Premier Inn Edinburgh City York, EdinburghPremier Inn Edinburgh City York in Edinburgh, United Kingdom has a corrected score of 3.2 ± 0.6 (thin evidence, no platform scores), ranked 71 of 119 hotels we score in Edinburgh. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.3 before correction. Rooms from about $322 a night (cached, not a live quote).Premier Inn Edinburgh City (York Place/St James Quarter) is a budget hotel in central Edinburgh, close to Princes Street, the Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and the St James Quarter shopping area. Rooms are modern, with a choice of standard doubles, including accessible rooms with bathtubs, plus family triple and quadruple rooms for larger groups. Guests report clean rooms, comfortable beds, friendly staff and a varied breakfast buffet, and the location means most of the city centre can be reached on foot. Prices start around $322 a night, which is not cheap for the brand, so it may suit travellers who prioritise location over price. The on-site cocktails have drawn criticism, so drinkers may prefer nearby bars.What stands out

Central location near main sights

Clean, comfortable rooms

Friendly, attentive staff

Good varied breakfast

Watch out for

Poorly rated cocktails

Pricey at around $322 a night

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