Black Ivy

Every now and then a four-star earns its place on a shortlist by simply doing the basics very well, Black Ivy, in Bruntsfield, is one of those. The setting is part of the appeal, within an easy walk of the city centre, and the location score sits in reasonable territory because of it. Inside, the rooms are…

Every now and then a four-star earns its place on a shortlist by simply doing the basics very well, Black Ivy, in Bruntsfield, is one of those. The setting is part of the appeal, within an easy walk of the city centre, and the location score sits in reasonable territory because of it. Inside, the rooms are well-appointed, and guests pick out an in-house restaurant, reliable wi-fi and on-site parking as the small things that add up over a stay. The vibe lands somewhere between residential and editorial, which is rarer than it sounds. With around 870 reviews on the books and a strong average, the reception from guests does most of the talking here. Reputation has held up across enough stays to mean something. Recent rates have been hovering around €235 a night, which lands as a middle-of-the-road option for the city. Whether Black Ivy is the right fit depends on the trip, but it earns a place on the comparison shortlist for Edinburgh more often than not.