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Self Assessed 4 Stars Guest House
Guest house
Guest Rating: 4
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35 Mayfield Gardens

Edinburgh, 

Edinburgh, 


EH9 2BX,  Scotland
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The Alexander Guest House in Edinburgh is a classic Victorian Town House which offers superb accommodation, comfort and hospitality in the centre of the city. The house is set in a residential area set amongst many fine Victorian villas and townhouses with the impressive Edinburgh landmark of Arthur’s Seat providing a beautiful backdrop.
  • Edinburgh university
  • Royal college of surgeons
  • Edinburgh Royal Infirmary
  • Local knowledge
  • Hogmanay
  • Edinburgh castle
  • Scottish parliament
  • Family run
  • 1 mile from city centre
  • Edinburgh Fringe Festival
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Guest Reviews
Guest reviews for Alexander Guest House, Edinburgh are provided by real guests who have actually stayed at the property.
Rooms:
4.1
Value:
3.9
Friendliness:
4.1
Cleanliness:
4.2
Facilities:
3.7
Staff service:
4.1
Location:
3.8
Breakfast:
4.1
Guest Rating: 4
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James
Alone
Stayed: Jun '11
5
Would recommend to others.
Rooms:
5
Value:
5
Friendliness:
5
Cleanliness:
5
Facilities:
4
Staff service:
5
Location
5
Breakfast:
5
"Great location,excellent service."
Quiet,excellent location,easily walk to Edinburgh centre, excellent welcome and shown where the room was, breakfast made to order and not precooked thank you… Read more
"Great location,excellent service."
Quiet,excellent location,easily walk to Edinburgh centre, excellent welcome and shown where the room was, breakfast made to order and not precooked thank you Read less
Likes:
Well priced and well situated for those that would like to go to Edinburgh centre in ease.
Dislikes:
No
Guest Review for Alexander Guest House, Edinburgh
david
Alone
Stayed: Jun '11
3
Would recommend to others.
Rooms:
4
Value:
3
Friendliness:
3
Cleanliness:
3
Facilities:
3
Staff service:
2
Location
4
Breakfast:
3
"clean and comfortable."
easy access at all times,friendly and helpful proprietor.… Read more
"clean and comfortable."
easy access at all times,friendly and helpful proprietor. Read less
Likes:
ideal for getting into and out of the city centre,
Dislikes:
no.
Guest Review for Alexander Guest House, Edinburgh
Anthony
Mature Couple
Stayed: Jun '11
1
Would not recommend to others.
Rooms:
1
Value:
1
Friendliness:
2
Cleanliness:
1
Facilities:
2
Staff service:
4
Location
3
Breakfast:
2
"This facility was 'tired'."
Just about ok for one night.… Read more
"This facility was 'tired'."
Just about ok for one night. Read less
Likes:
Nothing particularly.
Dislikes:
Quite a lot.
Guest Review for Alexander Guest House, Edinburgh
More Information
4 Stars Self Assessed Guest House
Parking
On-site parking, Free parking, Off-site parking
Types of Payment Accepted at Alexander Guest House
Cash (Sterling), Credit card, Debit card, Cheque
Payment Cards accepted at the property
Master Card Maestro Visa Visa Electron Solo 
Check-in: 2:00 PM till 11:30 PM
Early check-in available on request.
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Late check-out available on request
Policies
Children Policy: No preference
Smoking Policy: No smoking
Pet Policy: No pets
Cancellation Policy
Booking Terms and Conditions
Accessibility
Languages Spoken
English
We are situated 1 mile south of Edinburgh’s Old Town and the Royal Mile and 1 ¼ miles from Waverly Railway Station on Princes Street. In addition, The Alexander Guest House is ideally situated for guests requiring proximity to: Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh University, Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, Royal College of Surgeons.

We are on a main bus route with frequent services to and from the city.

There is a range of bedrooms that are suitable for everyone’s needs, from a single room to a deluxe family en suite room. All of our rooms are furnished and decorated to the highest standard ensuring a comfortable stay.

The dining room is tastefully decorated in a traditional room, with splendid cornicing and elegant furnishings. You can enjoy a full Scottish or continental breakfast, vegetarians and special requests are well catered for.
Environmental Statement
We recycle where possible.
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Style of property
Comfortable, Homely, Traditional
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