International Guest House - Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Address: 37 Mayfield Gardens, Edinburgh, EH9 2BX (show map)

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International Guest House is 4 star hotel with 9 rooms and the facilities of Family Rooms and Rooms/Facilities for Disabled. This is a cheap hotel with the rates from 58 USD to 134 USD. International Guest House is one of the recommended hotels under 100 USD near Holyrood Park, it is also not far from Alba Ballooning and Royal Observatory.

International Guest House details: This stone-built Victorian house has easy access by bus to Edinburgh city centre, 2 miles (3.2 km) away. It mixes traditional charm with modern facilities, including free parking and free Wi-Fi.

The International Guest House has original features including high Victorian ceilings. It is on the A701, a major route into Edinburgh city centre.

The light rooms have TVs, telephones and tea/coffee. Some have views of Arthur's Seat and there is one room on the ground floor for those with mobility difficulties. All rooms are serviced daily.

A full cooked Scottish breakfast is available every day.

Location

The International is an attractive stone built Victoria terrace house, situated less than a mile (1,6km) South of the city centre on the main a701 and only 4 miles (6,4km) from Straiton Junction on the Edinburgh City By-Pass. Lying on a main bus route, access to all major attractions is easy.

Edinburgh Castle: One of the best castles in the world. With a Norman church, the Scottish Crown Jewels, The Stone of Destiny, the National War Memorial, a 15th century giant cannon, a palace, military museums and the Napoleonic prisons. Young and old will love and remember the day they spend at Edinburgh Castle.

The Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, also known as the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh: The oldest voluntary hospital in Scotland.

Edinburgh University: Founded in 1582, the university is one of the oldest in the British Isles.

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Rooms

There is a range of rooms suitable for all needs, from a single room to a deluxe family room.
The bedrooms are equally a haven of luxury, all are beautifully furnished and in addition to full en- suite facilities, are equipped with colour tv, direct dial telephone, and tea/coffee hospitality tray. Some rooms enjoy magnificent views across to the extinct volcano of Arthur's Seat.
Bedrooms are Served daily. Guests have their own front door key, to come and go as they please.
Luxury bed room at the Ground Floor for the disabled, Accessibility Category 3as awarded under the National Accessible Scheme.

All of our rooms are furnished and decorated to the highest
standard, ensuring a comfortable stay.

Please see individual room details for a complete list of the facilities on offer.

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Facilities

General: Heating, Electronic Door Locks, Wheelchair accessible, Non-Smoking Rooms, First Class Hotel, Luggage Storage, In Room Movies, Free breakfast, 24 hour security, Continental Breakfast, Gay Friendly, Children allowed, Rooms/Facilities for Disabled, Combination, Family Rooms, All Public and Private Spaces Non-Smoking, Exterior room entrance, Hair dryer, Parking (fee required), Free Parking, Air conditioning, Interior room entrance, Pets Allowed, Tea and Coffee Facilities, Express Check-In/Check-Out, Indoor Parking, Restricted access, Safety Deposit Box, Television, Bar, Valet Parking, Mini bar, Kitchenette, Dinner

Activities: Fitness Centre, Golf, Indoor Swimming Pool, Outdoor Swimming Pool, Games Room, Tennis Court, Sauna, Whirlpool

Services: Fax/Photocopying, Airport Shuttle, Dry Cleaning, Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN, Data ports, Ironing Service, Free Wi-Fi Internet Access Included, Internet Services, Map, Room Service, Meeting/Banquet Facilities, Video checkout, Voicemail, Currency Exchange, Wakeup service, Car Rental

Location: Business Center

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Dining

Breakfast is served from 08:00 until 09:00.

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Hotel policies

Check-In

10:00

Check-Out

10:00

Cancellation

If cancelled up to 3 days before date of arrival, no fee will be charged.
If cancelled later, the first night will be charged.
In case of no-show, the total price of the reservation will be charged.

Children

All children are welcome.
All children under 6 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding.
All children under 2 years stay free of charge for cots.
All older children or adults are charged GBP 20 per night per person for extra beds.
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Pre-pay

10 percent of the total amount will be charged on the day of booking and is refundable.

Extra charges

20 % VAT is included.
Service charge is not applicable.
City/tourist tax is not applicable.

Parking

Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).

Dining

Full English breakfast is included in the room rate.

Internet

Wi-fi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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What Travellers Like

The staff were very friendly and the host was very helpful. Since the rooms were cleaned every day between 10-12 a, breakfasts were wonderful. . Read review
Posted: Mar 24, 2011
Accueil charmant par les propriétaires et par rapport à d'autres guest houses ou B. . Read review
Posted: Feb 25, 2011
Helpful staff, room small and good breakfast. . Read review
Posted: Mar 24, 2011
Friendly staff, big room and good food. . Read review
Posted: Mar 24, 2011
Transport into the city centre was frequent, during my stay at International Guest House i was suprised by the great hospitality and the staff was very very helpful. Room was very clean and the hosts were very friendly & welcoming. . Read review
Posted: Mar 24, 2011

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Transport into the city centre was frequent, during my stay at International Guest House i was suprised by the great hospitality and the staff was very very helpful. Room was very clean and the hosts were very friendly & welcoming. ... Read entire review

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Well communicated by bus to city center and good value for money. I would like to express my highest recommendations for International Guest House you plan to visit Edinburgh for a short trip. ... Read entire review

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The position is good and the scottish breakfast is excellent. ... Read entire review

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We received a warm welcome and good bus connection. Helpful staff, politeness of the host even that my arrival was late and my room was available was an added bonus. ... Read entire review

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The staff were very friendly and the host was very helpful. Since the rooms were cleaned every day between 10-12 a, breakfasts were wonderful. ... Read entire review

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Travel information

From South m6/a74 From the A74 take the A701 and follow the signs for Edinburgh. After 50 miles , you will see 'International Guest House' on the right. From South M1. Take the A68 from Scotch Corner, through Jedburgh and Dalkeith. After Dalkeith the road will merge with the A7 where you follow the City Centre signs. After 2.5 miles (4 km) bear left onto Craigmillar Park, then Mayfield Gardens. Quarter a mile further on you will see 'International Guest House' on the right.

Alternatively: Take the A1 round the coastal route and join the A720 City Bypass as you approach the city. Leave the Bypass at the first junction (Sheriffhall Roundabout) and join the A7 signposted Edinburgh where it merges with the A68. Then as above. From Glasgow The M8 Motorway now terminates at a roundabout known as the 'Edinburgh Interchange'. On the roundabout take the third exit signposted 'Edinburgh South & East' and join the A720 City Bypass. Continue on the bypass until Straiton junction, leave the bypass and join the A701. From North M90 Follow signs for City Centre, Princes Street, and Berwick Upon Tweed A1 & East that will take you along Queen Street. Go right at the roundabout ('All other routes'), keeping John Lewis on your right. Go straight on at the traffic lights and left on to North Bridge, keeping the New Balmoral Hotel on your right. Continue straight on until the road becomes Mayfield Gardens.

Alternatively: follow the signs for City Bypass and proceed as for Glasgow arrivals. (This route, although slightly longer, avoids all city confusion). From Edinburgh Airport Follow the A8 trunk road to the 'Edinburgh Interchange'. Follow signs for A720 Berwick and South then continue as above (from Glasgow). By Rail Exit from Waverley Station by road entrance turning right up on to Princes Street. Cross over to the shops side for buses numbered 3, 31, and 69 or 80 travelling east. Bus will immediately turn right on to North Bridge. Travel along the main route until shops finish and Hotels/Guest Houses commence. Exit on mayfield Gardens, The International, is 15 yards, from the bus stop. Bus journeys should take around 10 minutes.