Premier Inn Edinburgh Leith Waterfront vs Similar Hotels

Rooms were generally clean and comfortable, but some had issues with window design.

Rooms described as clean and functional but often compact: complaints about small rooms, small beds for some, lack of minibar/fridge and occasional cramped layout.

Rooms described as clean and cozy but often compact with small beds and limited space; some guests miss in-room fridge/minibar and find corridors/tight layouts.

Some guests mentioned rooms were small and in need of updates.

Cleanliness of the bar and restaurant was poor, debris remained for the entire stay.

Rooms repeatedly described as clean and tidy; guests noted comfortable, well-kept rooms despite some comments about tight corridors.

Multiple guests describe rooms and hotel as very clean and comfortable; overall cleanliness praised.

Several reviews indicated cleanliness issues, specifically with breakfast cleanliness.

Great location near tram and public transport, ideal for exploring Edinburgh.

Consistently noted as very central and close to the main train station, convenient for city trips; a few guests raised concerns about station-area safety and visible homelessness.

Very close to the central train station and convenient for sightseeing; some guests note the surrounding neighbourhood can feel unsafe or is a bit removed from the centre in places.

Many guests praised the excellent location near transport and local attractions.

Mixed sentiments; some staff were friendly, but breakfast service was poor with a lack of supervision.

Staff frequently praised as friendly and helpful (several mentions of 'Herr Jovan'); one isolated operational criticism during a fire alarm and occasional understaffing at breakfast.

Staff repeatedly called friendly and helpful (several mentions of specific staff like 'Herr Jovan'); isolated issues noted (eg. staff reaction during a fire alarm and occasional breakfast staffing shortages).

Staff were consistently described as friendly and helpful.

Breakfast quality was poor with limited options and cleanliness issues in the restaurant.

Breakfast quality/content generally acceptable but recurring complaints about organization: missing cutlery, late replenishment and understaffing; bar prices cited as high.

Breakfast quality/organization receives mixed-to-negative feedback (late replenishment, missing cutlery, chaotic service at times) though selection and free kids' breakfast are positives; bar prices noted as high.

Breakfast variety was noted as lacking and chaotic at times.

Offered standard amenities expected from Premier Inn.

Basic amenities are present (luggage storage, breakfast, bar) and generally adequate; negatives include no in-room fridge for some guests, limited/expensive parking and an expensive bar.

Basic amenities are available (breakfast, bar, luggage storage); guests note absence of in-room fridge/minibar, paid/limited parking and occasional bar pricing concerns.

Amenities were deemed acceptable but limited, such as the absence of mini fridges.

Good value for an overnight stay considering location and room quality.

Many guests highlight excellent price-quality ratio and recommend the hotel for value; several reviews explicitly call it the best value compared to other stays.

Many guests praise the hotel as excellent value and highlight it as good price-quality compared to others; overall strong sentiment on affordability.

Feedback on value for money was mixed, with some noting the price was high for New Year.