Malmaison Edinburgh City, EdinburghMalmaison Edinburgh City in Edinburgh, United Kingdom has a corrected score of 3.3 ± 0.6 (thin evidence, no platform scores), ranked 66 of 119 hotels we score in Edinburgh. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.5 before correction. Rooms from about $379 a night (cached, not a live quote).Malmaison Edinburgh City is a 72-room boutique hotel on St Andrew Square in Edinburgh's New Town. Rooms are air-conditioned with free Wi-Fi, irons and blackout drapes, and some are large enough to take rollaway beds, which suits families. There is a restaurant and bar on site, plus room service and pet-friendly stays. The Old Town is a walk of about ten minutes and the National Museum of Scotland around fifteen, so sightseeing is easy on foot. Rates start at $379 a night, putting it in the upper price range. Some guests note the bathrooms are on the small side, and the decor divides opinion between traditional and modern.What stands out

Clean, well-equipped rooms

Friendly, helpful staff

Spacious family rooms available

Walkable central location

Watch out for

Bathrooms are small

Decor feels dated to some

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