One of the best breakfast selections I’ve seen in a long time. In fact, the selection available would put many more expensive hotels to shame. The hotel is situated a short bus ride from the centre of the city on a main road. There is a bus stop just outside and you can buy a bus pass for the day from the hotel which gives you unlimited bus travel on local buses. The buses go every few minutes into the centre of town. The hotel was clean and spacious. Our room was very nice and came with complementary whisky and brandy to try.
Just up the road from the hotel is a nice selection of restaurants and pubs if you don’t want to venture into town for an evening meal.
I would stay at this hotel again.

We stayed for two nights at the end of the Edinburgh Fringe. I was really impressed. The hotel is very conveniently situated- you can walk in 25 mins from the city centre- it's just a straight line. There are also about 8 buses that stop really close by too.

Our room was clean with everything that you would expect, plus a complimentary whisky, which is a nice touch. The matresses perhaps were in need of upgrading since we both had quite sore backs, but this was a minor issue in the wider context of the hotel. Breakfast was better than I have seen in various 4 star hotels(!) and the staff were friendly too. A happy stay.

We just spent 4 nights at the Allison House. Everything was wonderful. The room was spacious and comfortable with a view of the back garden. The breakfast was great. Just be careful when you order the full Scottish breakfast...we couldn't eat it all! Breakfast is served by Richard who is just a delight and very helpful with tips for your stay. Added benefits are the bus stop right outside the door and you can purchase day passes from the hotel. The Royal Mile is minutes away by bus and there are restaurants and pubs within walking distance. We absolutely would return to this hotel.

Really enjoyed our visit to Edinburgh made all the better by The Allison House - very comfortable, very clean & well appointed/presented the owners very welcoming & a lovely touch are the wee decanters of whisky & sherry in the room on arrival.
Breakfast fantastic with a great choice & a great range of fresh fruits/pastries/juices everything you
would want. Breakfast staff great he's like having your own local guide looking after you.