One Night Stayh
23 August 2008
Only stayed one night but very happy and would definately recommend this hotel. It is well located, modern and clean and provides an excellent breakfast. The rooms were minimalist but comfortable and spacious. I could only find one thing to moan about and that was that the shower was too powerful! You could barely stand under it. The reception staff were helpful and were happy to keep our bag for the full day after we checked out as our train wasn't until the evening.
Debbie Reynolds, Carlisle, Cumbria
Mature Couple (36+)
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Nice Hotel
20 August 2008
Just stayed one night at this hotel on a short break for the fringe. Was given a double room when we were two female travelers so complained to reception. Staff were really great and a young man took me to another room to see if I liked it. Really nice room with a leather settee, plasma tv, lovely white linen bedding on very comfortable beds. Double glazed windows and a funky black glass sliding shutter instead of curtains. Didn't like the corridors, the dark colours and coloured strip lighting on walls were a bit seedy. Breakfast was lovely with certain things made to order. Would stop there again
A Patterson, South Shields
Group of Mature Friends/Couples
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Fringe visitors
19 August 2008
Expensive because of the Fringe, but would recommend, and will probably stay again next year. Strikingly modern style, very comfy large room. Bathroom let our stay down, but apparently in the middle of refurbishment program for bathrooms. We had one major problem with ours, but when reported, staff went out of their way to resolve, and one of the Managers, i believe his name was Steve, deserves a special mention. Very nice dinner in the evening, and good breakfast
Jacky, uk
Mature Couple (36+)
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Review of our stay at Mecure Point
17 August 2008
My friend and I stayed at the Mecure Point for 4 nights. We were extremely satisfied with the service we recieved during our stay. All staff were very hospitable and friendly and made us feel very welcome. We ate in the restaurant on two nights and the Food was excellent, breakfasts were also good with plenty of choice. The adjoining bar was worth a visit too. Excellent location with a good view of the castle, the hotel itself is laid out well and makes good use of minimalism in its decoration. The only improvement point I can think of is that one day we returned and had not been provided with a new set of teabags! Aah! :)
Louise Townsend, Wisbech, Cambs
Other
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Mr
16 August 2008
Very well situated, staff very friendly, room was spacious and clean, breakfast was excellent. No hesitation on returning in the near future.
Alistair Duff, Kilmarnock
Mature Couple (36+)
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Tattoo
11 August 2008
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at The Point. Proximity to Edinburgh Castle was a big plus (5-10 minute walk) so there was no hassle getting to the Tattoo. Hotel staff extremely helpful and pleasant, room clean and very quiet, buffet breakfast very good indeed. Would certainly book again.
Ian & Jean Gilmour, Gourock, Scotland
Mature Couple (36+)
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4 nights at Mercure Point
13 July 2008
Good points: very comfortable room - huge bed, sofa, good wardrobe space; well cleaned daily; staff helpful and pleasant.
Points for improvement: could usefully supply shower caps - almost impossible to use shower without washing your hair; handrails over bath needed; front entry doors are large and heavy - suggest they could install power-assist - I sat in foyer one morning and watched everyone struggle in/out with luggage.
Meals ok - but when we were there it was the same menu every night.
Overall: a good place to stay - would recommend it.
Doctor and Wife, Sussex
Mature Couple (36+)
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ms l austin
20 June 2008
Hi we are just back from edinburgh and we stayed at the Mercure Point in bread street. We are frequent travlers having been in almost all european cities.We found the point to be one of the best we have stayed in .It is right in the centre of the city and the rooms and the service was first class and very reasonable.I would have no hesitatoin in recommending it for your stay in edinburgh.
laura austin, lurgan co armagh
Mature Couple (36+)
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OK for the reduced rate we paid
27 May 2008
In mid-May we paid £87 including breakfast so was a good price for only-just-out-of-centre accommodation.
As others have said, the interior design in the corridors is striking, dark matt walls with strips of light.
The first room we were given was grubby. They said it was refurbished, but it had painted matt grey walls which looked marked and single glazed windows which rattled, and didn’t keep out the street noise. They said it had a castle view, which it did if you looked over the sex shop, derelict bookies and boarded up shops. Luckily it was a twin room and we’d booked a double so they moved us to the 4th floor. A much nicer white-painted room, with double glazing and a proper view up to the castle with no seedy shops to look at!
The huge bed turned out to be two single beds joined together with bedding across both of them which I’m fine with. However the mattresses were quite worn, with a bit of a ‘dip’ in the middle. The bedroom was clean, and the bedding white and clean.
The bathroom was very clean, except the grouting which was a bit mouldy and black between the tiles near the bath, but I told reception about it when we checked out and they were very pleasant and wrote down the room number and said they’d sort it out.
At breakfast we were shown to a table that hadn’t been cleaned, and was set with a soup spoon for the cereal. Breakfast is not cooked to order, so the scrambled eggs were quite hard as they’d sat under the heat for some time (I expect early breakfasters would get nicer food though!). They had a good choice of bread, croissants, fresh fruit salad and cereals.
The staff seemed nice, we didn’t really see much of them as we were just there one night.
There were enough niggles for me not to think this was a great hotel. Even touches like proper cloth tablecloths instead of the disposable ones on the breakfast tables would help. But it wasn’t terrible, and we paid a good price for the time of year.
Katherine, Cumbria, UK
Mature Couple (36+)
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MR. & Mrs.
22 May 2008
Just returned from a great stay at The Point, Edinburgh. The staff were very friendly and courteous, room very clean and spacious, food was great, hotel very funky, we would highly recommend it, can't wait to return in July.
Geraldine & James White, Ireland
Mature Couple (36+)
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miss
18 April 2008
Great price from alpharooms, lovely hotel, halls in each floor was like something out a film with the funky lights. nice room & bathroom, comfortable, clean, bar was great and breakfast was lovely. will be visiting again, staff were all nice & friendly too
Lynsey, Glasgow
Young Couple (18-35)
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Our stay
18 April 2008
Just returned from our honeymoon in Edinburgh; we stayed three nights at the point.
Location is fantastic, everything in city centre easily walkable.
We were upgraded on arrival to a superior room as we were honeymooning, view of castle/city chimney pots/distant mountains exceptional.
Room superb, bed larger than our spare room so couldn't take home with us. Shower, shall we be kind and say "intense" - perhaps the only thing we could find fault with.
Staff polite, breakfast great. Bar a little pretentious for our tastes so we just went to the pub instead.
Would definitely return to stay at The Point, helped make a special break even better.
Miles J. Bell, North East Lincolnshire
Young Couple (18-35)
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Hotel close to Edinburgh centre
04 April 2008
Stylistic hotel overlooking Castle. Helpful friendly staff, good breakfast and recommend Dining in the evening.
Bedroom could be cleaner and shower impossible to work, then fell off wall due to water pressure!
Jennie Layton, hereford
Mature Couple (36+)
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Couple
28 March 2008
We stayed for one night over easter and found it was excellent value for money. Clean, spacious rooms and the staff were great. I would definitely stay there again for an ideal base to explore Edinburgh. The cocktail bar staff were especially good. Cheers guys!!
Chris, Staffs
Young Couple (18-35)
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the point hotel
28 March 2008
Fantastic hotel. Very easy to find and has a great location for everything you could possible want to do in Edinburgh. The food is good, I especially recommend an evening meal in their restaurant (get the steak its the best I've ever had). The rooms are of a good size and the views of the castle are not to be missed. The staff are all very helpful and the bar staff are very knowledable.
I cannot speak highly enough of this hotel. and will definitely be returning
dan, lancaster
Young Couple (18-35)
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spiffing time
28 March 2008
Me and my boyfriend really enjoyed our stay at the Point Hotel. We found it quite hard to find when we first got there, but got there eventually! The bed was very comfortable and the bathroom was great. Although the shower was very powerful and it felt like we were being shot at! (also, the radiator burnt my leg as it was so close to the toilet!) Breakfast was lovely! We will definitely stay there again.
Also, nice flapjacks! :D
Sian Arthur, Redcar
Young Couple (18-35)
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city break
19 March 2008
Excellent Hotel, staff very friendly and helpful. comfortable bedroom at rear of hotel with everything you could need.
Very efficient shower, or a small bath.
Would recommend to anyone.
Nicola , Devon
Mature Couple (36+)
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Bought as a birthday surprise
17 March 2008
Bought my parents a surprise break as a birthday treat. I was expecting them to love it as the hotel sounds fantastic.
In reality they said it was a bit threadbare in places and had black insulating tape holding down bits of the carpet in the corridors!! They also said their hotel room had broken, grubby tiles!!!
What a disappointment, apart from that they said it was nice and the breakfast good.
I would never pay full price for a trip to this hotel.
Anne-Marie, Scotland
Mature Couple (36+)
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12th March 2008
16 March 2008
My husband and I recently visited Edinburgh on a short mid-week break. The hotel was ideally situated, clean and the staff were extremely friendly and very helpful. We ate in the restaurant the first night and the food was superb and excellent value for money!
Sally Pankhurst, Cheshire
Mature Couple (36+)
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The Point Edinburgh
10 March 2008
Once again another brilliant stay at this first rate hotel. What excellent value for money. The service from every department could not be faulted. Will return again. Well recommended.
Colin Bradbury, Doncaster UK
Young Couple (18-35)
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Point Hotel
04 March 2008
Excellent value for money and very friendly staff. Will definately stay here on our next visit to Edinburgh
Sue, Edinburgh
Group of Young Friends/Couples
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Edinburgh Hotel
04 February 2008
The Point Hotel was excellent. Staff were very helpful, from reception to waiters. Unusually decorated rooms and corridors verb very comfortable room. Small problem with bulb in bathroom but very quickly remedied. Excellent idea having breakfast until 11am at the weekends. 1st class service in the restaurant with excellent food. Cocktail bar was a great place for evening drinks. totally recommend this hotel.
John Smith, Forfar
Mature Couple (36+)
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Point Hotel
16 January 2008
I Loved the point hotel.. I took my girlfriend away for a weekend and decided to go here and by luck it was brilliant. Very trendy and is attached to voted top 5 cocktail bar in scotland. I cant beileve i got such a great deal on this hotel. Great location, staff and rooms were great. GO TO THE POINT... Unless your a granny and want a quiet cottage on a farm!!! its cool
Jimmy, Hertford Hertfordshire.
Young Couple (18-35)
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Heineken Cup Visit Jan 2008
15 January 2008
Contemporary decor, spacious room, good location, quiet yet only 10 minutes walk from Princes Street. Staff very friendly and helpful. Delicious breakfast included. Only criticism was that the shower was too powerful and the control was difficult to access once turned on and belting out cold water.
Would definitely recommend to young or old and would staty there again.
We had a first floor room with a view of the castle but didn't find it at all noisy, in fact we slept in till 10.15 on Sunday morning! Luckily breakfast is till 11!
Melanie Smith, Great Britain
Mature Couple (36+)
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Point Hotel
13 January 2008
Had a great stay at the Point Hotel. It provides excellent value for money, and is ideally located to explore the city of Edinburgh. It is a modern hotel, with rooms that are furnished with a HUGE comfortable bed, leather sofa, and flat screen tv's. Breakfast was included, and was great. Lots of choice! Staff were friendly and helpful. Overall a great stay. Would definitely stay at this hotel again if we visit Edinburgh!
Tracey & Neil, St Helens, Merseyside
Young Couple (18-35)
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The Point Hotel
14 November 2007
Excellent hotel with very comfortable and clean rooms. Very friendly staff. it was our first time staying in this hotel and would definitely recommend it. We'll be back.
Dave,Yvonne,Sylvia & Siobhan
Ireland
DAVID SHANAHAN, Ireland
Group of Young Friends/Couples
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A Point ov View
05 November 2007
Great hotel though corridors bring the Shining to mind! Friendly staff and comfortable rooms - very modern. Breakfast a bit dissapointing, queue to get in and bitter coffee. Would definitely recommend though - great value for money.
Lynn Wingate, Lanark
Mature Couple (36+)
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Disabled access
20 August 2007
I have visited this hotel before and would thoroughly recommend it to any disabled person. Staff are brilliant & helpful. Room facilities are excellent, though the room we had had just been upgraded we suggested that there is poor lighting inthe shower part and needs some grab rails, the staff said they would take that on board. We stayed for 3 nights 10/11 August
John Hignett, Oxfordshire
Mature Couple (36+)
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Review of POINT
11 August 2007
We took a 3 night mid-week break and needed a Hotel close to the Castle for the Military Tattoo,and you can't get much closer.Transfer from the airport is less than 1/2 hour and most places of interest are within walking distance.The decor is minimalist,but it works. All the staff were friendly and helpful and everywhere was clean and tidy.The buffet breakfast was superb as were the evening meals which were restaurant quality at bistro prices!We would stay again.
Andrew Deacon, Hereford
Mature Couple (36+)
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Straight to the Point...
03 June 2007
We travelled to Edinburgh for my Husband to run the marathon and wanted a hotel close to the start on Princes Street. We found ourselves about a 10 minute walk from there which was fine and would work just as well for any other tourists- the shops are all on or around this street, so you don't have to be going for a massive run!! Our room was a decent sized family room, not particularly fancy but clean, tidy and with all the necessary gear. The cot was in the room for our youngest, as requested and made up with cosy bedding.
The room was on the first floor and a little noisey on the saturday night as there are plenty of bars nearby.
Breakfast was good, they were very accomodating with the children and also with my husbands request for porridge pre-race!!
The staff made this stay for me. They were most helpful where ever they could be and are even posting back the doll our 3 year old left behind!
Emma Stoney, Yorkshire,England
Family with Children 11 and Under
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Point hotel
21 May 2007
We went for a hen party and we found this hotel ideal. The location for pubs, clubs and sites was excellent. The service in the hotel was brilliant especially for booking taxis and the breakfast was ideal after those late nights. I would go back again.
Leyla Morley, Wales
Group of Young Friends/Couples
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Not what I expected!
21 May 2007
We stayed here for just the one night, friendly staff and you get a really good breakfast. The location is quite good, but we were on the first floor over the bar which was a nightmare. Didn't get any sleep two pubs across the road, so don't get a room over the bar at the front.
Room could do with a new mattress, massive dip in the middle and a new hairdryer that never worked. Glad we only stayed a night expected a bit more.
alison broomhall, Cheshire
Young Couple (18-35)
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POINT
27 April 2007
We stayed for four nighdts and had a great time. The Restaurant and the Bar were excellent. There was a little unwanted noise due to renovaation work but the professionalism of staff more than compensated for this. All of the staff were friendly, very helpful and made our first visit to Edinburgh a very enjoyable one. We would stay again for this reason alone.
M BYRNE, COUNTY MEATH, IRELAND
Young Couple (18-35)
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Review of 'POINT'
16 April 2007
Thought hotel was what we expected clean, modern, excellent service and food,only down side was noise on friday night for the rooms above the bar but it was tolerable. all in all an excellent stay.
tony crowder, stoke england
Family with Children 11 and Under
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Review of 'POINT'
06 April 2007
We have just arrived back from a mid week break in edinburgh for my partner's 40th birthday, the hotel was superb - the staff were helpful and informative but not in your face - the management should be proud of their team. Top class - thanks everyone.
julie shepherd, leicester england
Mature Couple (36+)
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Review of 'POINT'
22 March 2007
We had an excellent stay at the Point. All staff were very helpful and friendly. The rooms are very modern, spotlessly clean and extremely comfortable. The breakfast buffet was exceptional with so much choice. It is also just a short walk from Princes Street. Our only disappointment was that there is no parking facility. You have a choice of two local NCP car parks with a 20% guest discount. We would still recommend this Hotel and would stay again without any hesitation.
Joanne Harrow, Scotland
Young Couple (18-35)
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Review of 'POINT'
05 March 2007
I found the service of staff very professional. I found the hotel to be very comfortable and thoroughly clean and modern. I really enjoyed my stay in the Point Hotel and would go back there again.
Naoimh, Ireland
Young Couple (18-35)
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Review of 'POINT'
04 March 2007
Idiosynchratic hotel. Minimalist rooms. Excellent value. Good breakfast. The staff were helpful and friendly.
A S Matthew, Dundee/Scotland
Mature Couple (36+)
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Review of 'POINT'
26 February 2007
The Point Hotel was brilliant, great location, and we could see the castle from our room. Rooms were very clean and we had a king size bed. I could not fault the hotel at all, everyone was very nice. I will be returning to the hotel on my next visit.
Caroline, ireland
Young Couple (18-35)
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Review of 'POINT'
29 January 2007
The Point Hotel was absolutely fantastic from the moment we walked in. The staff were very helpful,couldn't do enough for us. The Room was immaculate the decor was simple but contemporary. Scottish breakfast was buffet and suprisingly good. Bar staff were excellent nothing was to much trouble. We would well recommend the Point to everyone. We would definitely stay here again!
Chris, Yarm, Cleveland
Young Couple (18-35)
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Review of 'POINT'
18 December 2006
My friend and I went to Edinburgh last weekend for our, now annual Christmas shopping/drinking trip. We would recommend the Point Hotel to all. The staff are really friendly, the place is gorgeous and the buffet breakfast is fantastic! Our room also had a great view of the castle and the hotel itself is both very central and reasonably priced. We're definately going back to the Point next year!
Maggie, Scotland
Other
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Review of 'POINT'
11 December 2006
We've just returned from a Xmas shopping week to Edinburgh. We stayed at The Point Hotel and were very pleased with our accommodation. The hotel is very stylish. Our double room was lovely, a very large refurbished room with a giant double bed and plasma screen tv (401) We were very impressed. I was a bit worried about booking The Point after reading some bad reivews on the hotel but we didnt have any complaints. We were advised to ask for a room on the 3rd or 4th floor which we did.
The hotel is ideally situated near all amenities and there are a few pubs nearby. The hotel bar was ok, an upmarket wine bar type.
The only thing we think could be improved was the breakfast, we paid an extra £10 to get ours in bed and when it came it was luke warm and the coffee was cold. We ate in the restaurant on the Saturday night, we had a 3course meal for £19 each which was superb! Great value! Would defo recommend the hotel and we will be staying there again sometime in the future!
Hev, Newcastle/England
Mature Couple (36+)
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Review of 'POINT'
07 December 2006
The hotel was gorgeous, very clean and modern. It is situated in the perfect location, really close to the Castle and Grassmarket. The staff were really lovely and even offered to look up stuff for us on the Internet when we arrived. It was also very nice to come back to the cocktail bar for a night cap after a night out on the town! I would definitely stay in this hotel again.
Ciara, Cork, Ireland
Young Couple (18-35)
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Review of 'POINT'
13 November 2006
When I had read the mixed reviews on the Point I went with eyes open to the possibility of the hotel being a dissapointment. However I think it was a great hotel, location wise. Really easy to get to. The receptionists were very helpful and recommended places to eat and go out, with the result that we had a great two nights in Georges Street. The twin room had lovely views of the castle, though I'm sure some rooms have a bad view,but thats the chance you take and as I got a great deal through Alpah rooms I felt happy with the room. I can see how the hotel design is not to everyones taste. The downstairs restaurant and bar are great and the breakfast was really good (great scrambled eggs!) the waiters could do with being more welcoming in the morning, a smile costs nothing!
The bar was good vib.
I think upstairs, the large open foyers look a bit like a student building, very open and industrial. The rooms are therefore, small but with high ceilings. The one crticism is that the bathrooms are cheaply done and are showing wear and tear with some mouldy curtains and tiles.
The beds are a bit soft but comfy.
All in all I would recommend this hotel. As I apid only £39 per night I felt I got a great deal, I may have felt it was overpriced if I paid the standard rate (approx £120 per night)
I would however recommend the place. The rooms are clean, basic, suits the early 50's 60's aged retired architect types or the 30+ hip graphic designer who wants to look cool without the big price tag!
Emma Keating, Tyne Wear
Group of Young Friends/Couples
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Review of 'POINT'
06 November 2006
Excellent Hotel in a central location, easy to walk to all main tourist points in Edinburgh, especially good for visiting the Grass Market area and the Castle. Some rooms at the front have a good view of the castle. Rooms are clean, comfortable with the usual things like TV, Tea & Coffee facilities and breakfast is also included in the price. I have stayed here twice before and will definitely use it again when I next visit Edinburgh.
Roisel Thompson, Northumberland / England
Mature Couple (36+)
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Review of 'POINT'
06 November 2006
we stayed at Point with disabled older people and youngsters for my daughter's wedding reception. Facilitites for older couple with wheelchair were very good, contemporary feel for younger members ensured no-one felt out of place. Stunning glass-walled venue for the reception, with spectacular views of the castle and city-scape at night - much enjoyed by everyone. Edinburgh one way system to find hotel was a bit of a nightmare, but we made it.
MF Gordon, retford notts
Group of Mature Friends/Couples
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overnight at the point
23 October 2006
Minutes from all the top attractions,the interior of hotel is modern & colourful. our spacious bedroom had all the facilities of a top rate hotel. the breakfast was superb & the bar + dj was handy for a nightcap or two.The staff were very friendly. In all we had a great time and will be returning to this hotel on our next visit to the capital
alison whyte, east kilbride / scotland
Mature Couple (36+)
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Review of 'POINT'
16 October 2006
Smart modern trendy hotel just along from graas market & close to Royal Mile and castle. Would definatly stay there again mainly due to location and reasonable price.
Alan Thom, Aberdeen
Young Couple (18-35)
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Review of 'POINT'
16 October 2006
just got back from a great weekend in edinburgh the point hotel was brilliant great location we could see castle from our room which was an added bonus . The hotel also had a great bar and restaraunt and all the staff were very helpfull all in all could not fault this hotel can t wait to go back to edinburgh .
neil phillips, wrexham north wales
Mature Couple (36+)
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The Point in Edinburgh
16 October 2006
Good hotel, very central and easy to reach popular attractions. Initial welcome at 1030am in reception good, although when we returned at 12noon (the time stipulated to return), we were told to come back at 2pm. Room pleasant but overlooked by offices and needed blinds/nets for privacy during daytime. Bathroom needed an update but plenty of hot water - instantly and good large fluffy bathtowels. Noisy at night as no double glazing and we could hear the revellers leaving a nearby club around 2am. Hotel itself very quiet at night, clean and spacious. Restaurant wonderful, very good service, tasty food, and lovely surroundings. Restaurant manager very helpful and chatty, very relaxing meal. Bar lovely,lunch very reasonable price and wide choice. Lively atmosphere in the evening but nothing uncontrolled. No problem about leaving luggage all day on the day we returned home. Would return.
Gwenda Hardie, St Asaph/Wales
Mature Couple (36+)
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