Alison met us at the apartment, which is as stated, right on the Royal Mile and only a few minutes walk from the train station. The apartment is beautifully presented and had everything we could have wanted, as well as bread, condiments, biscuits and flowers. There was enough room for our family of 4. Even though the apartment is on the Royal Mile, it was very quiet. There were plenty of eateries nearby, including a pub on the corner and one across the road. We loved our short stay in Edinburgh and were very happy at the Royal Mile Retreat.