Our first trip to Edinburgh and the location couldn’t have been any better. Right next to the Royal Mile and a Castle (and one of the stops on the bus tour). A stroll to Princes Street Gardens (which has a small play park for the children) and just accessible to all the attractions and restaurants.
We were on a 3 night break as a family of four (children aged 6yrs and 8yrs). The steps up to the flat were fine for us. Our children often raced each other to the top. Yes you have to carry your case up and down but this is only when you arrive and depart. Check in instructions were a breeze. We walked from the station and were surprised by how easy it was. Cafes and restaurants on your door step which made for easy evening meals out as a family. Also easy to bring a take-out back to the flat.
The flat inside was exactly as described. Shower over bath was hot and powerful and little things like enough toilet roll provided for our stay. Hairdryers we’re powerful and nice as a two pillow sleeper to have plenty of pillows. Also blankets for end of day snuggles on the sofa for the children after a long day of exploring the city and beyond. The children appreciated the children’s DVD’s. All kitchen equipment we needed was provided. Husband appreciated the cafetière for morning coffee. Although if you waited past 9am you could get breakfast and coffee from Zebra cafe (next door). There was some nighttime noise from the streets below but we all slept well and weren’t disturbed too much from it. Just the usual city centre bustle and what you’d expect from such a central location.
The views of the Bank across the road were fab. The building itself was great as a reference point around the city as the children knew exactly where the flat was. Would definitely recommend to friends looking to explore the city and the location and amenities were just spot on.