Dakota Edinburgh vs Similar Hotels

Rooms are clean but some minor issues with lighting and noise from the bed.

Mixed room reports: some large, comfortable rooms with great views; others were in a basement with small windows, unfurnished or very dark, plus issues like a flickering main light and very firm mattress—room quality is notably inconsistent and below average.

Rooms can be small, but some offer amazing views and are well-decorated.

Rooms were reported as very clean and comfortable.

Mixed notes: several reviewers praised cleanliness and a very clean room, but there are isolated negatives (hair found in sink/shower and one unfurnished/basement room described as poor), so cleanliness is slightly below the hotel average.

Overall clean but some mentions of odors and small room size.

Perfect location mentioned, convenient for the airport.

Location praised (close to airport, train station, good parking, great views and historic setting) but several guests reported noise from trains/bridge and occasional disruption, so location scores well but not perfect.

Great location near the airport and within walking distance to restaurants and attractions.

Staff were consistently described as friendly, helpful, and attentive.

Staff frequently described as friendly, helpful and attentive in multiple reviews (warm welcome, good care), though a few reports mention busy or unhelpful moments (slow check-in, locked hotel, poor responsiveness). Overall service sentiment leans positive.

Staff were very attentive, friendly, and helpful.

Breakfast and evening meals consistently praised as excellent.

Food and beverage received strong praise (beautiful food, great service, good breakfast noted), though there was at least one operational issue with breakfast timing/availability; overall sentiment is very positive.

Food quality was praised, especially in the restaurant.

Amenities mentioned include a cozy atmosphere and good service.

Amenities include free coffee, free car park, pub on-site and decent food/service; however wifi issues (slow or non-working) and understaffing at times were noted, giving amenities a generally positive but slightly imperfect rating.

Good amenities, although specific mentions were limited.

The £50 check-in charge raised some confusion but was manageable.

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Generally good value, though some felt it was pricey during peak times.