Marjorie had never stayed in a B&B before, having dark pre-conceptions of what horrors that might entail and I had not mentioned anything about One Royal Circus before we arrived. Pulling up in the car, Marjorie asked why we were stopping at a private house.
Following our welcome, Marjorie began a series of whispered questions wondering what was going on - was I sure we were at the correct address? Who lives here? Why are you bringing our cases in? Do you know these people? All perfectly reasonable questions if you have no knowledge of what this delightful accommodation is about.
Freedom to relax in beautiful rooms with friendly owners and house manager who are, from first meeting, like friends you have not seen for ages, and pleased to see you, dispelled any fears Marjorie had about the dreaded B&B experience.
Our room was a quiet cocoon of comfort, and the house was invariably quiet in the evenings.
At the end of our few days stay we were reluctant to have to move on.
For any future visit to Edinburgh One Royal Circus is our first choice.

This was the nicest Bed and Breakfast that I have ever stayed in. It was more enjoyable than a five star hotel and all our needs were provided for without being overpowered by staff. The property is beautiful and in an excellent location (a few minutes walk from Princes Street). The area around the property has great shops, restaurants etc...no need to venture over to the royal mile. We had a great time and we'll be back very soon

We chose this B&B because of the rave reviews in the Mr & Mrs Smith Guide and on this site. We are a family, 2 adults and 2 children. As our children are young we wanted 2 connecting rooms. This B&B offered us a suite of 2 rooms and 1 bathroom.
The house is lovely and it was great to be able to relax in the drawing room. The beds were comfortable and the rooms large. The location is great, a short walk from the city and lots of good restaurants close by.

Although really impressed by the house, we were however disappointed with our stay. Our suite turned out to be 2 adjacent rooms with a bathroom in between. The 3 doors were screened off from the corridor with a curtain. This meant that it was not very private! At night we couldn’t lock our doors as we didn’t want to lock the children in their room so we had to sleep with our doors open.
The suite also promised bunk beds for the children. The top bunk was over 6 foot high and access to the top bunk was with a flimsy decorating ladder. There was no rail on the top bunk and I was very worried my son would fall out.

On arrival we were shown around the house. When we got to the bar we were told under British law they were not allowed to give complimentary drinks anymore! We could have a welcome drink BUT don’t touch the champagne or whiskey!
We found breakfast slightly strange as one morning all 11 guests turned up at the same time. As there is only sitting for 8 this proved to be a bit of a problem. The wait for breakfast was always long. I had expected a lavish breakfast with locally produced fresh ingredients but every thing came from Sainsbury’s and each morning it was defrosted in the microwave.

Although we loved the house we wouldn’t choose to stay there again and I couldn’t recommend it to friends.

Let me tell you a secret! I found this place through a magazine article and I was a bit wowed with their review. So much so that on a whim, I booked it for a conference for 4 days instead of a hotel. What a decision!

OneRoyalCircus is simply the best place I have ever stayed in the UK and perhaps further, of the order of B&Bs & small establishments. With a run of the house including the magnificent drawing room, the open (free) bar (stocked with good tipple!) and the games room, this house is definitely one of the best I have ever stayed in.

The room was fantastic - a suite with so much room, you could have swung a chain of cats! The food (brekfast) caters to whatever you fancy, from fresh fruit all prepared and peeled for you, to a full fry up and cereal if you wish. If you ever needed anything, you can call their house mobile where you'll be helped out with anything you need.

Best of all, it's on the doorstep of George street in the centre of town, walking distance to everywhere.

If I have to be critical of one thing (and I'm searching for something), I would only say that the house can be a little large and lonely in the evening but what are you doing in when you have the sights of Edinburgh!!!

Can very highly recommend this B&B as one of the best. Well done my favourite little travel magazine - you get it right allways!!!