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Stunning Luxury Georgian Penthouse: 'Hopetoun Grande'

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3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9180 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Hot Tub
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Stunning Luxury Georgian Penthouse: 'Hopetoun Grande'

'Hopetoun Grande' is a bright, spacious and fully refurbished three bedroom apartment with great big Georgian windows and high ceilings right in the centre of town. Within walking distance to the Playhouse theatre, high street, Botanical Gardens, train station and tram.

An elegant apartment with a vast area of 180 sq.m/2000 sq. ft. situated on the third floor of a beautiful Georgian building located in the heart of Edinburgh City. Completely refurbished in 2015, this large penthouse offers 5-star self-catering accommodation in one of Europe's most visited cities. All the common areas and rooms are generously proportioned with large windows that bring in a lot of light giving a sense of space and brightness all around.

Two of the three bedrooms have superking-size beds and the third bedroom is a special handmade four poster king-size bed. The bathrooms have been done in Italian Marble, granite worktops and provide a feeling of real luxury to the senses. The larger bathroom has a jacuzzi bath and a walk-in shower and the smaller bathroom has a power shower within an enclosure with a skylight. The quality of bedlinen and towels match that of any five star hotel.

The kitchen is large with earthy wooden kitchen cabinets and granite work surfaces and state of the art fridge, freezer, gas hob, grill, oven, inbuilt dishwasher and washing machine and microwave. It is a pleasure to spend time in the kitchen either to cook or to gaze out of the window at the twinkling lights of Fife across the sea at night.

The beautiful dining-drawing room with its large windows yet private space is a wonderful place to relax, chat and have a meal. Whilst the dining table seats 8, there is also a cosy seat of 4 at a round Mahogany table in the hall/reception room.

At this apartment you will find yourself in a place full of character, surrounded with period charm yet decorated tastefully in modern style.

By choosing our penthouse you are choosing five-star self-catering accommodation in an excellent location that is close to tourist attractions, great shopping, restaurants and theatre. Its a great place to enjoy a holiday with family or friends alike and will undoubtedly add to your experience of this incredible city.

Please note that check in time is from 3pm and checkout time is 11am.

Property manager

Martin Scott

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Spices
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Towels provided
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Music library
  • Stereo
  • Books
  • Games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Casino nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1938 sq ft (180 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: On request and with additional cost

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Child Cot and high chair available
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Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

Map
Edinburgh, SCT

What's nearby

  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Princes Street - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Royal Mile - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 5 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Balfour Street Tram Stop - 10 min walk
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 13 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Joker & the Thief - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Valvona & Crolla - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Not Just Coffee - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Jeremiah's Taproom - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Mamma Roma - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Stunning Luxury Georgian Penthouse: 'Hopetoun Grande' pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Stunning Luxury Georgian Penthouse: 'Hopetoun Grande'?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stunning Luxury Georgian Penthouse: 'Hopetoun Grande'?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Stunning Luxury Georgian Penthouse: 'Hopetoun Grande' located?

This family-friendly Edinburgh apartment building is located by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and Princes Street. Royal Mile and George Street are also within 1 mi (2 km). Balfour Street Tram Stop is 10 minutes by foot and St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 14 minutes.

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Stunning Luxury Georgian Penthouse: 'Hopetoun Grande' Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Melissa H., Federal Way

Highly recommended!
We loved our stay and would recommend to friends and family. The bathroom is a work of art❤️
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Nathan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful time in Edinburgh
Wonderful flat. Great location. Beautiful city. The combination left me speechless
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to explore Edinburgh
One quick note about this apartment: it’s on the top floor of a winding staircase, so if you have any mobility issues it might not be for you. That said, it’s a beautiful place in a great location! Lots of pubs and restaurants nearby with easy access to the tram and buses to get into the heart of Edinburgh! Charul and Martin do a great job reaching out to make your stay comfortable. Would definitely recommend as a home base to explore Edinburgh!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Len L., La Jolla. CA

Central City Location
We enjoyed our three night stay at the Hopetoun Grand. We are a family of five adults and the three bedroom setup was very comfortable. The tall ceilings and large windows provided a nice ambience. The bedding and linens were of good quality. The city location is excellent as we walked to all of the sites and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sean C.

Great place! Very comfortable.
Very nice restored apartment. Location is great and near plenty of amenities. Everything is nearby. If you want to you can walk, but no cab ride to any of the attractions was more than 6£s. Fourth floor walk up was really no big deal (only 77 steps). Main bathroom was a bit wonky but easy to deal with. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jean S., Yakima, WA

beautiful Edwardian
Lovely place at the edge of new town within walking distance to everything you would want to see in the beautiful city of Edinburgh. The owners were easy to work with and the place is beautifully restored, with added modern conveniences that blend perfectly with the building. You need to take note of the fact that there are no lifts and the stairs could be challenging to older folks or those with chronic heart or lung problems. Totally worth it for the charm and beauty of the place. It is located close to grocery store, theater and wonderful food places as well. There were three couples that stayed for three nights and thoroughly loved it. Plenty of space to spread out.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious Family Friendly, Convenient to Transportation
Clean, lots of room, quiet but just off main street with trams and buses. Easy downhill walk from the train station, and close to food and drinks. Must be reasonably fit to manage 72 steps to the third floor but we did it with toddlers and grandparents. Owners responded quickly to a minor issue. Only watch out are the huge old windows that, if opened, would be a safety concern with children. We had cool weather typical for the area and had the windows securely locked. Plenty of kitchen essentials and a nice big table for the whole gang. Loved the historic vibe.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

merle w.

Lovely. Roomy. Well equipped. New bathrooms.
We were uniting with family and we enjoyed the space to share meals and relax together. We recognize that the flat is in midst of renovation however the lack of light in the master bath over the vanity was a little inconvenient as was the inoperable heated floors and towel warmers. Since there is no clothes dryer and the towels took over a day to air dry, an extra bath towel per person would have been appropriate for a week long stay. Thank you for kindly arranging to leave keys for us when we locked ourselves out. Learned our lesson. We would definitely come again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2016

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Superb Location
We have made several trips to Scotland dating back to the early 90's. We previously stayed at a family B&B in Dunbar on each of those trips. The owners retired so we looked for a location in Edinburgh that was within walking distance of Waverly Station. This was the perfect location. The accommodations were excellent in a classic Edinburgh neighborhood. Beds, baths, kitchen, living room were great. An historic apartment setting. I appreciated the owners telling the story of the building, the apartment and the neighborhood down through the years. The owners pride for this apartment yielded a great place for us to stay. We only had one question during our stay to which the owners quickly responded. While we love walking and do a lot of it each day. We did find the Edinburgh tram system is awesome. Easy to catch a block away from the apartment. Plenty of good places to eat in the surrounding blocks. A perfect Edinburgh for our family. Mike
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Edinburgh Stay
Our entire family loved our stay. The apartment was close to everything!! We used the train, buses, uber for longer distances but walked all over the city as well. Grocery stores are very close by as well as restaurants, bakery, deli and pubs. In addition the accomodations were wonderful! The beds are comfortable and the entire place very comfortable. Lots of room for everyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy K.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Penthouse
My family and I loved our stay at this large penthouse conveniently located in Edinburgh. We walked to all of the key areas of the city from this property. Also a short walk from the tram / trolly that takes you to and from the airport.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Poinsettia G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved this flat!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Amy P.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
Great location, but an alright stay.
The home is definitely charming and has a lot of character but given the age, it needs a little work. The wooden floorboards had nails coming up, boards that were moving up if you stepped on them, potentially could be unsafe if we stepped on either. The home also smelled of dust and age. The stairway going up to the 3rd floor is narrow, spiral, and dark. The listing failed to mention that the staircase was not fit for someone of age or disability. One of the bedrooms has two small beds with slightly disturbing decor. I understand this is someone’s home, but needs to be updated properly if renting out property to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family celebration in Edinburgh
Martin was a great host and was prompt to address minor issues. This apartment is ideally located and made a great base our crew to explore. We loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joyce B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Lovely apartment in great location. Clean with plenty of space. Comfortable beds. Manager communicated throughout the stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sophia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just what we needed
This apartment is in a great location of you don't want to be right in the centre of Edinburgh but withing walking distance of everything and plenty of restaurants etc. The only downs are the three flights of stairs of you're less able, the noise from the road in one bedroom due to being on a bus route, and that one of the showers was out of order at the time which I hadn't been made aware of to my knowledge, so showering 8 guests was tricky. The positives are that the kitchen was stocked with lots of essentials and is well equipped for most dishes to be cooked, the beds were clean and comfy and the heating and hot water system is great. We enjoyed our stay thoroughly in this spacious apartment.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Nadia A.

Liked: Check-in, location
3 Star not 5
Were thrilled to find we were able to access Flat at 1.00pm. Spiral staircase is stunning & ok for the fit & healthy, but lugging cases & groceries up & down is hard going. Flat is full of character, spacious & fab location. Homeaway overview & comms provided by owner all state 5 Star luxury in this flat, inc their supply of Linen/towels/toiletries. We were sent a detailed list of basic kitchen consumables and cleaning essentials provided. Although the below items were listed we had very low or no supply of Kitchen & toilet rolls, d/washer tabs, T towels, bin bags, tea bags (owner arranged top ups). ‘Luxury’ Toiletries were dregs of assorted supermarket products (previous guest?) & towels were not ‘plush’ as described, but rough, rigid & scratchy. Hairdryer broken. Flagged up a few maintenance issues 2 owner on day 1, but advised they couldn’t fix for five days. We left after 7 nights & hadn’t heard from owner, so have more things they ought to b aware of. Main bathroom – underfloor heating not working, filthy floor behind the door area, jacuzzi pumping black debris into the water, non slip bath mat perished & full of holes, shower slow to drain. Shower Room – toilet seat in need of repair, toilet brush & plunger plug in sink broken, shower tray not draining, door won’t lock or shut properly. Lounge – two lamps not working, third had loose connection, chandelier constantly flickering, overloaded electric sockets. Kitchen – several bulbs out, fridge temperature either tepid or freezing (literally), coffee machine not fully topped up with beans (as promised), very rattly fan oven, dead plants on window cill, chipped /cracked crockery & mugs, gaping holes behind door, cupboard full of random part used food items ( half of which were out of date or stored in plastic boxes with no labelling. Some of the cereal was BB Apr 2016) The heating is set up for the owner to control wirelessly so it is not possible to control the heating from the apartment other than to boost the heating when the temperature drops. As the thermostat is in the hallway we found the hall area was getting up to temperature & cutting out, but lounge was still chilly. The toilet in main bathroom is ‘saniflow’ style. A repair would cost your full security deposit! Fortunately owners flag up do’s & don’ts b4 your stay. We had an amazing trip & EDI is a fantastic City. The flat was beautiful but in our experience not 5 Star Luxury. Loved the quality of duvets & slept very well.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kath K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Staying with friends to visit the Fringe
Lovely flat - large airy rooms, very well furnished and appointed and a great location for walking into the city. The beds are large and comfortable and the main bathroom is gorgeous. We had a fantastic week and will definitely book again next time we visit Edinburgh.

8/10 Good

Mathias C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Großzügiges Apartment , gut ausgestattet
Das Zentrum ist fußläufig erreichbar. Das Apartment liegt im 3. Stock, 72 Stufen einer alten, steilen Treppe hoch. Unsere älteste Mitreisende war 82 und hatte dann doch Probleme. Apartment an sich okay, gut ausgestattet, es ließ sich gut darin leben. Britischer Standard wie einfach verglaste Fenster etc. Aber: Wir hatten während unseres Aufenthaltes mehrfach Regen, an 2 Tagen Gewitter und Starkregen. Das Regenwasser rann an diesen beiden Tagen in kleinen Rinnsalen bzw. es tropfte auch von der Decke des Flures auf den Fußboden bzw. auf dem Tisch im Flur. Pfützenbildung auf Holzfußboden und Tisch im Flur. So wie der Holzfußboden im Flur aussah, steht zu vermuten, dass es sich nicht um einen einmaligen Vorfall gehandelt hat. Am vorletzten Tage fand das Wasser auch den Weg in die Elektrik der Flurlampe, sodass uns die Sicherung wiederholt raussprang und wir im Flur kein Licht hatten. Bewertung: - Sollte es sich um ein erstmaliges Geschehen handeln, wäre es verzeihlich. Davor ist keiner gefeit. Eine umfangreiche Dachsanierung wird mMn unvermeidlich sein. - sollte es sich um einen bekannten Mangel handeln würde ich meine Bewertung auf Null setzen. Das wäre schlichtweg eine unverzeihliche Zumutung dem Gast gegenüber und bei dem Preis völlig inakzeptabel. Wir werden sehen.. Es wird ja berichtet, dass es in Schottland häufiger regnen soll.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Gary P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Nice place however....
Very clean and spacious with a good location fairly quiet for such a busy area. However the owner should be very clear about the massive circular staircase to get to the flat, it is at least 100 steep steps up a circular staircase. Visitors with health issues or small children could be very challenged by the 40’ or more straight up stairs. It did not affect our stay as we are all healthy adults but had we brought my mother in law who suffers from a lung condition she would have never been able to use the stairs. There is a washer but no dryer but there is an indoor clothes line. However in the Edinburgh humid conditions things like jeans took 3 days to dry and since we were only given 6 bath towels for a week it meant a damp towel every morning. Not great. Shower in the small bathroom barely drained and flooded floor constantly and with 6 towels in the flat that never dry well you get the pic. Overall it suited our needs but a bit more attention would have made it 5 star.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Eric D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place within walking distance of all the great attractions Edinburgh has to offer
We enjoyed the property and it’s location. Very clean and well appointed. Would definitely recommend this property
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Teresa N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the location
We were able to get around very easily from the location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Debbie M.

Great space, perfect location.
Great property for a group of friends. Two bathrooms so sharing will be required based on the size of the group. Kitchen amenities are great. Some staple food items available on arrival. Great to have a washing machine, no dryer but clothing line in the kitchen. Large living room for gathering and unwinding after a busy day of touring. Great location, about 15 -20 minute walk from old town. Lots of restaurants close by and felt very safe. Spiral staircase to the third floor so not easy to access if mobility issues. I would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019