80%Ballantrae Hotel  

Stayed at one of the apartments - which was huge. Staff very helpful and willing to help you with anything. Apartment was very clean and decorated well. Daily maid service - Plenty of tea and coffee etc was left for us on arrival and lasted the 4 days that we were there. Views of the Forth... more Stayed at one of the apartments - which was huge. Staff very helpful and willing to help you with anything. Apartment was very clean and decorated well. Daily maid service - Plenty of tea and coffee etc was left for us on arrival and lasted the 4 days that we were there. Views of the Forth were fantastic. Breakfast in the hotel was very good - plenty to eat but need to order cooked breakfast the evening before if you want this.The apartment was within walking distance for Princes St and not far from the Castle and many attractions and shops, restuarants etc. Would recommend this Apartment to stay in., a little bit noisy with the traffic at the front of the apartment but can get to sleep.close

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by pocock85 – posted on Jun 18, 2008

1

Amazing apartment, wish we could have stayed longer than one night!

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by kittykittyuk1443 – posted on May 30, 2008

1

I have to say the staff were lovely and friendly. They couldnt do enough for us.

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by vicki1496 – posted on May 26, 2008

1

A really lovely hotel, we were rebooked at the sister hotel, the Ballantrae West End by the Management. This was not a problem. The hotel was lovely and clean. Very quiet which suited us. This was not a hostel it was a small hotel in a quiet area, at a cost of £90 per night for 2 with... more A really lovely hotel, we were rebooked at the sister hotel, the Ballantrae West End by the Management. This was not a problem. The hotel was lovely and clean. Very quiet which suited us. This was not a hostel it was a small hotel in a quiet area, at a cost of £90 per night for 2 with continental breakfast. Walking distance from main attractions. Thank you.close

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by lindy – posted on May 5, 2008

1

i can't belive they dont have Internet even in the loby. I think this unacceptable for the price the charge

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by yojulian – posted on Apr 21, 2008

9

A little bit expensive but the location is really excellent, 3 minutes walk to reach the centre.... The room was very nice.

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by sydneysider2548 – posted on Mar 24, 2008

4

This place was great - huge beds, excellent bathrooms and nice rooms. However, the hotel is basically on top of one of Edinburghs busiest and noisiest pubs/bars, so don't stay here if you want a quiet nights sleep. We managed to get a quiet room on the third floor, but most rooms would be very...

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by kellydevoy – posted on Jan 3, 2007

7

There are a lot of stairs to climb if you are on the top floor!

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by Moira41 – posted on Jul 13, 2006

1

Great location, friendly staff. A must stay in the city and my second time there. Great buffet breakfast!!

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by Jessfro – posted on Feb 17, 2006

5

It's the place I'll choose everytime I go to Edinburgh.

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by silvia2016 – posted on Jan 9, 2006

1

Were expected to pay full price (at the busiest time of year) with no hot water for 1.5 days. The bed broke on the second day, and we had to sleep on a slope for the night. Our room was also inbetween the kitchen and the breakfast room/bar. Got bumped upto the apartments for the last night of... more Were expected to pay full price (at the busiest time of year) with no hot water for 1.5 days. The bed broke on the second day, and we had to sleep on a slope for the night. Our room was also inbetween the kitchen and the breakfast room/bar. Got bumped upto the apartments for the last night of our stay, which is were I think these photos are taken.close

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by Michjb – posted on Jan 2, 2006

12

What a lovely hotel - very pleased with our room and the inclusive breakfast was great. Would stay again!

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by katiehag – posted on Aug 1, 2005

2

we had only one complaint - the beds were very uncomfortable

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by Lissjo – posted on Jul 19, 2005

1

Over priced, but a nice place. Friendly staff and good breakfast.

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by Ransommo – posted on Jun 15, 2005

4

Extremely well located and easy to find hotel. Our room was beautiful! The staff were great and even gave me advice on where to go (pubs and restaurants) without me even asking!

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by masonwo9952 – posted on Jun 4, 2005

2

I have to say this hotel was fantastic. I booked it from Dublin for my parents as a surprise and the staff done absolutley everything to help me out. I would thoroughly recommend staying with them. My parents had a wonderful time here & loved all the staff - good work guys - keep it up.... more I have to say this hotel was fantastic. I booked it from Dublin for my parents as a surprise and the staff done absolutley everything to help me out. I would thoroughly recommend staying with them. My parents had a wonderful time here & loved all the staff - good work guys - keep it up. Everything from correspondence, to payments, to unusual requests were responded to immediately & from the first point of contact I had 100% in the Ballantrae that I had made a good choice. WILL DEFINETLY RECOMMEND YOU GUYS TO ALL FUTURE FRIENDS TRAVELLING TO EDINBURGH.close

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by tanya4174 – posted on Apr 21, 2005

2

The room I was allocated was on the ground floor, it was VERY noisy. The first night I had about an hours sleep as someone was causing a shouting all night in one of the upper bedrooms. You can also hear every person coming in at night and chatting before goint up to their rooms as the front... more The room I was allocated was on the ground floor, it was VERY noisy. The first night I had about an hours sleep as someone was causing a shouting all night in one of the upper bedrooms. You can also hear every person coming in at night and chatting before goint up to their rooms as the front door and stairs are near the room. Tthe room was next to the bar/breakfast room and the kitchen was behind it, we were woken early every morning whilst breakfast was prepared. The noise was unbearable at times but we stuck with it for ease. At breakfast one morning I noticed the rolls were mouldy, I stuck with toast. Our visit to Edinburgh was very enjoyable, I would suggest however that the Ballantrae Hotel do not use the ground floor room in future unless they sound proof itclose

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by kathy2559 – posted on Mar 31, 2005

1

Our room was VERY hot during our stay but that was the only negative! Excellent location - right in the centre of everything, breakfast was lovely etc. Had a great stay! Definately recommend it!

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by gayle6651 – posted on Mar 28, 2005

5

I'm afraid I had to cancel my break as I was sent home ill from work. I am a bit disappointed though that I am out of pocket for my deposit and £50 for the first night of stay.

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by Bushja – posted on Mar 4, 2005

2

The room not at all like the photos on their website or in their brochure. Don't believe the "elegent" subtitle. It was very basic with old, worn, cheap furnishings. Not a place you want to spend most of hte time. It seems (not sure though) that most or all of the rooms are in the... more The room not at all like the photos on their website or in their brochure. Don't believe the "elegent" subtitle. It was very basic with old, worn, cheap furnishings. Not a place you want to spend most of hte time. It seems (not sure though) that most or all of the rooms are in the basement of the building, and over half only have little half windows to the streets, like ours did. Breakfast was nothing to speak of - cheap breads etc. But the tea was good and the staff seemed nice overall. Location was fine - a few blocks from the middle of things in the "new town" -- so not up on the hill in old town. Also there's no lock up area to keep your things for a few hours... All in all, not terrible, but I wouldn't stay there again unless I couldn't find anything else.close

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by anna1309 – posted on Dec 21, 2004

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