The Ben Doran Guest House, Edinburgh
11 Mayfield Gardens, Newington, Edinburgh, EH9 2AX
Guest Rating: 
3.9 / 5
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About The Ben Doran Guest House hotel
Central Edinburgh, 4-star Georgian townhouse, your base for all Edinburgh attractions, plus a romantic, personal hotel. Convenient bus service throughout Edinburgh, family-run with care and utmost pride.
All Edinburgh attractions, an Olympic standard swimming pool, Edinburgh museums, Holyrood Palace, panoramic Edinburgh hill walks, Edinburgh theatres, University of Edinburgh and Edinburgh city centre are all within easy reach. The Ben Doran has been completely and beautifully refurbished. The rooms are charmingly decorated, cosy and comfortable. Renowned Edinburgh architecture and beautiful hillsides can be enjoyed from the windows. Enjoy the historic city of Edinburgh from The Ben Doran!
Hotel Facilities
General
- 24-Hour Front Desk,
- All Public and Private spaces non-smoking,
- Free Parking,
- Heating,
- Luggage Storage,
- Non-Smoking Rooms,
- Parking,
- Restaurant.
Services
- Business Centre,
- Fax/Photocopying,
- Free Wi-Fi Internet Access Included,
- Internet Services,
- Packed Lunches,
- Room Service,
- 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 12:00 hours until 22:00 hours.
- You must check out by 10:30 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 first night will be charged.
To cancel an existing booking please go to the Cancellation page.
Extra Charges
15 % VAT is included. Service charge is not applicable. City/tourist tax is not applicable.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel and is free of charge. Wired internet is available in the entire hotel and is free of charge.
Deposit
100 percent of the first night will be charged on the day of booking and is refundable.
Children and extra beds
Children cannot be accommodated at the hotel. There is no capacity for extra beds/cots in the room.
Payment - We accept
- Visa,
- Maestro,
- Master Card,
- American Express,
- JCB.
Room information
Newly refurbished to a very high standard, the Ben Doran offers 11 guestrooms, most with private en suite facilities.
Standard Double, Shared Bath more info
Amenities:
- Fax,
- Hairdryer,
- Heating,
- Radio,
- Shared Bathroom,
- TV,
- Tea/Coffee Maker,
- Telephone.
Standard Single, Shared Bath more info
Amenities:
- Fax,
- Hairdryer,
- Heating,
- Radio,
- Shared Bathroom,
- TV,
- Tea/Coffee Maker,
- Telephone,
- Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock.
Deluxe Ensuite Double more info
Amenities:
- Fax,
- Hairdryer,
- Heating,
- Radio,
- Shower,
- TV,
- Tea/Coffee Maker,
- Telephone,
- Toilet,
- Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock.
Executive Double Room more info
Amenities:
- Fax,
- Hairdryer,
- Heating,
- Radio,
- Seating Area,
- Shower,
- TV,
- Tea/Coffee Maker,
- Telephone,
- Toilet,
- Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock.
Stay for 2 nights and get 15% discount. more info
Amenities:
- Fax,
- Hairdryer,
- Heating,
- Radio,
- Shower,
- TV,
- Tea/Coffee Maker,
- Telephone,
- Toilet,
- Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock.
Restaurants and Bars
An extensive buffet breakfast is served each morning. Dinner is served from 18:30 until 20:30 in the dining room, with a romantic and peaceful ambiance. The menu includes soup of the day, steak, salmon and pasta, as well as desserts, tea/coffee.
Directions
Nearest train station: Edinburgh Waverley By road: Leave city by-pass (a720) at Straiton junction and proceed toward city centre on a701. We are on the right after approx 3 miles. By public transport, frequent buses from city centre stop right outside hotel.
*Directions included in email booking confirmation