This is a small, inexpensive hotel (by Edinburgh standards) in the Calton Hill area of Edinburgh. The room was large, clean and had a good bed and shower. Our room was on the 2nd floor (3rd American). There is no lift, but the staircase is large and easily negotiated with luggage. The building is Georgian and has a long and interesting history, having been built at the end of the development of Edinburgh's New Town.

The service was very friendly. While we were parking the car, our luggage was carried to our room without our asking. The breakfast was generous and very good. There is a downstairs bar and bookcases filled with interesting books. Our room included some useful, up to date, guidebooks (Timeout, Lonely Planet) which was a nice touch.

The location, near Calton Hill, might not be considered the most central, but we were able to walk everywhere without any problem. You can begin your day with a hike up Calton hill in less than 10 minutes and see the whole city. If you don't want to climb the hill, you can walk the streets and be on Princes street in 15 minutes. A good place to stay if you don't want to spend too much money.