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Tigerlily · Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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Expert Review: Tigerlily
Tigerlily, a Michelin Key Selected property in Edinburgh, stands out as a luxurious and stylish boutique hotel renowned for its vibrant atmosphere, unique design, and prime city-center location. It has earned a reputation as one of Edinburgh's hippest and most talked-about hotels.
1. Overall Rating & Sentiment
The general sentiment for Tigerlily is overwhelmingly positive, with guests frequently praising its chic ambiance and exceptional service. It holds high ratings across various platforms, including 9.6 for location, 9.5 for cleanliness and staff, 9.6 for comfort, and 8.7-8.9 for value for money. It's consistently described as a luxury boutique hotel offering a stylish retreat. While some feedback from a Michelin Guide guest noted a "horrible" bed and questioned the value, overall, guests often express a desire to return.
2. Key Highlights
Guests consistently laud Tigerlily for its eclectic and extravagant design, particularly in its lounge and bar areas, which feature mirrored walls, chandeliers, and vibrant floral decor. The hotel is famous for its lively bar scene, offering an extensive cocktail menu with over 100 choices. Its central location on George Street is a major draw, providing easy access to Edinburgh's main attractions. The spacious, comfortable, and individually designed rooms are also a significant highlight. A notable perk for guests is complimentary entry to Coco Boho, the hotel's basement nightclub.
3. Room Quality
Tigerlily boasts 33 individually designed rooms and suites, each blending contemporary style with original Georgian features. Rooms are described as luxurious, spacious (even by European standards), and well-appointed. Features include luxurious king-sized beds with Egyptian cotton sheets, comfy couches, flat-screen TVs, and Bluetooth speakers. The bathrooms are often highlighted for their massive showers with excellent water pressure and luxurious White Company toiletries. Some rooms, like the "Black Room," feature unique decor, including completely black-painted interiors, hanging wicker chairs, and working gas fireplaces.
4. Dining Experience
The hotel's restaurant offers an international menu with a focus on seasonal, locally sourced ingredients, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests generally find the food to be delicious and of good quality. The cocktail bar is a particular standout, with its extensive list and the option for cocktail classes. Afternoon tea and weekend "Boozy Brunches" are also popular offerings. However, the dining experience can be impacted by the hotel's lively atmosphere; some guests report that the music from the merged restaurant and bar/nightclub area can be too loud, making conversation difficult, especially on weekends.
5. Service & Staff
The service at Tigerlily is consistently praised for being friendly, accommodating, and exceptionally helpful. Guests appreciate the staff's eagerness to assist with special requests, offer local suggestions, and provide a warm welcome. Many reviewers highlight the staff as one of the hotel's best assets.
6. Location & Accessibility
Tigerlily boasts an exceptional, central location on George Street in Edinburgh's New Town. This puts guests within a 5-10 minute walk of major attractions such as the Scott Monument, Princes Street, Edinburgh Castle, and the Royal Mile. The surrounding area is known for its upscale shops, stylish cocktail bars, and smart restaurants. The hotel is also conveniently located within walking distance of Waverley Rail Station and easily accessible from Edinburgh Airport (approximately 20 minutes' drive). For guests with mobility needs, Tigerlily offers accessible rooms with lifts and walk-in showers.
7. Value & Pricing
Tigerlily is considered a luxurious experience, with average room rates around $313, which is slightly above Edinburgh's city average of $276, yet many guests feel it offers excellent value for the quality of service and amenities provided. More budget-friendly "Classic" room options can be found for prices starting around $108-$117 nightly. Its high customer ratings for value (8.7-8.9) reflect guest satisfaction with the pricing.
8. Common Complaints
The most frequently mentioned complaint revolves around noise levels. Due to the hotel's popular and lively bar and the presence of the Lulu nightclub in the basement, noise can be an issue, particularly for rooms on lower floors and during peak weekend hours. Some guests found the combination of a restaurant and nightclub to create an overly loud environment for dining. Minor issues occasionally cited include a 3 pm check-in time which can be a slight drawback, and in isolated cases, problems with blinds or bed comfort have been noted. Parking is available onsite but incurs charges and may be a 10-minute walk away.
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Recent Guest Reviews
Ashley Mcginley (Ash)
Amazing hotel / bar/ restaurant. The room we had was beautiful lovely and spacious we were threw for my friends birthday & they very kindly decorated the room for us! It was lovely she was thrilled. The staff are lovely friendly & so helpful. Food was delicious & cocktail choices brilliant also very tasty. Cannot fault it here other than the room was a shade to warm & the wifi isn't great as it ...
Response from the owner
Thank you so much, Ash, for your lovely review! We're thrilled to hear that you and your friend enjoyed the birthday decorations, and that the staff made your stay special. It’s great to know you love...
Layna
Myself and my partner visited Tigerlily on the 30th of December for dinner and drinks. First impressions were great, the Christmas decorations were beautiful. The lady hosting (think she was Australian) was absolutely fabulous! She was genuinely the loveliest person, she made us feel so welcome. She sat us at the bar until our table was ready. The only down side to the visit was the bar staff. T...
Mark Evans
Had a great stay here in January 2026. Arrived around 2pm with a 3pm check in and a 4pm lunch booked. We were greeted by staff and made to feel immediately welcome and our request to change our eating time was accommodated with no problem and the staff offered to take our bag to the room while we ate. Had some really nice food on the January/ February set menu which was brilliant value for money a...
Kelly Jackson
Nice hotel but not for children. Very picturesque, but a few tiny things as to why I probably wouldnt return. Tiny lift and no help with luggage. Nothing really for children and had to ask for a childrens menu which they had to print off. Ordered kids cheese and tomato pasta and it was a tin of chopped tomatoes over some pasta so sent it back. The corridor was dirty and the room didnt look as nice...
Shelley Ramsey
I had lunch at Tiger Lilly with my Husband for my 70th Birthday today. Greeted at the door by an AMAZING member of staff, didn't catch her name but I think she's Australian. She showed us to our table and organised a mimosa to be delivered to our table, such a lovely gesture. We were served by another lovely staff member, no name, sorry. She was very attentive and chatty. The meal was presented we...
Response from the owner
Hello,<br><br>Thank you so much for leaving us this wonderful review!<br><br>You must be talking about our Jules who would have welcomed you into the venue. I will pass along your kind words to her.<b...
Peter Boere
The hotel is amazing, an incredible trendy restaurant and bar with an amazing vibe. The overall experience is incredible, and the rooms are spacy and cozy. The location is great too!! Last but not least; The service is fantastic!!! When we were supposed to come early jan and our flights from AMS were cancelled due to the weather Tigerlily allowed us to move our stay to a later date free of charge...
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