Location was fantastic as it was a quick (very uphill) walk to the Royal Mile. Lots of restaurants nearby. If you are traveling with children, please note that it was very difficult for us to find a “Scottish” restaurant, even at 4:30pm, that would seat us for dinner. It was something about alcohol license so possibly look for “fully licensed” establishments. We were just looking for haggis and standard pub food...The 4:30 issues (refused by several places on Royal Mile) and was told the night before that the kids couldn’t be in the pub after 8pm but we were refused starting at 6:45. Friends that were in Edinburgh last year at the same time with their children had no issues...then again they were looking for haggis.
Our issue that took away one star was location-dependent. It was warm during our stay. No AC so we needed to open windows. Cowgate is NOT quiet...quite lively at night as inebriated groups walk under the open windows. I would say it finally quieter down around 4:30am-ish. Armed with benedryl and earplugs, I was fine throughout most of the night but my husband & kids didn’t like the earplugs and the benedryl didn’t work as well as we’d hoped. I am sure it is quieter with the windows closed and possibly with cooler weather.
That being said, The Snug was by far the most comfortable accommodations that we had during our 2 weeks throughout the UK and Ireland. Very nicely laid out for a family of 5. Nicely appointed. Chris and Sonia were very quick to communicate. They also had a wonderfully detailed “things to do” list.
Thank you, Sonia & Chris!