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Amenities at Arden Guest House, Craigmillar Castle Edinburgh
Restaurant
Free Wi-Fi
Free parking
Cable or satellite TV
Hairdryer
Express check-out
Non-smoking rooms available
Hiking
Storage available
Parking and transportation
Free parking
Media and entertainment
Cable or satellite TV
Accessibility and suitability
Non-smoking rooms available
Bathroom
Hairdryer
Dining
Restaurant
Things to do
Hiking
General
Storage available
Services and conveniences
Express check-out
Basics
Free Wi-Fi
Reviews of Arden Guest House, Craigmillar Castle Edinburgh
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80
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Summary of reviews
Guests say
Guests consistently praised the hotel's convenient location, with many noting its proximity to public transport, the city center, and local attractions. However, the majority of reviews were negative, citing significant cleanliness issues such as mould, dirty carpets, and worn furnishings. Many guests found the beds uncomfortable and the rooms in need of refurbishment. Service was often described as poor or unhelpful, with several guests reporting difficulties with communication and self-check-in. Overall, while the location is a highlight, the hotel falls short in cleanliness, comfort, and service.
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Location9.5 out of 10
Value for Price2 out of 10
Service1 out of 10
Bed Comfort1 out of 10
Cleanliness0 out of 10
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Anonymous, Aug 2017
Pros (+) Friendly staff
Cons (-) The house itself was fair however the room was in poor condition. The shower was broken. Every noise from every other guest was clearly audible. The room was not very clean and there was a spider who decided to visit. I didn't think smoking was permitted inside but we returned one night and walked in to a heavy smoke smell. We did not order the extra cooked breakfast. He family themselves were lov...
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Location
126 Old Dalkeith Road, Edinburgh, EH16 4SD
What's nearby
Craigmillar Castle0.6 km
University of Edinburgh3.5 km
Holyrood Palace3.7 km
Scottish Parliament Building3.7 km
National Museum of Scotland3.8 km
The Royal Mile3.9 km
St Giles' Cathedral4.1 km
Grassmarket4.1 km
Calton Hill4.3 km
Edinburgh Castle4.3 km
Princes Street Gardens4.4 km
Princes Street4.5 km
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Check-in/Check-out
Check in anytime after 14:00, check out anytime before 10:30
Cancellation/pre-payment
Cancellation/pre-payment policies vary by room type and provider.
Licence number: 11202796
Arden Guest House, Craigmillar Castle Edinburgh
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The cheapest day to book Arden Guest House, Craigmillar Castle Edinburgh is Saturday, with an average nightly rate of $196. The most expensive day is Wednesday at $587 per night.
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Where is Arden Guest House, Craigmillar Castle Edinburgh located?
Arden Guest House, Craigmillar Castle Edinburgh is located at 126 Old Dalkeith Road in Gilmerton, 4.5 km from the centre of Edinburgh. Craigmillar Castle is the closest landmark to Arden Guest House, Craigmillar Castle Edinburgh.
When is check-in time and check-out time at Arden Guest House, Craigmillar Castle Edinburgh?
Check-in time is 14:00 and check-out time is 10:30 at Arden Guest House, Craigmillar Castle Edinburgh.
Does Arden Guest House, Craigmillar Castle Edinburgh offer free Wi-Fi?
How far is Arden Guest House, Craigmillar Castle Edinburgh from the airport?
Arden Guest House, Craigmillar Castle Edinburgh is 14.3 km from Edinburgh Turnhouse. Arden Guest House, Craigmillar Castle Edinburgh is 59.4 km from Dundee.
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