Agenda Hotel, Edinburgh - Reviews & Ratings
92-98 St Johns Road, Edinburgh, EH12 8AT
Agenda Hotel, Edinburgh
This fresh, modern hotel is 1 mile from Edinburgh Zoo and has good bus links to the city centre and Edinburgh Airport. There is free parking, a restaurant and a... more
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8/10 Overall rating
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| 8/10 | Performance of staff |
| 8/10 | Overall experience |
| 8/10 | Overall value for money |
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David ( Group of work colleagues)
from North berwick , GB on May 6, 2009
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Anonymous ( Group of work colleagues)
on March 19, 2009
Agenda Hotel, Edinburgh - Reviews & Ratings"V Good" (97875135)
Nice hotel, good services.
Booking changed at 48hrs notice by Agenda hotel for technical reasons? However we were most satisfied with the other hotel Edinburgh Capital hotel.
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Anonymous ( Group of work colleagues)
on January 27, 2009
Agenda Hotel, Edinburgh - Reviews & Ratings"our first impressions of the hotel were not good, the overall decor could do with being replaced, however the room was better that what we would have expected from the corridors etc. The one area that definitely needs to be addressed is food service. It took over half an hour to get a cup of tea with shortbread biscuits in the bar, and that was after checking what was the delay, something about the chef - surely anyone can take a few biscuits out of a packet?????????" (107593373)
very friendly staff
extremely, in fact painfully slow service, breakfast was terrible, the self service buffet left alot to be desired, couldn't drink the tea as water must have been sitting there all morning. the juices and milk very warm which is not what you would expect.
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Pirita ( Same sex couple)
from Bristol , GB on January 5, 2009
Agenda Hotel, Edinburgh - Reviews & Ratings"We missed breakfast in the second morning due to a misunderstanding. The hotel book said out-of-hours breakfast is brought to room door, and when ordered the receptionist asked our room numbers. It never occurred to us it would be served in the restaurant after all. The night receptionist was waiting for us, but didn't think of calling." (107868715)
At a straight route to the airport. Off-street parking. Very orderly room cleaner.
Breakfast lacked several items described in the menu, and some of the rest had to be asked for. Serving Nescafe for coffee is below any grading. Filter coffee was available when asked, but the young woman attending had apparently never seen coffee before. Have to ring to get in late, and were not warned either. What if we didn't have a mobile phone?
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Anonymous ( Solo business traveller)
on December 1, 2008
Agenda Hotel, Edinburgh - Reviews & Ratings"alright" (107335711)
very freindly
had to bang on door at 12.30 am to get in as night porter could not be seen or found. very very cold
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Anonymous ( Group of work colleagues)
on July 15, 2008
Agenda Hotel, Edinburgh - Reviews & Ratings"Overall very good please sort out the breakfast..." (97036474)
The staff at the Agenda were excellent Especially Nikki on reception, rooms were of a good standard and very clean, bar area was very good.
Breakfast somewhat let down the hotel a very poor breakfast left to steam in trays was not what was advertised in the hotel guide, no haggis or black pudding, the choice of eggs was basically scrambled, sort this out and the hotel would be excellent...
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Pataricia ( Mature couple)
from Germantown , US on July 6, 2008
Room was nice size and well furnished. Staff was very courteous
No lift, hauling two large suitcases up stairs was difficult. We were informed that the airport shuttle bus stopped "right across the street". It was across the street, up about 5 blocks. Again, hauling two large suitcases to the bus was very difficult.
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Alison ( Mature couple)
from Leeds , GB on July 6, 2008
Agenda Hotel, Edinburgh - Reviews & Ratings"Very poor and staff were not bothered." (108047196)
Unhelpful attitude of staff, no wifi in rooms despite being advertised as throughout hotel, poor tv reception breakfast half an hour later than advertised.
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Anonymous ( Same sex couple)
on July 4, 2008
Agenda Hotel, Edinburgh - Reviews & Ratings"would come back for a brief stop over" (97589982)
clean; comfortable. great shower
noise from street
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Matthew ( Solo business traveller)
from Swindon , GB on March 23, 2008
Agenda Hotel, Edinburgh - Reviews & Ratings"Checking in ok. Rooms good but no shaver socket, no chair, no desk, no mirror where the hairdryer should be. why do I need a sideboard in a room? I don't carry around enough stuff to fill the drawers let alone all the cupboards. Breakfast See above. Value for money at the time was ok but at peak rate the price doubles. I would be very unsatisfied if I paid any more than I did. It require an extr 10% of effort to gain a massive improvement. I would stay there again but only at the price I paid." (97351125)
Comfy bed, Freeview TV with decent channel selection
Breakfast was awful, one of the worst I experienced in a long time. It was all steamed to death in the chafing trays. The white pudding had given up and turned into a blob of what looked like concrete.
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Anonymous ( Group of adult friends)
on March 18, 2008
Agenda Hotel, Edinburgh - Reviews & Ratings"We would like to have been aware that there was a night club on the premises. Having a room directly above the night club meant we had noise until about 1.45am. Having just travelled back from holiday this was not the ideal room to catch up on our sleep. The next morning breakfast was to be served from 8-10am. When we arrived at 8.15am the staff had not turned up for work and we eventually got our breakfast at 9am." (97995337)
Noise
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Andrew ( Family with older children)
from Hadlow , GB on February 25, 2008
Agenda Hotel, Edinburgh - Reviews & Ratings"We chose the hotel for its midway point between the airport and the city centre, using it only for accommodation (so can't comment on evening meal or bar facilities - although the bar seemed well-frequented and popular). Location was good, but bear in mind it is right on a main road so you can get some traffic noise (we didn't mind) Easy to find and car park just behind the hotel. Rooms smart at first sight, but let down by details such as cracked tiles in bathroom, faded filler round the bath, and loos too close to the wall. Beds were too hard for us, although I know this tends to be a personal thing. No lift in the hotel, so hauling bags upstairs a bit of struggle. We have a disabled daughter who can just about climb stairs, but I should perhaps have checked more thoroughly before booking. Have said I would recommend the hotel, but not for those who find climbing difficult. Staff really helpful, both in suggesting a scenic route to St Andrews and finding us a restaurant in town" (97943012)
Location, helpfullness of staff
Lack of lift, hard beds, decor let down by details
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Jacky ( Young couple)
from Rugby , GB on December 18, 2007
Agenda Hotel, Edinburgh - Reviews & Ratings"We enjoyed our stay, we had 2 nights in the hotel. It was easy to get into Edinburgh center by bus, and also by 24hr shuttle bus 2 and from the airport.The staff were helpfull,and the room was clean. I guess the only negative was no lift, we struggled up to 2nd floor with suitcase,so wouldnt be very good for the less able.Also the street is quite busy day and night so wouldnt be that good for a light sleeper." (97083378)
The hotel and staff were a welcome stopover on our 1st visit to Scotland
Iguess being on the second floor, having to struggle up the stairs with a suitcase.
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Phil ( Solo business traveller)
from Bournemouth , GB on December 5, 2007
Agenda Hotel, Edinburgh - Reviews & Ratings"Hmmm. This one is difficult to place. It's sort of boutique but without the sophistication. Sort of adequate. The bar and restaurant are OK but lack atmosphere. The whole place is somewhat clinical. The bedroom was freezing, and I don't like a heated bedroom. This was with the small electric panel heater on all night, and it was'nt even cold, for Sctland that is. However the bed was comfortable enough and I suppose for a hotel not far from the centre of Edinburgh the price was reasonable." (97117762)
Convenience for where I was working in Murrayfield
The room was freezing!
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William ( Mature couple)
from Denny , GB on March 29, 2008
Agenda Hotel, Edinburgh - Reviews & Ratings"overall good value for money" (97588532)
bed linen was pristine
coffee in dining room was a bit bitter
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James ( Solo business traveller)
from Portishead , GB on November 26, 2007
Agenda Hotel, Edinburgh - Reviews & Ratings"I had asked for a double room, but got a twin - however they resolved it immediately on request - good service. Staff very friendly and attentive especiall in the restaurant. I stay in hotels 150+ nights per annum, and I rate this is a great hotel for both business and leisure." (97020461)
I liked the free wifi, great breakfast,rooms very contemporary
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Ken ( Solo business traveller)
from Redditch , GB on November 24, 2007
Agenda Hotel, Edinburgh - Reviews & Ratings"Excellent value for money." (97584697)
Smart, up-to-date feel about the place and facilities.
Very slightly jagged around the edges - could benefit from a little TLC.
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Colin ( Mature couple)
from Bracknell , GB on October 31, 2007
Agenda Hotel, Edinburgh - Reviews & Ratings"Although the location was good for getting into the city and it has a car park this hotel has little else going for it. A disco going on until 1am below our room meant we had to move to another room to be able to sleep. Although we should have been told about this it doesn't detract from the inability to get a nights sleep. The restaurant and bar attached to the hotel were expensive but a good couple of cheaper options were available nearby. Availibility of reception staff was poor having to ask at the bar for assistance is not ideal." (97534181)
Overall the room was good, very spacious and had all the normal essentials and was clean.
Quite frankly if this accommodation were in England we would call it a Travelodge, it was stark and uninviting. The water was nearly hot, breakfast menu items were not actually available and the room was above a function suite that had a disco on until the early hours! The rooftop view was also uninviting.
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Anonymous ( Young couple)
on October 21, 2007
Agenda Hotel, Edinburgh - Reviews & Ratings"In the mornings breakfast was compleltly disorgonised, the tables were full of dirty plates, only one staff member for a busy dinning room was far from enough. Rooms were of a good standard and warm." (97153086)
Room good size
Breakfast service
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Anonymous ( Group of work colleagues)
on February 4, 2008
A bit noisy if your room over looks carpark
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Bob ( Solo business traveller)
from Pinxton , GB on July 31, 2007
Agenda Hotel, Edinburgh - Reviews & Ratings"The hotel was pleasing to the eye by the photograph in the advert. This was matched by the hotel in real life. The front of house manager was excellent and provided me with all the information I required. This is one of the best small hotels I have stayed in and I would recommend it to any business traveller." (97237620)
Modern, spacious and clean.
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Julie ( Group of adult friends)
from Buckby wharf , United Kingdom;GB on July 5, 2007
rooms were very nice, clean & tidy.
Breakfast, individual pots of tea/coffee would be a good idea as they were empty all the time and we had to ask for them to be filled. Having to ask for toast.
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John ( Mature couple)
from Wick , United Kingdom;GB on June 27, 2007
Agenda Hotel, Edinburgh - Reviews & Ratings"nice friendly staff good clean room. good area." (99338212)
nice big room
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Anonymous ( Group of work colleagues)
on May 23, 2007
Agenda Hotel, Edinburgh - Reviews & Ratings"quality of food and service" (99075578)
nice room
non smoking room
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Nichola ( Young couple)
from Edinburgh , GB on May 17, 2007
it was modern ,light and airy but above all clean
no fridge
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Anonymous ( Solo business traveller)
on April 29, 2007
Restaurant food was very good, the restaurant along with the bar area were very inviting with a relaxing atmosphere.Bar service was slow at times.
No desk in the room, heating was poor.
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Rodney ( Mature couple)
from Newcastle on tyne , United Kingdom;GB on April 28, 2007
Agenda Hotel, Edinburgh - Reviews & Ratings"hotel was clean, staff were polite and prompt. food great. location excellent" (99894171)
everything
nothing
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Paul ( Mature couple)
from Rishton , United Kingdom;GB on April 12, 2007
Agenda Hotel, Edinburgh - Reviews & Ratings"Good value accommodation within easy access of city centre. friendly staff, good car parking,expensive drinks in bar but cheap pub next door. Breakfast good, did not try evening meals but bar snacks looked good value. Would definately stay again if in area." (99714356)
friendly excellent car parking location
expensive drinks in bar lack of central heating could be a problem in colder months
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Anonymous ( Solo business traveller)
on March 27, 2007
Agenda Hotel, Edinburgh - Reviews & Ratings"The hotel is convenient for the airport and Edinburgh as well - but is difficult to find at night as the sign is small. It is not a city centre hotel though. The bar area is pleasant if a little dated. The breakfasts are hit and miss on both the quality of food and service. Sometimes good sometimes not so good. The room I stayed in was in the attic and was large but too cold. The bathroom needed repairs incluing the fan which meant that the bathroom steamed up very quickly so much so that you couldnt see anything at all after a shower. The bed was not particularly comfortable but was OK." (99956015)
Breakfast on first morning was very good. Room was large.
The room was far too cold and the fan in the bathroom did not work. The breakfast staff on the second and third morning talked to each other about what they did the night before etc rather than say good morning to me. However the staff on the first morning were very good and the breakfast was much better as well.
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Keith ( Group of adult friends)
from Preston , United Kingdom;GB on March 8, 2007
Agenda Hotel, Edinburgh - Reviews & Ratings"The Hotel was an ideal base for travel into Edinburgh,which was the object of our trip.The staff and sevice was excellent, as well as the breakfast. We will certainly consider staying here again , especially at these prices." (99415696)
cLEAN AND AIRY
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on March 6, 2007
Handy for public transport and local amenities
Limited car parking
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Anonymous ( Other)
on March 5, 2007
Agenda Hotel, Edinburgh - Reviews & Ratings"Faultless hotel, will certainly use again." (99654511)
Hotel was clean and relaxed
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Anonymous ( Solo business traveller)
on February 26, 2007
Agenda Hotel, Edinburgh - Reviews & Ratings"I would like to have known when booking this accommodation that how far is it from the town centre as it is one big attraction for people who travel and since it was my first visit i was unaware of its exact locations. but it did help me in the way that it was close to the office. so not much of a complain." (99611425)
the hotel provides clean rooms and the breakfast was also good. the overall ambience is very impressive. I wanted to booka taxi which was taken care of by the people there and that was also a big help.
I was carrying a heavy case and did not have anyone to help me with it as my room was on the first floor.
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Anonymous ( Solo business traveller)
on February 24, 2007
Agenda Hotel, Edinburgh - Reviews & Ratings"The restaurant was closed and only bar meals available." (99353730)
It was close to where i needeed to be the following day.
Tired furnishings, generally in need of an update.
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Anonymous ( Group of work colleagues)
on February 24, 2007
Spacious room,nicely furnished with comfortable bed and a good range of toiletry products in the bathroom
Lights illuminating the front of the hotel also illuminated the bedroom during the night!
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Anonymous ( Young couple)
on February 23, 2007
Rooms were slightly unkempt small with very poor views (ours was skips and an alley)
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D ( Solo business traveller)
from London , UNITED KINGDOM;GB on February 13, 2007
Agenda Hotel, Edinburgh - Reviews & Ratings"Very happy overall. No problems or complaints. a comfortable stay." (99723263)
A very comfortable stay. Hotel was clean, a very high standard, food was very good & staff very helpfull.
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Rachael ( Young couple)
from Glagsgow , United Kingdom;GB on February 8, 2007
I liked the style, presentation and design of the room, the staff were very friendly and helpful and gave useful advice about where to go for dinner and entertainment.
The room was extremely cold and when we requested a heater, although it was brought quickly, it didn't work, we had to run a bath to keep warm! Also the door was very tricky to lock and on occasion didn't lock at all, and I didn't feel safe leaving my valuables in the room. Also I felt that the breakfast service was very slow which would have been a problem if we had been in a hurry to go anywhere.
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Anonymous ( Solo business traveller)
on January 30, 2007
Agenda Hotel, Edinburgh - Reviews & Ratings"Very helpful staff. This is the main reason I would use the hotel again." (99417810)
The room was quite cold as was the bar area. However, it was a cold night in January.
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