NO6 WEST COATES, Edinburgh

The property is conveniently located 9 minutes on foot from Murrayfield Stadium, 2 km from the Edinburgh International Conference Centre, and 2 km from Edinburgh Castle. The airport can be reached in 30 minutes via the Airlink 100 bus, which stops directly outside. The city centre is a 25-30 minute walk or a 10-minute bus ride, with stops for both city and airport buses within a minute's walk. Haymarket railway station is a 10-minute walk, providing connections across Scotland. The surrounding area offers several restaurants, a delicatessen, a bar, and a mini supermarket all within a 5-minute walk. Walkability is good for those who enjoy a stroll to attractions.

Accommodation options include double rooms (one bed), family rooms (two beds), quadruple rooms (two or three beds), studios, triple rooms, and a twin room (four beds). All rooms have a private bathroom with a bath and shower, a dining area, wardrobe, heating, and carpeted floors. Some rooms offer views of the garden, while others face the street. Room sizes vary; some are described as spacious, others as compact. The building is older, and soundproofing between rooms can be limited. There is no air conditioning, but heating is provided. Each room includes an electric kettle, ironing facilities, and toiletries. Rooms are generally not serviced daily unless requested.

Breakfast is self-service and includes croissants, pain au chocolat, cereals, milk, fruit juice, butter, jam, and a coffee machine. There is no hot food or cooked breakfast. The dining room also has a microwave, fridge, and kettle for guest use throughout the day. The hotel has no restaurant or bar, but several takeaways, a delicatessen, a café, and a bar are within a 3-5 minute walk. Guests can bring their own food and use the communal facilities. Coffee and tea are available in rooms as well. The breakfast area is also used as a casual lounge.

The garden provides a pleasant outdoor space for relaxing, with views from some rooms. The property is located in a residential area, away from the city bustle, making it a calm base. For leisure activities, the nearby Water of Leith and Union Canal offer walking and cycling paths, and boating, kayaking, or canoeing are available in the surrounding region. There is no pool, spa, or gym on site. The garden and communal lounge are the main relaxation spaces.

Parking: Free on-street parking is available on Russell Road (24/7, 4-minute walk) and on West Coates (free 9am-4pm) and Western Coates (free 6pm-8am). Pay and Display parking on Western Coates Road (Monday-Friday 8am-5pm). Public parking nearby at £2.60/hour. No reservation possible. The property is a self-service model: access codes are provided before arrival, and keys are left in the room. There is no lift, and rooms are accessed via stairs. Luggage storage after check-out is possible in the breakfast area but not supervised. A microwave is available in the shared kitchen/dining area. Cots can be provided on request. The hotel accepts most major credit cards. No pets allowed. Smoking is prohibited throughout.