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Ballantrae Albany Hotel
4 stars

Ballantrae Albany Hotel

39-47 Albany Street, Edinburgh, EH1 3QY, United Kingdom
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
See location+44 131 556 0397
7.6
Good
based on 2115 reviews
2,115 reviews
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Ballantrae Albany Hotel is a 4-star property located right in the very heart of Edinburgh. The location helps to make the property a good choice for both business and vacation travelers alike. The smoke-free property features 42 rooms for the guests. The rooms at the family-friendly property have a range of amenities to help the guests feel at home.

The rooms have free WiFi, as well as room service and cable TV. The guests will find plenty of other amenities, as well, such as daily housekeeping, a private bathroom, free toiletries, a desk, coffee and tea making facilities, and a phone. An iron/ironing board is available on request. Guests can choose from single rooms, double rooms, and twin rooms, as well as suites.

The property features free WiFi in the public areas, as well as luggage storage, and a 24hr front desk. The property also has a free continental breakfast available for the guests for a surcharge each morning.

Travelers who opt to stay at the property located in the New Town area of the city will be just a short walk from Princes Street, as well as the Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre. Plenty of interesting sites are a short walk or drive away from the property. Nearby dining and drinking options are available as well at a range of places, such as Stac Polly, the Magnum Bar & Restaurant, The Conan Doyle, Rollow, and the Olive Branch Bistro.

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7.6
Good
Based on 2,115 verified guest reviews

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Amenities at Ballantrae Albany Hotel

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • 24hr front desk
  • Safe
  • Storage available

General

  • Storage available

Health and safety

  • Safe

Services and conveniences

  • 24hr front desk

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi

Reviews of Ballantrae Albany Hotel

7.6
Good
2115 verified ratings
Wonderful
651
Very good
357
Good
490
Okay
231
Fair
240
Mediocre
80
Poor
66
Guests say
Guests generally found the hotel's location to be excellent, with close proximity to key attractions and public transport. The cleanliness of the hotel received positive remarks as well, alongside spacious room sizes that added to overall satisfaction. However, many reviews criticized the service, particularly the breakfast options and staff attitudes, which were considered lacking for a 4-star hotel. Additionally, several guests reported issues with room amenities and comfort, leading to a mixed overall experience.
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Cleanliness9 out of 10
Location9 out of 10
Room Size9 out of 10
Amenities2.5 out of 10
Breakfast2.5 out of 10
Service2 out of 10
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9.7
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Anonymous, Jun 2019
Cons (-) lovely host, clean rooms, parking available
8.8
Very good
Geoffrey, Jun 2019
Cons (-) Parking was terrible
6.5
Okay
Anonymous, Jun 2019
Pros (+) Central location, staff is very accommodating.
Cons (-) Bathroom should be cleaned more thoroughly as dust was very prominent in the corners. Broken shelf in the bathroom should have been replaced,
8.0
Very good
Jonathan T., Nov 2018
Pros (+) Staff was professional, breakfast was good!
Cons (-) Toilet stuck, rooms could have been a bit better, low TV channel selection

Location

39-47 Albany Street, Edinburgh, EH1 3QY

What's nearby

  • Waverley Mall0.5 km
  • Calton Hill0.5 km
  • Scott Monument0.6 km
  • National Gallery of Scotland0.7 km
  • Princes Street Gardens0.8 km
  • Museum of Childhood0.8 km
  • Real Mary King's Close0.8 km
  • St Giles' Cathedral0.9 km
  • The Royal Mile0.9 km
  • National Library Of Scotland1 km
  • Scottish Parliament Building1.1 km
  • Edinburgh Castle1.1 km

Policies

Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 2:00 PM, check out anytime before 11:00 AM

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Cancellation/prepayment policies vary by room type and provider.

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FAQs when booking at Ballantrae Albany Hotel

  • Where is Ballantrae Albany Hotel located?

    Ballantrae Albany Hotel is located at 39-47 Albany Street in New Town, 0.7 km from the centre of Edinburgh. Waverley Mall is the closest landmark to Ballantrae Albany Hotel.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Ballantrae Albany Hotel?

    Check-in time is 2:00 PM and check-out time is 11:00 AM at Ballantrae Albany Hotel.

  • Does Ballantrae Albany Hotel offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Ballantrae Albany Hotel offers free Wi-Fi.

  • How far is Ballantrae Albany Hotel from the airport?

    Ballantrae Albany Hotel is 11.4 km from Edinburgh Turnhouse. Ballantrae Albany Hotel is 55.9 km from Dundee.

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Good to know

Value for money

7.3

Distance to downtown

0.7 km

Nearest Airport

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Distance to airport

11.4 km