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The Ballantrae Hotel


8 York Place, Edinburgh EH1 3HP , Scotland
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4 of 5 stars
robbo81   1 contribution
Tyrone, Northern Ireland
29 Dec 2009 | Trip type: Couples

A great location for anyone wanting to visit the sights of Edinburgh. We arrived about 8.30am due to an early flight but staff were very helpful and held onto our luggage until we returned in the afternoon. Room was clean, tidy and had all the basics. We were in the basement which meant that it was quite noisy early in... more

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2 of 5 stars
Rocksy09   1 contribution
Edinburgh
28 Sep 2009 | Trip type: Couples

On booking into what seemed to be the luxurious rooms of the Balantrae Albany hotel we were sorely disappointed when we arrived. On checking in they told us that we were in the wrong hotel and that we were staying in the other Ballantrae hotel which they owned. Our hotel room was THE smallest room possibly of the hotel and... more

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4 of 5 stars
juliemoffs   1 contribution
sussex
28 Aug 2009 | Trip type: Couples

This is a very friendly hotel a stones throw from Harvey Nicks! Large rooms good bathrooms and our room (7) had a view to the Forth. Well placed to walk into town. No lift so could be a problem to some. more

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4 of 5 stars
hibbert270   1 contribution
chesterfield, derbyshire
16 Jun 2009 | Trip type: Friends getaway

Myself and four friends stopped here for a weekend break and enjoyed our stay, as the room and bathroom we were in were very spacious for 5 girls, every bed including the sofa bed were comfortable. The only downside was the noise from the buses each morning at about 8am on the main road. All of the staff were always... more

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3 of 5 stars
funtas_8   185 contributions
Llanrhystyd, United Kingdom
29 Mar 2009 | Trip type: Couples
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This hotel was spotlessly clean and the room very large and roomy all the facitlities were there tea/coffee making, hairdryer. Large (very large) bath with over bath shower, lovely white large bath towels. It was a little noisey particularly at 7.30 am when the buses started their day but this was because we were in the basement room and at... more

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3 of 5 stars
TrvlngGrl96   21 contributions
Philadelphia, PA
14 Feb 2009
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We stayed for 2 nights in October. I forget what we paid, but it was definitely on the lower end of the scale so we were expecting basics. The decor was charming and checkin was easy. Luckily our coats had big pockets for the funny key. We stayed in the attic room, which was quaint and roomy, but very warm.... more

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1 of 5 stars
LisaDulwich   2 contributions
Dulwich
20 Nov 2008 | Trip type: Business, Solo travel
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Was staying in this hotel the night before a very important exam! Was first given a room on the 3rd floor, was awoken in the early hours with severe itching, and a rash on my neck, only to find the bed and room crawling with biting bed bugs! This was 1.30 in the morning, I complained and was moved to... more

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3 of 5 stars
DRGosport   13 contributions
Gosport; UK
7 Jul 2008 | Trip type: Friends getaway

For the price it was a pleasant surprise, good location and accomodation. more

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1 of 5 stars
MUWarrior   6 contributions
Wisconsin
29 Jun 2008 | Trip type: Family

The most expensive accommodations of our trip were the worst! Requested rooms on lower floors but were put in 2 3rd-floor "attic" rooms. No elevator and had to climb 3 long flights of stairs to get there. Rooms also very warm and there were no fans available when we asked. The breakfast was nothing special and in fact we skipped... more

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5 of 5 stars
escortBristol   1 contribution
bristol
18 Jun 2008 | Trip type: Couples

Stayed in apartment which was very big and clean with daily maid service. Plenty of tea and coffee supplied in the apartment and breakfast at the hotel next door and this very very good - you need to prebook a cooked breakfast the night before if this is required. The staff were very pleasant and helpful. Apartment do not have... more

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Address: 8 York Place, Edinburgh EH1 3HP , Scotland
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