ASHGROVE HOUSE, Edinburgh

The guest house sits on a main road into the city centre, 2 km from Princes Street. Haymarket station is a 5-minute walk, giving direct rail and tram links to Edinburgh Airport and Waverley. Buses stop within a minute's walk - route 26, among others, connects to the city centre, zoo, and the Royal Highland Centre. Murrayfield Stadium, EICC, and the Scottish Gallery of Modern Art are all within 1 km. Taxis are easy to arrange. The central area is about a 20-minute walk, but the local tram stops 5 minutes away for airport transfers.

Rooms are spread over the first and second floors, accessed by stairs. They include an en-suite double, a double with private bathroom, and twin rooms. Some bathrooms are shared - located across the hall. Rooms vary in size: front-facing rooms are on a main road, while back rooms overlooking the garden are quieter. All rooms have a flat-screen TV, hairdryer, carpeted floor, and electric kettle. Mattress firmness varies; some guests have found beds hard or uneven. A ground-floor family room with three single beds and an en-suite is available, suitable for guests with mobility concerns. No rooms have a balcony. Basic amenities like free toiletries, drying rack, and alarm clock are provided.

Breakfast is served from 08:00 to 09:30 in a dedicated dining room. It includes a cooked option with eggs, sausages, bacon, and toast, plus cereal, yogurt, fruit, and juice. Strong coffee is available. Breakfast must be booked and paid for the night before - it cannot be ordered on the morning of. The property does not have a restaurant or bar, but several restaurants are within a 5-minute walk: Coates Cafe, Hau Han, and Vietnam House Gallery Cafe (all 0.5 km). The guest house can arrange a taxi to any nearby dining venue.

Ashgrove House does not have a spa, wellness centre, or swimming pool. For leisure activities, guests can hike in the surrounding area or play golf - a course is available within 3 km. The property is close to Murrayfield Stadium (1 km) and the Union Canal path, which offers a pleasant walk toward the Scottish Gallery of Modern Art.

Parking is free and on-site - no reservation needed. The lot is small but adequate for guest cars. Wi-Fi is free throughout the rooms; speed can be variable. Luggage storage is provided for early arrivals or late departures. Daily housekeeping is free; dry cleaning and fax/photocopying are available for an extra charge. There is a shared lounge/TV area. The property has CCTV and smoke alarms. Guests must climb stairs - no lift. No on-site laundry, but a coin laundry is a 5-minute walk away.