, UK
Posts: 2,379
Sorry, forgot to mention that the balcony doors were still locked. When I asked about this, they said they were shortly getting checked with regard to safety and if approved then guests should be able to use the balconies.
Jun 24, 2018, 4:30 pm
#47
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: EXT, LHR & ORD
Programs: AA EXP MM, HH Diamond
Posts: 1,613
Great hotel
Stayed 2 nights during the Royal Highland Show - really friendly check-in staff - happy and helpful ! Rooms are great - large with proper king size bed and decent size bathroom with plenty of amenities.
I counted 10 spare sockets plus at least 6 USB charging points - with both being available both sides of the bed. Breakfast was good, as was the restaurant with good food both in quantity and quality and at a very sensible price. Easy bus ride outside the hotel to/from the airport - and also many buses direct into Edinburgh city. Will definitely stay again. Views over the bridges are wonderful, and there is plenty of parking available if required. Wifi was also fast.
I counted 10 spare sockets plus at least 6 USB charging points - with both being available both sides of the bed. Breakfast was good, as was the restaurant with good food both in quantity and quality and at a very sensible price. Easy bus ride outside the hotel to/from the airport - and also many buses direct into Edinburgh city. Will definitely stay again. Views over the bridges are wonderful, and there is plenty of parking available if required. Wifi was also fast.
Jul 9, 2018, 3:18 pm
#48
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Switzerland
Programs: AY+ Platinum, SK Gold, BAEC Silver, airbaltic VIP, Radisson VIP
Posts: 6,529
A truly lovely hotel. The room and bathroom were very large and looked new, modern and fresh. The staff was very friendly and the breakfast was delicious. I'd definitely stay here again.
Oct 14, 2018, 1:00 am
#50
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Somewhere in Europe
Posts: 3,362
Given the time of year I will be surprised if the hotel isn't full 31st and 1st by the time your stay comes around.
Oct 14, 2018, 2:55 pm
#51
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Newcastle, UK
Posts: 2,379
As stated by chrism20, they do tend to upgrade from a standard room to a deluxe with river view. We only got upgraded to a suite for our 2nd night due to problems with our upgraded river view room on our first night. Looking at your dates, it would appear that the suites are, not surprisingly, all booked.
Last edited by cjd; Oct 14, 2018 at 3:00 pm
Oct 16, 2018, 12:37 am
#52
Join Date: Oct 2017
Programs: Hilton Diamond, Hyatt globalist, Marriott Gold
Posts: 142
As stated by chrism20, they do tend to upgrade from a standard room to a deluxe with river view. We only got upgraded to a suite for our 2nd night due to problems with our upgraded river view room on our first night. Looking at your dates, it would appear that the suites are, not surprisingly, all booked.
Thanks guys!
Apr 23, 2019, 9:23 pm
#53
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Tampa Bay
Posts: 27
Hi guys! thank you for sharing your experiences at this property. I'm doing a road trip around Scotland and ending the trip at Edinburgh. I'm staying at this property for 3 nights (managed to get a good rate) and will be heading into Edinburgh city for 2 days. Will it be more cost-efficient to leave the car in the hotel and take the bus into the city (GBP 4.50 single?) or to drive into the city? How crazy are the parking prices?
Thanks in advance!
Thanks in advance!
Apr 23, 2019, 9:58 pm
#54
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: norwich, uk
Programs: hhonors diamond
Posts: 5,397
Hi guys! thank you for sharing your experiences at this property. I'm doing a road trip around Scotland and ending the trip at Edinburgh. I'm staying at this property for 3 nights (managed to get a good rate) and will be heading into Edinburgh city for 2 days. Will it be more cost-efficient to leave the car in the hotel and take the bus into the city (GBP 4.50 single?) or to drive into the city? How crazy are the parking prices?
Thanks in advance!
Thanks in advance!
I can almost assure you the bus option would be cheaper and easier as you won’t have to worry about finding a space and also loosing your space at the hotel upon returning...oh and you will be free to try the Scottish whisky........ obviously if you drive you can’t.......just a thought.
Apr 24, 2019, 12:23 am
#55
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Somewhere in Europe
Posts: 3,362
Hi guys! thank you for sharing your experiences at this property. I'm doing a road trip around Scotland and ending the trip at Edinburgh. I'm staying at this property for 3 nights (managed to get a good rate) and will be heading into Edinburgh city for 2 days. Will it be more cost-efficient to leave the car in the hotel and take the bus into the city (GBP 4.50 single?) or to drive into the city? How crazy are the parking prices?
Thanks in advance!
Thanks in advance!
What I would recommend is driving to Ingliston Park & Ride and taking the tram from there to town. The P&R from the hotel is less than fifteen minutes if you get a clear run and the day ticket will cost you £4 which allows travel on the trams and all Lothian Buses.
The frequency of the trams is every 5-10 mins depending on the time of day so it really is a turn up and go service.
Apr 24, 2019, 4:24 am
#56
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Tampa Bay
Posts: 27
I’ve been to Edinburgh a couple of times and don’t remember parking being crazy expensive but I’m from London where it is.
I can almost assure you the bus option would be cheaper and easier as you won’t have to worry about finding a space and also loosing your space at the hotel upon returning...oh and you will be free to try the Scottish whisky........ obviously if you drive you can’t.......just a thought.
I can almost assure you the bus option would be cheaper and easier as you won’t have to worry about finding a space and also loosing your space at the hotel upon returning...oh and you will be free to try the Scottish whisky........ obviously if you drive you can’t.......just a thought.
Parking in Edinburgh will cost you between £1.20 and £4.50 an hour depending on where you park (the £1.20 being on the edge of the pay to park areas of the city).
What I would recommend is driving to Ingliston Park & Ride and taking the tram from there to town. The P&R from the hotel is less than fifteen minutes if you get a clear run and the day ticket will cost you £4 which allows travel on the trams and all Lothian Buses.
The frequency of the trams is every 5-10 mins depending on the time of day so it really is a turn up and go service.
What I would recommend is driving to Ingliston Park & Ride and taking the tram from there to town. The P&R from the hotel is less than fifteen minutes if you get a clear run and the day ticket will cost you £4 which allows travel on the trams and all Lothian Buses.
The frequency of the trams is every 5-10 mins depending on the time of day so it really is a turn up and go service.
May 24, 2019, 10:17 am
#58
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Somewhere in Europe
Posts: 3,362
Restaurant menu below. Eaten there twice and it was decent enough, definitely a significant step up from dough&co. Lots of emphasis on fish and seafood due to the location.
https://docs.wixstatic.com/ugd/afa31...84bda30348.pdf
https://www.theshore-queensferry.co.uk/food
May 24, 2019, 10:30 am
#59
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Cheshire
Programs: HH Diamond, IHG Diamond Am Elite, Best Western Gold, Marriott Bonvoy Gold, Radisson Rewards Gold
Posts: 1,712
Nice setting for the restaurant and I really like the bar here.
Restaurant menu below. Eaten there twice and it was decent enough, definitely a significant step up from dough&co. Lots of emphasis on fish and seafood due to the location.
https://docs.wixstatic.com/ugd/afa31...84bda30348.pdf
https://www.theshore-queensferry.co.uk/food
Looks fine to me.
Just remembered this is a Cairn Property, did anything ever materialise on a new loyalty scheme?
Seem to remember there being a card issued at the Newcastle airport doubletree giving 10% off, that then finished before I could get my hands on one.
Last edited by adobbing; May 24, 2019 at 12:41 pm
May 24, 2019, 11:17 am
#60
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Somewhere in Europe
Posts: 3,362
Thanks!
Looks fine to me.
Just remembered this is a Cairn Property, did anything ever materialise on a new loyalty scheme?
Seem to remember there being a card issued at the Newcastle airport doubletree giving 10% off that then finished before I could get my hands on one.