Generally, it's a nice place. Walking distance from the railway station, just on the Royal Mile (the opposite end of Edinburgh Castle), steps away from the Scottish parliament and the Holyroodhouse Palace and a large park. The location is great, very convenient, although it tends to be a bit old, a historical building I guess, with creaky floor and decades old carpet and furniture. When hallway lights are not on, it might be a little creepy for little kids. But if you are a Harry Potter fan, then you probably would love it.