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Merith House Hotel has been providing comfortable and affordable accommodation in the heart of Edinburgh for many years. Our hotel combines traditional charm with modern amenities, offering guests a welcoming environment and exceptional value for money. Located just minutes from Edinburgh city centre, we pride ourselves on our prime location, which allows easy access to major attractions, transport links, and local amenities. Our team is dedicated to ensuring every guest enjoys a pleasant stay, with clean and well-maintained rooms, complimentary WiFi, and a range of facilities tailored to both leisure and business travellers. We have consistently received positive feedback for our attentive service, with many guests praising the friendly and helpful staff who go above and beyond to make visitors feel at home.Our family-friendly approach ensures that guests of all ages find our accommodation suitable and enjoyable. The hotel features a variety of room types, including single, double, twin, and family rooms, all equipped with essential amenities such as tea and coffee making facilities, flat-screen televisions, and blackout curtains. We also offer special packages for group bookings and events, making us a versatile choice for different needs. Our commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and comfort has earned us a strong reputation among visitors to Edinburgh. Whether you're here for a short break, business trip, or exploring the city's rich cultural heritage, Merith House Hotel provides a reliable and welcoming base for your stay.
Services
Single En-suite Room
Twin Shared Bathroom
Family Rooms
Group Bookings
Free Parking
Highlights and features
- We offer free parking and WiFi for guest convenience.
- Family rooms available for larger groups.
- Located near Edinburgh city centre with easy transport links.
- Accept credit cards for flexible payments.
- Vegetarian options available for breakfast.
What people say
Good facilities
Clean room
Helpful staff
Great value
Excellent breakfast
Services
Single En-suite Room
Our single en-suite rooms provide a compact yet comfortable space for solo travellers. Each room features a double bed, flat-screen TV, tea and coffee making facilities, and blackout curtains to ensure a restful night's sleep. These rooms are ideal for guests seeking affordable accommodation with private bathroom facilities in central Edinburgh.
Family Rooms
Designed for families or small groups, our family rooms include combinations of double and single beds to accommodate up to five guests. Each room comes with a private shower and toilet, colour TV, and tea and coffee making facilities. These spacious rooms offer excellent value for families exploring Edinburgh together.
Group Bookings
We offer special rate packages for groups of 12 or more guests. Perfect for tour groups, sports teams, or large family gatherings, our group booking service includes discounted rates and flexible arrangements to accommodate your specific requirements during your Edinburgh visit.
Free WiFi
All guests receive complimentary high-speed WiFi access throughout the hotel premises. The service is suitable for browsing, email access, and light streaming, ensuring you stay connected during your Edinburgh stay without additional charges.
Vegetarian Breakfast
Our continental breakfast includes vegetarian options with a selection of cereals, toast, pastries, fruit, and hot beverages. For guests requiring more substantial meals, cooked breakfast options are available upon request, ensuring a satisfying start to your day in Edinburgh.
Questions
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 2:00pm to 9:00pm. Check-out is by 10:30am.
Does the hotel offer free WiFi?
Yes, complimentary WiFi is available in all rooms and public areas.
Are family rooms available?
Yes, we offer triple and super family rooms accommodating up to five guests.
Is parking available on-site?
Free parking is available nearby, though not directly on-site.
What payment methods are accepted?
We accept credit card payments and major debit cards for your convenience.
Are there cancellation fees?
A 21-day cancellation policy applies with a 10% administration charge for late cancellations.
Reviews (6)
Wesley Adams
Mar 31, 2020
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BEWARE! BED BUGS! THE WORST PLACE I'VE EVER STAYED AT! Should be rated -1. Booked for 3 nights. Biggest regret ever! On a quick glance you think everything is ok besides the most impolite facial expression of the lady staff or owner's wife(not sure). 1st night got bitten by bed bugs, yes BED BUGS.this was in Room 1. Hardly slept & could hardly sleep any nights thereafter. Got moved to a 'bigger & better' room described by the owner. NOT much better.
You notice the dirty carpets & that they actually DON'T vacuum or clean your room properly or change bedding AT ALL!? And you'd think after room 1's experience they would treat you any better?! NOPE. One of the days they left 1 towel in the room for 4 of us to share!? plus they are not at reception 24 hrs so we had to wait till the next morning at 7:30am to clear any issues with them?! THIS place should NOT be offering accommodation to anyone! Disgraceful service!
Only because I tried to be as civilised & understanding I remained there instead of asking for a full refund & left the place the first morning! You'll be better off spending your money somewhere else.
You notice the dirty carpets & that they actually DON'T vacuum or clean your room properly or change bedding AT ALL!? And you'd think after room 1's experience they would treat you any better?! NOPE. One of the days they left 1 towel in the room for 4 of us to share!? plus they are not at reception 24 hrs so we had to wait till the next morning at 7:30am to clear any issues with them?! THIS place should NOT be offering accommodation to anyone! Disgraceful service!
Only because I tried to be as civilised & understanding I remained there instead of asking for a full refund & left the place the first morning! You'll be better off spending your money somewhere else.
Jan Twentyman
Feb 05, 2020
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Don't go, we were put in a basement room in another building, at least had window, ,, barred and unable to open, looking out onto the rubbish bins, the poor boys next door had no windows, may have been a cupboard, we paid 75 pounds, the boys in cupboard as well, so not cheap., rude receptionist, rip off receptionist, hard faced, spoil her fun by paying cash because she appears to delight in telling you there is a surcharge on card use, clean linen, rough bathroom but relatively clean, not bad location near the Leith.
Good bus service, parking is on street, I am very skeptical of any one put in this extra building giving more than three stars, there was one room with French windows which looked pleasant enough.i have tried to be even handed.
Good bus service, parking is on street, I am very skeptical of any one put in this extra building giving more than three stars, there was one room with French windows which looked pleasant enough.i have tried to be even handed.
Dushyant Jain
Jun 06, 2019
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Very small and dirty room with stains on bed and washroom. Suggest to spend a few extra dollars and stay somewhere else. They also have a policy that you cannot check in after 9pm which is not stated when you first book it. I notified them in advance since my flight was landing at 8 pm. I checked in at 9:05 pm and they have charged me a fee for it. They also charged my credit card extra fee and been waiting for the response. Horrible hotel to sleep in.
Eryn Grace
May 17, 2019
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I would give this place 0 stars if I could, the initial photos on the website looked decent for a weekend get away. Everything was confirmed I get to the place and I'm immediately greeted with a very unfriendly face, I was told there was no breakfast and I had to share a toilet so already I was disappointed when I opened the room door the decor was vulgar and the room was filthy I was told there would be a flat screen TV but was displayed a 16 by 8 inch TV in the corner of the room the room was so small I could barely move and the smell was awful when I requested a better room as the website was falsely advertised I was aggressively addressed by the man behind the desk whilst (presumably his partner) made snarky little comments under her breath. I have cancelled as I refuse to stay in this dump I wouldn't wish it upon anyone to have to stay here customer service points minus 100.
Aliya Kassimova
May 12, 2019
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I stayed there for 1 night and it was the worst experience I've ever had. The staff was very rude, impolite and disrespectful to me and my friends. Don't get deceived by the pictures from the website, the rooms are dreadful. If you want to have a proper stay in Edinburgh, I highly recommend TO AVOID this hotel even if they offer their rooms for FREE. Unfortunately, I am forced to give this hotel 1-star rating because there is no option to give 0-star rating. I am done!
A. Sy
Mar 14, 2019
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One of the worst places. I would give it 0 stars and raise it to the Edinburgh tourism department. And if you don't trust me, please book a refundable room for 1 night and check it out before booking for larger number of days (I stayed for 3 days and today is my first night- I want to cancel and go somewhere else). The pictures are totally misleading. The rooms are clean and neat (only 1 saving grace), but they are old and refurbished - totally unlike the pics.
They are highly mismanaged, not a hotel - have weird rules - no visitors around 8.30 pm. manager smokes outside on steps next to entrance. given this is a no-smoking hotel (or hostel - college dorm!). a house converted into a college dorm hostel masquerading as a hotel. They don't provide hand towel. Only 1 bath towel. Not worth the stay. Asian lady staying next door told me that they didn't change towel for 3 days. Manager is rude. This should be labeled as college dorm type of housing.
They are highly mismanaged, not a hotel - have weird rules - no visitors around 8.30 pm. manager smokes outside on steps next to entrance. given this is a no-smoking hotel (or hostel - college dorm!). a house converted into a college dorm hostel masquerading as a hotel. They don't provide hand towel. Only 1 bath towel. Not worth the stay. Asian lady staying next door told me that they didn't change towel for 3 days. Manager is rude. This should be labeled as college dorm type of housing.
