The Howard, an Ascend Hotel Collection Member Edinburgh

34 Great King Street, Edinburgh, EH3 6QH, United Kingdom
9.2 469 reviews
Scores
  • Cleanliness
    9.3
  • Comfort
    9.3
  • Location
    9.2
  • Facilities
    8.9
  • Staff
    9.5
  • Value for money
    8.7
  • Free WiFi
    8.8

Hotel map
Internet
Free!WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Languages spoken
Spanish
Hungarian
German
English
French
Polish
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Parking
Private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is needed) and charges may be applicable.
General
Non-smoking rooms
Closest landmarks
Hanover Fine Arts
0.1 miles
Multrees Walk
0.3 miles
Waverley Mall
0.4 miles
Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
0.4 miles
Scott Monument
0.5 miles
Scottish National Gallery
0.5 miles
Waterloo Place
0.5 miles
Raeburn Place
0.5 miles
Omni Centre
0.5 miles
The Georgian House
0.5 miles
Most popular landmarks
Edinburgh Military Tattoo
0.6 miles
Edinburgh Playhouse
0.6 miles
Royal Mile
0.6 miles
Edinburgh Castle
0.7 miles
Edinburgh Festival Theatre
1 miles
University of Edinburgh
1.1 miles
Murrayfield Stadium
1.9 miles
Edinburgh Zoo
2.9 miles
Dalhousie Castle
8.1 miles
Forth Bridge
8.4 miles
Restaurants and markets
The Cumberland Bar
0.1 miles
Tesco
0.6 miles
Natural beauty
Water of Leith
0.4 miles
Arthurs Seat
2 miles
Leith Docks
2.5 miles
Closest airports
Edinburgh Airport
6.4 miles
Glasgow Airport
48.1 miles

Policies

  • Cancellation/prepayment
    • Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to room type.Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.
  • Cards accepted at this property
    • The Howard, an Ascend Hotel Collection Member Edinburgh accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
  • Check-in
    • From 15:00 hours
  • Check-out
    • Until 12:00 hours
  • Children and extra beds
    • There is no capacity for extra beds in the room.
    • All children are welcome.
    • Extra beds are not available.
  • Groups
    • When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
  • Pets
    • Pets are not allowed.

What guests loved the most

“Beautiful building. Instantly upgraded. Quiet, romantic setting. Friendly staff offering excellent service.”

, United Kingdom

“The welcome from the staff was excellent, the room was very nice, the restaurant food was fantastic.”

, United Kingdom

“Everything. I meant it, and I’m very picky. I stayed at Charlotte room and it was magnificent. Loved the hotel, the staff, the facilities, the food... I wish I could have a version of The Howard in every location I travel to. And no, I’m not being paid to say this, it was really superb.”

, Portugal

“Very charming staff. Extra large and comfortable room in a gracious building. Excellent breakfast”

, United Kingdom

“Staff amazing, room clean and comfortable. Four poster bed so comfortable. Nice traditional Georgian setting”

, United Kingdom

“Amazing hotel... but closing next month! Have been here twice and would dearly love to come again...”

, United Kingdom

“It was an extraordinary experience of hospitality. We enjoyed the stay very much every day. Starting with the excellent breakfast and ending with the amazing choice of whiskey served in the bar or late night herbal tea served in the room. I have never experienced such an excellent service as at Howard.”

, Germany

“Great personnel, great service, room breakfast was increadible! The car was parked and unpacked by the staff without any headaches.”

, Russia

“Size and style of the room, size of bathroom, good bed, excellent customer service.”

, United Kingdom

“Absolutely fabulous hotel and staff at the hotel, very friendly, very attentive and informative, excellent service. The room was fantastic, the bed was the most comfortable bed I have ever slept in, wonderful room. Couldn't recommend the hotel enough, we will definitely be staying again. Thank you to all the staff.”

, United Kingdom