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    Hotel Ivy Guest House (Edinburgh, United Kingdom)

    Hotel Ivy Guest House (Edinburgh, United Kingdom)

    About Ivy Guest House

    Ivy Guest House is a family-run Victorian hotel situated in Newington, under a mile from the middle of Edinburgh. Guestrooms feature TVs, work desks, irons/ironing boards and complimentary Wi-Fi. Hairdryers and showers can be found in the bathrooms. There are also two self catering apartments located off site, with kitchens. This smoke-free guesthouse has a garden, free Wi-Fi in public areas and free self parking. Luggage storage is also possible. Tea and coffee-making facilities are available and complimentary biscuits are provided. Ivy Guest House is under two miles from Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station and less than half-an-hour's drive from Edinburgh Airport. Local attractions include the National Library of Scotland, the University of Edinburgh, the Royal Commonwealth Pool and Festival Theatre, all of which are within a mile of the property. The iconic and world famous Edinburgh Castle is a mile-and-a-half away.

    Top amenities

    • WiFi in lobby
    • WiFi in rooms(Unavailable)
    • Parking

    Rating overview

    • LocationGood  7.6 / 10
    • RoomsOkay  6.8 / 10
    • ServiceOkay  6.5 / 10

    Positive Reviews

    positive:

    The staff are polite and helpful.

    The proprietors of Ivy Guest House are really nice people. They will help you out with any problems that may arise in a friendly and efficient manner.

    positive:

    Good transport links into town.

    There is a bus stop just outside the hotel, which provides easy access to the city centre. You can be there in 15 minutes. If you fancy a walk, you can do it in little over half-an-hour.

    positive:

    It's comfy and quiet.

    The guestrooms are comfortable and quite spacious for a major tourist city. The mattresses are quite comfy as well and, because the hotel is situated away from the middle of Edinburgh, it is fairly quiet here.


    Negative Reviews

    negative:

    Finding help is hard.

    While the staff at Ivy Guest House are really friendly, they aren't always the easiest to locate. You might not encounter any hotel representatives other than cleaning staff after you check in for the entirety of your stay.

    negative:

    Parking is tough.

    The car park behind the hotel is really cramped and the alleyway which leads to it is very tight. You might have to find a space on a side street, which isn't always easy.

    negative:

    Some tender loving care is needed.

    The building's décor is in serious need of renewing. Some of the wallpaper is peeling off and the paintwork could do with a new coat. Overall everything feels really rather tired and requiring a good revamp. Also, the place could use a Wi-Fi booster, as t


    All amenities

    Property amenities
    1. Parking
    2. Non-smoking rooms
    3. Computer with Internet
    4. WiFi in public areas
    5. Free WiFi
    Room amenities
    1. Shower
    2. Ironing board
    3. Openable windows
    4. Television
    5. Hairdryer
    6. Central heating
    7. Electric kettle
    8. Desk
    9. WiFi

    Arrival / Departure

    1. Check in: 13:00

    Contact

    7 Mayfield Gardens,  EH9 2AX,  Edinburgh,  United Kingdom
    Telephone: +44(131)6673411 | Fax: +44(131)6201422 | 

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