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The Ben Doran Guest House

4-star property
11 Mayfield Gardens, Edinburgh, Scotland 1-855-201-7819
4.0 out of 5
Very good!
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"Very nice B&B near Edinburgh center. Staff were very helpful in telling us about the busses that run into the center and getting change for us to rid ... " More

By a verified traveler on Tue 11 Oct 2016

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Hotel Description

4-star guest house near Royal Mile

Newington stay

Your stay at this Newington guesthouse places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle. Princes Street and University of Edinburgh are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Free breakfast

Free WiFi in public areas, a library, and express check-out are available at this guesthouse. Enjoy the free buffet breakfast each morning. A business center, luggage storage, and concierge services are also on offer.

Standard Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
$175* Per night/room Apr 21 - Apr 22

Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Shared Bathroom

Bed Count 1 Twin Bed Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

Standard Double Room

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Executive Double Room, 1 King Bed

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

The Ben Doran Guest House ratings based on 1 Verified Reviews

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Room cleanliness 4.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 4.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for The Ben Doran Guest House

Everyone (1)
4 out of 5

Nice B&B near Edinburgh center

Pros: Close to Edinburgh center
Cons: Trim bushes around sign
Very nice B&B near Edinburgh center. Staff were very helpful in telling us about the busses that run into the center and getting change for us to ride the bus. Bushes are overgrown on the sign from one direction so we missed the building at first.

Posted by on Oct 11, 2016

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Comment from Hotel Management

Jan 30, 2017 by Joseph

Thank you for choosing the Ben Doran for your recent stay and for taking the time to write a review. We are delighted you thought the Ben Doran was very nice and you found our staff very helpful. We would also like to take this opportunity to thank you for highlighting the issue with our external signage which is very much appreciated. We do hope to welcome you back to the Ben Doran in the future. Kind Regards

About the The Ben Doran Guest House

Location 11 Mayfield Gardens, Edinburgh, Scotland EH9 2AX

Renovations + Closures

The property is closed between December 24 and December 27.

Property Features

A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. You'll find a business center on site. Free breakfast is served daily. A library, tour/ticket assistance, and multilingual staff are also featured at The Ben Doran Guest House. This 4-star Edinburgh guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1800
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • No smoking on site

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Parking (limited spaces)

Transport

  • Train station: Edinburgh Waverley Station (2.3 km / 1.4 mi)

Room Amenities

The Ben Doran Guest House offers 11 accommodations with DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 22-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Edinburgh guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • In-room dining (limited hours)
  • LCD television
  • Digital channels
  • DVD player
  • Coffee maker
  • Egyptian cotton linens
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Hair dryer
  • Designer toiletries
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board available
  • Heating

Food & Drink

Guests are served free buffet breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Nearby Activities

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Downhill skiing nearby
  • Sailing nearby

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
  • Check-in time ends at 5:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

Special check-in instructions:

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 7:00 PM. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance.

The front desk at this property is open daily from 7 AM - 7:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in information and lockbox information. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 10:30 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 12 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, Eurocard, and Barclaycard. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

  • Noise-free rooms not guaranteed
  • Front desk opens daily at 7 AM
  • Front desk closes daily at 7:00 PM
  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Protective clothing is not available to guests
  • Property follows sanitization practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)
  • No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
  • Staffed front desk
  • Private entrance
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No cribs (infant beds) available
  • No elevators
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Smoke detector
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast
  • Gap period enforced between guest stays - 24 hours
  • Online penalty collection

Fees

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of GBP 50

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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You should know

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Children 12 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

National Rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.