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Allison House Hotel

4.0 of 5
17 Mayfield Gardens, Edinburgh EH9 2AX, Scotland
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Ranked #147 of 423 Edinburgh B&B and Inns
4.5 of 5 stars 44 Reviews
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Zing2
UK
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews
1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 January 2012

Easy off road parking at the front. Welcome includes two small decanters of sherry/whisky in the room - a very nice touch & consumed quickly ! Fantastic breakfast in a wonderful period dinning room with a huge range of fresh fruit (+ raspberries & blueberries), cereals, yoghurts and a great choice of fresh cooked food. Breakfast staff very hospitable and... More

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Phewtorquay
Torquay, United Kingdom
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 October 2011
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One of the best breakfast selections I’ve seen in a long time. In fact, the selection available would put many more expensive hotels to shame. The hotel is situated a short bus ride from the centre of the city on a main road. There is a bus stop just outside and you can buy a bus pass for the day... More

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Catherine W
London
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4 reviews
1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 October 2011
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We stayed for two nights at the end of the Edinburgh Fringe. I was really impressed. The hotel is very conveniently situated- you can walk in 25 mins from the city centre- it's just a straight line. There are also about 8 buses that stop really close by too. Our room was clean with everything that you would expect, plus... More

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Kim_IndianaUSA
Paoli, Indiana
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13 reviews
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 September 2011
2
people found this review helpful

We just spent 4 nights at the Allison House. Everything was wonderful. The room was spacious and comfortable with a view of the back garden. The breakfast was great. Just be careful when you order the full Scottish breakfast...we couldn't eat it all! Breakfast is served by Richard who is just a delight and very helpful with tips for your... More

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Focus94
1 review
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 June 2011
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people found this review helpful

Really enjoyed our visit to Edinburgh made all the better by The Allison House - very comfortable, very clean & well appointed/presented the owners very welcoming & a lovely touch are the wee decanters of whisky & sherry in the room on arrival. Breakfast fantastic with a great choice & a great range of fresh fruits/pastries/juices everything you would want.... More

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Fernie50
Inverness, United Kingdom
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3 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2011
2
people found this review helpful

This is a fantastic choice for staying in a fantastic city - we stayed for 4 nights in this cute B&B. The owner could not have been more welcoming & friendly & Richard who looks after the guests each morning was very helpful & knowledgeable about the city & what to see & do. Breakfast is Great well worthy of... More

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Fernie50
Inverness, United Kingdom
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3 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2011

This is a fantastic choice for staying in a fantastic city - we stayed for 4 nights in this cute B&B. The owner could not have been more welcoming & friendly & Richard who looks after the guests each morning was very helpful & knowledgeable about the city & what to see & do. Breakfast is Great well worthy of... More

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Cmarr6
Dartford, United Kingdom
1 review
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2011
1
person found this review helpful

A great little guest house, very clean and tidy. Nice rooms, simple and comfortable. Great service, breakfast perfectly cooked and lots of it!! When they say fresh fruit they mean it! The staff are attentive and very friendly. I would be more than happy to recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a relaxed break, staying within walking distance from... More

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Fernie50
Inverness, United Kingdom
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3 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 February 2011

This great little hotel is located in a quiet area approx 1.5 mile from the city centre, the owners were very welcoming and offered much information to help our visit to Edinburgh enjoyable. Our room was large, exceptionally clean and very very comfortable and even with the horrible weather outside the whole house had a warmth you would expect when... More

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Gog
Gloucestershire
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11 reviews
23 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 February 2011

Stayed here this last weekend (rugby trip). This hotel/B&B does 'what it says on the tin', it is a reasonably priced, reasonably located, welcoming establishment, with good buslinks into and around the city. If you are looking for 5* don't come here, but if you want a tidy b&b then I would have no qualms in recommending this hotel. More

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