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Ballantrae Albany Hotel

4.0 of 5
39 - 47 Albany Street, Edinburgh EH1 3QY, Scotland (Stockbridge)
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Ballantrae Albany Hotel
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

6 ladies booked in late Friday, surprised that we got rooms with doublebeds as we had reserved two beds. The hotel did its best and we got two blankets for every room insted of one, and we were satisfied. Not quite clean, somewhat dusty all over, and the shower was not functioning very well. The rooms needed new carpets....., but... More

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London, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2013

We stayed here for one night over the busy Easter period. The location of the hotel is great as its located centrally and we found free parking right outside the hotel after 6.30 sat and all day Sunday (charges apply weekdays) As we entered the hotel it there was a slight ashy, smoky, fishy damp smell. The reception was dark... More

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Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2013

We stayed here for two nights over the bank holiday in April, when we checked in just after 2pm our room was not ready (apparently fully booked the night before) so they moved us to a different room, the bathroom was so tiny you could hardly move in it with only a shower and no bath. Our room was without... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

Looking back over the reviews, I don't remember why I choose this hotel. The room and bath were large and clean, but new carpets and better linens are sorely needed. The only friendly and helpful staff were the breakfast crew - very efficient and nice. That's about all I can say that is favorable. The weather was freezing outside and... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2013

Upon arriving at the hotel..the receptionist set the tone for my entire stay. She appeared a little annoyed by my arrival and used such a monotone reply for everything...not a great first impression. I must stress, I had a single room which was ok, nothing more or less, but certainly not four stars..also lacking any type of literature about the... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2013

I had one night in the single room recently and I was very disappointed. The service was nice but the room which I get was so noisy during a night from the outside traffic and I could not sleep. The shower glass wall in bathroom was unstable and opened widely so whole water was dropped on the floor during a... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

It is 5 years since I last stayed here - then (I think) the hotel was under private ownership and really delightful. Sadly that is no longer the case - corporate ownership has not enhanced the Albany. My dinner was disappointing, the service slow and even surly. I had no expectations for a good breakfast, and I was right. Everything... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2013

I often travel Europe, and I've stayed at a variety of hotels. Even my most recent trip to the United Kingdom was filled with pleasant stays - with the exception of Ballantrae Albany Hotel. To start, the man checking us in was rude. When we arrived he said to the post delivery man "Great, they all come at once", as... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2013 via mobile

We booked through booking.com and got a special room rate offer, on arrival the room appeared very nice but did not have a bath, only a shower. I asked at reception if there was any chance of a room with a bath and got upgraded to the honeymoon suite for our one night stay! The room was great and we... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2013

Stayed here in March. Perfect location, 10 min walk from the station on Princes street. Location is ideal because its close enough to walk but out of the way enough for it to be quiet. Staff were lovely, we arrived early and we could check in strait away which we didn't expect to be allowed. Room was beautiful! We got... More

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Additional Information about Ballantrae Albany Hotel

Address: 39 - 47 Albany Street, Edinburgh EH1 3QY, Scotland
Region: United Kingdom > Scotland > Edinburgh > Stockbridge
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Restaurant Room Service Suites
Hotel Style:
#31 Romantic Hotels in Edinburgh
#48 Luxury Hotels in Edinburgh
Price Range: ££
Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Welcome to the The Ballantrae Albany Hotel a wonderful Grade A listed Georgian town house building and one of Edinburgh's best boutique hotel's. The Hotel is located in the heart of the lively city of Edinburgh, just a short walk from the best attractions of the city. The hotel has a total of 42 en-suite rooms all fitted with modern amenities to meet your needs including Satellite TV and tea/coffee making facilities. ... more   less 
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