The location is terrific, a very short walk to Edinburgh Castle, and the Royal Mile. The entry is a little unsettling because the entry door doesn't lock, the hallway is dimly lit, and a little rough. The room is clean, and spacious, the bed comfortable. The kitchen was fine. The lock on the room door could be improved. We were disappointed that the two days (Sunday and Monday) we spent there, that the pub wasn't serving food. The pub atmosphere is GREAT. Matt did a good job helping us get checked in.