The Roseate Edinburgh

On arrival we were greeted by Zoltan who was infact the person I had booked our stay through. He was extremely polite friendly and helpful. We arrived for our booking for afternoon tea at 12.30 and were pleasantly surprised to discover our room was ready and therefore were given early access which was unexpected. However on being shown to our room discovered it was a double when I had specifically requested a twin, this however was quickly remedied while we were enjoying our afternoon tea which was lovely and served promptly and attentively. Unfortunately this was definitely NOT the case the following morning for breakfast. On the welcome sheet it recommended booking for breakfast which I did at 8.05 am for a time of 8.30 which was agreed as not being a problem. This however seemed to be when we arrived and although shown to a table for two within a few minutes it then required to be set, and it took a further 15 minutes for anyone to take a drinks order. Finally after 40 minutes I approached the waiter to have our actual breakfast order taken as we had a train to catch at 10.30. We weren’t alone in this situation as a further couple who arrived shortly after ourselves also complained about waiting 45 minutes for an order to be taken!! While I appreciate any coffee orders were made to order by hand (by this waiter) meanwhile at least 6/8 people were sitting waiting on their breakfast order to actually be taken!! This sadly took away from what had previously been a wonderful experience gift my son in Australia had paid for my special birthday. A fact I explained on booking and again at reception when I be arrived and sadly was never mentioned or acknowledged by anyone throughout my stay. All in all quite a poor show by the management. I would have thought someone may have at least made an effort in some way regarding it being my 70th birthday present.

From the moment I arrived, my experience at this hotel was nothing short of exceptional. As soon as I stepped through the doors, the staff welcomed me warmly, inviting me to take a seat in the bar while they prepared everything for check-in. I was offered a lovely cup of tea, and my luggage was promptly taken care of — a thoughtful touch that immediately set the tone for the rest of my stay. Every member of the team I encountered was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely eager to make my visit special. They offered excellent recommendations for local restaurants and sights, which made exploring the city so much more enjoyable. They even arranged a private walking tour with Sergio, who was absolutely fantastic — knowledgeable, engaging, and full of great stories that brought the city to life. I stayed in one of the Executive rooms, and it was truly wonderful. Spacious, beautifully decorated, and perfectly appointed, it felt both luxurious and comfortable — a real home away from home. The en suite bathroom was equally impressive, featuring a lovely bath that I made sure to enjoy every evening after a long day of exploring. A special mention must go to Juliette, Alexander, Zoltar, and Katie, who went above and beyond to make my stay personal and memorable. Their warmth, professionalism, and attention to detail made all the difference — they are true assets to the hotel. In short, my experience was outstanding in every way. I left feeling refreshed, cared for, and already looking forward to my next visit. Highly recommended!

Me and my husband had a wedding here on Saturday the 25th October. We had an amazing day and we could not have achieved this without Georgios and Olivia! They were amazing! And at our beck and call the whole day! From setting up, from making sure everything was perfect and in place. We cannot fault them, and I would highly recommend the roseate if you’re looking for an intimate wedding service! It was a pristine and impeccable service at such a high standard and beautifully done. Thanks again to Georgios and Olivia for making our day special. Rochelle & Scott x

The Hotel is brilliant, the staff great and the location for an individualist hotel excepcional. You are 15 mins walk from Haymarket, 25 mins walk from Princess Str. There is limited parking in the hotel grounds, but parking in the street did not seem to be a problem. (We did get hotel parking so cannot say it wasn’t an issue). The room was terrific. On suite, with walk in shower, and bath in a bay window!. Breakfast was absolutely full on, and if you go for the full Scottish, I guarantee you will not need lunch. We had dinner in the hotel on the first night and that was really nice. The staff attentive with the food pleasing and the atmosphere relaxing. The only downside was the cost. I had booked for a Thursday & Friday night. What I hadn’t realised was that Friday night is classified as a weekend and charged at a premium of £150 extra. That excess is detailed in their T&Cs, and I should have read them, but even so, you do not expect that kind of surcharge for a weekend in early October

The Roseate Edinburgh was the first hotel we stayed in on our 10 day trip to Scotland. It was a lovely older place and the beds were very comfortable. We only stayed one night but we would definitely stay again.