This is a nice guesthouse, the manager told us they are getting a big refurbishment done in January so that will modernise the place. Hotel room was big with 1 double bed and 2 singles and a nice big bathroom. Good location, within walking distance of Prince's St, would stay again. more

Ailsa Craig is more of a guest house than a hotel. Located on The Royal Mile in Edinburgh, it is 10 mins walking distance from the heart of the city (Princess Street). The location is good and the people managing the hotel are nice and helpful. The pricing of rooms is good. A few things which aren't that nice about... more

We stayed for 2 nights at the Ailsa Craig Hotel, it was very comfortable, friendly and clean. Very good location to all events in the city. The only downside was the trek upstairs to my room, this was explained to me at the time of booking, however I did'nt think the stairs would be so steep. more

Had a great time. The hotel looks great after new carpets, bedding and decoration. Nice to see Yvonne and Peter still there. The hotel is spotless and the staff are very friendly. Would definently go back again and again more

The Ailsa Craig is quite well located, with easy access to buses at the top of Leith Walk, perhaps 300 yards away, and only about a ten-minute stroll from Princes Street. The street outside was closed at one end while we were there, so was probably uncharacteristically quiet. The hotel forms part of a quite beautiful terrace and we gathered... more

Fine hotel for a family of four. We spend 6 days in early july in the hotel, which was quite full whole time. Still the hotel ran itself nicely. Room were large and tidy, maybe little old fashioned to some, but we loved it. Bathroom was large and clean and quie new (or recently renovated). Cleanines was good and the... more

We arrived after a long journey only to be told that we couldn't check in until 2pm. When we came back, we had to drag our suitcases up a about four flights of stairs (with no offers of help). Our room was tiny, smelt funny and was very shabby. When we complained about the room and asked to be moved,... more

I went to Edinburgh a couple of weeks before Christmas and booked the Ailsa Craig Hotel. When I arrived the two people who ran the B&B were very friendly. I was given a double room in the basement for 27 pounds a night. I was alone, so the space was quite nice. The bathroom was new and clean, and the... more

I bought Discovery Channel insight guides book to begin with.Page 258 under hotels and a special recommendation note (which I cannot find just now, (advised this hotel has a friendly and helpful staff. It is centrally located on the Edinburgh map. It is very elegant, clean and tidy. All was true. But, the book did not say how surprising the... more