NO. 53 FREDERICK STREET, Edinburgh

No. 53 Frederick Street provides rooms inside a Georgian townhouse dating from circa 1820. The bedrooms feature individual designs. Rooms retain classic elements like original carved Adam fire surrounds, Scots pine paneling, and cornicing, with en-suite shower rooms. Room options range from small doubles to family and triple rooms. One room has a separate private bathroom across the hall with a bath and shower. All rooms include a flat-screen TV with Sky Satellite Entertainment, Sports & Cinema Package, and free Ultrafast Virgin Wi-Fi. Amenities include a wardrobe, an electric kettle, and city views. Some rooms have flat-screen TV/DVD player, and tea/coffee making facilities. Available are rooms with one double bed, rooms with three beds, and rooms with two beds.

Breakfast choices include freshly prepared cooked breakfasts, continental options, vegetarian options, Belgian waffles, or breakfast rolls. Drinks are available at Rick's Restaurant and Bar in the evening. Rabble Restaurant is located next door, serving breakfast from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM and staying open until 1:00 AM.

The guesthouse provides a base for exploring Edinburgh. The Royal Botanic Gardens and Inverleith Park are a short walk away. Guests can visit the Scottish National Gallery, the Scottish Gallery of Modern Art, and the National Portrait Gallery. Calton Hill is at the end of Princess Street. Guests could visit The Scotch Whisky Experience on Castlehill. Arthur's Seat hike is 3 km away.

No. 53 Frederick Street sits in Edinburgh's New Town. Waverley train station is a ten-minute walk. Princess Street, with main bus routes and tram stops, is a couple of minutes away. St Andrew's coach station is within walking distance. Edinburgh Airport is 8 miles (13 km) west of the guesthouse. The Airport Express Bus Service (no. 100) runs from Edinburgh Airport to Waverley Bridge, close to Princes Street. The Edinburgh Airport Taxi rank is located in the ground level of the carpark outside the main Airport entrance. The Tram service runs from Edinburgh Airport to York Place, near Princes Street. On-street parking is available about 1 mile away. The nearest banks, including HSBC and TSB, are a short walk away on Hanover Street. The Bank of Scotland and Nationwide are on George Street. The closest convenience store is the Co-op on Frederick Street.

Check-in time is from 4 PM, and check-out is at 10 AM. Early check-ins are accommodated when possible. Free Ultrafast Virgin Wi-Fi is available throughout the B&B. Front desk can provide recommendations and advice on local restaurants and tours. The Guesthouse is smoke-free and has a bar/lounge, plus coffee/tea in a common area.