Reviews - Valentine receives top rating!

Our city centre location, although walking distance from all main attractions, may not offer the most picturesque views from our windows. The thirty steps to our entrance up a 150 year old staircase may be of historical interest but not for the overly unfit. But our well-appointed, clean, and comfortable rooms, our friendly all-Scottish staff and a full Scottish cooked breakfast that shames many hotels is clearly an overall experience that our guests value.

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anthony, Barnsley Yorkshire - 26th October 2007

Rating five star

Comment

The rooms were very clean and well equipped. The annexe was just what we were looking for

Location

Found some great local pubs

Robert, Vancouver, Canada - 23rd October 2007

Rating four star

Comment

The room was comfortable, the shower worked well, the hosts were friendly. The location was good, in that I walked everywhere, from the train station to the castle and along Princes Street. Also, it was a short walk to the museum and the main Mosque. I felt safe, even late at night.The food was good, but being vegetarian, the choices were limited.

Location

As mentioned above, I walked everywhere from the Valentine. The best view was from the observatory behind the Parliament Buildings. The museum supplied lots of information on the local history. The Royal Mile had many interesting stops and bits of history recorded on plaques.

Tim, USA - 18th October 2007

Rating four star

Comment

Very good for the price. It appeared that improvements were on the way. Close to several bus lines, and rail station. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Clean rooms. Quiet rooms. Our room had a very nice room. Very nice breakfast.

Location

Easy walking distance to edinburgh city center. Easily within walking distance of Edinburgh castle. Bus line to Roslyn Chapel at the end of the block. Bus to airport only a couple blocks away. Many different types of restaurants with walking distance.

Philippe, Belgium - 28th September 2007

Rating four star

Comment

We have spend 3 days at Valentine's , we appeciated to have 2 bedrooms, a situation near the center, and the hospitality.

Location

Saturday, we have visited the castle, the Royal Mile, shopping in Princess street.... Sunday PM, Murrayfield Stadium for Rugby Scotland/New-Zealand. Amazing...

Shane - 18th August 2007

Rating five star

Comment

It was great having a bathroom in our room. The boys had bunk beds and we had the larger bed. Meals were outstanding. Hosts were always up for a good story about the area and the free internet was a huge bonus for getting trip details finalized... and the kids loved it too! Location of this guest house is perfect. We literally walked everywhere. THere was so much going on while we were there for the festival. With the exchange to CDN $ we were paying $300/night CDN. Rather steep for what we were getting but we also had to take into account that the festival was on.

Location

Go to the Pitch n' Putt over in Bruntsfield. You can rent a putter at the pub for cheap. Make sure you stop at Ye Olde Golf Pub for a meal too... great food. The Royal Mile and Princes Street are a nice walk away. During the festival you can hear the cannon from the Edinburgh Castle as if it's right next door.