Alba House, Edinburgh
29 Craigmillar Park, Edinburgh, EH16 5PE
Guest Rating: 
4.4 / 5
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About Alba House hotel
Alba House is a beautiful, detached Victorian villa built around 1860 and set in large, landscaped gardens with many mature trees and ample seating areas.
The bedrooms, all en suite, are individually designed with comfort in mind. Each of the spacious bedrooms has retained its Victorian proportions and has either one double (or king-size) bed or twin beds. All bedrooms have been refurbished over the last 6 months. Private parking is available for all guests.
Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood Palace, The Scottish Parliament Building, The Festival Theatre, The Playhouse Theatre and The Edinburgh International Conference Centre are all close by. Alba House is also conveniently placed for The Royal Observatory, Edinburgh Royal Infirmary and Edinburgh University; the King's Building is a 5-minute walk away.
Hotel Facilities
General
- All Public and Private spaces non-smoking,
- Family Rooms,
- Free Parking,
- Garden,
- Heating,
- Parking.
Services
- Fax/Photocopying,
- Free Wi-Fi Internet Access Included,
- Internet Services,
- Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN.
Hotel Policies
Important! Some policies may vary from these depending on your room, date and rate selection. Please check the room information when booking.
Check In / Check Out
- You may check in from 14:00 hours until 22:00 hours.
- You must check out by 10:00 hours.
Cancellations
If cancelled up to 7 days before date of arrival, no fee will be charged. If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the total price of the reservation will be charged.
To cancel an existing booking please go to the Cancellation page.
Extra Charges
VAT is included. Service charge is included. City/tourist tax is not applicable.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.
Deposit
No deposit will be charged.
Children and extra beds
All children are welcome. All children under 2 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding. All children under 2 years stay free of charge for cots. Maximum capacity of babycots in a room is 1. There is no capacity for extra beds in the room.
Cards accepted at the hotel
- Visa,
- Maestro,
- Master Card.
Reserve online using
- Visa,
- Maestro,
- American Express,
- Master Card.
Important Information
Please provide Alba House with an arrival time if possible.
Room information
Double Room more info
Large, airy, comfortable double room.
Amenities:
- Hairdryer,
- Heating,
- Radio,
- Seating Area,
- Shower,
- TV,
- Tea/Coffee Maker,
- Toilet,
- Work Desk.
Twin Room more info
Large twin room to the back, overlooking the garden.
Amenities:
- Hairdryer,
- Heating,
- Radio,
- Shower,
- TV,
- Tea/Coffee Maker,
- Toilet,
- Work Desk.
Suite more info
Our new family suite is ideal for a family group or two couples, having two double bedrooms. It also has a full kitchen, dining room, bathroom and sitting room with French doors leading to a very secluded garden. Please note that it accommodates a maximum of 4 people, including children and infants.
Amenities:
- Bath,
- Bathroom,
- Bathroom Amenities,
- Heating,
- Ironing Facilities,
- Kitchen,
- Microwave,
- Patio,
- Refrigerator,
- Seating Area,
- Shower,
- TV,
- Washing Machine,
- Work Desk.
City Centre Apartment more info
This apartment is located in the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town, 500 metres from The Royal Mile. The third-floor, modern apartment has 2 double bedrooms with luxury king-size beds. The master bedroom has an en suite bathroom. The apartment also has a family bathroom, a fully equipped kitchen and a living/dining room. The apartment block has a video-entry system, a lift and secure allocated parking. Please note that the apartment is offered on a room-only basis, but a grocery pack can be requested at booking. Important Information: Please inform Alba House of your estimated time of arrival in advance, either by using the comments field when making your reservation or by contacting the hotel directly, using the contact details supplied on your confirmation email. On the day of your arrival you will be met at the apartment. It is important that you keep the hotel's contact details to hand so that you can inform them of any delays or changes in your travel plans. After your booking has been confirmed, you will be contacted with more detailed information regarding check-in.
Amenities:
- Bath,
- Bath or Shower,
- Bathroom,
- Bathroom Amenities,
- CD Player,
- DVD Player,
- Dishwasher,
- Hairdryer,
- Heating,
- Ironing Facilities,
- Kitchen,
- Microwave,
- Radio,
- Refrigerator,
- Seating Area,
- Shower,
- TV,
- Tea/Coffee Maker,
- Toilet,
- Washing Machine,
- Work Desk.
Restaurants and Bars
All rooms except for the Family Suite include full English breakfast. The room rate for the Family Suite includes continental breakfast. Breakfast is served from 7 until 9am.
Directions
Take the airport bus to Waverley Station. From Waverley Station, cross Prince's Street to the shops and take any bus from 3, 3A, 37 and 37A to Craigmillar Park. Alternatively, when leaving Waverley Station on Prince's Street, turn right and walk two hundred yards to the North Bridge. Cross to the east side of the North Bridge and take any bus from 7, 8 and 31, in addition to 3, 3A, 37 and 37A to Craigmillar Park. The bus stops outside Alba House and will only take a few minutes in total.
*Directions included in email booking confirmation