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About the Hotel

19-21 Gilmore Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH3 9NT
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Historic Georgian Building

The Valentine - Townhouse Hotel occupies an 1813 Georgian townhouse at the South-West corner of Edinburgh's Old Town. This building served as the prototype for Edinburgh's 'three-door flats' layout. Rooms span four floors, accessed via the original wide staircase.

Room Accommodations & Features

Choose from 11 rooms including double beds, king-size four-poster beds, or family configurations. All include free WiFi, flat-screen TVs with satellite channels, iPod docking stations, hair dryers, and ironing facilities. Some offer garden views through Victorian shutters, seating areas, or private external bathrooms with robes and slippers.

Location & Nearby Attractions

Walk to Edinburgh Castle (1 km), University of Edinburgh (1 km), Princes Street Gardens (1 km), and the Royal Mile. The Edinburgh International Conference Centre is 500 meters away. Public parking costs GBP 10 per day nearby.

Hotel Services & Amenities

The hotel provides concierge services, express check-out, luggage storage, and tour/ticket assistance. A garden offers seating areas. This adults-only property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities. Children must be older than 4 years.

Dining & Practical Information

No breakfast is served on-site. Rooms include tea and coffee making facilities. Guests must advise the hotel of their estimated arrival time. The property is smoke-free.

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From cosy doubles to spacious family suites – all with flexible options, breakfast, and exclusive deals.
Four Person Ensuite
2 persons
30 m² 
2 Single beds
Shower
Heating
King Size Ensuite Garden View
2 persons
15 m² 
1 King-size bed
Garden view
Shower
Heating
Luxury King Size Ensuite Four Poster Bed
2 persons
30 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
Superior King Size Ensuite
2 persons
20 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
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Amenities

Thoughtfully designed amenities for a comfortable & memorable stay

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • No pets allowed
  • Luggage storage
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access

Sports & Fitness

  • Golf course

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Tours/Ticket assistance

Spa & Leisure

  • Garden area

Room features

  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Garden furniture
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Media

  • Flat-screen TV

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Location

19-21 Gilmore Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH3 9NT
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19-21 Gilmore Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH3 9NT
Nearby
Event hall
Edinburgh International Conference Centre
560 m
Restaurants
Quick & Plenty Cafe
140 m
27 Leven Street
Jeelie Piece
130 m
12 Leven Street
The Kings Pantry
90 m
67 Home Street
The Colony Gourmet
100 m
58 Home Street
Magma Cafe
100 m
67 Home Street
Lupe Pintos
170 m
24 Leven Street
The Treehouse
210 m
44 Leven Street
Khartoum Cafe
210 m
6 Gillespie Place
Getting around
City Centre
Edinburgh18 min  ·  1.5 km
Airports
Edinburgh (EDI)19 min  ·  12.2 km
Dundee (DND)144 min  ·  95.7 km
Train
Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station20 min  ·  1.6 km
Bus
Bus stop3 min  ·  200 m
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 13:00-22:00
Check-out
from 02:00-10:00
Guest Parking
No parking available.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Children & extra beds
There are no cots provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Number of rooms:
11
Former name
Valentine City Centre Guest House

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