Leonardo Edinburgh City - 3-Star Hotel in Edinburgh, England

Leonardo Edinburgh City sits within a former maternity hospital on Lauriston Place, a building where actor Sean Connery was born in the 1920s. The hotel is a 10-minute walk from Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Mile, and Princes Street, with bus stop 27 across the road. Haymarket and Waverley railway stations are within 15 minutes on foot, offering direct links to Edinburgh Airport (8 km away).

The 52 guest rooms include Standard Doubles, Standard Twins, Superior King rooms with sofa beds, and accessible rooms with wider doorways and grab rails. All rooms offer a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box, and a private bathroom with shower (some with bathtub). Superior rooms include a Nespresso coffee machine and complimentary snacks in the minibar.

On-site Simpsons Bar serves a range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, plus light bites such as fish and chips and pizza. Breakfast is made to order with options including Full English/Irish, continental, and vegetarian fare, plus gluten-free items. The buffet section offers cheeses, cold meats, fruit salad, croissants, and a coffee machine.

The hotel provides 24-hour front desk assistance, luggage storage for early arrivals and late departures, and laundry and dry cleaning services. Two rooms are designed for guests with disabilities, featuring lowered fixtures and wheelchair-accessible bathrooms. The building has a lift, and the entrance is secured with a 24-hour buzzer system.

Family rooms with a double bed and a fold-out sofa bed are available, and staff can provide a baby cot upon request. The hotel is within walking distance of the National Museum of Scotland, The Real Mary King's Close, and the Grassmarket area. Breakfast staff offer made-to-order eggs and friendly service, with high chairs available in the dining room.

History: Sean Connery's birthplace - a converted maternity hospital

Location: 10-min walk to Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile

Rooms: 52 spacious rooms, including Superior King with sofa bed

Dining: Made-to-order Full English breakfast with vegetarian and gluten-free options

Services: 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and accessible rooms

Family: Baby cots and family rooms available