A good and friendly service to all your needs, with charming rooms, friendly atmosphere pub and…read moregeniune family setting restuarant with meals that are basic menu.

Bit of a mixed bag really, great surroundings, helpful staff, yet over complicated menu and…read moredisappointing food. American Bar/Grill yet menu is pages and pages long, with only two vegetarian options. Retro, or just uninspired, macaroni cheese/Quorn lasagne. Ordered from the 4 vegan options, Green Thai Curry, which was a mass of peppers, which I picked out, leaving just half a dozen carrot slices, and a couple of cauliflower florets. Three Chicken Caesar Salads were ordered, and my family played hunt the ingredients in huge plates of lettuce, almost completely absent any Parmesan (a few tiny grated slivers clung to the side of the bowl), a burger was also ordered and looked more like a slider, and the chips were rock hard, as if left out overnight then refried until burnt. No complaints with the BLT. So they can manage sandwiches...

Best place for cocktails in St. Andrews! Fantastic views of the sea and the famed Old Course and…read morefantastic staff. They make a variety of classic and original cocktails and have an encyclopedic whiskey list as well. Despite the upscale environment, I've never seen the staff be snooty to anyone. They are friendly and welcoming. Yes, it is expensive, but less so than one would thing (around £10 for a cocktail - standard for an upscale place).

Standing at the East End of Princes Street is the imposing building known today as The Balmoral…read moreHotel. Owned by Sir Rocco Forte since 1997, the building has been completely refurbished and now enjoys a worldwide reputation as a luxury hotel. The hotel is a well-loved landmark which has graced Edinburgh's skyline since 1902 when it began its life as a grand railway hotel. Of course the building has undergone many changes since then but even to this day it still holds a certain magic that has luckily been harnessed and maintained. The famous Balmoral hotel is an iconic feature in the Edinburgh city skyline. With its impressive architecture, famous clocktower, and Scottish flag flying patriotically - it's like a siren that makes you want to see what's inside its walls.

Bar Prince in the Balmoral Hotel Edinburgh is the perfect combination of luxury, quality and…read morecomfort. The Balmoral has been hosting royalty, celebrities, and cultural icons for 120 years, but the staff makes everyone feel special regardless who you are. We went back two days in a row because it is such a beautiful space with quality food and cocktails. The design is stylish modern classic with some of the most beautiful glassware I've seen. The cocktail menu hosts a nice variety of wonderful signature and classic recipes. I had the Nutty Professor (photo #2) which was a tasty blend of Bourbon, spiced rum, Cocchi Torino (sweet vermouth), Frangelico (hazelnut liqueur), and black walnut bitters with an orange garnish. It was so good I didn't change it up for my second. The cocktail menu is fun because of its local focus. They use fresh, locally sourced ingredients, reflecting a commitment to quality and a connection to the surrounding Scottish landscape. We loved everything about the experience for our first time visiting Scotland. The Balmoral Hotel and Bar Prince are a must when you visit beautiful Edinburgh. Go there!!! Salute

I always find things to gripe about, especially regarding hotel rooms, but not this time. For the…read morefirst time in my life I entered a hotel room actually designed for the way travelers travel. From the electric outlets, charging stations, lighting, places for luggage, bathroom counter space, etc everything was was just so comfortable. Mattress was amazing. Overall location could not be beat. Breakfast was as full a buffet as you can get, and ordering from the menu was always an option. Highly recommend.

Friendly staff, comfy beds, BEST fish and triple fried chips (even Bobby Flay only cooks his…read moretwice)! Better than Landry's across the street. US & Canadian travelers...what to expect: twin beds for double occupancy, stiffer sheets, no top sheet, soft mattress. I especially enjoyed a variety of pillows. You are open to the air while sleeping or covered by a warm stuffed duvet, there's no in-between. Room, bathroom, bedding and towels are all clean. Ultimate location in the middle of the Royal Mile. I'd recommend this place

Great place to grab a bite and look out over the greens. Loved our visit in Scotland & St Andrewsread more

Just returned from a fantastic Scottish holiday with another couple as well as 2 other golfers…read more The Rufflets hotel was charming in every way. Our room was comfortable and spacious with fantastic views. The gardens are beautiful with a lovely bridge in the back. Farm to table type food - a lovely vegie garden on the side property. Meals were delicious with impeccable service. Our server could remember what we all ordered every morning asking is we would like the same as the previous day. Pippa however stood out. In planning this trip, she was attentive to every details. She arranged play at 4 different golf courses and was quite easy and prompt to communicate with. We had a nice walk into town from the hotel - would recommend.

A great experience staying here during our 3 night/4 days Scotland vacation. We traveled from…read moreEngland to here via train so we had to take a 40 mins cab from the station to reach here, however, from room to service to staff, everything was above par. The food is good here too and in my opinion not very expensive. But you may feel less quantity depending on what you order. The staff is very courteous and very helpful too. It's a great scenic location with a large private area. The only con about this place is the distance from the main center. It is really far and if your itinerary has more around central Edinburgh then I would not recommend this place especially when they don't have a daily shuttle until the city center (They only provide until the metro station which is too early for noon and early evening returns only).

We had a lovely stay here for the first night of our trip to Scotland on our honeymoon. The staff…read moremembers are all so warm and welcoming and after a delayed flight and very late arrival, we were thrilled to find they had given us a complimentary room upgrade to a suite! We enjoyed their wonderful breakfast; they even had vegetarian sausage and black pudding! The grounds are beautifully maintained and nice to walk around. Highly recommend!

This hotel is absolutely the best hotel we've stayed in. The spacious room was so comfortable. The…read moreview was beautiful. The staff were so helpful and friendly. The food was *chef kiss* so delicious and fresh. We came with a group of golf friends and had a wonderful time. Would highly recommend! A nice walk from the Golf Museum and other bars and restaurants.

From the moment we walked in the door until we left, this hotel hit the mark every step of the way…read more An elegant, modern hotel with outstanding rooms. The staff is both warm and professional. The views of the Old Course from the 4th floor bar and restaurant are terrific. The restaurant was the best place we ate in Scotland.

I've stayed in a few B&Bs in and around Alnwick and this is by far my favourite. It's got a great…read morelocation: across the road from the Gardens and the Playhouse and just down from the bookshop. The interior is immaculate: beautiful modern decor that isn't flashy, nor does it detract from the architecture of the building. Excellent service: Leo is an attentive and friendly host who goes to great lengths to look after the comfort of his guests. Good food: Breakfast is generous and hearty Whenever friends come to town, I recommend that they stay here rather than with me. I've got the room, but they'll be more comfortable and better looked after!

Our food came 40+ minutes after ordering. the jumbo dog in the menu said it came with chilli and…read morecheese and came with only onions. the nachos came from a packet and were a small portion. they came after almost an hour. how long can nachos take? my mothers burger was extremely spicy without being listed which is an issue due to being intolerant. the chicken was extremely tough to the extent that it couldnt be eaten. it was also very expensive for the quality.

Travelling home from Scotland we needed a break and a bite to eat. Coming off the main road we…read morefound this, initially quiet, pub. I say quiet as it was early lunch time and it did fill up considerably with a wake. However, service was so friendly and quick. We chose a sharing platter having asked what it included as there were smaller, single, choices. We were told it consisted of a bit of each of the single platters ?????? LOL. Not quite true as it consisted of the quantity of the smaller platters on one tray. Totally brilliant. It astounds me that above the Watford Gap prices go lower but quantity rises. We are fleeced in the south. Really nice, friendly pub with fantastic service. Guys it was a nice break from our journey, thank you. Oh yeh, btw, even as oldies your music is a fantastic choice.