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Accommodation > Hotels > Scotland > Lothian > Edinburgh > International Guest House
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International Guest House

A Historic Hotel in Edinburgh, Lothian


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37 Mayfield Gardens
Edinburgh
Lothian
Scotland
EH9 2BX

International Guest House, Edinburgh

Accommodation Description:
A Victorian era building on one of the main transportation routes, the International Guest House offers 4 star accommodation for visitors to Edinburgh. Decorative plasterwork emphasizes the historic and carefully restored interiors of the original Victorian house. Rated one of the finest guest houses in Edinburgh.

The International is an attractive Victorian terrace house situated 1.5 miles south of Princes street on the main A701. Lying on the main bus route, access to the City Centre is easy

Private parking.The International has earned the unofficial title of Edinburgh premier guest house,with its delicate blend of warm Scottish hospitality, Victorian elegance and modern comfort. The decor is outstanding, with original ornate plasterwork

The full Scottish breakfasts, served on the finest bone china, are a delight. All bedrooms are beautifully furnished, and in addition to full en-suite facilities,and teacoffee hospitality tray.Some rooms enjoy magnificent views across to the extinct volcano of Arthur's Seat

Guests have their own front door key,to come and go as they please .In Britain Magazine has rated the International as their find in all Edinburgh

From: £35.00

Accommodation Rating: 4*G (about ratings)

Facilities

  • Hotel Non-Smoking Throughout
  • Disabled Facilities
  • Cots available
  • Wi-Fi Available
  • TV
  • Satellite TV
  • Tea/Coffee making facilities in each room
  • Hairdryer in each room
  • Telephone In Each Room
  • Wake Up Call Available
  • Currency Exchange
  • Doctor on call
  • Ground floor bedrooms
  • Car Parking Available Offsite
  • Disabled Access Public Areas
  • Disabled Access Bedrooms
  • Disabled toilets on ground floor
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Wheelchair Access To Reception
  • Wheelchair Access To Restaurant
  • Wi-Fi Available In Public Areas
  • Breakfast to go
  • Radio
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Heritage Rated from 1- 5 (low-exceptional) on historic interest

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We've 'tagged' this accommodation to help you find related historic attractions and learn more about major time periods mentioned in the description.

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Directions:
From South M6A74 From the A74 take the A701 and follow the signs for Edinburgh. After 50 miles you will see 'International Guest House' on the right. From South M1. Take the A68 from Scotch Corner through Jedburgh and Dalkeith. After Dalkeith the road will merge with the A7 where you follow the City Centre signs. After 2.5 miles (4 km) bear left onto Craigmillar Park then Mayfield Gardens. Quarter a mile further on you will see 'International Guest House' on the right. ALTERNATIVELY: Take the A1 round the coastal route and join the A720 City Bypass as you approach the city. Leave the Bypass at the first junction (Sheriffhall Roundabout) and join the A7 signposted Edinburgh where it merges with the A68. Then as above. From Glasgow The M8 Motorway now terminates at a roundabout known as the 'Edinburgh Interchange'. On the roundabout take the third exit signposted 'Edinburgh South and East' and join the A720 City Bypass. Continue on the bypass until Straiton junction leave the bypass and join the A701. From North M90 Follow signs for City Centre Princes Street and Berwick Upon Tweed A1 and East that will take you along Queen Street. Go right at the roundabout ('All other routes') keeping John Lewis on your right. Go straight on at the traffic lights and left on to North Bridge keeping the New Balmoral Hotel on your right. Continue straight on until the road becomes Mayfield Gardens. ALTERNATIVELY: follow the signs for City Bypass and proceed as for Glasgow arrivals. (This route although slightly longer avoids all city confusion). From Edinburgh Airport Follow the A8 trunk road to the 'Edinburgh Interchange'. Follow signs for A720 Berwick and South then continue as above (from Glasgow). By Rail Exit from Waverley Station by road entrance turning right up on to Princes Street. Cross over to the shops side for buses numbered 3 31 and 69 or 80 travelling east. Bus will immediately turn right on to North Bridge. Travel along the main route until shops finish and HotelsGuest Houses commence. Exit on mayfield Gardens The International is 15 yards from the bus stop. Bus journeys should take around 10 minutes. Nearest Motorway or Main Road M8 Junction No. 1 - 8 km Airport Edinburgh - Turnhouse - 10 km Nearest Major Train Station waverly - 2 km Nearest CoachBus Station st.andrews square - 2 km Tel No. of Taxi Company 0131 552 1777 OR 01312292468


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