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The Elgin Hotel

2.0 of 5
| Charlestown, KY11 3EE, Scotland
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The Elgin Hotel
Ranked #10 of 20 Dunfermline B&B and Inns
3.5 of 5 stars 28 Reviews
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France
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2012

I stayed for a week at the hotel during end of April 2012. I am originally from the Dunfermline area, but have lived abroad now for 24 years, and had to return "home" due to the passing away of a close relative. although I knew of the hotel, I had never before visited it. I have to say that it... More

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Tyne & Wear
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2012

We found this hotel when looking for a place to stay to break a long journy. Positioned on the outskirts of Edinburgh over looking the Firth of Forth with great views of the bridges. Warm and comfrotable hotel with nice public areas and bedrooms. Food very good and the service matched the food. We are planning a revisit for a... More

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oakley
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 15, 2012
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My partner and l took our daughter for a night away,hotel in a lovely setting fab views,our room was very clean but don't expect tolietries,had an iron and hairdrier in room.We had evening meal we were a bit disappointed with the food but the breakfast was lovely but you only got half a slice of haggis and blackpudding.The staff are... More

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Telford, United Kingdom
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 27, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

used this hotel on many occasions its excellent value for money and set in a lovely quiet location and just a short drive to dunfermline and twenty mins from edinburgh. rooms are good with comfy beds. tv,s in some rooms need updating as you need to use a freeview box aswell as the tv.the owner is very friendly and the... More

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Alloa, United Kingdom
2 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 22, 2012
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person found this review helpful

we only live 25 min drive away from the above, after decorating in the house we thought, what the heck, lets get away for a night...not to far.... so on a sat night in the middle of febuary we ended up here, what a wee gem of a place, staff were very friendly , the rooms were clean, and comfy.... More

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Borders
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 13, 2012

We stayed only 1 night which was a shame as it was superb. Our meal was lovely and great idea having a salad bar. What a lovely lady in the morning, made a home made fruit salad fresh in the morning which was delicious with the greek yoghurt! What a lovely cooked breakfast as well, thankyou very much. The staff... More

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed December 31, 2011

We checked in and out of this hotel within an hour. It is very dated, not only in decor but in service and food choice. The menu was overpriced prawn cocktails and deep fried so cannot comment on the quality as we changed our minds about eating in the restaurant. Especially since we were told we could only sit at... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 16, 2011

Couldn't get into 1st choice hotel so tried here and was very happy, arrived and left in the dark but outside loooked nice, rooms a little dated but had all mod cons and was very clean. Friendly staff nice breakfast a nice change from a motel box room and cheaper!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 12, 2011

I stayed at this hotel with my faimily for one night and it was a1 dinner and breakfast also a1 and i would say staff were very helpfull and efficient so no complaints at all i cannot comment on the spa as i did not use it or the fitness centre

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| Charlestown, KY11 3EE, Scotland
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