Ellersly House Hotel, Edinburgh

Ellersly Road, , Edinburgh, EH12 6HZ

 

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This attractive Edwardian country house is set in secluded gardens. The Ellersly House hotel is situated less than 1 mile (ca 1.5 km) from the city centre. ... more

 

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7/10 Working order of facilities / equipment
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8/10 Overall experience
8/10 Overall value for money
  • 7/10 Anonymous ( Other) 

    on  October 5, 2008

    My room was upgraded

    very noisy fan in the bathroom, building work taking place at the rear of the hotel woke me up at 7.30 am !Not much atmosphere in the bar/lounge area needed a tv or music

  • 7/10 Andrew ( Solo business traveller) 

    from Manchester , GB  on  August 26, 2008

    "Recommended. I would have no hesitation in staying here again. It is particularly convenient if you are using public transport as it is just a short hop into the city on a frequent bus service. " (107257190)

    Comfortable room. Easy access. Polite friendly staff. Good range at breakfast.

  • 6/10 Anonymous ( Young couple) 

    on  August 5, 2008

    "ok. Didn't know hotel is due to close in January until after booked it. Would explain why it has been allowed to become so tatty and why gardens are now a building site for new houses." (97019022)

    It was a clean hotel. Bar service and morning breakfast were very good. Helpful details of bus times into the city centre given on arrival.

    The Hotel was run down and looked very tatty. No smiles or 'friendlyness' at all from any of the staff.

  • 7/10 Anonymous ( Group of work colleagues) 

    on  July 29, 2008

    "OK, nice hotel but update the rooms a bit, splash out on some new furnishings" (108024236)

    New kettles are not very expensive (the one in my room looked 30 years old), Perhaps a new shower curtain and deffinately some new pillows (Felt like I was sleeping on a bag on marble)

  • 7/10 Mary h ( Mature couple) 

    from Drumnadrochit, inverness-shire , GB  on  June 21, 2008

    "We have stayed here before, one of reasons parking and distance from event which we were attending, however since last stay parking has been reduced because of building in hotel gardens." (97129927)

    Staff were very friendly and service good. The food in the evening and the breakfast were both very good quality

    Rooms decor is very tired and requires updating. Room was very hot and uncomfortable for sleeping, staff said heating had been turned off but warm night and room at top of building.

  • 8/10 Anonymous ( Solo leisure traveller) 

    on  June 4, 2008

    " a pleasant hotel - a pity it is about to close." (97867439)

    a comfortable hotel, if a little shabby. Very pleasant, willing staff.

  • 7/10 Alan ( Solo leisure traveller) 

    from Huntly. , GB  on  May 27, 2008

    "A very nice looking Hotel in a quiet location. As i said above, i assume the reason for the rotting window frames and torn carpets not being replaced is because the Hotel is closing. Food was very good, and the staff were excellent." (97643491)

    Easy access to local area. Quiet location.

    Room was a bit shabby,assumed this is because the Hotel is closing at end of year?

  • 8/10 Anonymous ( Mature couple) 

    on  April 21, 2008

    large room which was very light n bright. Nice furniture and plenty of space.

    Room had two very small radiators which struggled to heat the room. Bed only had a light cover and no duvet , so was cold overnight. Also had to use spare blanket on bed from in walk in cupboard

  • 8/10 Anonymous ( Solo business traveller) 

    on  March 22, 2008

    "The FOOD WAS VERY GOOD" (97808784)

  • 9/10 Sheila ( Mature couple) 

    from Nr skipton , GB  on  February 19, 2008

    "This is the second time we have stayed here, due to its location, it is close enough to walk into Edinburgh and there is a regular bus service five minutes walk away. The food that we had was in the bar and it was excellent, there is always someone available 24 hrs should you need them, and all the staff are cheerful and cannot do enough to help." (97032972)

    It is a welcoming hotel although slightly out of Edinburgh there is a good bus route if you do not want to drive. The rooms are comfortable, and the reception, Bar and lounge area and restaurant were very pleasant- The Evening Food was very good

    The bathrooms look tired and in need of refurbishment. The breakfasts being buffet are a bit hit and miss with the heat of the food- If you get there when the trays have just been filled everything is spot on

  • 7/10 Anonymous ( Young couple) 

    on  February 5, 2008

    "Hotel staff were very friendly and pleasant to deal with. The hotel itself was clean and comfortable and was within easy distance, by car, of Edinburgh airport. The hotel would benefit from some general upgrading - the carpets were worn in some places and the wallpaper was peeling etc.- but it met our needs as an overnight place to stay." (97863507)

    Accommodation was comfortable and clean

  • 6/10 Anonymous ( Solo business traveller) 

    on  January 27, 2008

    Noisey Air conditioning kept me awake

  • 9/10 Robert ( Young couple) 

    from Penrith , AU  on  January 16, 2008

    "Very good position, far enough away from the city to be quiet but close enough that it is in walking distance or a very inexpensive taxi or bus ride. The restuarant breakfasts were always exceptional and both of being vegetarians did not go hungry. We will definately stay here again and would have no problems recommending the hotel to anyone." (97451459)

    The room was warm and very comfortable. Restuarant was excellent.

  • 7/10 Emmet ( Solo leisure traveller) 

    from Olney , GB  on  December 19, 2007

    Location and value for money

    They should light the fires

  • 9/10 John ( Mature couple) 

    from Galston , GB  on  November 20, 2007

    good, a bit basic, very friendly and helpfull staff.

    bar was a bit pricey

  • 9/10 Anonymous ( Mature couple) 

    on  November 14, 2007

    The bathroom was designed for disabled people. I did not book this type of room

  • 7/10 J l ( Mature couple) 

    from London , GB  on  November 13, 2007

    The Hotel is comfortable throughout and the staff are friendly and efficient

    The impression that the premises need serious attention to the state of the decorations - a sense of allowing the condition to become run down. Also I noted a few high-level cobwebs!

  • 8/10 Rodney ( Solo business traveller) 

    from Boston , GB  on  July 31, 2007

    Friendly Staff

    Room far too small

  • 4/10 Anonymous ( Group of adult friends) 

    on  July 16, 2007

    "Hotel bedroom needs a revamp. Not value for money." (47288954)

    Convenience to City Centre

    Bad condition of room: peeling wall paper, stained walls, old bathroom not smelling good. Hotel generally needs a revamp.

  • 6/10 Anonymous ( Other) 

    on  July 9, 2007

    "This is OK just for a sleep over stay. Not much going on in the hotel for the guest's. Poor bar staff after 11pm. First day breakfast was great then the service went down hill from there on." (99779091)

    The rooms are good.

    Re-arange the room so there more room on both sides of the bed.

  • 7/10 Heather ( Group of adult friends) 

    from Apo , US  on  July 6, 2007

    "When we showed up in the room the floors were sqeaky, the room we stayed in had 2 twin beds opushed together to make a double bed, the tub was old and stained and when you went to take a shower the drain was slow so you had water up to your ankles. The furniture in the hotel was old and worn, not much updating to the furniture. The beds were hard and the pillows were flat. You could also hear the other guests walk in the halls and the doors slammed." (99445133)

    The area around the hotel was nice and quite. Far enough away from the city not to hear the noice and close enough to the city for easy access.

  • 5/10 Anonymous ( Group of adult friends) 

    on  June 24, 2007

    "Close to the airport. The staff is friendly and helpful, but the rooms are worn and drab." (99601516)

    The staff is super....very helpful and coperative. They make up for the drab surroudings

    This hotel a seen better times. It is shabby and the floors on the upper floors are saggging in parts. Only the dining room has been refurbished. The linens were rough and there was a smell of mildew.

  • 7/10 Anonymous ( Group of work colleagues) 

    on  June 2, 2007

    Pleasant location and grounds, plenty of parking spaces available

    In need of modernising, shambolic breakfast

  • 9/10 Anonymous ( Solo business traveller) 

    on  May 25, 2007

    Well appointed hotel in a quiet part of edinburgh but with easy links to city centre. Convenient for Murrayfield stadium. Direct bus to/from airport nearby.

  • 9/10 Niall ( Young couple) 

    from Ballincollig, cork , IE  on  May 23, 2007

    "Working in the same industry as yourself, i know what is expected & i have to say your hotel did live up to all our expectations. It was a very very pleasant stay & would stay again the next time we visit Edinbugh." (99313064)

    The staff were very helpful and professional at all times

    We found breakfast times during the week days a bit inconvenient

  • 4/10 Robert ( Mature couple) 

    from Haroldswick , United Kingdom;GB  on  May 20, 2007

    "The hotel appeared neglected in many areas with paintwork flaking, fittings broken, and in need of maintenance.However the staff were extremely helpful." (99956556)

    The hotel was located in a quiet area.

    The used sanitary towel wedged behind the wash hand basin pipework. The toilet seat was loose. The shower was loose on the wall.

  • 5/10 Bryan ( Group of adult friends) 

    from Washington , GB  on  May 1, 2007

    "CONSIDERING IT WAS EDINBURGH, THE PRICE WAS REASONABLE BUT THE ROOMS NEEDED REFURBISHING. THE STAFF SERVICE AND FOOD WAS VERY GOOD." (99504338)

    BREAKFAST WAS VERY GOOD

    ROOM WAS TATTY, WALLPAPER PEELING OFF DUE TO DAMP PATCHES AND OTHER BITS RIPPED OFF, BATH BADLY STAINED & NEEDED REPLACING.

  • 8/10 Anonymous ( Mature couple) 

    on  May 1, 2007

    "A nice hotel in a quiet spot within walking distance of Murrayfield Stadium and a short bus ride into town.Our room small and better suited to a single occupancy rather than cram two people into it; would refuse it if offered again." (99959444)

    Public rooms were great !!Breakfast very good apart from oily/greasy fried egg,but aren't they always !? Short walk to bus stop to get to city centre in <10 min..Staff plesant and very helpful.

    Small room,cramped and a bit tired.No fridge,pay to view movies far too expensive.Chippie near bus stop...good for everything except fish and chips !

  • 10/10 Tracy ( Young couple) 

    from Kelso , GB  on  April 25, 2007

    "Overall I was very happy with the hotel and would definately stay again." (99692728)

    We booked last minute and we given a Suite in the Hotel which was brilliant. The room was clean and well-furnished and had a CD Player and excellent tea and coffee making facilities. The breafast had a good selection of hot and cold food. Overall I was very happy with the hotel and would definately stay again.

  • 10/10 Casey ( Mature couple) 

    from Bountiful , US  on  April 18, 2007

    The facilities were great as was the location. The staff went out of their way to be helpful and I appreciated their kindness.

  • 7/10 Anonymous ( Solo business traveller) 

    on  April 14, 2007

    "If Festival hotels could spend a little money on the hotel it would be excellent. The bathroom was clean overall but the bath was old and there were permanent stains and the wallpaper was peeling. However I would say that the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff overuled all niggly issues and the food was excellent. I would recommend this hotel if you are looking for good value for money." (99301256)

    The staff were extremely helpful and offered to help on area related questions, Food was excellent.

    The room was tired looking and cold (windows had been left wide open)

  • 8/10 Michael ( Mature couple) 

    from Seato sluice , United Kingdom;GB  on  April 12, 2007

    "the hotel is friendly and comfortably worn,it is a shame it might be demolished at the end of the year." (99267493)

    close to zoo and city centre

  • 8/10 Darragh ( Family with young children) 

    from Hemel hempstead, herts , GB  on  April 10, 2007

    "friendly, clean and near enough to city. Enjoyed our stay." (99572992)

    nice setting, cosy and not noisy and food was good too

  • 8/10 Anonymous ( Solo business traveller) 

    on  March 31, 2007

    "For the price I cannot complain at all, room was clean if very basic, and staff were very helpful. Would definately stay again." (99240860)

    Very nice surroundings, excellent food in Restaurant.

    Room was OK, hoped for something a littel better, but excellent value for money.

  • 7/10 Edward ( Group of adult friends) 

    from Cleethorpes , GB  on  March 21, 2007

    "The hotel had a tired look and feel about it and was in need of some refurbishment. The staff were friendly and I had no complaints in that department. The meals were nice and hot and a good assortment for breakfast. I personally would stop here again if traveling as a single person or group of friends on a weekend away, I would however stay elsewhere if traveling with my wife. Basically the decor let the hotel down." (99931139)

    Easy booking in process, rooms were ready,nice breakfast and nice bar meal.

    The wallpaper was coming off in my room(21)and I felt that the rooms were dark and in need of a coat of white paint.

  • 9/10 Victoria ( Young couple) 

    from Hartlepool , United Kingdom;GB  on  March 7, 2007

    "The hotel had everything we had expected, if not more. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay." (99853505)

    Lovely large room, clean, clean and modern bathroom. Very quiet with friendly staff

  • 5/10 Anonymous ( Young couple) 

    on  February 28, 2007

    relaxed attmosphere

    bathroom was very dated, bed was too hard

  • 7/10 Alan ( Solo business traveller) 

    from Hexham , United Kingdom;GB  on  February 24, 2007

    "Unfortunately the TV was not operational nor the main light in the room. However reception did promise to take this on board and report the problems to housekeeping. Reception did advise that I could have switched rooms if I had advised them. However after unpacking, the last thing you want to do is move." (99274366)

    Local to meeting venue.

    Just the fact that after a long day the TV was non operational.

  • 5/10 Anonymous ( Group of adult friends) 

    on  January 11, 2007

    "Overall the hotel does not have the best reputation for customer service. From the standpoint of accomodations, it was a small room but it has all the necessities. A bit chilly at night but except for that not bad." (99656350)

    Close to the bus, and 30 min walk to city center

    unfriendly staff

  • 8/10 Gary ( Other) 

    from Market rasen , United Kingdom;GB  on  January 9, 2007

    The quality of the restaurant food was - exceptional

    The room was somewhat dingy and the en suite extractor fan was non-operational

  • 7/10 Anonymous ( Mature couple) 

    on  January 1, 2007

    "Nice location well furnished rooms & public areas. Rang previous day to say we would not arrive until 10 pm but no mention was made that we would be unable to get anything to eat. Was directed to local fish & chip shop by Recepionist - not ideal after a long day! There was some filming going on in the grounds and upon completion the doors of the bar were left wide open on a freezing cold night for the equipment to be bought through with guests left sitting in the cold well after the work was finished. Resulted in an early night for those customers who had hoped to enjoy a relaxing evening drink." (3305112054)

    Spacious well furnished Bedroom

    Bed broken on arrival but fixed quickly. First morning shower went off completely leaving me with a head full of shampoo & no water

  • 4/10 Anonymous ( Solo leisure traveller) 

    on  December 9, 2006

    "The price of the room was not especially cheap, but the room felt cheap, with broken fittings in the dingy bathroom, and weak lighting in the bedroom which made it rather depressing to stay in. The cooked breakfast was also poor: the mushrooms and egg were dried up, the tomatoes tasteless. However, the staff were helpful and friendly." (99396653)

    Friendly helpful staff.

    Room dingy. Cooked breakfast poor.

  • 9/10 Anonymous ( Mature couple) 

    on  December 9, 2006

    "There was an abundance of information for local tourism and the staff were very helpful in providing any additional information requested. We did have a slight problem with a shower and ventilation system, however, we were moved into another room without any fuss or quibling. Our stay was very enjoyable and relaxing. We would definitely stay there again." (99724686)

    It was good value, catered for our needs, was very clean and the staff were friendly and polite

  • 8/10 Alan ( Solo business traveller) 

    from Hexham , United Kingdom;GB  on  December 2, 2006

    Local to city centre with parking.

    Bar menu limited

  • 9/10 Hazel ( Solo leisure traveller) 

    from Abingdon , United Kingdom;GB  on  November 19, 2006

    Peaceful sourroundings within a busy city , beautiful garden and lovely area to sit and read the paper, drink and eat if wanted

  • 6/10 Peter ( Solo business traveller) 

    from Lincoln , United Kingdom;GB  on  November 18, 2006

    Value for money, good restaurant.

    Cold bedroom - radiator or heating system poor.

  • 10/10 Alister ( Young couple) 

    from Bridgwater , United Kingdom;GB  on  November 17, 2006

    "Very friendly staff. Lovely room with plenty of space. Situated close to town. Excellent hotel will recommend to other people." (99876725)

  • 8/10 James ( Mature couple) 

    from Newton le willows , United Kingdom;GB  on  November 17, 2006

    "the location of the hotel is ideal for tourists wishing to visit Edinburgh and surrounding areas." (3305376584)

    Friendly and with helpful staff room was comfortable spacious

  • 8/10 Anonymous ( Group of adult friends) 

    on  November 15, 2006

    "i would easily stay here again, but management should smarten up the rooms and bathrooms!!" (3304545112)

    Food was excellent, and excellent to access Murrayfield Stadium.

    Rooms needed general TLC!!

  • 3/10 Ronald ( Mature couple) 

    from Sutton coldfield , United Kingdom;GB  on  November 10, 2006

    "Breakfast was poor. Food wasn't hot. There was only thin sliced bread available for toasting and the toaster was totally useless. Twice on Sunday they ran out of food and plates, leaving people standing in a queue for up to 15 minutes. Bar food was poor. When I asked for vanilla ice-cream it came with chocolate in it. Bar service was very poor, frequently there was no-one serving. There was only one red wine available by the glass although two were listed. The wine was kept under halogen lights making it too hot." (99625667)

    Comfortable, good sized beds

    Shabby room - with cobwebs. Only one chair but three beds in a twin room. Lack of hot water at peak times. Extractor in bathroom didn't work. Switch on hairdrier had to be held down all the time.

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