Malmaison Edinburgh City

Tucked in New Town, Malmaison Edinburgh City has quietly become one of the more interesting four-star options in Edinburgh. New Town is doing some of the heavy lifting here: it's within an easy walk of the city centre, and that proximity does change the trip. Inside, the rooms are well-appointed, and guests pick out…

Tucked in New Town, Malmaison Edinburgh City has quietly become one of the more interesting four-star options in Edinburgh. New Town is doing some of the heavy lifting here: it's within an easy walk of the city centre, and that proximity does change the trip. Inside, the rooms are well-appointed, and guests pick out reliable wi-fi and an in-house restaurant as the small things that add up over a stay. The vibe lands somewhere between residential and editorial, which is rarer than it sounds. The numbers behind the reviews tell their own story, well over 1,900 reviews, scoring strong on balance. Reputation has held up across enough stays to mean something. Expect to pay something in the region of €307 a night, a middle-of-the-road entry on the board, especially when stacked against nearby alternatives. It's the kind of Edinburgh property that rewards a careful comparison, the spec sheet doesn't quite capture what makes it tick.