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35 Mayfield Gardens, Edinburgh EH9 2BX, Scotland
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Alexander Guest House
Ranked #272 of 428 Edinburgh B&B and Inns
4.0 of 5 stars 7 Reviews
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32 reviews 32 reviews
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30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
“Old-fashioned feel but comfortable”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 December 2011

We stayed here for a couple of nights during the Edinburgh Festival. Location-wise, it's quite convenient. Not too far to walk to restaurants and pubs and an easy bus trip to the city centre. It advertises parking but this is very limited. During our stay, we were never able to park in the spaces in front of the guest house. However, there is a quiet street round the corner where you can leave your car without paying.

Breakfast is plentiful and served in the front room. The bedroom was very comfortable but the WIFI reception was not good and we found ourselves sitting on the floor by the door trying to get a signal. I think it was OK down in the breakfast room.

Alexander Guesthouse has a certain old-fashioned feel to it but we had a perfectly comfortable stay and it's a different experience from a hotel.

  • Stayed September 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Fruitvale,BC
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16 reviews 16 reviews
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37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
“spotlessly clean & great service”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 August 2011
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We spent 2 nights at Alexander guest house during the Edinburgh Fringe festival. Walking distance to most venues. The rooms were spotless! The owner was extremely helpful, in fact my sister required medical attention during our visit and the owner drove her to the hospital and even stayed for the 1.5 hours it took for treatment. Above & beyond any guest service we have recieved before. We were extremely grateful! Thanks and we would highly reccommend this guest house.

  • Stayed August 2011, travelled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Ayr, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Good area to stay in Edinburgh but would not return”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 August 2011

Within easy reach of central Edinburgh.
TV and tea/coffee in room.
Found the shared shower room off-putting with a mirrored wall.
Also found the one key given for the two front doors and the room itself a bit unusual.
Finally, I found it strange on departure when handing over the payment for our stay together with the "key", at the very least not to be asked if we enjoyed our stay, indeed, I was made to feel uncomfortable. I have stayed in numerous b&b/guest houses in Edinburgh and found this to be the least welcoming, though the facilities were adequate.

  • Stayed August 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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Greenock, United Kingdom
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“Nice but wouldnt come again”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 August 2010

Nice, clean B&B. Great choice for breakfast and easy walking distance to bus stop to get to the rest of the city.

However... would not recommend to young couples. My boyfriend and I are mid-20s (albeit unmarried - but this is Edinburgh not Casablanca!) we on occasion were made to feel like we were staying at a disapproving older relatives house. Not really what you want or expect when you pay for accommodation.

Otherwise would recommend.

  • Stayed February 2010, travelled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
“Good value”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 June 2010

Very easy to find, being a straight Road from Waverly Station. an half hour walk or take the Bus of which there are many stopping virtually outside.
Very clean, TV and Coffee/Tea in Room.
Lovely cooked Breakfast.

  • Stayed June 2010, travelled solo
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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35 Mayfield Gardens, Edinburgh EH9 2BX, Scotland
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