Braid Hills Hotel, Edinburgh
About the Hotel
Rooms at Braid Hills
Braid Hills Hotel has 71 bedrooms, from Wee Classic single rooms to Signature Castle View rooms. Wee Classic rooms include en-suite bathrooms with shower cubicles. Classic Double and Twin rooms are in the townhouse section and retain period features. Clan Family bedrooms have a double bed, a single bed, or a double sofa bed. Deluxe Rooms feature king-size beds and views of Braidburn Valley Park, Edinburgh, and the Firth of Forth. Signature Castle View Bedrooms offer views of Edinburgh's skyline; two Turret Bedrooms and a Four Poster Bridal Suite offer 360-degree city views. Every room includes free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen television, a work desk, and tea and coffee facilities. All rooms also provide ironing facilities, heating, and free toiletries. Sofa beds are available upon request.
Dining at Braid Hills
1886 Restaurant is a conservatory-style dining room that features dark wood tables and leather chairs, serving dishes made with local produce. The Edinburgh Bar & Lounge is open from 9 AM and offers a Bites menu until 8 PM, along with wines, beers, and whiskies. The Library is available for private dining for up to 16 guests. Guests can enjoy a four-course Hogmanay dinner followed by dancing to live band.
Leisure and Entertainment
Braid Hills Hotel is next to Braidburn Valley Park, which has 11 hectares of parkland and views of the Pentland Hills. The hotel also has gardens. Braid Hills Golf Course, designed by Alec Herd and James Braid, is nearby. Other courses near the hotel include Liberton Golf Course and Braid Hills, a Par 71 course. The mile-and-a-half-long path in the Hermitage of Braid conservation area is near the hotel.
Location and Transport
Braid Hills Hotel is 4.5 km from Edinburgh Waverley and 20 km from Edinburgh Airport. It is a 20-minute bus ride to the city center via Lothian Bus number 11, which runs every 10 minutes Monday to Saturday and every 15 minutes on Sundays; the closest bus stop is a 2-minute walk. Bus numbers 15 and 16 also connect the city center and the hotel. Taxis are available from ranks in the city center, including outside the bus and rail stations. The hotel is located near the Pentland Hills.
Hotel Services
Braid Hills Hotel offers four event suites for up to 140 guests. The hotel provides free parking. The Gathering Bar features flat-screen TVs. The hotel welcomes pets. Event services include custom ideas and packages. Beautifully Covered provides linens, centerpieces, and backdrops for events. Blueberry Cakes provides custom cakes, including gluten-free options. Hey J Events offers bespoke add-ons to events, including doughnut walls and party boxes.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- 24-hour reception
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Smoke detectors
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Golf course
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Housekeeping
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Board games
- Children's menu
Spa & Leisure
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
Room features
- Wi-Fi in rooms
- Heating
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor