Balquhidder Holidays from AU$4,560

This hotel was the perfect location for our first trip to Edinburgh as it was centrally located in the Old Town. All the staff we interacted with were very friendly and helpful. The only hiccup we had was they had turned on the heat for the season and because our first few days were unseasonably warm it made the room super uncomfortable. It also didn’t help that the windows barely opened although the concise staff did give us an extra fan. Also if you’re a light sleeper keep in mind that the pub below can get a little rowdy on weekends into the wee hours.

The property is very nice, in the heart of Edinburgh that is walkable to all the great sites. We knew there was no lift, however, the 49 steps to our second floor room was a bit much especially when having to lug our luggage up the flight of stairs. The washer in the room was great but the dryer was not efficient. The clothes never seemed to get dry and were damp. Perhaps written instructions could help instead of the QR code on the wall which didn't provide much detail on the functions of the appliances. Finally, while there was lots of detergent for the washer and the dishwasher as well as coffee/tea supplies, there was not a single item supplied for cooking. No salt, pepper, cooking oil, simple spices, etc - very disappointing!

The room was clean and well laid out, however, I thought we were getting single beds and the room had one double and a couple of bunk beds. Tea was not replenished on the second day of our stay which was disappointing. Also the entire bathroom door is frosted glass and gives little privacy. With that being said, the location is super convenient and walkable. Staff were kind and polite.

Lovely appointed and prepared room in the west end, handy for the relaxed, less touristy drinking and eating on Rose Street. Recommend nipping out to Cairngorm Coffee, a lovely local eatery for breakfast, and take a walk down to The Dean Bridge and along the Water of Leith Walkway to St Bernards Well and Stockbridge.