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The Ben Doran Guest House

Edinburgh , 11 Mayfield Gardens, Newington (Show on Map)

7.6

Good

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Summary of reviewsThe Ben Doran Guest House is a charming and characterful establishment located just outside Edinburgh with easy access to the city via public transport. Guests have praised the convenient location with many restaurants and bars within walking distance. The breakfast is a highlight with plentiful options and friendly staff. The rooms vary in size and decor, but are generally clean and comfortable with some offering historic features. The cleanliness of the facilities is consistently praised with friendly and helpful staff. Parking options are available, although some guests have encountered difficulties. While there are some mixed reviews regarding the four star rating, guests generally find the services and facilities to be very good and welcoming. Overall, The Ben Doran Guest House offers good value for the price paid.
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Boutique-style Guest House

Historic Guest House

Guest House for Honeymoon

Romantic Guest House

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Small Guest House

4-Star Guest House

Room Types

Standard Double, Shared Bath Features include Egyptian cotton linen, Gilchrist & Soames toiletries, warm central heating, and cityscape views from your window. There is a wash basin in the room, and an external shared bathroom with the room next door. You can also enjoy an LCD TV with DVD player, telephone, radio, alarm, and facilities for making tea and coffee.

Standard Single, Shared Bath Features include Egyptian cotton linen, Gilchrist & Soames toiletries, warm central heating, and cityscape views from your window. There is a wash basin in the room, and an external shared bathroom with the room next door. You can also enjoy an LCD TV with DVD player, telephone, radio, alarm, and facilities for making tea and coffee.

Deluxe Ensuite Double This double room features a tea/coffee maker, electric kettle and DVD player.

Executive Double Room This double room has a DVD player, electric kettle and seating area.

About The Ben Doran Guest House

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Guest Reviews

7.6

Good

Location

The Ben Doran Guest House is perfectly placed just outside the city of Edinburgh with quick and easy access to the city through a bus stop right outside the door. The location is ideal for the city and many guests walked into Edinburgh or took public transport with the centre being a 25-minute walk or a 15-minute journey on the reliable bus service. The guest house is also located near Arthur's Seat and Holyrood and plenty of great restaurants and bars are within a 10-minute walk. Overall, guests loved the quiet, convenient location and praised the good position for public transport and parking, making it very handy for local buses.

Breakfast

The Ben Doran Guest House offers a breakfast that has impressed numerous guests. The breakfast staff have been described as lovely and the breakfast itself as plentiful and cooked well. Many guests have particularly enjoyed the scrambled eggs and the traditional Scottish breakfast. The breakfast options were varied with plenty to choose from, including sausages, beans and good cups of tea. Some guests have even described the breakfast as outstanding and a great surprise. While a few reviews expressed disappointment with the limited options or lack of certain items, overall the breakfast received positive feedback.

Rooms

At the Ben Doran Guest House, you can expect a variety of room options, ranging from spacious and nicely decorated to small and simple. Despite some dated decor in a few rooms, all rooms are clean with comfortable beds. Some come equipped with basins, while others have en suite bathrooms.

Guests can enjoy the characterful atmosphere of the older property with some rooms facing the courtyard and others on the top floor offering quietness. While some guests experienced road noise, most found the rooms to be peaceful and well-maintained.

While there were occasions of tiny, cold or musty rooms, guests generally spoke highly of their accommodations. Some rooms included armchairs and tables for taking tea and others boasted powerful showers. Though some found the breakfast substandard, guests appreciated the good value for the price they paid.

Overall, the Ben Doran Guest House offers pleasant and comfortable rooms for a range of budgets with a variety of amenities and charming historic features.

Beds

When it comes to the beds at The Ben Doran Guest House, guests have a lot to say. Some guests found their beds to be super comfy and large, making for a great night's sleep. They also noted that their rooms were clean and tidy with good bedding. Other guests, however, had complaints about the size and quality of their beds. Some had smaller beds than expected and one guest noted that they paid for a double bed but could barely fit two people on it. A few guests found the mattresses on their beds to be old, uncomfortable or too firm. Overall, while there were some negative comments, the majority of guests found their beds at The Ben Doran Guest House to be comfortable and provided a good night's sleep.

Cleanliness

The Ben Doran Guest House is renowned for its stellar reputation for cleanliness. Guests have consistently provided overwhelmingly positive feedback about the sparkling condition of the facilities. While some reviewers have suggested minor improvements like advising cleaning staff more thoroughly or updating outdated decor, the overall consensus is that everything is clean and tidy. Many guests remarked on the cleanliness of the rooms and the building itself, while others praised the spacious and well-maintained accommodations. The staff is friendly and even cobwebs are hoovered up. The bathrooms were spotless and the transport links conveniently situated. While a few reviewers found the carpet in stairwells and some common areas in need of refreshing, it was generally agreed that the house was characterful, traditional and above all, clean.

Staff

The staff at The Ben Doran Guest House are a highlight according to reviews from previous guests. Odette, the morning manager, is particularly noted for her friendliness and attentiveness to breakfast preferences. Guests describe the staff as lovely, polite and helpful with a great sense of service. The owners are also praised for their warmth and friendliness. While there are a few negative comments in regards to staff, these seem to be outliers. Overall, guests report feeling welcomed and well taken care of by the staff at The Ben Doran Guest House. And of course, the exceptional service comes with an excellent breakfast to start the day off right.

Parking

The Ben Doran Guest House offers a range of parking options for guests, including on-street and off-street parking. Guests appreciated the convenience of parking outside the hotel with warm and quiet spots available. Some guests encountered difficulty finding a parking space on arrival or found that parking was too limited for the size of the hotel. However, those who were able to secure a spot were pleased with the good, excellent and free parking available. The hotel also offered private and off-road parking, although some guests noted that the spaces were tight. Despite some challenges with parking, guests appreciated the hotel's location for public transport and proximity to nearby parking options.

4 Star

The Ben Doran Guest House has received mixed reviews regarding its four star rating. While some guests were disappointed and wouldn't consider it a four star establishment, others found it to be superb and faultless. The rooms were described as pleasant and comfortable with some even likening the cozy atmosphere to that of a Hobbit's home. Overall, the services and facilities were described as very good and welcoming with some guests stating they would definitely return despite the price. However, some reviews still insist that The Ben Doran Guest House falls short of its listed four star rating.

No, The Ben Doran Guest House doesn't have any pool.

No, a spa isn't available at The Ben Doran Guest House.

No, The Ben Doran Guest House doesn't allow dogs.

Yes, parking facilities are available at The Ben Doran Guest House.

No, The Ben Doran Guest House doesn't have a gym.

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