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Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh
A four-star Leonardo on Jeffrey Street — Royal Mile 0.1 km, Waverley 0.2 km, castle 0.8 km — with location at 9.59 out of 10 and poor cleaning service named in cons.
- 4-star (official classification)
- Old Town & Royal Mile
- Leonardo Hotels
- Nearest airport EDI
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The verdict
The Old Town four-star if Royal Mile and Waverley proximity are the product — accept poor cleaning service and noise cons before you treat 8.5 as a spotless-room story.
Geography is Old Town doorstep. Royal Mile 0.1 km, Edinburgh Waverley 0.2 km, Princes Street 0.4 km, National Museum 0.5 km, Calton Hill 0.6 km, Edinburgh Castle 0.8 km, Palace of Holyroodhouse 1.1 km, Arthur's Seat 2 km, airport 12 km. Location scores 9.59 out of 10 — great location close to amenities and transportation in the guest summary.
The supplier rating is 8.5 out of 10 from 13,325 reviews, captured 10 January 2026. Amenities 9.07 and value 9.03 lead; service 8.55 with friendly staff but poor complaint handling named. Room quality 8.04 is mixed with hard pillows noted. Cleanliness sits softest at 6.58 with poorly executed room cleaning and bathroom issues named. Pros name great location, friendly staff and comfortable beds; cons name poor cleaning service, noise and inadequate breakfast options.
Facilities match an upscale city brief: fitness centre, restaurant, bar and room service are listed — no pool or spa in the filtered amenity facts. Food and beverage scores 8.08 with good breakfast but subpar restaurant meals noted.
Chain: Leonardo Hotels. Check-in from 03:00 PM; check-out 11:00 AM.
Best for
- First-time visitors who want the Royal Mile at 0.1 km and Waverley at 0.2 km
- Travellers who prioritise a 13,325-review four-star with location at 9.59 out of 10
- Anyone comparing Old Town proximity against West End pins on this page
Not for
- Guests who need a spotless-room guarantee — poor cleaning service is a named con and cleanliness scores 6.58
- Light sleepers — noise from adjacent rooms is a named con
- Anyone who needs the closest airport pin — Four Points puts Edinburgh Airport at 9 km against 12 km here
Verdict last reviewed . Rates, refurbishments and management change — re-check anything time-sensitive before booking.
The supplier’s overall score
Third-party guest reviews: 8.5/10 from 13,325 reviews — as of
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What guests actually say
Guest sentiment at Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh
Synthesised from published guest reviews, last run 10 January 2026. Scores are our reading of recurring themes, not an average of star ratings.
Every score and every phrase in this section is the guest analysis from our hotel data provider for Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh, captured on 2026-01-10. TravelShifu did not compute these numbers, average them, or edit the wording.
- Overall Experience9.1 / 10Excellent
Overall, a pleasant stay despite some issues, with high recommendations from guests.
- Location9.6 / 10Excellent
Great location close to amenities and transportation.
- Cleanliness6.6 / 10Mixed
Room cleaning was poorly executed, and there were issues noted with bathroom cleanliness.
- Service8.6 / 10Excellent
Mixed sentiments about service, friendly staff but poor handling of complaints.
- Room Quality8.0 / 10Good
Some guests enjoyed comfortable rooms, but others faced issues like hard pillows.
- Amenities9.1 / 10Excellent
Amenities were generally good with a pleasant bar and breakfast, but with some limitations.
- Value for Money9.0 / 10Excellent
The experience is considered worth the price despite being slightly pricey.
- Food and Beverage8.1 / 10Good
Breakfast was good but lacked fresh orange juice and had some subpar restaurant meals.
Praised consistently
- Great location
- Friendly staff
- Comfortable beds
Complained about consistently
- Poor cleaning service
- Noise from adjacent rooms
- Inadequate breakfast options
Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh in photos
Supplied by the property through our hotel data provider and served from its own CDN.
What the property says about itself
The supplier’s own copy, reproduced unedited. It is marketing — the verdict above is ours.
Luxurious Accommodation
Experience the epitome of comfort at Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh - Formerly Jurys Inn. Indulge in Dream beds, spacious bathrooms with spa toiletries, and high-speed WiFi in every room.
Dining Excellence
Savor delectable international cuisine at the modern restaurant or enjoy light bites and coffee at the bar. Culinary delights await to tantalize your taste buds.
Prime Location
Immerse yourself in the rich history of Edinburgh's Old Town, steps away from iconic landmarks like Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood Palace. With major attractions and transport hubs within walking distance, convenience is at your doorstep.
Book now and elevate your Edinburgh experience at Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh - Formerly Jurys Inn.
Facilities
47 facilities as listed by the property. Shown in full rather than filtered: the same list is what the structured data on this page claims, so trimming it here would make the markup say more than the page does.
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Fitness center
- 24-hour front desk
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Heating
- Lift / Elevator
- Luggage storage
- Safety deposit box
- Bar
- Fax/photocopying
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking throughout
- Daily housekeeping
- Concierge service
- Wheelchair accessible
- Toilet with grab rails
- Lower bathroom sink
- Higher level toilet
- Emergency cord in bathroom
- Staff adhere to local safety protocols
- Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
- Guest rooms disinfected between stays
- Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
- Physical distancing rules followed
- Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
- Cashless payment available
- Fire extinguishers
- First aid kit available
- Sanitized tableware & silverware
- Contactless check-in/check-out
- Invoice provided
- Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
- Smoke alarms
- Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
- Guest room sealed after cleaning
- Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
- Physical distancing in dining areas
- Food delivered to guest room
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
- Delivered food - securely covered
- Breakfast takeaway containers
Where it is, and what is near it
Address
43 Jeffrey StreetEdinburgh EH1 1DH
United Kingdom
+44 131 200 3300
Check-in & check-out
- Check-in from
- 03:00 PM
- Check-out by
- 11:00 AM
Nearest points of interest
Straight-line distances from our hotel data provider, closest first. A walking route is usually a little longer than the number here.
| Place | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Royal Mile | District | 100 m |
| Edinburgh Waverley | Station | 200 m |
| Princes Street (shopping) / Princes Street Gardens | Shopping | 400 m |
| National Museum of Scotland | Museum | 500 m |
| Calton Hill | Landmark | 600 m |
| Edinburgh Castle | Landmark | 800 m |
| Palace of Holyroodhouse | Landmark | 1.1 km |
| Arthur's Seat (Holyrood Park) | nature | 2 km |
| Edinburgh Airport (EDI) | Airport | 12 km |
Where to stay in Edinburgh — all 4 properties and the areas they sit in · Read the full Edinburgh guide
Conditions worth reading before you book
The property’s own notice, reproduced unedited. Deposits, card rules and pet charges live here.
Head to head
Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh vs Four Points Flex by Sheraton Edinburgh
Old Town doorstep against West End practicality — four-star Jeffrey Street pin with Royal Mile at 0.1 km versus three-star Shandwick Place with Haymarket at 0.4 km.
The other Edinburgh hotels we cover
Four Points Flex by Sheraton Edinburgh
3-star · West End & Haymarket
A three-star Four Points Flex on Shandwick Place — Haymarket 0.4 km, Princes Street Gardens 0.6 km, castle 1.1 km — with clean premises praised and no breakfast included as a named con.
ibis budget Hotel Edinburgh Park
3-star · Edinburgh Park
A three-star ibis budget on Lochside View — great location and public-transport access named — with 7.5 out of 10 from 13,424 reviews and no POI rows in the ingest.
Britannia Edinburgh Hotel
3-star · Haymarket & Belford Road
A three-star Britannia on Belford Road — helpful staff and nice breakfast named as pros — with the weakest supplier headline in this Edinburgh sample and no POI rows in the ingest.
Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh — common questions
- Is Leonardo Royal good for the Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle?
- Yes — the Royal Mile is 0.1 km and Edinburgh Castle 0.8 km on our hotel data provider's figures, with Waverley at 0.2 km. Location scores 9.59 out of 10 from 13,325 reviews as of 10 January 2026, with cleaning cons still named.
- Does it have a pool or spa?
- No — pool and spa are absent from the filtered amenity facts we cite. Fitness centre, restaurant, bar and room service are listed. For a budget alternative with Haymarket access, see Four Points Flex on this page. We have not stayed — this is a desk assessment from our hotel data provider’s dated guest analysis on the page.
- What time is check-in and check-out at Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh?
- Check-in is from 03:00 PM and check-out is by 11:00 AM. These are the property's own published times as published by the property to our hotel data provider. Luggage storage is listed among the facilities.
- What is near Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh?
- Our hotel data provider records The Royal Mile at 100 m, Edinburgh Waverley at 200 m, Princes Street (shopping) / Princes Street Gardens at 400 m. Distances are straight-line from the property, so a walking route is usually a little longer.
- Which airport is nearest to Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh?
- The supplier records EDI as the served airport for this property. That is the airport code our hotel data provider associates with the hotel, not a measured distance — check the route for your own arrival time before you rely on it.