Front desk team was genuinely lovely—not that corporate smile that says “I’ve been trained to be nice,” but actual warmth. When I asked for extra towels, they didn’t sigh or make me fill out a form; they just handed them over with a “no problem, hen.” The breakfast team was equally efficient, pouring tea and refilling the bacon tray like it was a sacred duty. I may have eaten four hash browns. No regrets.
One lad at reception even drew me a little map to a hidden pub—one of those places with no sign, just a wooden door and locals playing darts. That kind of extra mile makes a chain hotel feel like a local spot.
Premier Inn Edinburgh Central (Lauriston Place) Hotel: Bewertungen
The Breakfast: Yes, You Should Add It
I’m usually a “skip breakfast and grab a pastry” traveler, but here? Add the breakfast option. It’s a full buffet—hot items (bacon, scrambled eggs, sausage, beans), pastries, yogurts, and a toaster that works faster than my anxiety. The cooked breakfast is quintessentially British, but the fresh fruit and granola bar will save you if that’s not your jam. Pro move: grab a banana for a mid-walk snack.
Coffee is decent, which is rare for hotel buffets—usually it tastes like burnt regret, but here it’s passable. Just don’t expect artisanal pour-over; this is “get caffeine and go” territory. And that’s fine.
