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94 Dalkeith Rd., Edinburgh EH16 5AF, Scotland
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“Out of town comfort”

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3 of 5 stars
LondonMeerkat 8 contributions
London
Aug 30, 2007 | Trip type: Family
1/1 found this review helpful

The welcome was fantastic - I arrived late in the evening (c. 10pm) to the guesthouse, expecting to have to let myself in (as pre notified with my booking confirmation. However the owners were there still and doing "stuff". I was quickly registered, and was given a really good overview of how to get about, a was given a map of Edinburgh, and which buses to get etc. Really good information.

The breakfast were good - catered for veggies too. No dinner offered, and you get a complimentary water every night in your room, and have tea/coffee and kettle in room too. The guesthouse is only small with 6 (?) bedrooms , but very friendly, tidy and clean. The rooms are enormous (well, our's was - The Bowmore"), and we had good en suite facilities (though the water temperature was affected by others using the water).

They changed the room from a double to a twin when my mother arrived to stay, which was very accomodating. Charges are per room, and the Bowmore was a family room, which I believe takes up to 4 people.

Only two niggles: 1) the distance from the city centre - but that said, a) I knew that well in advance) and b) the buses are very good, and if that fails, there's always a black cab; and , 2) (and this is a rare occurrence I assume) I was woken on my first morning to the sound of dripping water from the ceiling on to my bed.... the leak last happened 2 years before, and the "fix" had obviously worked it way out. The owners very quickly rectified the situation, and the bed/matress was changed by the time I had come back later that day.

Overall - excellent customer service, the rooms were clean and tidy, however location not as central as I would have like to be for the Fringe.

  • Liked — The customer service
  • Disliked — the distance from the city centre
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay August 2007
  • Visit was for Hobbies / interest / culture
  • Traveled with Family (extended)
  • Age group 35-49
  • Member since March 02, 2007
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for A romantic getaway, Older travelers, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Great pool scene, Pet owners
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Other
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“One of the best establishments in Scotland”

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5 of 5 stars
Wire_n_Wood 3 contributions
Aberdeen
Aug 17, 2007 | Trip type: Couples
1/1 found this review helpful

After having stayed there once more in 2006, the Townhouse was at the top of my choices when it came to B&Bs.

With wonderful rooms (named after wonderful malt whiskys), full en suite, and warm colours one can easily be persuaded to stay in than exploring the beautiful city of Edinburgh, the "Athens of the North".

May and James Woods' hospitality is of top standard. These people know how to make their guests feel welcome and are willing to help as much as they can.

Some people may frown at the distance from the city centre, but to us this 20 min walk along lively streets was not an issue. And anyway public transport is so often and varied (there's a bus stop right outside the B&B) that the Royal Mile is only 10 min away.

Congratulations to May and James

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  • Liked — Rooms
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay July 2007
  • Visit was for Hobbies / interest / culture
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 25-34
  • Member since August 17, 2007
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for Young singles, A romantic getaway, Older travelers, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Great pool scene, Pet owners
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Shopping, Concerts / Music festival, Other
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“Would stay here again!!!”

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5 of 5 stars
Angela719 4 contributions
Kennesaw, Georgia
May 18, 2007 | Trip type: Friends getaway
1/1 found this review helpful

I just returned from a stay at the MW Guesthouse in Edinburgh and would stay there again without hesitation. Mae and her staff are wonderful!! It is not right in the middle of things, but close enough that walking back from The Royal Mile was not out of the question. There are bus stops right outside of the door and the bus system was a breeze to manage. The breakfast was wonderful each morning and the room was very clean and comfortable and very roomy. Mae takes a very personal interest in the needs of her guests and makes you feel valued and cared for. Stay here and you will not be disappointed.

  • Liked — The owner and her staff!!
  • Disliked — Nothing
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay May 2007
  • Traveled with Friends
  • Age group 35-49
  • Member since July 17, 2005
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Great pool scene, Pet owners
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Museums / Cultural / Historical sites
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“Highly Recommended”

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5 of 5 stars
Glaswegian36 1 contribution
Glasgow
May 16, 2007 | Trip type: Friends getaway
2/2 found this review helpful

We stayed at the Townhouse with some friends when we came through to Edinburgh for an event at the Scottish Parliament. We chose this guest house because it was very conveniently located.

Staff were friendly, attentive and accommodating and the owner came round the tables at breakfast time to check that everything was okay. Rooms and en-suites were clean, fresh, well fitted out and well presented. Free (communal) internet was provided in the lobby when we visited, which was very useful for making last minute plans.

A very welcoming establishment overall and highly recommended for a stay in Edinburgh.

  • Liked — staff
  • Disliked — nothing
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay April 2007
  • Visit was for Quality time with friends
  • Traveled with Friends
  • Age group 35-49
  • Member since May 16, 2007
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for Young singles, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Great pool scene, Pet owners
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Museums / Cultural / Historical sites
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“excellent bed and breakfeast”

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5 of 5 stars
nikcal 1 contribution
new jersey
May 15, 2007 | Trip type: Couples
1/1 found this review helpful

we stayed 4 nights....room very clean, scottish breakfeast very good.....next to bus stop to center of Edinburgh....10 minutes to city center....used computer for internet access thru out stay...no connection problems....very reasonable rate....so, no negative comments to say

  • Liked — location/clean room
  • Disliked — no phones in room
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay May 2007
  • Visit was for Quality time with family
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 50-64
  • Member since May 15, 2007
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for Young singles, Girlfriend getaway, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for People with disabilities
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Other
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94 Dalkeith Rd., Edinburgh EH16 5AF, Scotland