Over the weekend in Edinburgh, I stayed over at a rather fancy looking hostel, solely so I can…read morepretend that I'm living the life of luxury *twirls curly moustache* The Baxter is a really nice hostel located smack in the middle of the city centre, just behind the Apple Store on Princes St. Based on location, it's pretty damn perfect! The hostel itself is smaller than I expected. Those wide angle shots on Hostelworld could easily fool you! But regardless it was a pretty nice and comfy place, with shiny equipment and deco in the kitchen, which I loved! They have the best stove and ovens. Best you utilise it for dinner when you're there!! The dorms have nice comfy beds, with plug points and reading lamps at every bedside, though I wish they had brighter lighting because it was like a cave! The bathrooms were clean but could use a bit more TLC because the soap dispenser kept leaking and the showers sometimes drain slowly lol (these are the only things I have to complain about really) They make free breakfast for you everyday which is a life saver for those on a budget, and they have really fast free wifi!!! Yipeeee!!! Their staff members are available 24hours a day so feel free to ask for any help or just have a chat with them when you're feeling bored lol I like The Baxter! Would def recommend anyone to stay here if they wanna visit Edinburgh!

If I could give this place 0 stars, I would. We rang the doorbell 3 times and no one answered. When…read morethey finally did answer, they seemed disgruntled that we were there. Then, we were told to come back at 2 to check in. When we returned, they checked us in. This is where it got really bad. The room they put us in has multiple cracks on the door, the door handle is falling off, and he tells us that we have a SHARED bathroom. This was NOT specified on the reservation. They provide no flip flops, no robes to walk to/from the bathroom, and no toiletries. The water barely gets hot. And the man working at the concierge desk is NOT helpful. When we complained, he gave us an email address to ask for compensation/a different room. This isn't the type of service I'd expect at a place where I'm paying roughly $200 per night. I'd never recommend this hotel to anyone and id warn you to cancel your reservation and book elsewhere.

Kenneth Mackenzie Suite was booked through Hotels.com as all the other hotels nearby are over a…read morehundred dollars, a fifteen minute walk from the train station, mostly uphill incline. Conveniently located, front door locked 2300-0700 hrs, if arriving after 2300, obtain your key next door. No elevator, narrow stairs only, room heaters must be left on to charge up during the day for it release the energy stored during the night, and don't cover it with anything like a towel which would cause it not to work properly. Small, but functional rooms, firm beds, warm comforter. Shower integrated in bathroom without a stall, noticed mildew damage. Room rates include a full Scottish breakfast 0730-0930 outside two doors away. Fire alarm system is tested every Tuesday, misuse of fire alarm will result in being removed from the premises without a refund. Check out is 0930 which was too early for us but we managed and not an issue til checkout day.

I didn't like this place at all. We had a room on the 3rd floor and it was incredibly small. The…read moreshower was part of the toilet with just a curtain separating the two. It was so tiny! All the does are constantly slamming at all goes off the night. This place sucks

We had a great stay and the owner was great. We mixed up the time to come and she was very…read moreforgiving. The room on the first floor was nice as was the bathroom. We were woke up a few times by other guests coming in after we went to bed. (We went to bed early after 26 hours of traveling.) We also found the main bed hard but we so tired it was fine.

Right off the inlet. This place is very clean and convenient to many of the popular tourist…read moreattractions. There is a bus stop steps away to take you downtown. There are also several restaurants within walking distance. Lorraine was very friendly and welcoming. The breakfast options were great. Lorraine makes homemade brown bread and a rhubarb jam that is fantastic. I would highly recommend this place for a stay.

Thank god we stayed at the Kew House. My husband got traveler's flu and without a B&B run so…read moreprofessionally and kept so clean, he would definitely have gotten worse. The proprietors were extremely helpful, not only in a tour-guide sense but in helping us get to hospital and explaining how things work. The room was very clean and modern, and while small was extremely comfortable (excellent bed). Sherry and chocolates upon arrival, a mini fridge, an excellent bathroom and shower, and a lovely fresh-cooked breakfast. Very accomodating and about a 20 minute walk into the center of town - even in winter it was no big deal as the walk took us past many fun shops and pubs and is very easy to manage for someone wanting to stay a bit outside the middle of the city, but not need to drive in and out.

I hesitate at writing this review as I don't want to find I can't get a room here next time I visit…read moreEdinburgh. 5 stars are not enough

Stayed for three wonderful nights. Ollie and Mike have just taken over the reins from Jackie who we…read morebooked with and the transition is seamless. First rate service, food and accommodations. If we are to come back to Edinburgh we would stay there again.

I'm giving 4 stars as I didn't stay overnight, just popped in for a pint after the rugby…read more Situated in the terrace across from Haymarket Station this hotel is named after the 2nd Scots Guards and like a serviceman's club. They have some bedrooms upstairs but as I say I was there for a post match steak pie (£1) and pint of Tennants (£2.50). Everyone was very friendly & I believe it can get quite rowdy when the Welsh visit. The toilets are basic but clean and they have a small outdoor area at the back for this balmy summer nights. Normally just for soldiers they are right fans friendly, all you do is show them your ticket & pop a pound in their "guest" box. The staff on the door were lovely & chatty. If I get the chance to go to the rugby again I'll definitely be popping on here rather than getting crushed on the trains.

Clean and comfortable bed, clean bathrooms, excellent staff, but a total dump otherwise…read more We spent two nights here and were a bit underwhelmed. The front door is in serious need of some lubricant or a replaced lock as both my wife and I had a heck of a time getting it to open on several occasions. Again, the room is clean, but it could use some plaster work and a fresh coat of paint. The carpet is full of stains and we actually found trash under our bed, which was a bit weird. The curtains face the east and are paper thin so whether we wanted to or not, we woke up with the sunrise. The shower is one of the nicest amenities of the room, but the water pressure is very low. It took my wife a lot longer to wash her hair as a result. It wasn't ideal when we had been traveling all day that we then had to haul our luggage (3 weeks worth) up three flights of stairs. To top it all off, the free wifi doesn't actually provide internet on the top floor, so you better hope you have free data or you're out of luck. The staff however, were incredibly helpful and as friendly as could be. They went out of their way to ensure we knew where all of the local things to see and do were comfortable. I wish every place to stay had a staff as friendly as these gentlemen.