Frederick Douglass - Rooms In the City
7.2
Very Good(29 reviews)
50 Gilmore Pl, Edinburgh EH3 9NX, United Kingdom
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Hotel Description
Frederick Douglass - Rooms In the City is a stylish hotel located at 50 Gilmore Pl, Edinburgh EH3 9NX, United Kingdom. Situated in the heart of Edinburgh, this property offers easy access to the city's vibrant surroundings, including iconic landmarks and cultural treasures. Guests will find themselves just minutes away from Edinburgh Castle, National Museum of Scotland, and the bustling Royal Mile. The hotel's contemporary design, combined with a welcoming ambiance, creates an inviting atmosphere that blends modern comfort with historical charm. The rooms at Frederick Douglass are spacious and designed for relaxation, featuring plush bedding, sleek furnishings, and an overall soothing atmosphere. Each room is equipped with high-speed internet, ensuring that guests stay connected throughout their stay. The hotel also offers fully equipped kitchens, making it ideal for those who prefer a home-away-from-home experience. For those seeking entertainment, nearby attractions include Arthur's Seat for hiking enthusiasts and the Palace of Holyroodhouse for history lovers. The hotel is well-connected to public transportation, with Edinburgh Airport just a 26-minute taxi ride away, and the city's main train station, Edinburgh Waverley, just 10 minutes by taxi. The safety and well-being of guests are top priorities, and health and safety measures are strictly enforced. Whether you're here for business or leisure, Frederick Douglass - Rooms In the City offers a convenient and comfortable base from which to explore Edinburgh and beyond.
The Most Outstanding Trait
1. Prime location in the heart of Edinburgh, close to major attractions
2. Spacious rooms with modern décor and relaxing atmosphere
3. Fully equipped kitchens in every room for a home-like stay
4. High-speed internet access throughout the hotel
5. Convenient access to public transport and nearby airports
6. Health and safety measures in place for guest protection
7. Proximity to top landmarks including Edinburgh Castle and National Museum
8. Easy access to famous dining options like Locanda de Gusti and L’Artigiano
9. Variety of local experiences such as hiking at Arthur's Seat and visiting the Royal Mile
8.6 Excellent
Location rating
Top sights
Edinburgh Castle
9 min
National Museum of Scotland7 min
Royal Mile9 min
Palace of Holyroodhouse13 min
Arthur's Seat21 min
Nearest locations
Yamato
2 min
A Wee Taste2 min
Fava Restaurant - Greek Kitchen5 min
L’Artigiano Edinburgh6 min
MUMS Great Comfort Food6 min
The Palmerston7 min
First Coast Restaurant7 min
The Outsider Restaurant7 min
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Good to know
| Location rating | 8.6 |
| Nearest airport | Edinburgh Airport |
| Travel time to airport | 26 min |
Nightly price (Only for reference price for sample day)
Check-in: Fri, Dec 06
Check-out: Sat, Dec 07
$7,842
$7,842
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Location
50 Gilmore Pl, Edinburgh EH3 9NX, United Kingdom
Airports:
Edinburgh Airport
Taxi: 26 min
Transit: 34 min
Glasgow Airport
Taxi: 1 hr 16 min
Transit: 1 hr 29 min
Transit:
Leamington Terrace
Walking: 1 min
Edinburgh Waverley
Taxi: 10 min
Walking: 30 min
Haymarket
Walking: 15 min
Edinburgh
Taxi: 12 min
Walking: 36 min
Port Hamilton
Walking: 4 min
Nearby locations
8.6
Excellent Location
Top Attractions
Top Restaurants
Reviews
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S van der Plas
3/5
If you're looking for luxury and top quality this isn't it. Beds and decor mediocre to the point that my husband left early. However I slept fine. The room could be cleaner and smarter but there are lots of things in it's favour. Spacious room for two with pretty much everything you could need (see photos) except perhaps a few drawers. Great shower and warm and quiet room. Very secure. Only 5 minutes walk from loads of great little restaurants and cafés. Super cinema round the corner and easy to get to main tourist spots. The Meadows and canal cycle on yr doorstep.
Simone Pelizzoni
5/5
Very pleasant stay, very convenient location. It was a little too hot in the room.
Evan
5/5
Stay was amazing! Lovely old guest house.
Room 5
Service 5
Location5
Nika Lyuft
1/5
It smelled bad and there was no air circulation. Room was very cold at times and they would heat it while we were out exploring. Not fit if traveling with small children
Damian Gemmell
5/5
Lovely place to stay. Very convenient and very clean. I'd happily stay there again.
Room 5
Service 5
Location5
Francesco Mastroviti
2/5
All the mattresses were broken. The room was so close to the street that you had the impression of cars driving directly into it. The blinds were half-shut with no way of closing them completely. Would not recommend!
Room 1
Service 1
Location3
Katha saa
4/5
I think for the price this place is super good!At least we had a private bathroom and everything was great.
Carmencita Llamazares
5/5
Thanks to the host of this hotel I didn't miss my flight today by being quick and calling me to say I had forgotten my passport. Grateful
Maia Kantaria
5/5
Amazing for the price!! The host was very helpful and me and my friends felt very comfortable staying here. We are 3 18 year old girls so security was a big thing for us and our room was very secure with 3 levels of locks / codes / keys. The room was perfect for our 2 night stay and the location was good. Beds were comfortable and the welcome pack was useful with things to do and places to eat. Would come again!!
Rocio Garcia Fernandez
4/5
Good experience. Clean. 15/20 minutes from the center on foot.
Kerrin Bone
5/5
The room my partner and I were in was lovely. Stayed just before Christmas and couldn’t ask for a better location, close to a few supermarkets so easy to pick up dinner/snacks barely a 5 minute walk. The room was lovely had a TV and a hot water jug. The bathroom was modern and shower was fantastic. The real stand out was the staff, found them to be responsive, highly accommodating and (most importantly) friendly. Absolutely would stay again!
Amparo Ortega Ramón
1/5
The good thing? The priceThe least good thing? The passageways were dirty and filthy. They gave us one towel per person for the entire stay (5 nights). It was very cold in the bathroom. The bedding left a lot to be desired. It is not as close to the center as they say.
Rachel Wardle-Tipping
1/5
What a massive disappointment, you could look at it as just a place to sleep and change but with 2small children a room needs to be safe, clean and welcoming at the very least. The building looks dilapidated and in need of some renovation. The main door led to a filthy corridor that housed a forest of leaves and dirt, navigated 2 flights of stairs with a buggy, and through a further 2doors, we were in the room. When we got through the door we were hit with a smell like a stale ashtray.Not at all what I envisaged on my 4 hour journey to Edinburgh, and definitely not what my hubby spent good money on. The faults with this place are endless - broken and dangerous parts around the room and more importantly in the bathroom, facilities were either dirty, broken or empty, with the exception of plenty of coffee sachets. This establishment not only needs to be massively renovated but they also need to look at their prices, not value for money AT ALL. Stay away if you don’t want to be disappointed
Darren Tipping (passionforpheasant)
1/5
I was mis-sold and influenced by false advertisement of this hotel (if you want to call it that)/room. THIS ROOM SHOULD COME WITH A HEALTH RISK. Disgusting is the nicest way to put it. We would have had a nicer stay on the street down with the unfortunate homeless. Dirty, no so called ' Tea/ Coffee maker. If you called a kettle a coffee/tea maker then why don't my 2 do that? Metal edges off tiles ripped off, toilet roll holder spins 360 degrees as not held in with screws, glass shelf hanging out of the wall, window in the bathroom wouldn't close, hair dryer was hanging off the wall via double sided sticky tape, food left on the floor from previous brave people, dirty towels and red wine stained bedding! I took me wife and our two young children to this hotel to spend it Edinburgh for my wife's 40th birthday. What a shambles and unsafe, dirty, scumhole. Best part about this hotel was leaving :)
Laura Owens
5/5
Overall great stay.Clean and more comfortable than I'd thought it would be from the photos.Two fairly comfortable double/ queen beds. Window opens wide for air.Bathroom is great for American folks (good size with single faucet sink and large shower with reliable hot water). Shampoo and conditioner in shower.Not sure how the heat works since it wasn't cold when we visited.Teak kettle with instant coffee and tea provided. Hangers in room.Check-in directions were a bit unclear but we managed our way through the three doors with codes to our room.It is about a thirty minute walk from old town center. Plenty of restaurants five minutes away.Would stay here again.
Elaine Keith
2/5
Was difficult to find, there was a mural on the wall at end of street with small lettering saying 33 Frederick Douglass, but there was no proper signage for the property which was further along from this mural. Was shown how to get into the room which involved getting through three doors which all had different codes. When we returned that night at 10.30 pm when we got through the front door the hallway and stairs were in complete darkness. I had to use my torch light on my ‘phone to enable us to see the stairs and enter codes on other two doors. There was a huge stone in the hallway which my friend nearly fell over. The room was OK and was clean enough, but there was only a few hangers for clothes - no wardrobe or bedside tables. Also thought it was overpriced for one night at £195 (looking at prices online for this property most rooms are around £82). My friend and I stayed at Hotel du Vin last year which was £195 but included breakfast, was in the town centre and quite exceptional room.