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The Ballantrae Hotel


8 York Place, Edinburgh EH1 3HP , Scotland
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2 of 5 stars
Rocksy09   1 contribution
Edinburgh
Sep 28, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

On booking into what seemed to be the luxurious rooms of the Balantrae Albany hotel we were sorely disappointed when we arrived. On checking in they told us that we were in the wrong hotel and that we were staying in the other Ballantrae hotel which they owned. Our hotel room was THE smallest room possibly of the hotel and... more

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4 of 5 stars
juliemoffs   1 contribution
sussex
Aug 28, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

This is a very friendly hotel a stones throw from Harvey Nicks! Large rooms good bathrooms and our room (7) had a view to the Forth. Well placed to walk into town. No lift so could be a problem to some. more

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4 of 5 stars
hibbert270   1 contribution
chesterfield, derbyshire
Jun 16, 2009 | Trip type: Friends getaway

Myself and four friends stopped here for a weekend break and enjoyed our stay, as the room and bathroom we were in were very spacious for 5 girls, every bed including the sofa bed were comfortable. The only downside was the noise from the buses each morning at about 8am on the main road. All of the staff were always... more

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3 of 5 stars
funtas_8   7 contributions
Llanrhystyd, United Kingdom
Mar 29, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
1/1 found this review helpful

This hotel was spotlessly clean and the room very large and roomy all the facitlities were there tea/coffee making, hairdryer. Large (very large) bath with over bath shower, lovely white large bath towels. It was a little noisey particularly at 7.30 am when the buses started their day but this was because we were in the basement room and at... more

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3 of 5 stars
TrvlngGrl96   4 contributions
Philadelphia, PA
Feb 14, 2009
2/2 found this review helpful

We stayed for 2 nights in October. I forget what we paid, but it was definitely on the lower end of the scale so we were expecting basics. The decor was charming and checkin was easy. Luckily our coats had big pockets for the funny key. We stayed in the attic room, which was quaint and roomy, but very warm.... more

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1 of 5 stars
LisaDulwich   2 contributions
Dulwich
Nov 20, 2008 | Trip type: Business, Solo travel
1/1 found this review helpful

Was staying in this hotel the night before a very important exam! Was first given a room on the 3rd floor, was awoken in the early hours with severe itching, and a rash on my neck, only to find the bed and room crawling with biting bed bugs! This was 1.30 in the morning, I complained and was moved to... more

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3 of 5 stars
DRGosport   13 contributions
Gosport; UK
Jul 7, 2008 | Trip type: Friends getaway

For the price it was a pleasant surprise, good location and accomodation. more

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1 of 5 stars
MUWarrior   6 contributions
Wisconsin
Jun 29, 2008 | Trip type: Family

The most expensive accommodations of our trip were the worst! Requested rooms on lower floors but were put in 2 3rd-floor "attic" rooms. No elevator and had to climb 3 long flights of stairs to get there. Rooms also very warm and there were no fans available when we asked. The breakfast was nothing special and in fact we skipped... more

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5 of 5 stars
escortBristol   1 contribution
bristol
Jun 18, 2008 | Trip type: Couples

Stayed in apartment which was very big and clean with daily maid service. Plenty of tea and coffee supplied in the apartment and breakfast at the hotel next door and this very very good - you need to prebook a cooked breakfast the night before if this is required. The staff were very pleasant and helpful. Apartment do not have... more

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1 of 5 stars
caznmart   2 contributions
durham
Apr 11, 2008 | Trip type: Couples

cannot falt the location of the hotels and the decor is excellent. its when your holiday is spoilt by one of the maids stealling your wifes wedding and engagement rings, yes stealling them..from your room. we were then told to WAIT till morning to speak to the maids..the manager and owner could not be bothered to contact us on the... more

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Address: 8 York Place, Edinburgh EH1 3HP , Scotland