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Reviews of Glenalmond House 4 stars

25 Mayfield Gardens, Edinburgh, EH9 2BX, United Kingdom

#21 of 148 B&Bs and Inns in Edinburgh

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 260 hotel reviews

9.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.7

  • Comfort

    9.6

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    9.4

  • Staff

    9.8

  • Value for money

    9.0

  • Free WiFi

    8.6

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  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    10
    Perfect stay in a wonderful location with very friendly and attentive owners
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Super friendly staff Great service Wonderful location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2024

    10
    like a dream
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Triple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    scotish breakfast is not for us

    excellent rooms and ambiance very kind team

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2024

    10
    Great friendly stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Great location just jump on a bus to get you into centre,very clean,great breakfast to set you up for the day and Jimmy and Fiona were great hosts

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 January 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Well, it was fairly expensive - but understandable over Hogmanay. We also booked late, and it was worth it for us.

    Really comfortable, stylish place with lovely people to welcome and host us. Fantastic breakfasts. For us, this was a perfect location, as we wanted to be near Newington, to link in with relatives there. It would also be good for Central Edinburgh, as the bus stops right outside.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 January 2024

    10
    It's like living at home.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room with Shower
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything is very well!

    The room is very clean and quiet! The bed is comfortable and the heater is hot. Jimmy and Fiona are very kind people and like them very much! They prepare breakfast according to everyone's different needs, meticulous and thoughtful, and look forward to coming again next time! Come here, you'll love it, I promise!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 December 2023

    10
    try the breakfast!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    maybe a little bit cold(maybe a new heater would be better)

    quite location,(near city center) nice staff,(kind and good) beautiful house (Christmas tree!) and delicious breakfast(7 choices)

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 November 2023

    9.0
    Lovely property with very friendly and helpful hosts
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Unfortunately we couldn't get a double room as the hotel was full, so our twin room was a bit small. Also, we were in a room at the front of the property which is on the main road so it was quite noisy at night. However, I had a glimpse at the double rooms which look beautiful and if you stay at the back of the property, I'm sure it would be quiet.

    Beautiful property with onsite parking and close to several pubs, restaurants. Easy bus trip into the city. Hosts were very friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 October 2023

    10
    Awesome.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I loved it all.

    Fiona and Jimmy thought of everything you could or would need on a getaway. Breakfast was the tops! The house was in an easily navigable area. Yes everyone should treat themselves to a stay here.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 October 2023

    9.0
    Cozy, comfortable, relaxing and pampering
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Shower
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Very friendly hosts, with helpful recommendations and assistance when needed. Delicious breakfasts, too

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 September 2023

    10
    We had a lovely stay. The hosts are gracious and helpful!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No elevator!

    Amazing room with luxurious bedding.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 September 2023

    10
    Well looked after
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing!

    The hosts were fantastic. There were lots of options for breakfast even for a vegetarian like me. I would highly recommend the veggie haggis! The room was spotless. Nice bed. The location is fantastic if you want somewhere near Edinburgh City centre.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 September 2023

    10
    Fantastic stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There is nothing I'd improve.

    Glenalmond house was ideally located for being close to the city centre. Jimmy and Fiona were so welcoming and couldn't do more for you. The hotel was spotlessly clean and absolutely perfect. Breakfast was excellent. We cannot fault it and will be back.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 September 2023

    10
    My stay at Glenalmond House was wonderful. Beautiful property. Great location. Jimmy and Fiona greet you like family. Th
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Busy street but that is not a problem for me. Book early next time to get a different room in back.

    Beautiful house. Excellent location. Bus line was easy and convenient. Clean with everything you need. Lounge was great with comfortable furniture, beverages, glasses,ice. Great food!

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 September 2023

    8.0
    An OK stay with easy bus access to the city
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Shower
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room is very small. Small bathroom. Host Fiona was not friendly. The breakfast was ok but not great.

    Parking on site. Easy to reach the city by bus. Jimmy the host was very friendly. We got some packages delivered what we appreciated but that was no issue as well at other places we stayed.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 September 2023

    10
    Beautiful house, lovely hosts, spotless rooms, exceptional breakfast - and ideal for Edinburgh!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing to report, it was all perfect!

    A really exceptional stay, and we'll come again. Jimmy and Fiona have a stunning house and home, beautifully adorned with a very keen eye for decor and design. Loved the portraits of the Stuart Monarchs, and some of Jimmy's antique finds. Our room was spotless, plenty of room for our clothes etc. Glenalmond house is ideally situated too - very easy to get here, and Edinburgh's old town is just a walk away (or mere minutes via the regular bus service). The thing that really stood out though was the friendliness of the owners, we were made very welcome - together with the relaxed atmosphere. The cherry on top? The breakfast was absolutely fantastic. Wide range of options to choose from. My full Scottish breakfast has everything, and was cooked to perfection and presented beautifully. Thanks Jimmy and Fiona for a really fab wee stay.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 August 2023

    10
    Enjoyed it very much thanks to our hosts.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hosts were great. Clean, comfortable, friendly. Easy reach to Old Town by bus.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 August 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Extremely pleasant stay. The couple running the guest house welcomed me in and it felt like staying at family. Even with the 10 rooms they always remembered my name, the things I went and saw around the city, and gave tips for new things to explore.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 August 2023

    9.0
    Jimmy and Fiona were excellent hosts, always helpful and went out of their way to make guests feel w
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellent choice of breakfast from cereal and continental to a full Scottish cooked breakfast.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 August 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was too small to call it family deluxe superior (that's what it was called on booking.com). The guesthouse is located further away from the centre than it was said in the description and it's not about 10 minutes by bus, it's about 20. The quickest way to get to the center is by taxi, about 10 minutes outside rush hours. Jimmy's wife was rather on the unapproachable side, which made us feel more like intruders than guests.

    Excellent breakfast, comfortable private car park. The host, Jimmy, was friendly helpful and welcoming. Thank you Jimmy for calling for a taxi for us.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 July 2023

    9.0
    would stay again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Could not figure out the shower settings...

    It was a last moment booking, so perhaps not a first choice, but it was clean and had a parking spot. The staff were pleasant and helpful and the breakfast had enough choice. The bathroom was warm and the bed was comfortable.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 July 2023

    9.0
    Lovely. Would recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Tight spaces between beds and bathroom, but was manageable.

    Well presented, excellent host, really enjoyed the welcome and they were there when needed. Explained what need to be explained and left us to it, really good place. Will definitely book again.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 July 2023

    10
    Amazing accommodation experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    All Great

    Great Service feels like home, excellent breakfast and Great room fitting, highly recommanded to all who would like to connect butifull city with amazing accommodation experience

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 July 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Shower
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There is not much space in the room.

    Quiet street, beautiful house, about 20 minutes by bus to the center (buses run practically all the time). Every evening you can choose (on the paper form) what kind of breakfast you want in the morning. You can choose from a Scottish breakfast, a vegetarian breakfast, or you can have an omelette, pancakes, waffles, scrambled eggs with salmon... Very good drip coffee. Willing and kind owners.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 July 2023

    10
    We felt like home! Everything was good and exactly as we expected
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Shower
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was good and exactly as we expected

    Stayed in July 2023

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