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37 -39 Cowgate, Edinburgh EH1 1JR, Scotland
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4.0 of 5 stars 59 reviews
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“Great memories”

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5 of 5 stars
brisbane21 15 contributions
brisbane
Sep 11, 2006 | Trip type: Couples

  • Liked — colourful and fun
  • Disliked — no major probs
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay August 2006
  • Visit was for Quality time with friends
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 18-24
  • Member since February 20, 2006
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for Young singles
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Museums / Cultural / Historical sites
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“Stay in the new building!”

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4 of 5 stars
Canadian in London 44 contributions
Sydney, Australia
Aug 4, 2006 | Trip type: Friends getaway

  • Liked — The new building
  • Disliked — The old horrible building!
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay July 2006
  • Visit was for Quality time with friends
  • Traveled with Friends
  • Age group 25-34
  • Member since March 07, 2005
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for Young singles, Girlfriend getaway, Families with teenagers, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Older travelers, Families with young children
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“Avoid the old building”

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3 of 5 stars
Meemo 3 contributions
London
May 8, 2006

  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay May 2006
  • Member since December 10, 2003
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“Good place to stay”

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Fremont, Ohio
Apr 5, 2006
1/1 found this review helpful

  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay March 2006
  • Member since April 05, 2006
  • I recommend this hotel for Young singles, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Older travelers, Families with young children
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“Beware the Long-Term Tenants”

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2 of 5 stars
AcmeMagick 1 contribution
Southern California
Feb 24, 2006
1/1 found this review helpful

  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay December 2005
  • Member since February 24, 2006
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