Black Ivy Hotel in Edinburgh

Description

Black Ivy Hotel in Edinburgh offers a distinctive boutique experience with a 4-star rating and an overall guest score of 9 out of 10. Guests can choose from a wide range of room types, including Standard, Deluxe, Comfort, Grand, and Cottage options, many featuring park views. The hotel features a terrace, lift, luggage storage, and internet services. The bar and restaurant receive frequent praise for their quality food and lively atmosphere, with some reviews highlighting festive decorations and excellent cocktails. Rooms are noted for stylish decor, comfort, and well-equipped bathrooms. While the staff are described as friendly and helpful, nighttime noise from the bar and stairs to some rooms have been mentioned as drawbacks by a few guests. The hotel offers set-menu breakfast daily from 07:30 to 13:00, and service animals are welcome, though pets are not allowed. Payment is accepted via major credit cards including American Express.

Location

Located at 4 Alvanley Terrace, Black Ivy Hotel sits about a 20-30 minute walk from Edinburgh’s main tourist attractions. The nearest airport, Edinburgh Airport (EDI), is approximately 10 km away. For public transport, a bus stop is just a 5-minute walk from the hotel, providing easy access to the train station and other parts of the city. Nearby dining options include Bisque Brasserie and The Golf Tavern, both within 250 meters and rated around 8/10 by visitors. The East Sands of Leith beach is about 5.4 km from the hotel, offering a sandy shoreline accessible for day trips.

Tips

• Book your table in advance when dining at the hotel’s restaurant or bar, especially on weekends, as it can get very busy.
• If you have mobility issues, request a room that is not accessed via stairs.
• Use the nearby bus stop just 5 minutes away for convenient travel to Edinburgh’s train station and attractions.

Policies and conditions

• Child policies: Children can stay in some rooms of this hotel. Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
• Cribs and Extra Beds: For all room types, extra beds cannot be added. Crib policies vary according to room type. Please refer to the relevant room type policy.
• Breakfast: Set menu [Mon - Sun] 07:30-13:00 Open Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
• Pets: Pets are not allowed
• Service animals: Service animals are allowed
• Age Requirements: The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old
• Paying at the hotel: AmericanExpress, Visa, MasterCard
• Check in time: 15:00. Check out time: 11:00.