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georgea148

2/5Tripadvisor· 3 months ago

If you are looking to build your fitness levels this is the hotel, steep stairwell with reception on 1st floor. Rooms are compact (couldn’t open the shower cubicle door fully) and very basic. Not sure if I picked the wrong dates however certainly didn’t feel like budget prices. Location is good which is why I picked it however in retrospect I would book somewhere else in the future and happily walk a bit more to the attractions.

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S Gallimore

5/5Google· 2 months ago

Great location...yes the rooms are on the small side, but if you are exploring the city and just looking for a space to sleep, shower etc...this is a perfect place to stay. The staff are friendly and helpful - especially Grace on reception who was very helpful and kind to me during my stay! Thank you!

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Trip.com Member

4.2/5Trip.com· 3 months ago

The location of this hotel is excellent. It is right in the heart of Edinburgh, with a bus stop directly outside the entrance. Both the New Town and the Old Town are within easy walking distance, making it a very convenient base for exploring the city.The staff were all friendly, professional, and helpful throughout my stay.The room was quite small, and the bathroom was also rather compact. Soundproofing could be better, as some noise from outside and neighboring rooms could be heard, but it was still acceptable and did not significantly affect my stay.Overall, this is a great choice for travelers who prioritize location and convenience in Edinburgh.

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David Cano

2/5Google· 2 months ago

The room was unbelievably small. The bathroom felt like an airplane lavatory. The hotel provides nothing but liquid soap—no shampoo, no conditioner, and no other basic amenities you would normally expect. The mattress was badly worn and sagged to one side, making it very uncomfortable to sleep on. Anyone taller than about 1.75 m (5'9") will likely struggle, as the bed is incredibly small. The bathroom was also not properly cleaned: there were visible mold stains in the shower, and the floor flooded almost immediately after taking a shower. The windows cannot be opened, which makes the room feel even more claustrophobic. It might be tolerable for one person, but it is completely unsuitable for a couple. Considering what I paid, this hotel is absolutely not worth the price. Honestly, I feel ripped off for paying so much to sleep in what felt like a bed crammed into a shoebox. The location is excellent, and the staff are genuinely friendly, helpful, and do everything they can. Free hot and cold drinking water is also available, which is appreciated. However, the room is so tiny that the steam from taking a shower is enough to trigger the fire alarm. I would happily return to Edinburgh, but I would never stay at this hotel again. The only reason I'm giving it 2 stars instead of 1 is because the staff are attentive and clearly do their best, but the hotel's fundamental problems are simply beyond their control.

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Cellini Carv

1/5Google· 4 months ago

We do not recommend this hotel. My husband and I initially booked it for two nights but there was a bright green safety light in the room that illuminated the entire space and could not be turned off. Management advised that this was a mandatory safety feature. Unfortunately, the light was so intrusive that neither of us got any meaningful sleep. Also it was so warm in the room and apparently the AC is centrally controlled and it didn't cool the room at all. As anyone travelling knows, a good night's rest is essential, especially when you have a full day of sightseeing planned. The lack of sleep significantly impacted our enjoyment of the following day. We went down to the reception twice between 2-3 in the morning and we were told all rooms have this. So we decided to leave the hotel early morning. Before we checked out we were told that will get a refund for the second night and to email the hotel. But to our surprise we got an email from a manager (two days after we checked out) who wasn't even at the property saying that they offered us another room and since we didn't take up on the offer we will not be getting a refund for the second night and that in some rooms this light is not as bright. Well before we checked out they just told us all rooms have this safety feature and nothing about in some rooms it is not being as bright. So I don't know how this is our fault and why we are not entitled to a refund because we were just told all rooms have this safety feature. Other things to consider before booking the room is (even though not the reason for the cancellation of second night) small rooms where you barely have room to open your luggage (true they give the dimensions on the website but expect them to be smaller than expected), the building does not have an elevator so if you get rooms on the 3rd floor like us good luck carrying your luggage up the thin narrow winding stair, since we were up the whole night we had to listen to someone snoring next door the whole night (very thin walls). We do not recommend this hotel and the contradicting information they have provided us by the the staff at the hotel and off-duty manager and refusing to provide us a refund for the second night (after we were told we will be provided one) has been very disappointing. Pictures of the emergency light taken in the night is attached

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Ania Hart

5/5Google· 2 months ago

Excellent option for a day or 2 stay. We got a massive windows and amazing views of the caste. Few minutes walk from Airlink bus stop and 10-15 min to old city. Plenty of shops, pubs, restaurants etc around. Forgot the name but Bulgarian lady that assisted us with check in was lovely and extremely helpful 👌 obviously rooms are tiny with even tinier bathroom but how much time you gonna spend in there 😅 Also it’s on the Main Street but surprisingly very quiet!

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Jordyn Knickle

3/5Google· 4 months ago

The rooms are extremely tiny and really only good if you’re just planning to sleep there and spend no time in the room. Yes, we knew it was a budget room and that the space would be small. They don't let you control your own AC so the rooms are very warm, they did provide a fan but it took hours to get it. The bathroom is super super tiny and the shower and toilet are basically together. They also don’t do room cleaning unless you pay an extra fee so you don’t get new towels. The bed is extremely hard and there are limited plugs in the room. You also cannot open more than one suitcase at a time. The view is the only thing that makes the room worth it.

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Vanlife with Charlie

3/5Google· 7 months ago

We stayed 4 nights, 2 night's too many 😅. The location is perfect, the staff are lovely. 1 or 2 night's max is ok when rooms are this small, no windows in our room. The hot shower and water pressure was the highlight of the room. Absolutely zero place to put stuff. Two of us really struggled for space.