Black Ivy – A Favorite for Families in Edinburgh
About the Hotel
Rooms with Park Views
Black Ivy offers 21 uniquely designed rooms, including Park View Doubles and Suites with Superking beds, overlooking Bruntsfield Links. Each room has Egyptian cotton sheets, high-speed WiFi, flat-screen TVs with satellite channels, and en-suite bathrooms with Laura Thomas Co toiletries. Crash Pads provide compact accommodations with double beds, ideal for solo travelers.
Dining & Drinks
The hotel serves breakfast until 12 PM, with brunch available until 3 PM. The Sunday Roast includes Scottish Striploin Beef, Chicken Supreme, or Vegan Nut Roast with Yorkshire pudding and unlimited gravy. The Drafthouse bar offers Tank Beer, cocktails, and a rotating selection of craft beers. The outdoor terrace, open until 1 AM, overlooks Links Park.
Leisure & Entertainment
The indoor bar features live DJs on Saturdays. The Clubroom hosts private dining, meetings, and events for up to 60 guests. Guests can enjoy afternoon tea with sandwiches, scones, and optional gin cocktails. The Boozy Brunch package includes mimosas, a continental sharing board, and three cocktails per person.
Bruntsfield Location
Black Ivy is 2.5 km from Edinburgh Waverley Station and a 15-minute walk from the city center. Nearby landmarks include Edinburgh Castle (1.5 km), Surgeons' Hall Museums (1.5 km), and Princes Street Gardens (1.5 km). The hotel is surrounded by independent cafes, restaurants, and boutique shops in Bruntsfield.
Services & Extras
Free on-street parking is available overnight and on weekends. The hotel is dog-friendly, providing beds and treats for pets. Private dining and event spaces can be booked in the Clubroom. Breakfast can be delivered to rooms, and dietary requests are accommodated.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Paid parking
- Off-site car park
- 24-hour reception
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Allergy-free rooms
- Lift
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Pet amenities available
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Special diet menus
Children
- Cots
- Children's menu
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
Room features
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Location
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