Black Ivy is located in The Meadows, a short walk from Bruntsfield and Gillis Centre. It is situated a short walk from Kings Theatre. The hotel has 22 rooms and has been recently refurbished. Attentive and professional staff are available 24 hours a day. The hotel also offers luggage storage, a library and meeting rooms. Rooms at Black Ivy are well-appointed and have heating, tea and coffee making facilities and ironing facilities. They are also fitted with a hair dryer and a telephone. Black Ivy provides an on-site bar, where guests can enjoy a drink either indoors or alfresco on the outdoor terrace. Meals can be enjoyed on the restaurant's open terrace. A wide variety of dining options are also available in close proximity to the property. The hotel is situated amongst the area's well-known tourist attractions, including Princes Street and Merchiston Castle, which are a short walk away. Edinburgh Castle is in close proximity to the property.