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The Ben Doran

11 W Mayfield, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh EH9 1, UK
The Ben Doran
Real Traveler Rating: 4.3 out of 5 based on 47 reviews from 4 sources
Highly Recommended
Clean: Rating of 4.7 out of 5
Service: Rating of 4.4 out of 5
Location: Rating of 3.4 out of 5
Room: Rating of 4.3 out of 5
call to book: 1-800-546-4167 hotels.com
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Highly Recommended
Based on 47 reviews
from 4 sources
  • Overall: Rating of 4.3 out of 5

    "We'll be back and definitely recommend it to others." source Hotels.com

    "We will definitely stay there again if we go back." source Hotels.com

    "I recommend it enthusiastically." source Expedia

    "We would stay there again." source Expedia

    "All in all a great stay." source Hotels.com

  • Clean: Rating of 4.7 out of 5

    "The staff was helpful, the room clean & comfortable, and the breakfast great." source Hotels.com

    "Rooms are clean and decor is fine and breakfast was good." source Venere

    "Our room was clean and nicely decorated." source Hotels.com

  • Service: Rating of 4.4 out of 5

    "Friendly staff and close to city by bus." source Priceline

    "It's a very cosy and quiet place with good service." source Venere

    "Concierge service was outstanding and complimentary. Small, well-trained, friendly staff." source Expedia

    "Good breakfast and service." source Priceline

    "Very friendly & helpful staff." source Venere

  • Location: Rating of 3.4 out of 5

    "This is a small b&b in a residential area just south of city center public transportation is great in Edinburgh we had a bus stop right outside our door." source Priceline

    "Once we found it, we liked the location and room." source Venere

    "Good location within easy walking distance to the Royal Mile and plenty of food choices." source Expedia

    "Nice breakfast, conveniently located to bus stop." source Priceline

    "This lovely hotel/bed and breakfast is located approximately 1 mile from the train station." source Expedia

  • Value

    "The price is ok." source Venere

  • Room: Rating of 4.3 out of 5

    "Breakfast was wonderful, the room was comfortable, and Carol, the night manager, was outstanding." source Hotels.com

    "The bathroom was at the end of a corridor, separated from the rooms." source Venere

    "While a large hotel offers more in the way of amenities, the Ben Doran offered comfortable rooms (thoÂ’ small) in the friendly, family-run setting of a Scottish guest house." source Expedia

More information on The Ben Doran

Elegant, discreet four-star Georgian townhouse with period features, located near all Edinburgh city centre attractions. Personal service, free parking, great location and cleanliness second-to-none. Gilchrist & Soames toiletries, tea/coffee available at all times, cosy duvets, fluffy extra large bath towels, hair dryers, colour TV with freeview, telephone, alarm clock/radio, WiFi access. Friendly staff to help make your visit to Edinburgh comfortable. Full Scottish buffet breakfast included in tariff. The Ben Doran provides free, off-street parking. WiFi access or use of internet terminal is provided for a fee of 5 GBP per stay. Staff can send/receive faxes or emails, type or copy for a nominal fee. The Ben Doran can also provide dressing gowns, ironing facilities, or hot water bottles on cold winter nights, on request

Check-in Time:

1200

Check-out Time:

1030

Total Rooms:

Ensuite Double:Room offers 1 double bed with ensuite shower room or bath / shower. Period features and classic decoration in pink & rose tones. All rooms have windows that open and cityscapes, some with views to either Arthur's Seat or the Pentlands. Central heating.Executive Double:Room offers 1 double bed with ensuite shower room or bath / shower. Period features and classic decoration in pink & rose tones. All rooms have windows that open and cityscapes, some with views to either Arthur's Seat or the Pentlands. Central heating.

Total Floors:

3 floors.

Rooms:

Ensuite Double:Room offers 1 double bed with ensuite shower room or bath / shower. Period features and classic decoration in pink & rose tones. All rooms have windows that open and cityscapes, some with views to either Arthur's Seat or the Pentlands. Central heating.Executive Double:Room offers 1 double bed with ensuite shower room or bath / shower. Period features and classic decoration in pink & rose tones. All rooms have windows that open and cityscapes, some with views to either Arthur's Seat or the Pentlands. Central heating.

Reservations

IB

Cancellation Policy

-168, The equivalent of your first night stay is required as a deposit and is taken directly off your credit card.

Directions

Located in the Newington area of Edinburgh, The Ben Doran is approximately one mile from city centre, Princes Street, Waverly train station, the bus station, and the Royal Mile. Edinburgh University is within walking distance, as are a number of other attractions and many shops, theatres, pubs and restaurants.

Area

Edinburgh

Pets

False

Attractions

Direction Is From Attraction To Property Edinburgh Castle .................... 1 Mile S Holyrood Palace ................... 1/2 Mile S Dynamic Earth ..................... 1/2 Mile S Scottish National Museum ............ 1 Mile S Theatres ......................... 1 2 Miles S Royal Britannia Yacht .............. 2 Miles S Royal Mile ........................ 1/2 Mile S Princes Street ...................... 1 Mile S Skiing ......................... 2 1/2 Miles E Royal Botanic Gardens .............. 3 Miles S Scottish Parliament ............... 1/2 Mile S Edinburgh Zoo ...................... 3 Miles S Golf Course ....................... 1/2 Mile W Edinburgh University .............. 1/2 Mile S Please Refer To Property For Further Information.

Dining

RestaurantBen Doran Brasserie serves buffet breakfast, including cereals, breads, cheeses, fruit, tomatoes, as well as a hot buffet, eggs, bacon, sausages, black pudding. Hot toast, tea and coffee served to your table. Porridge is available on request. Dinner is served from 6:30 until 8:30 pm with a brasserie menu of steak, salmon, chicken, soup of the day or salad.

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