The Original Raj Hotel

Room information

All the apartments in The Original Raj Hotel are decorated with items sourced from Jaiphur in India. The suites at the facade of the inn brag lovely vistas over Edinburgh and to the Pentland Hills.

Food & beverage

• Begin your day with a nutritious breakfas, catered buffet-style, in the breakfast room, which has a fine silver elephant throne from Jaipur.
• The guesthouse does not cater snacks or suppers but there are several restaurants in the region, including The Raj, founded by Tommy Miah, Edinburgh's ultimate Indian restaurant in Leith.
• Whether you opt to bring in a takeaway, the guesthouse can offer cutlery..

Area information

The Original Raj is located within 1 mile of the center of the city. Local sights comprises of: Edinburgh Zoo - home to the world’s most northerly penguins (3 km); the Water of Leith Walkway, where you are able to follow the river downstream to the footbridge to the back entry of the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art; and the Dean Gallery, which houses an outstanding range of Surrealists and a lot of works by Edinburgh sculptor Sir Eduardo Paolozzi.

Travel information

The guesthouse is situated 2 min away from the bus stop and between Murrayfield and Haymarket railway station. Edinburgh Airport and the major A8 highway are also easily reachible.

Quick description

Advantageously located for exploration the historic town of Edinburgh, this attractive Victorian townhouse has been changed into a special Indian-themed B&B in the Murrayfield region of the town. Opened in Spring 2000, the Original Raj Hotel is the UK's 1st Indian-themed lodging. It properties individually-designed en apartment apartments with Indian canopy beds and conventional Indian hardwood furniture and accessories, handmade in Jaipur. The Raj Hotel provides the main basis for free tourists, romantic weekenders, work persons and families who are searching for genuinely superior experience in the very heart of Edinburgh at good prices.

Cancellation policy

Cancellation Policy: If cancelled up to seven days before date of arrival, no fee will be charged. Whether cancelled later or in case of no-show, the 1st night will be charged. Kids and Extra Bed Policy: All kids are welcome. All kids under five years staying free when using existing bedding. All kids under two years staying free for cots. All kids under 12 years staying free for supplementary beds. Maximum holding capacity of supplementary beds/babycots in a suite is 1. Deposit Policy: 100 percent of the 1st night will be charged on the day of booking and is refundable. Vat and city/tourist taxes: VAT is included. Facilities charge is included. City/tourist tax is not applicable. Internet connection: Internet by means of modem is obtainable in the inn suites and charges are applicable. Meal Plan: Continental breakfast is included in the apartment rate. Car parking: Public car park is possible at a serene location surrounding and charges are applicable. Pets: Pets are not allowed. The guesthouse reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.

Hotel Facilities

• Parking

• 24-Hour Front Desk

• Garden

• Non-Smoking Rooms

• Heating

• All Public and Private spaces non-smoking

• Internet Services