Braid Hills Hotel – A Favorite for Families in Edinburgh
About the Hotel
Rooms with Views
Braid Hills Hotel offers 71 individually designed rooms, including deluxe and signature options with views of Edinburgh, the Firth of Forth, and Braidburn Valley Park. Rooms feature Victorian-era details like stained-glass windows and ornate cornicing. Amenities include high-speed Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, tea/coffee makers, and en-suite bathrooms with rainfall showers. Family rooms accommodate up to four guests, with some including mini-refrigerators.
Dining & Bars
1886 Restaurant serves seasonal Scottish dishes in a conservatory-style dining room overlooking Braidburn Valley Park. The Edinburgh Bar & Lounge offers light bites, wines by the glass, and Scottish whiskies. Private dining is available in The Library, a wood-paneled space with an open fireplace. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served daily, with last food orders at 8:45 PM.
Golf & Outdoor Activities
The hotel is adjacent to Braidburn Valley Park, an 11-hectare green space with walking paths leading to Blackford Pond and Braid Hills. Golfers can play at Braid Hills Golf Course, a par-71 course designed by James Braid. The Pentland Hills, a 10-minute drive away, offer hiking trails with panoramic views of Edinburgh.
City Access & Transport
Located 4.5 km from Edinburgh Waverley Station, the hotel is an 8-minute drive or 20-minute bus ride (Lothian Bus #11) from the city center. Free on-site parking is available. Taxis can be booked from ranks near the bus and rail stations. The hotel is 3-4 minutes from the Lothianburn junction on the city bypass.
Events & Weddings
Four event suites host weddings and functions for up to 140 guests, with outdoor deck space for ceremonies. The hotel provides dedicated event planning, catering, and accommodation for wedding parties. Civil, religious, and humanist ceremonies are available. Suppliers like Blueberry Cakes and Hey J Events offer bespoke wedding services.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Paid parking
- Off-site car park
- 24-hour reception
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Golf course
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Housekeeping
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Board games
- Children's menu
Spa & Leisure
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
Room features
- Heating
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor