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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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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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“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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“Excellent shopping in Edinburgh.”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 July 2008

We returned to Edinburgh in July - last time we came was five years ago and we stayed in Portobello. This time we wanted to stay closer to the town, but not to close because my husband is a golf fanatic!

We decided on The Alexander Guest House in Mayfield Gardens and really enjoyed our stay. We were on the 2nd floor and had our own en-suite facilities. The breakfasts were great and many things to choose from. The only down side apart from the stairs twice a day was the noise from the main road - it wasn't too bad considering that we couldn't shut the bedroom window fully as it wanted to pop up a little.......... nice thick curtains blocked out the light and a lot of the noise though.

Bus stops not to far away and we hired a car which we unfortunately couldn't park outside (but we knew that anyway) however, there are 2 side roads and we used those- we had a massive car and there was plenty of room so no worries there.

The downside to me on this holiday was the fact that i left my camera at home by the computer!!

  • Liked — Close to golf courses, buses and the breakfasts
  • Disliked — Main road and window not closing properly
  • Stayed July 2008, travelled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Innsbruck
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33 reviews 33 reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
“Komfortables Hotel zu günstigem Preis”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 July 2010
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  • Stayed July 2010, travelled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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35 Mayfield Gardens, Edinburgh EH9 2BX, Scotland
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