Frederick House Hotel - Edinburgh, United Kingdom 

"Wonderful, Quiet and Charming"
Posted: Mon, Nov 23 2009
This was my first trip to Scotland, and I was traveling alone and I booked this hotel online, and was a little apprehensive until I got there. The rooms are quaint and clean. Not overly large or modern, but very comfy. There was a fridge, hair dryer, and coffee pot. The hotel desk clerk was absolutely charming. He was always eager to provide assistance. The walk to Princes street is only about 3-4 minutes - a nice stroll really. The lift/elevator was small compared to US standards but adequate. Numerous restaurants close-by, even a mini-market. I would highly recommend this hotel.

Good location but shabby room.
Posted: Sun, Jul 20 2008
Best thing about this hotel was its location - close to sites I wanted to visit, museums, restaurants, pubs and shopping. The room was large. But the rooms could use a refurbishing. One drape was hanging partially off the rod, bedspreads were fraying, sheet was torn in the room next door where another family member was staying. The shower curtain was too short and from the pressure of the water it wrapped around you when you took a shower - very annoying. The evening I arrived I took a shower and when I went to turn off the water the shower handle along with a plastic ring came off in my hand. I could not re-attach it as water continued to flow. Hotel staff came to fix it. But there was always enough hot water and the water pressure was very good. Rick's restaurant for breakfast was OK. However, they couldn't or wouldn't cook our scambled eggs to the consistency we like. They always came too soft and runny. We enjoyed our stay in Edinburgh but aside from the great location $250 (exchange rate of American dollar is terrible) was a bit expensive for a room that showed a good bit of wear.

Great location, but a bit tired
Posted: Fri, Jun 20 2008
I stayed here for 3 nights in May. The hotel has a fabulous location in New Town, walking distance to Waverly Station, and is decently priced for Edinburgh. I had a room on the 1st floor in the back. The decor in the room was a bit dated and could be renovated. It also had a bit of a musty smell, but I opened a window to take care of it. The bed was comfortable, the bathroom good sized and plenty of hot water. The bathroom was just ok though - the tile on the floor was all cracked and the grout in the tub was gone in some places.