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Gillis Centre

3.0 of 5
100 Strathearn Road, Edinburgh EH9 1BB, Scotland
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Gillis Centre
4.0 of 5 stars 12 Reviews
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Dublin
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012

We found the Gillis Centre in Edinburgh a very good place for a short stay. Run by the Catholic Diocese, it was a former seminary, converted into comfortable en suite rooms, many available for single occupancy. There is a large dining room in the basement, with a "help yourself" breakfast available. Sometimes we have brought in our own snack to... More

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 29, 2012
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Went for afternoon tea here, think its a new thing they have just started up, and had a great time. It was great value for money and very tasty; with sandwiches, cakes, scones and tea/coffee. The staff were extremely helpful and friendly and the surrounding grounds were beautiful. Me and some friends are definitely going again!

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West yorkshire
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 5, 2012

The Gillis centre is an ecclesiastical property situated in the morningside area of Edinburgh. This is about a ten minute bus ride to the centre but is walkable if you are reasonably fit and energetic. I have read the remarks about traffic noise and can't really comment as my single room was not on that side of the building. All... More

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Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 10, 2011
1
person found this review helpful

Everything about the Gillis Centre was so spot on for a traveller with simple tastes... My single room was clean and tidy..I stayed for three nights and wished my stay could be extended... The buffet style breakfast was calm unhurried and unfussy..with as much strong filter coffee as was necessary to awake the traveller from the wonderfully quiet nights sleep..such... More

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Lancaster, United Kingdom
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 26, 2011

We returned recently from the Gillis Centre, having spent a few days in this quiet area of Edinburgh. Centre is very handy for the no.5 bus to the North Bridge; this bus service also handy for cafes in Morningside area - (will need to change buses if restaurants in north Morningside required). Accommodation was clean, warm & comfortable - &... More

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Leeds, United Kingdom
2 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 3, 2011

we could not fault the gillis centre if you are looking for a hotel that is clean quiet and with in walking distant to the city with out costing an arm and leg this is for you there are no frills but every thing you need compleat with free parking that in its self in any of our city is... More

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London, United Kingdom
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2011
1
person found this review helpful

We recently spent a long weekend in Edinburgh and I wanted to sing the praises of this wonderful accommodation. It was a lovely treat for us to stay in such a beautiful and historic place and we thoroughly recommend it! We were very pleased with the excellent service provided by the staff and the breakfast was exceptional. We loved the... More

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Scotland
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed September 1, 2010
2
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This place was advertised as quiet and tranquil as former convent - yet, there is a very busy road next to it, and as we stayed in the room closest to that road, it was anything but quiet. Furthermore, on one of the evenings there was very loud music played right under our room so again, anything but quiet. The... More

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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 2, 2010
1
person found this review helpful

A formerly convent and a seminary set in an idealic residential area of Morningside District. The complex has an extensive garden, provides a range of office accommodation for various Catholic commissions, bodies and organisations. In addition, conference facilities and residential accommodation available for commercial hire. During my recent four days stay in the Centre with my Canadian friends on a... More

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Carlisle, United Kingdom
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed June 1, 2010
2
people found this review helpful

The room itself was lovely and clean, bed very comfy and staff wonderful. My room however overlooked a road which was incredibly busy especially early morning and around tea time to very late at night! There is traffic lights outside and so cars etc stopping and starting ... Apparently a popular road into Edinburgh! No double glazing so you can... More

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100 Strathearn Road, Edinburgh EH9 1BB, Scotland
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