Alexander Guest House
1 night
Rooms and Guests
1 room, 2 adults, 0 children
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Alexander Guest House
35 Mayfield Gardens, Edinburgh, EH9 2BX, United Kingdom
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With a stay at The Alexander Guest House in Edinburgh (Newington), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of University of Edinburgh and Royal Mile. This bed & breakfast is 1.9 mi (3 km) from Edinburgh Castle and 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Princes Street.Show More
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Amenities
Public parkingFree
Luggage Storage
Wi-Fi in Public AreasFree
Tour/Ticket Service
Express Check-In and Check-Out
Lockers Available
English
Chinese
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Property Description
With a stay at The Alexander Guest House in Edinburgh (Newington), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of University of Edinburgh and Royal Mile. This bed & breakfast is 1.9 mi (3 km) from Edinburgh Castle and 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Princes Street.
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3.5/5
Cleanliness3.5
Amenities3.5
Location3.5
Service3.5
All 36 Reviews
Surroundings
Airport: Edinburgh Airport
(21.8 km)
Train: Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station
(2.5 km)
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Rooms
Guest Reviews
Services & Amenities
Policies
4
Double Room, Ensuite (Room 4)
1 Double bed
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
TV
Cable channels
Towels
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4
Family Triple Room, Ensuite (Room 5)
1 Double bed and 2 Single bed
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
TV
Cable channels
Towels
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6
Double Room With Shared Bathroom (Room 3)
1 Double bed
Non-smoking
TV
Cable channels
Towels
Bedding: Blanket or quilt
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3
Double Room, Private Bathroom (Room 12)
1 Double bed
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
TV
Cable channels
Towels
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2
Double Room, Ensuite (Room 10)
1 Double bed
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
TV
Cable channels
Towels
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3
Single Room, Ensuite (Room 7)
1 Single bed
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
TV
Cable channels
Towels
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4
Family Room, Ensuite (Room 11)
1 Double bed and 1 Single bed
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
TV
Cable channels
Towels
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5
Double Room, Ensuite (Room 9)
1 Double bed
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
TV
Cable channels
Towels
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1
Double Or Twin Room, Private Bathroom (Room 1)
2 Single bed or 1 King bed
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
TV
Cable channels
Towels
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4
Family Room-Room 8
1 Double bed and 1 Single bed
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
TV
Cable channels
Towels
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4
Single Room, Shared Bathroom (Room 6)
1 Single bed
Non-smoking
Cable channels
Clothes hangers
Towels
Bedding: Blanket or quilt
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Guest Reviews
3.5/5
36 reviews
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness3.5
- Amenities3.5
- Location3.5
- Service3.5
Average for similar properties in Edinburgh
AI Summary
Convenient location near public transport and city attractions. Guests praised clean, spacious rooms and efficient hot water. Some felt it was overpriced and not good value for money.
Guest User
August 20, 2024
Nobody around to check you in. Had to use telephone to alert staff of arrival couldn't understand the foreign lady. Didn't see any Staff at all. No clean towels room not cleaned for the entire visit. No ensuite bathroom on landing. Toilet not working cistern lid had been removed shower floor marked and dirty.Bought my own disafectant wipes to clean all areas. Very dissatisfied with this Guest house for the money we paid.
Guest User
May 18, 2024
No security or privacy. Upon arriving we received one key which opens the front gate and our room as well. Ours was not the only room in the place which indicates that, as other people needed to use the front gate too, all rooms open with the same key. Not cool. Also, the doors are absolutely not sound-proof and we heard everybody's business (literally as we were in room 1 next to the check in). Only upside was that it's a clean place.
lizhughes1963
May 7, 2024
Arrived on Saturday 4th May couldn't get an answer at the door even when seeing people moving about .Eventually getting an answer very poor English was spoken to give our names .When taken to our room down stairs there was cable & tools everywhere & workmen. Our room for very clean & well set out but cold .Unpacking the workman came into our room twice saying he was checking the heating which was still off . We went out and on return the room was freezing & still no heating . In the morning we got locked in the room the door wouldn't open from inside .l phoned the number in the room but the girl on the phone spoke very little English & didn't understand what l was saying .l told her to get someone to let us out .Eventually her father let us out he didn't speak English. No apology or nothing. It was like an overnight at Faulty Towers
Guest User
March 28, 2024
I booked a room for June 2024. The policy stated that they will collect payment within 24 hours before arrival. I was charged for the whole stay 3 months before my arrival. I cancelled the reservation (free cancellation period) but they haven’t refunded my card yet. I tried to contact them but they haven’t replied to my message regarding refund.
Guest User
March 23, 2024
The hotel overcharge my credit card. I need to change a plan and cancel the reservation within free cancellation period but they charged my card. I’ve messaged the hotels many times but there is no response from the owner or the administrator of this hotel.
Guest User
May 7, 2023
I don’t often stay in guest houses, I usually stick to the chain hotels but the gig prices made me look elsewhere. I’m glad I did as I found this fantastic place although I do admit the the scaffolding outside made me a bit anxious. Of course I had no need to be as I was greeted by a very friendly lady who handed me my key and explained the set up. The common areas look very clean, tidy and well maintained as was the shared toilet and shower. The best part was my room which was very stylish and immaculate. It must have been recently refurbished and had a fantastic feature fireplace and lifting. The bed was comfortable and sheets crisp and clean. Not far from the centre of Edinburgh, a very short bus or taxi ride. Will definitely be coming back again
Guest User
May 15, 2023
No breakfast!! No parking!! Grubby young woman answered the door. The room was small. Bed linen & towels were beautifully clean. There was no water on the tray or biscuits. We were told that there would be breakfast and parking! Won’t be going back!!
Guest User
November 18, 2022
Don't book! Shameful service. We had booked bedrooms 2 months in advance. 8 hours before check in, they decided to cancel the booking on us for alleged "wrong card details". The details were entered automatically via autocompletion, with details that we use regularly on other online purchases. They did not even call us nor tried to reconcile the matter nor warn us. Just sent us an automatic email. Grateful we checked our inbox that morning, for we would have turned up for a bad surprise. As a result, we had to pay twice more expensive for another hotel.
Services & Amenities
Most popular business facilities
Public parking
Free
Luggage Storage
Wi-Fi in Public Areas
Free
More Amenities
Internet
Wi-Fi in Public Areas
Free
Parking
Public (not only for guests) is available On-site parking. Reservation not possible
Public parking
Free
Front Desk Services
Tour/Ticket Service
Luggage Storage
Express Check-In and Check-Out
Lockers Available
Languages Spoken
English
Chinese
Public Areas
No Smoking in Public Areas
Garden
Safety & Security
CCTV In Public Areas
First-Aid Kit
Fire Extinguisher
Smoke Detector
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: 14:00–24:00
Check-out: 10:00–10:30
Child Policies
Children can stay in some rooms of this hotel.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
Cots and Extra Beds
For all room types, cots and extra beds cannot be added.
Breakfast
StyleBuffet
| Age | Fee |
|---|---|
Adult | Buffet:£7.00 (approx. NZD 15.49) per person |
Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
Pets
Pets are not allowed
Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old.
Paying at the Hotel
- Cash
Property Description
- Number of Rooms: 9
With a stay at The Alexander Guest House in Edinburgh (Newington), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of University of Edinburgh and Royal Mile. This bed & breakfast is 1.9 mi (3 km) from Edinburgh Castle and 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Princes Street.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
English breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee.
Free self parking is available onsite.
Stay in one of 9 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms with bathtubs or showers are provided. Conveniences include desks and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
English breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee.
Free self parking is available onsite.
Stay in one of 9 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms with bathtubs or showers are provided. Conveniences include desks and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily.