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Barcelo Edinburgh Carlton Hotel

4.0 of 5
19 North Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1SD, Scotland
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Ranked #81 of 137 hotels in Edinburgh
3.5 of 5 stars 686 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Royal mile(30)
  • Very good(14)
  • Princes street(9)
  • Swimming pool(9)
  • Friendly and helpful(8)
  • North bridge(8)
  • Reception staff(7)
  • Great location(6)
  • Old town(6)
  • First nights(5)
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Tony_L_007
Scotland
Reviewer
5 reviews
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 February 2012 NEW

We stayed there for one night only as were impressed with the hotel and facilities. Normally we use the hilton and fancied a change, Barcelo resorts might be the new thing. The staff are friendly and very helpful, the rooms were very well maintained(with a upgrade to superior room making it even better), the bar very spacious with comfortable surroundings,... More

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Kakescloud
Glasgow
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 February 2012 NEW

Our room was just lovely and in the perfect location for seeing the city. Spa was a bit disappointing... in need of a makeover. This didn't ruin our trip since we just used it the once, but if I'd paid specifically for a spa break I'd have been a bit gutted. More

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Angela T
Livingston, Scotland, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 February 2012 NEW

We arrived well before our check in time of 2pm, and I expected to be told that our room wasn't ready. However, as soon as I gave my name, I was told our room was available, given directions to where it was, times of breakfast, asked if we wanted to book a table for dinner, and also told about the... More

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DuncanMacdonald
Inverness, Scotland
Reviewer
3 reviews
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 February 2012 NEW
1
person found this review helpful

I stayed here overnight on a business trip to Edinburgh and was very impressed by the standard. The receptionist was extremely pleasant and helpful and, although I arrived earlier than expected, I was given a lovely room with a great view ovwer the city. The restaurant staff were friendly and helpful, the food was good and the bar area was... More

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Carlton_Operations, Manager at Barcelo Edinburgh Carlton Hotel, responded to this review
11 February 2012

Dear Mr McDonald, Thank you for taking the time to leave another excellent review regarding your visit at the Barceló Edinburgh Carlton Hotel. It nice to see you back at the Carlton, with so many positive things to say about the hotel, it is a joy to the team to have you stay again. Thank you once again for taking... More

Rachel C
Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Reviewer
4 reviews
3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 February 2012
2
people found this review helpful

I treated my mum to a spa break for her birthday. Hotel is lovely, clean and just off princes st. Our room was massive, about 3 x the size of a standard hotel room. We also had our evening meal and breakfast included which i cannot fault was lovely also. Only let down was the spa, My mother had the... More

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Carlton_Operations, Manager at Barcelo Edinburgh Carlton Hotel, responded to this review
9 February 2012

Dear Rachel, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review regarding your visit at the Barceló Edinburgh Carlton Hotel. I am sorry to read you did not have a good experience in our Spa, I have passed your comments to our Leisure Club Manager, and he is very interested in talking to you regarding the issues which you... More

Neil B
Harrogate, United Kingdom
1 review
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 February 2012
1
person found this review helpful

After reading some of the reviews posted here, I was very surprised. I stayed on a busy saturday night during the six nations and found the hotel to be very clean, comfortable and quiet. My room was large and very well appointed. Very comfortable bed and an up to date bathroom. The breakfast was excellent and the staff on reception... More

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Carlton_Operations, Manager at Barcelo Edinburgh Carlton Hotel, responded to this review
8 February 2012

Dear Neil, Thank you for taking the time to leave an excellent review regarding your visit at the Barceló Edinburgh Carlton Hotel. You must have been an English rugby supporter! It was a challenging weekend as you well know the hotel was full, with Rugby supporters for the six nations. Not a room left in the hotel, it is just... More

Joan R
Airdrie, United Kingdom
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2012

I and my partner made a one night stay in this hotel. What a lovely experience. We were very lucky to have been upgraded on arrival from a double room to a suite. It was very well presented, clean and pleasant. We had a room to the rear of the property which meant we didn't have any traffic noise. The... More

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Carlton_Operations, Manager at Barcelo Edinburgh Carlton Hotel, responded to this review
9 February 2012

Dear Joan, Thank you for taking the time to leave an excellent review regarding your visit at the Barceló Edinburgh Carlton Hotel. We do enjoy the positive comments we receive from many of our guests who stay with us. We also like to give that little bit extra to make their stay more enjoyable, I am glad you liked your... More

Tinkerbell1818
Edinburgh
2 reviews
4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2012
1
person found this review helpful

We bought a Groupon Voucher for a Spa Day for my mother's Christmas and I have to say I was extremely disappointed in this hotel. We arrived and the hotel which looks lovely from reception with a beatiful staircase however when we got in the lift to head down to the spa, on our way a member of staff got... More

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Carlton_Operations, Manager at Barcelo Edinburgh Carlton Hotel, responded to this review
9 February 2012

Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review regarding your visit at the Barceló Edinburgh Carlton Hotel’s Spa & Leisure Club. I am sorry to read your experience at the hotel was not quite right; I have passed your points onto our Leisure Club Manager who keen to discuss the issues you have mentioned. We are... More

Bordersspagirl
1 review
2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2012
2
people found this review helpful

A grupon trip (our first and last). A present, if I'd actually spent money on this I'd be furious. Instead we just laughed at the horror! A special treat for my husband after his finals turned to farce when we realised our expectations of a lovely relaxing spa day at a prominent Edinburgh hotel were rather too high. Grotty damp... More

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Carlton_Operations, Manager at Barcelo Edinburgh Carlton Hotel, responded to this review
9 February 2012

Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review regarding your visit at the Barceló Edinburgh Carlton Hotel. I am sorry to read your experience at the hotel was not quite right; I have passed your points onto our Leisure Club Manager who keen to discuss the issues you have mentioned. I am also sorry to read... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 February 2012

Wow. Room surely did not dissapoint, clean and comfortable. The biggest draw to this hotel has to be location though. A block (maybe) from the Royal Mile, plenty of shopping eating and sightseeing. Of course with location comes a few downers, but not deal breakers. Being in the heart of the city brings city noise. It was tolerable for myself... More

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Carlton_Operations, Manager at Barcelo Edinburgh Carlton Hotel, responded to this review
8 February 2012

Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to leave a fantastic review regarding your visit at the Barceló Edinburgh Carlton Hotel. As you said being in the heart of the city does have it issues, only a stone throw away from the Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood Palace, a perfect base to set off from for your travels... More

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Address: 19 North Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1SD, Scotland

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