Number Ten - Edinburgh, United Kingdom 

Gorgeous hotel
Posted: Thu, Jul 24 2008
Our stay at Number Ten was fabulous. The room was immaculately presented. The staff were very friendly and nothing was too much trouble, the bar man and the night porter especially. The hotel was within easy walking distance to the major attractions but far enough out of the hustle and bustle to be lovely and quiet on a night. I would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone wanting something a little bit more special and romantic. 10 out of 10!

Number 10 average
Posted: Thu, Jul 24 2008
We booked the hotel based on the website. At first we were in a tiny room full with furniture (some a bit bedraggled), with an enormous TV which we kept hitting our heads on. It is totally inappropriate for the room. Single wardrobe and nowhere to put other clothes, no room for the suitcase to be left or to put the supplied iron and ironing board up. Kettle lead was too short for the plugs which are all floor level (I presume due to the age of the building). No bath rail or towel rail in the bathroom and floor was soaked every time we used the shower. We asked to move which we could do the next day. Got a larger room (twin beds pushed together) but very cramped bathroom and again no bath rail which was desperately needed as we had to clamber over the toilet to get into it. No shelf above sink/baths or toilet roll holders in either bathrooms and the sinks only hold a small amount of water. Couldn't get the kettles under the taps. Lighting in both was bad and floors were slippy. There is no lift and it is a trek to the upper rooms. There was not enough info about Edinburgh in the rooms. The rooms are a triumph of style over substance. a lot of thought has been given to how they look and not much to the practicalities. On a positive note the staff were very nice and helpful, the breakfast was great and cooked freshly and they did accomodate our request for a move to another room.

Nice Hotel
Posted: Sat, Jul 12 2008
Nice Hotel but not 5 star. I was on business with a colleague and we both booked a single room. Both located in the basement of the adjoining building. I think I got the better deal out the 2 of us - my colleagues room was small and cluttered with furniture. My room was a good size for a single and even had access to the garden. The decor was a little on the tired side with scuffed wall paper. Not waht you'd expect from a 5 star. I also thought the TV was far too big for the room. As my friend said at breakfast though, it's not all about the room! Indeed the service and breakfast were both superb. Consequently, I would return.