Edinburgh Hotels with Family Rooms & Suites

Why families love Prestonfield House

We expected fancy and got both fancy and totally relaxed about kids. Reception found a Highland cow tour for our two kids while we did a couples' massage. The pool is small but warm and we had it to ourselves on a Tuesday morning. Dinner in the velvet rococo dining room had highchairs ready and a kids' menu the eight-year-old actually ate.

Why families love Gleneagles Townhouse

The pool is up on the fifth floor with a view of the city rooftops and we had a family swim slot at 09:00 that worked well. The 14-year-old loved being treated like an adult at the spa reception and got a 30-minute back massage. Breakfast is in the converted banking hall — kid-friendly because it's huge and loud, not despite it.

Why families love Edinburgh West Residence

Apartment-style rooms made the trip with two kids manageable: own kitchen for cereal at 7am, separate living area for the kids to crash on a sofa, and the wellness suite was small but family-allowed. The kids loved the plunge pool, sat in the sauna for two minutes, and learned a new word for cold water. West End feels suburban — a relief after a day on the Royal Mile.

Why families love Hapimag Resort Edinburgh

Two bedrooms, full kitchen, and a wellness room everyone could use — for £235 a night this is the best family value in Edinburgh. The whirlpool is small but the kids took turns and the sauna is a soft 70°C, gentle enough for an eight-year-old. Stairgate at the top of the apartment stairs was already installed when we walked in. Quiet residential terrace, no street noise.

Why families love The Balmoral Hotel

The pool is the best in central Edinburgh — 15 metres, properly heated, with poolside loungers and underwater lights for a swim before breakfast. Family swim slot was clearly posted at reception which made our life easy. Treatment rooms gave our 12-year-old her first proper facial (30 minutes, age-appropriate, no products with retinol) which she still talks about. Worth the price if you stay two nights and use the spa twice.

Why families love Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

We booked a two-bedroom apartment for six nights in October and the location was unbeatable — literally off the Royal Mile, 30 seconds from Edinburgh Castle. The kids loved the mezzanine layouts and the fact that the building feels like a secret passage in a video game. The kitchen was big enough for proper dinners and the laundry after four days of rain was a lifesaver. One warning: some apartments have stairs within the unit, which is not ideal with a toddler. Book a ground-floor layout if that is a concern.

Why families love The Scott

We worked with the golf liaison who set up tee times at Bruntsfield three mornings in a row. Junior clubs for our 11-year-old were waiting at the pro shop on day one. The hotel taxi to Bruntsfield was 7 GBP each way. Family suite was big enough for four with proper hanging space for clubs in the wardrobe. Breakfast started at 6:30 to fit early tee times.

Why families love Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG

We did three nights in a family deluxe with two kids and honestly it was the best hotel breakfast of the year — the chef remembered the 5-year-old's name on day two. Rooms are properly sized for a city centre hotel, with decent blackout curtains and big bathtubs the kids used as swimming pools. The Kimpton social hour at 5pm (free wine + soft drinks for kids) became our daily ritual. Downside: £45 per night parking if you drive, and the nearest playground is 10 minutes away in Princes Street Gardens.

Why families love Melville Castle Hotel

The castle setting did most of the work — the kids decided they were on a Harry Potter set within an hour and refused to come inside. The snooker room was a hit on the rainy evening; staff lowered the table cushion and lent us the right cues for shorter arms. The walk down to the river was 15 minutes through woods and we saw a deer. The trade-off is the drive into town, about 25 minutes; we used the bus three times and it was fine.

Why families love Black Ivy

Parents like Black Ivy because the location is residential rather than tourist, the price drops by a third compared to the New Town, and the Meadows are the best dog park in the city for a 7am walk. The bistro is dog-friendly at lunch and dinner which means you do not have to leave the dog in the room while you eat. Family rooms are tight by Edinburgh standards but the quiet at night is the trade-off you want with younger kids and a tired dog.

Why families love Eden Locke

Parents pick Eden Locke when they want to cook for a kid with allergies, wash a wet dog blanket without dropping £10 on hotel laundry, and still have a real bar downstairs at 9pm. The location on George Street is mid-priced for a reason: lots of restaurants, a tram stop on Princes Street, and direct walks to Calton Hill or Inverleith Park. The trade-off is that the apartments are stylish and cool but small, especially the studio category, so book the one-bedroom for any family of four with a dog.

Why families love Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

Stayed two nights mid-November with a 7-year-old. The Yu Spa indoor pool is small (around 13m) but we had it nearly to ourselves at 9am. Reception books your 90-minute family slot the night before — easy enough but plan ahead in winter. Family room had a sofa bed in a separate alcove that meant we actually slept. Walking distance to Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile is the real value here.

Why families love Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa

We stayed three nights with a 6 and 9-year-old in February — the rooftop hydropool in steaming rain was the trip highlight. Family swim windows (9am-12pm, 3pm-7pm) were strictly enforced but never crowded outside school holidays. The kids' breakfast in the One Square restaurant has cereal, pancakes, and a juice bar. Our family room slept four with proper beds and we got two bathrobes for the kids' size.

Why families love Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

Two nights with a 5 and 8-year-old in late October. The pool isn't on-site — it's at the Apex Grassmarket two minutes' walk along the cobbles — and that surprised us at check-in. Once we knew, the daily pool slot worked fine and the kids loved walking to and from in the rain. Family room was 28m² with a single in a separate cubicle. Castle view was free entertainment for the 5-year-old.

Why families love The Scotsman Hotel

We split the days between golf and Edinburgh sightseeing. The Scotsman is on the Royal Mile so my wife took our daughters to the castle and the dungeons while I played 9 at Bruntsfield (6 minutes by taxi). The concierge offered to set up the St Andrews trip but we didn't get the Old Course ballot. Family suite slept 4 with separate bath. Breakfast can be served at 6:00 by request for early tee times.

Why families love ibis Styles Edinburgh St Andrew Square

The 3-star price meant we splurged on golf rounds and had a budget for the kids' activities. Family room with bunk beds in a built-in alcove worked for our 7 and 9 year-olds. Tee time at Bruntsfield was set up by the front desk in 10 minutes. Walking distance to St Andrew Square for breakfast or Princes Street for shopping. No on-site spa but the value is the trade-off.

Why families love Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood

Three nights in early March with a 4 and 8-year-old. The pool was the best surprise — open from 6:30am, never crowded before 4pm, and lifeguard on weekends. Our 4-year-old went in twice a day. Kid-friendly buffet at breakfast had pancakes, fruit, and small cereals. Family room was a proper 32m² with a sofa bed and the kids loved seeing Holyrood Palace from the window. Arthur's Seat hike was 5 minutes from the door.

Why families love Radisson Blu Hotel Edinburgh City Centre

Family room with sofa bed that converts each evening worked for our two boys (10 and 14). The 14-year-old played golf with me at Bruntsfield while the 10-year-old swam at the indoor pool. Concierge arranged a 3-day golf and Edinburgh Zoo bundle. Breakfast was solid but slow on Saturday morning. Bag storage was free for two days after checkout when we did the St Andrews drive.

Why families love Fraser Suites Edinburgh

We booked a one-bedroom suite for five nights with two kids (6 and 9) on a sofa bed in the living room. It worked. The kitchenette had a proper oven and induction hob so we made pasta most evenings, and the supermarket 4 minutes away kept the bill down. Beds were firm Scandinavian-style, which the kids thought was hilarious. Breakfast was a paid extra and not worth the £18 per adult — go to Lovecrumbs or Fortitude Coffee two streets over. The real win is being 30 seconds from St Giles and 5 minutes from the castle, flat walk, no cobbles at night.

Why families love Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile

We did a 10-night stay in a one-bedroom apartment with two kids (5 and 9). The kitchenette was small but real — we cooked chicken, pasta, and a roast chicken on a wet Sunday. The washing machine downstairs cost £3 per load and ran during dinner. Staff were genuinely helpful with buggy advice and the walk up to the castle from Canongate (10 minutes, slight uphill). The only downside: the building is modern and feels corporate from outside, nothing like the Old Town it sits inside. But at this price point, in this location, with a kitchen — it is the best family value in Edinburgh.

Why families love Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh

The St James Quarter location gave us shopping and food at street level after golf rounds. Tee time setup was easy via the front desk. Our daughter (12) had her clubs delivered to the room the night before her first round. The Marriott Bonvoy points stacked, useful if you collect. Family suite was less luxurious than The Scott but the value was better for a 5-night stay.

Why families love Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo by IHG

Four nights in February half-term with a 5 and 8-year-old. The pool was the best-value swim in the city — open all day, three other families maximum, and lifeguard at weekends. Free parking saved us 30 GBP/night versus the Old Town hotels and the bus into town was painless. Edinburgh Zoo entrance is across the road and we got hotel rate tickets at reception. Honest family room with two doubles, slept four properly.