In Edinburgh for a conference, I had been advised by a friend to book a room at Smiths Guest House…read more I'm so glad I followed his recommendation! The place is lovely, the room warm and comfortable and endowed with all the basics items and facilities that you would require. The hosts are adorable as well, always very kind; they made sure that I would be able to get to my room even though I arrived very late in the evening. They have been extraordinarily available during the booking process, since I got replies to my emails within few minutes. The place is well connected to both the city centre and the university by several buses lines passing very frequently. I'll definitely come back here if I will have another conference to attend in Edinburgh.

Nice B&B in Edinburgh. Neil was a gracious host and made a mean breakfast. He was quick to give a…read morerecommendation for a place to go and how to get there. Room was a little small for the four of us, but the rate was excellent! Free wi-fi, too.

23 Mayfield is a little hard to find. The GPS kept telling us we had arrived when it was actually 1…read moreblock down. Something to keep in mind in case your GPS had a mind of it's own as well. Once found , we were very pleased to see parking - rare in Edinburgh. The rooms were well appointed , a little small, and at first extremely noisy. We were on the first floor and could hear the clomping of guests on the exposed wood stairs. The breakfast room was also very near our door and I was thinking there was to be no sleeping - but I was wrong. Somehow , magically , the noise didn't wake us - I am a very light sleeper too. Whatever the sound dynamic was in the place - I slept very comfortably and quietly. If we were going to be spending time in our rooms , I would have found the space restrictive but for a good nights rest , it was great. The only other thing I felt was a head scratcher was the bathroom mirror. Very space age, 3-D type design that completely did not go with the decor. The breakfast room was lovely and the food was very good. The hosts are happy to accommodate your every need. They had umbrellas for the rain and a very nifty call button that summoned a cab in under 10 minutes ! It's location is walkable to some things but since you could have your car on property , it's easy to drive anywhere you want to go within a few minutes. Come and stay and enjoy this cozy gem in the midst of busting Edinburgh.

I would give a six-star rating if it were possible. The house is in beautiful luxurious…read moreold-Scotland condition. The drawing room has Classic movies running on the TV with classic tunes played in the background. The dining room is elegant as are the place settings at every table; complete with lit candle. Breakfast is large gourmet and cooked to order including eggs poached, grilled, or scrambled, black pudding, haggis, sausage, potato scone, bacon, beans, ham and far more options. Specials are prepared on the weekends. This meal is so hardy you won't need lunch. Bedrooms are comfortable, clean, and beautifully appointed. The beds are as comfortable as any top tier hotel. The rooms can be blacked out for a very quiet deep long sleep. I slept better here then I have in months anywhere else. Good free high speed internet that is fast enough to stream video. Ross and Kathleen have created a charming experience that we will return to with every visit to Edinburgh.

Caroline and Les are the wonderful owners and hosts of the Aaron Glen. Outside of Edinburgh city…read morelimits, it is a short drive by car or a pleasant ride on the bus. Down the street, in the opposite direction and a short car ride or bus ride is Roslin. A quaint village, the Gastropub at the Roslyn Inn and the Dolly Tea House are go to places for a meal or just a place to relax after going thru Rosslyn Chapel. Reconstructed after fires or weather, it is full of history since first constructed in the late 1300's. You'll see where ancient royalty came to worship. You'll see suggested evidence of the Knights Templar. Caroline and Les are available to answer your questions about places to eat and the use of the buses. Their breakfast is well stocked and self serve. A wide variety of colas, beer, Scotch Whisky and other liquors are available on the honor system. We thoroughly enjoyed their hospitality and our stay! You won't go wrong choosing g the Aaron Glen! Cheers!

The Aaron Glen Guest House was amazing! My husband and I stayed just one night but our room was…read morelovely. Les and Carolyn are fabulous hosts, they have us great traveling tips and recommended the most wonderful dinner spot (the paper mill just a few miles away) the breakfast was made just as you like and the bar literally couldn't have better prices! We wish we had arranged our trip to stay with them longer and will certainly be returning.

I was in tranent staying for the spartan race the next day. Lovely little place, cant say enough…read moreabout it. the owner who we met was named Ian who from the moment we met him couldn't do enough for us. He greeted us warmly, had a packet of shortbread and two chilled drinks ready for us, asked me about the event and travel plans and such then offered us a drive there if we missed the bus. Room was fantastic with one of the comfiest beds ive ever slept in. Asked us to set a time for breakast, any time which was very nice. Came down on the next morning and everthing was laid out, toast, cereals, orange juice with the radio playing in case i wanted to know what the weather was like for my race. Then came the breakfast and oh my what fuel for a spartan this was!!! Full scottish made pretty much how you like it. In close if you are looking for a wee room with spectacular hospitality then go here, couldnt do enough for you.

Whenever I have stayed in hotels or guest houses before, it has generally been a pleasant…read moreexperience if a bit detached from real human contact, so you can imagine my genuine surprise and pleasure at how personal and extraordinary our stay was in the Rosebank! From the moment I called to check for rates and availability, I was greeted by the most delightful man on the phone. Ian (the owner with his wife Susan) seemed genuinely lovely and interested in us as guests, and made friendly and enthusiastic conversation as we went through our booking. When Harry, my other half, called to confirm that our booking was still in place a few days before our stay, he too was struck by how warm and friendly Ian was. He had even remembered that we were staying because Harry was doing the Spartan Race the next day! From the moment we made the booking, I was just so thrilled that we had picked this little guest house and I couldn't wait to get there. On arrival we were greeted by Ian at the door and he was just so happy to meet us and show us about... his warm welcome actually made me feel like we'd come to stay with a favourite uncle instead of at a B & B! Ian asked when we'd want breakfast, and said that he'd make it at any time because he knew we had to get to the race promptly. He had chilled drinks and shortbread for us, and told us about all the nice places to eat in Tranent. Ian also directed us to the bus stops and services we'd need to get to the race, and offered us a lift there if anything went wrong with our bus (it was hourly service on a Sunday). In between all this, our host made friendly conversation throughout and made sure that we were happy with everything; he just couldn't seem to do enough for us! The house itself is 200 years old, and is in great condition. Our lovely room was absolutely immaculate, and very cleverly laid out to get the most use out of a small space - it also had the most comfortable bed I've ever slept in away from home! Our room looked out onto the garden, which we were also invited to use - a beautifully manicured, green space. WiFi was also available, the code being found in the drawer of our bedside table, but our host also made sure to mention that it was available to us in case we had missed it. We came down to breakfast the next morning to find everything set out, fresh squeezed orange juice on the table for the two of us, milk for the cereal that was set out, and the radio on in the background. Our gracious host was out in short order to bring us warm toast and ask if we wanted tea or coffee. The full Scottish breakfast provided was also cooked beautifully, and was very much enjoyed and appreciated. Harry needed plenty of energy before the big race! Our entire stay was an absolute delight; there are just not enough words for how enjoyable it really was. If ever I am in the region again, I have no doubt that this will be my B & B of choice.

I stayed here with my boyfriend for two nights, enjoying a weekend in Edinburgh. The staff was very…read morefriendly and helpful, and David gave us a great quick explanation on the places to visit around the city, along with a handy city map. They had no problem with us checking in a bit earlier than expected. The location is a stone's throw away from the main attractions and has a nice choice of pubs and restaurants quite close (I personally recommend The Dogs, The Queens Arms and Eteaket). The bedroom was also lovely, the bed was comfortable and the boiler with tea and coffee to brew in the bedroom was a nice touch to warm our bones from the nice Edinburgh weather. There's a common living room with books and DVDs. You can take the DVDs to your room, where you have a DVD player. The breakfast was served at the next-door restaurant: Rick's, and while the food was good, the service on one of the days was a bit shabby. We had to wait a lot for our order and half of it was forgotten, the staff seemed like they were having a collective bad day. It's not the best choice if you want to grab something quickly and be on your way to explore the city. Anyway, I'd totally recommend this place and I'll definitely stay here again when going back to Edinburgh. It's very good value for money and a pleasant experience. A bit off-topic: If you love cats - like me - you'll be delighted to know Tessa has a beautiful big cat that you can sometimes spot at her office or around the reception.

This is a lovely B&B within a short walk of the main thoroughfares of Edinburgh - David & Katy were…read morereally nice friendly & welcoming hosts. The room was modern, clean & well kept - beds comfortable with good linen. We'll surely be back for future stays.

We needed a place to stay for one night in the Newington area of Edinburgh and ended up in The…read moreSalisbury Hotel. Basically a townhouse with nice comfortable rooms. The rooms are very well equipped and quiet. A great place to stay and that with free parking. Well worth coming back to.

I, like Anna F., have parents. And like Anna F's parents, mine too stayed at the Salisbury hotel on…read moretheir recent visit to Edinburgh. So I thought I'd better check it out. First things first, it's off the main road and a little out of town. Not an un-walkable distance, but a little way. The perfect amount in fact. You don't get much of the city noice but you can walk to it if you want. The reception area is modern and tasteful. In fact, as I arrived to greet my parents the hotel was just having fresh flowers delivered. How lovely. The rooms were really nicely decorated too, and en suite. I didn't get chance to sample the breakfasts but both my parents raved about them: "Eeee lad, really sets you up for the day, does a good breakfast." My parents were extras on Last of the Summer Wine you see. Anyway, I was really impressed and I didn't even stay there. My mum and dad loved it and told me to recommend it to everyone. So I am.