We booked this "hotel" via lastminute .com as a Secret Hotel deal for 2 nights in an Executive Room a 4 Star Hotel . We travel alot in Scotland and this was not as it was advertised. A 4 star hotel it ain't , its a fairly average 2 star guest house of which there are dozens to choose from... more

Stayed here in April 2008 The good: the single room was small but well equipped. Breakfast was good but not extraordinary. The staff were all very friendly and welcoming. The bad: I was surprised to have to use a communal bathroom for a 4* establishment. My major complaint was that my room faced onto the busy road so I was... more

The bad points: I was disapointed to find that this "4* hotel" was, in fact a guest house and admit to giving the lady on reception a bit of a hard time on my arrival, especially when she told me that my room was in the basement and that there were only six car parking spaces available, but that there... more

When we came to this "HOTEL", it is not a hotel, it 's just B&B for 70 pounds per night without toilet & shower in the room!!!! We were really shocked!!! The man at the reception was inhospitable, but It was only first trouble! The bed linen was dirty- with horrible small dark hairs on it!!!!!!!!!!! And when I said... more

I stayed here for 3 nights in mid-November and it was nice enough. I had never stayed in a B&B before so I didn't know what to expect. The furnishings were nice and old fashioned, it is as I imagine living in a big house 100 years ago. The breakfast was really nice (especially the black pudding) but serving it... more

Be aware that this is 4* guest house, not a 4* hotel - this was not clear on the booking information. As a B&B, it is adequate, as a hotel, it is rubbish. We visited during festival time but, even so, prices were more reflective of a hotel than a B&B. more

Very nice boutique hotel / B&B. Good accommodations, friendly staff, excellent breakfast. Conveniently located with bus stop across the street for a straight run to Royal Mile and main sections of Edinburgh more

My wife and I stayed at the Ben Doran for a little over a week., we had a wonderful time. Our room was excellent, it was an easy 10 minute (1 pound) bus ride into town. The buses ran every few minutes and it was very easy to get around. A note to fellow North Americans, this is not a... more

We stayed at the Ben Doran after spending three days in London. We loved the welcome we got in Edinburgh at the Ben Doran--such hospitality! The woman who checked us in to the hotel showed us straight to our room, gave us instructions on how to use the public transportation and immediately sought to help us with any questions we... more