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Black Ivy

4-star Hotel with Restaurant

4 stars

4 Alvanley Terrace, Edinburgh, EH9 1DU

+44 131 564 1901
8.7
Very good

based on 1,516 reviews

$73
Rate

per night

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Provider
Nightly total
Double room
Standard room
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About Black Ivy, Edinburgh

Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.1
Location
9.0
Services
8.7
Staff
9.3
Value for money
8.3
Black Ivy is located in The Meadows, a short walk from Bruntsfield and Gillis Centre. It is situated a short walk from Kings Theatre. The hotel has 22 rooms and has been recently refurbished. Attentive and professional staff are available 24 hours a day. The hotel also offers luggage storage, a library and meeting rooms. Rooms at Black Ivy are well-appointed and have heating, tea and coffee making facilities and ironing facilities. They are also fitted with a hair dryer and a telephone. Black Ivy provides an on-site bar, where guests can enjoy a drink either indoors or alfresco on the outdoor terrace. Meals can be enjoyed on the restaurant's open terrace. A wide variety of dining options are also available in close proximity to the property. The hotel is situated amongst the area's well-known tourist attractions, including Princes Street and Merchiston Castle, which are a short walk away. Edinburgh Castle is in close proximity to the property.

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Black Ivy room price & deals

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*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.
Prices are based on 1 night, not including taxes and fees

Hotel Amenities & Facilities

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Room service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Coffee machine
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
  • Cable or satellite TV

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Fan
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating
  • Body soap
  • Trash cans
  • Conditioner

Accessibility and suitability

  • Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply.
  • Increased accessibility
  • Elevator
  • Accessible by elevator
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Hypoallergenic pillow
  • Allergy-free room
  • No smoking
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs

Dining

  • Wine glasses
  • Electric kettle
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Kettle
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Coffee machine

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom

General

  • Family rooms
  • Seating area
  • Garden view
  • Slippers
  • Carpeted
  • Storage available

Services and conveniences

  • Wake-up service
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Room service
  • Key card access
  • Bottle of water
  • 24hr front desk

Media and entertainment

  • Radio
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • TV

Bedroom

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Wardrobe or closet

Laundry

  • Laundry service
  • Iron and ironing board

Family friendly

  • Cribs available
  • Kids meals

Parking and transportation

  • Parking

Outdoor

  • Terrace/Patio

Workspace

  • Desk

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping

Black Ivy Reviews

8.7
Very goodBased on 1,516 verified guest reviews

Pros +
  • Beautifully decorated hotel with friendly staff. (in 170 reviews)
  • "Extremely comfortable bed, thanks" (in 74 reviews)
  • superb food and bar areas. (in 87 reviews)
Cons -
  • Should be warnings about the noise from the bar when booking. (in 4 reviews)
  • A little noisy from outside seating in the bar below (in 1 review)


Black Ivy room booking info

Check in/Check out

Check in anytime after 3:00 PM, check out anytime before 11:00 AM

Cancellation/prepayment

Cancellation/prepayment policies vary by room type and provider.


Frequently asked questions

  • How does Black Ivy compare to other 4 star hotels in Edinburgh?

    Black Ivy is typically below the average price of 4 star hotels in Edinburgh. On average, you can expect to pay $346 per night in Edinburgh. Black Ivy typically costs $193 per night, which is $154 cheaper than the Edinburgh average.

  • How far is Black Ivy from Edinburgh Turnhouse?

    Black Ivy is 6.6 mi away from Edinburgh Turnhouse. You can typically expect your drive time from Black Ivy to Edinburgh Turnhouse to be 19min. It might be worth looking up traffic trends near your hotel if you are worried about saving time.

  • What is the best way to get to Black Ivy from Edinburgh Turnhouse?

    With parking available at Black Ivy, you could always rent a car for as low as $22/day and park it at the hotel. This would give you freedom while visiting Edinburgh. If you’re looking for a simple travel option from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Black Ivy, consider calling a taxi or rideshare service to take you to the hotel as well as around the city during your visit.

  • Is Black Ivy pet-friendly?

    Pets are allowed at Black Ivy.

  • Are there food options at Black Ivy?

    Black Ivy does have a restaurant on site that guests and non-guests can use. Ask the front desk for kitchen hours or call Black Ivy at +44 131 564 1901. One of the easiest dining options for Edinburgh guests staying in Black Ivy is to get room service, which is available to all hotel guests.

  • Does Black Ivy have a pool?

    Unfortunately, our data does not specify if there is a pool at Black Ivy. We would recommend calling the hotel’s front desk to confirm. The phone number for Black Ivy is +44 131 564 1901.

  • How close is Black Ivy to Edinburgh city center?

    Black Ivy is 1.0 mi away from the city center of Edinburgh, where you can find interesting sights such as Waterloo Place.

  • What is the phone number for Black Ivy?

    You can reach the main line at +44 131 564 1901.

  • Does Black Ivy have Wi-Fi available?

    Yes, Black Ivy has Wi-Fi available to hotel guests.

  • What time is check-out for Black Ivy?

    You can plan to arrive after 3:00 PM for checking in. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. We advise notifying the front desk of any requests as early as possible.

  • How much is a room at Black Ivy?

    Prices may fluctuate based on room type, dates, and availability. You can find great room deals for Black Ivy at the moment between $113 and $372 a night. Enter preferred dates in the form above to see the best-matched deals for you.

  • Is there laundry service in Black Ivy?

    Yes, you can take care of all your laundry needs with the on-premise services at Black Ivy, Edinburgh. Guests can also take advantage of irons and ironing boards at the property either in the room or at the laundry facility.

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Places of interest near Black Ivy

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Black Ivy location: 4 Alvanley Terrace, Edinburgh, EH9 1DU

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Grassmarket0.7 mi
Edinburgh Castle0.8 mi
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