Abbey Strand Apartments at Holyrood

An exquisite and meticulously restored piece of living history. This isn't just accommodation; it's an immersion into Old Edinburgh. The building's 16th-century stone facade, set directly opposite the dramatic ruins of Holyrood Abbey and the Palace gates, promises a stay steeped in grandeur and legend. The Abbey Strand Apartments offer a once-in-a-lifetime, historic lodging experience. They excel in location, authenticity, and exclusive atmosphere. You are paying for the privilege of living inside a museum-quality piece of Edinburgh's story. A 5-star experience for those who prioritize unique heritage and location above all else. It’s less a place to sleep and more a destination in itself. For the right traveller, it is worth every penny.

7 months ago · via Google

Beautiful rooms, perfect location, and very unique courtyard. It is at the gate of the Holyrood Palace and you can see into the grounds from this hotel. We had a lovely time. Only thing, if it's a hot day, there's no air conditioning as is common in the UK and the windows wouldn't open well, and there was no fan without asking. My husband and I roasted the first evening. 😆 So bring cool clothes, even as late as September.

2 years ago · via Google

Firstly, the good points about this place - Beautiful and clean apartment with modern decor. They provided clean linen and housekeeping daily which was very much appreciated especially after getting caught in the rain every day! Our apartment also came with a kitchenette and a spacious living area. There is no air-conditioning, but I believe that is quite common in properties in Edinburgh (and most of UK). Location was great - just next to Holyrood House, and an easy walk to the Royal Mile, Arthur's seat, and Calton Hill. Now the bad points - mostly pertaining to how the place is administrated. 1) The email provided on Agoda did not work, so my wife and I had to email almost every known email for the property we found on google before somebody replied us. They're supposed to send out a code for the apartment prior to check in but none was forthcoming until we borderline harassed them over email! It appears to be a consistent issue as while we were staying there, we came across at least 4-5 other parties who tried to check-in and had not received a code! One poor family was stuck out in the rain until we came along to let them into the sheltered common area. 2) There is also no staff on-site as advertised. The reception is not manned and do note, if you choose to leave your bags there, there's nobody to keep an eye on it. 3) Difficult to contact any staff - the number provided actually goes thru to their other property at Old Town Chambers - they are not always easily reachable and we decided to walk to that property to speak to them about our queries during the stay instead. In summary, a lovely apartment but the management company really needs to up their game when it comes to customer service and being responsive to customers (neglecting to send out check in codes in a timely manner and listing a dud email is really inexcusable!)

a year ago · via Google

Far better than photos. Clean and well furnished with amazing views. Not staffed (apart from cleaning staff who arrive in the morning) but if you are looking for a quick get away with easy and fast check-in, this apartment is for you

a year ago · via Google