The 'wonderful' Edinburgh city break you can book for almost half off
A stay at a popular Scottish city hotel can currently be booked for almost half off. The accommodation has been praised by recent guests for its central location and "friendly" staff.
The Ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge is a modern hotel situated in the centre of Scotland's capital. The hotel features more than 250 rooms, as well as a bar, a restaurant, and a 24-hour front desk.
At the moment, Wowcher is offering an overnight stay for two at the Ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge for as little as £135 plus a £6.99 admin fee. With the normal cost for a one-night stay at the hotel being £245, this results in savings of 45 per cent.
All of the standard double rooms at the Ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge come equipped with air conditioning, hot drink making facilities, flatscreen televisions, and hair dryers. Guests can also enjoy a full Scottish breakfast in the morning.
Also included in the Wowcher deal is a £5 per person food and drink voucher at the hotel's on-site restaurant. The restaurant offers a varied a la carte menu and is open for both lunch and dinner.
If the Ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge does not appeal, there are countless other hotels within walking distance. Among the most popular are the five-star Fingal Hotel, the Edinburgh City Centre Radisson Blu Hotel, and the Premier Inn on Princes Street.
In terms of things to do near the hotel, the legendary Edinburgh Castle is just a short walk away. Dominating the city's skyline, the castle includes highlights such as The Royal Palace, St Margaret's Chapel, and the Honours of Scotland.
Elsewhere, other nearby popular attractions include the Blair Street Underground Vaults and Camera Obscura and World of Illusions. The former were once used as storage areas for merchants and shopkeepers, while Camera Obscura and World of Illusions features more than 100 optical illusions over five floors.
Edinburgh is also renowned for its shopping opportunities, with Princes Street being around just 15 minutes on foot from the Ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge. The iconic street is home to many big-name chains such as H&M, HMV, Uniqlo, and Waterstones.
On travel website Tripadvisor, the Ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge has earned mostly positive feedback. The hotel has an overall rating of 4.1 out of five based on 3,681 reviews.
One recent guest posted: "I traveled recently with my adult children and we all stayed at the Ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge. This hotel is a great location, close to Waverly station and the royal mile. Rooms are comfortable and clean.
"What sets this hotel apart from other hotels during my travels is the customer service. From check in to check out the staff was friendly, professional and focused on the customer. For me that quality of service warranted notice. Thank you Ibis team!"
On the other hand, a negative review reads: "The hotel is ok; staff are friendly and the room was clean. However the mattress was sunken and uncomfortable.
"The noise from the nightclub was intolerable. We stayed on a Friday and Saturday night and the noise went on until after 3am. I slept very little."
Another positive write-up states: "A wonderful anniversary stay—thank you to the amazing team! From the moment we arrived, our check-in experience was smooth and welcoming, thanks to the friendly and professional staff—especially Ru, who made us feel right at home."
More information about the Ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge deal can be found on the Wowcher website.
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