# Google Reviews: Hotel in Edinburgh

**Hotels in Edinburgh average 4.06★ across 1661 Google reviews** (median, based on analysis of 19 businesses, 4/16/2026). 10.5% score above 4.5 stars; 15.8% below 4.0.

## Edinburgh benchmarks

- Businesses analyzed: 19
- Average rating: 4.06★
- Median review count: 1661
- Share above 4.5★: 10.5%
- Share below 4.0★: 15.8%
- Top performer: The Balmoral, a Rocco Forte hotel (4.7★, 3195 reviews)

## Top 10 Hotel in Edinburgh

1. The Balmoral, a Rocco Forte hotel — 4.7★ · 3195 reviews
2. Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket — 4.7★ · 1982 reviews
3. Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre — 4.4★ · 2729 reviews
4. The Scotsman Hotel — 4.4★ · 1661 reviews
5. Apex Grassmarket Hotel — 4.4★ · 1235 reviews
6. Novotel Edinburgh Centre — 4.3★ · 3700 reviews
7. Premier Inn Edinburgh City Centre (Princes Street) hotel — 4.3★ · 1528 reviews
8. Malmaison Edinburgh — 4.3★ · 1519 reviews
9. The Murrayfield Hotel — 4.3★ · 1044 reviews
10. B+B Edinburgh — 4.3★ · 563 reviews

## Frequently Asked Questions

**How many Google reviews does a hotel in Edinburgh need?**
Median in Edinburgh is 1661 reviews. To rank in the top quartile, aim for ~3322.

**How do I get from 4.0 to 4.6 stars?**
Two levers: systematic review collection (QR code at the point of service) + intercept unhappy customers privately before they post. Pilot customer Sakura Hagen: 4.0 → 4.6 in six weeks.

**Is AI review response GDPR-compliant?**
Yes, if data is processed in the EU and only public Google data is used. Starise meets both.

**How much does review management cost?**
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## Data source

Source: public Google review data, aggregated by Starise. Last updated: 4/16/2026.

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