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The Guards Hotel

2.0 of 5
1 Clifton Terrace | Haymarket, Edinburgh EH12 5DR, Scotland
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The Guards Hotel
Ranked #280 of 437 Edinburgh B&B and Inns
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Northern Ireland
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33 reviews 33 reviews
11 hotel reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

I stayed in this hotel for 2 nights and was very pleasantly surprised by the warm welcome and great location. The man who opened the door to me turned out to be the cook. He couldnt have been nicer and not only provided a lovely breakfast each morning, was full of knowledge throughout my stay e.g. train times, etc. The... More

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Ramsgate, United Kingdom
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6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 March 2013

Reading all the reviews I did not have a lot of high expectations from this hotel, but after my 3 nights stay in a twin room (alone) I can tell I was more than pleased and happy with my choice! The room has all the facilities you need (en-suite bathroom with toilet, flat screen TV, coffee-tea, towels, shower gels, free... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 February 2013

On arrival, I would have asked for a different room had I not been feeling ill and exhausted that day. We had pre-booked a "superior" room for one night, it was Room 1 on the ground floor. Entrance to hotel very shabby but with friendly staff. Room was depressing - very small and it stank of smelly feet covered up... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 February 2013

Where do i start with the guards hotel , great location 15-20 mins walk to princes street. Excellent value for money (better savings if booked directly with hotel) large room , lots of hot water, clean , lovely cooked breakfast. Myself and my partner stayed here for valentines for 4 nights, we were a bit sceptical because of other reviews... More

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Canberra, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 November 2012

I stayed in the "Tower Room" for 3 nights - small, tidy twin room with an en-suite & a pleasant view - great location, cooked breakfast and all for the equivalent of approximately A$50.00 per night - it may have been the time of year and the fact that the room was vacant that I was given such a good... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 October 2012 via mobile

Great hotel , stayed 2 nights in one of the better rooms huge bath shower and a king size bed . Breakfast is a real set you up for the day full monty , you won't need lunch . Nice staff . Although it is a old building it is well presented. 15mins walk to the centre ,it's not worth... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 September 2012

I entered with hotel with trepidation as it looked like a hostel. My room was at the top of the stairs which would have been impossible to climb had I been disabled or elderly. The room was very basic, with no valance on the bed and had it not been for the fact that it was clean, I would have... More

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Perth, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 September 2012

we stayed for one night on two occasions whilst in Edinburgh recently. The first night was "ok". The room we stayed in was a twin and it was pretty simple but clean. There was a function going on though and it was very noisy late into the night. Breakfast was simple but nice enough and the staff were friendly. Yes... More

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Edinburgh
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 August 2012

Everything was excellent our entire stay. very good rates for the size of the ensuite rooms with flat screen tvs and very cosy - breakfast is decent portion and service is great. it also has a bar next and is scots guards themed again service was of high standard, its a fairly small hotel and a lot of staff so... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 August 2012

Stayed one night while up for the Tattoo. My parents stayed for 2. At the rate of £110 per room per night this place is grossly overpriced. It’s shabby and dated and the facilities are in great need of renovation. One small example - bath taps in my parent’s room swivelled 360 degrees! You could not pass the dated décor... More

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Also Known As:
The Guards Hotel Edinburgh, Scotland
Address: 1 Clifton Terrace | Haymarket, Edinburgh EH12 5DR, Scotland
Region: United Kingdom > Scotland > Edinburgh
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Ranked #280 of 437 B&Bs / Inns in Edinburgh
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Hotel Class:2 star (2*)
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