The Cumberland Hotel lies in its own attractive grounds overlooking the main A8 tourist route into Edinburgh. We are just 10 mins walk from Princes Street and 10 mins drive from Edinburgh Airport. The hotel is conveniently located for both exploring the delights of the capital city and the main attractions such as the Fife Tourist Route and The Forth Bridges, and further afield - St Andrews, Stirling, Glasgow, Loch Lomond - all within an hours drive. Cumberland Hotel is housed in two of the most architecturally attractive Listed Victorian Buildings in the West End of Edinburgh. The Hotel has been recently renovated to retain its original Victorian features, with superb cornices and large rooms. Visitors to The Cumberland are immediately aware of the elegance of their surroundings, from the attractive dining room serving full Scottish breakfasts with continental and vegetarian alternatives, to the spacious and relaxing residents" lounge and the intimate cocktail bar, with its traditional stone façade, where guests can enjoy a quiet evening discussing the day"s events. For those who are perhaps coming to Edinburgh for the first time, The Cumberland, with its friendly and helpful staff, is the ideal choice. The hotel has a large car park with Surveillance camera. An attractive beer garden to the rear of the hotel allows you to enjoy a drink in a relaxed and peaceful environment. There is no lift at this hotel.
Family Room
Room Description: Our bedrooms are tastefully decorated and furnished to a very high standard and they all have en-suite facilities. All our rooms give nice views of the beautifully landscaped gardens and some look towards the Pentland Hills. Room rate includes a choice of Continental, Full Cooked Scottish Breakfast or Vegetarian Breakfast served daily from 7-9am.
Room rate description: Including breakfast, Including VAT, Including continental breakfast
Superior Twin Room en suite
Room Description: Our bedrooms are tastefully decorated and furnished to a very high standard and they all have en-suite facilities. All our twin rooms offer pleasant views of our landscaped gardens and the upper floor rooms gives a superb view of the Pentland Hills. Room rate includes a choice of Continental, Full Scottish or Vegetarian Cooked Breakfast served from 07.00 - 09.00 each morning
Room rate description: Including breakfast, Including VAT, Including continental breakfast
Double Room en suite
Room Description: All our rooms are tastefully decorated and bright and offer good views of the front or rear gardens. Upper level bedrooms offer good views of the Pentland Hills or the city centre. Most of our double rooms offer beautiful views over the Victorian walled gardens. Room rate includes a choice of Continental, Full Cooked Scottish Breakfast or Vegetarian Breakfast served daily from 7-9am
Room rate description: Including breakfast, Including VAT, Including continental breakfast
Very Large Family Room
Room Description: Very large rooms, suitable for large families. Tastefully decorated and furnished to a high standard, they provide home-from-home comfort and relaxation. Our large family rooms look over the beautiful landscaped gardens either to the rear or the front of the hotel. At a distance, guests can enjoy the beauty of the Pentlands Hills. The rate includes complimentary breakfast for up to 4 PERSONS. Additional ADULTS/CHILDREN will require to pay for breakfast at a rate of 4.95 per day
Room rate description: Including breakfast, Including VAT, Including continental breakfast
Standard Single Room
Room Description: This is a double room that can be used for a single occupant, or sleep up to two, an adult and a child perhaps. All rooms have either front or rear garden views. Room rate includes full cooked breakfast served between 7am to 9 am
Room rate description: Including breakfast, Including VAT, Including continental breakfast
Superior Twin Room
Room Description: Superior twin rooms have a double and a single bed and are larger than normal, so are suitable as either twin rooms or for a family of 3. Some rooms also have both a shower and bath. All rooms have either front or rear garden views. Rates include full cooked breakfast and can sleep up to 3 adults. Extras are charged for any additional persons in the room.
Room rate description: Including breakfast, Including VAT, Including continental breakfast
Local Attractions
Edinburgh Castle
Royal Museum - This magnificent museum houses extensive international collections covering the Decorative Arts, Natural History, Science, Technology and Working Life, and Geology. Temporary exhibitions, films, lectures and concerts take place throughout the year.
Museum of Scotland - The museum is a striking new landmark in Edinburgh's historic Old Town. It houses more than 10,000 of the nation's most precious artefacts, as well as everyday objects which throw light on life in Scotland through the ages.
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh - Established in 1670, on an area the size of a tennis court, the Garden is now over 70 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds. Spectacular features include the Rock Garden and the Chinese Hillside. The amazing glasshouses feature Britain's tallest palm house
Edinburgh Zoo - Scotland's largest wildlife attraction, set in 80 acres of leafy hillside parkland, just ten minutes from the city centre. With over 1,000 animals ranging from the tiny poison arrow frog to massive white rhinos, including many threatened species.
Hotel facilities
Parking & Transportation
Free car park
Concierge Services
24-Hour Front Desk
Currency exchange
Express Check out
Family / Children"s services
Garden / outdoor play area
Hospitality
Lounge / Bar
Hotel Policies
Check In / Check Out
You may check in from 12:00 hours onwards.
You must check out by 10:00 hours.
Cards accepted at the hotel
Visa
Maestro
MasterCard
Directions
By train: The nearest train stations are Edinburgh Haymarket (5 mins walk) and Waverly Station (15 mins walk). By bus: Located on the main bus route, buses stop just outside the hotel. The frequency is every 3 mins Monday-Saturday and every 15 mins on Sundays. By road: From the city centre: Take the A8 from the city centre towards the West End. The hotel is 300 yds beyond Haymarket station, on the right-hand side. From the West or North: Head for the A8 (city centre). The hotel is along the A8 (St Johns Road-Corstorphine Road) leading to West Coates. From the Airport: Head along the A8 towards the city centre for about 6 kilometres - the Cumberland Hotel is on the left. From M8, City Bypass or M9/M90: Head for the A8 to the North West of Edinburgh, then drive along the A8 into the city. The Cumberland is within 0.5 kilometres from the West End of the city.
