The Ben Doran

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11 W Mayfield, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh EH9 1, UK | Edit hotel information »

Average ratings by Real Travelers

4.3 out of 5 based on 47 reviews from 4 sources
Clean: Rating of 4.7 out of 5
Service: Rating of 4.4 out of 5
Location: Rating of 3.4 out of 5
Room: Rating of 4.3 out of 5

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  • "An excellent place, cozy and quiet, just the type you need to help you get through the colder days;" — source Venere

    " The food was great, it was a wonderful experience and next time I visit Edinburgh I will be staying here again." — source Expedia

The Ben Doran Reviews

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  • Overall: Rating of 4.3 out of 5

    "An excellent place, cozy and quiet, just the type you need to help you get through the colder days;" source Venere 2010/01/01

    "d have rated the experience as excellent." source Venere 2003/11/01

    " The food was great, it was a wonderful experience and next time I visit Edinburgh I will be staying here again." source Expedia 2009/11/24

    "This lovely hotel/bed and breakfast is located approximately 1 mile from the train station." source Expedia 2008/06/19

    " Other than that, it was a great place to stay and well worth the money." source Expedia 2007/09/12

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  • Clean: Rating of 4.7 out of 5

    "Very pleasant, helpful staff, very clean, a very reasonable location with breakfast made to order." source Priceline

    " Authentic fresh cuisine, great location and rooms." source Venere 2009/09/01

    " Rooms are clean and decor is fine and breakfast was good." source Venere 2003/05/01

    "The hotel staff was very accommodating, and the place was very clean." source Expedia 2009/12/09

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  • Service: Rating of 4.4 out of 5

    "The staff here was friendly and helpful, but we could not get dinner the first night, as it had to be pre-ordered." source Priceline 2008/10/07

    " the manager is very helpful and loves her job." source Priceline 2006/09/16

    "Very friendly & helpful staff." source Venere 2009/05/01

    "The staff was warm, welcoming and helpful." source Expedia 2009/12/10

    "The staff at the Ben Doran couldn’t be nicer or more helpful." source Expedia 2008/08/19

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  • Location: Rating of 3.4 out of 5

    " It is not in a downtown location, but is quite close to the city centre." source Priceline 2007/01/23

    "Good B&B in a good location." source Priceline

    " great location!" source Expedia 2009/10/30

    "Good location within easy walking distance to the Royal Mile and plenty of food choices." source Expedia 2008/07/26

    " Although the distance on the map shows the Ben Doran pretty close to the Royal Mile, take the bus (it’s easy and convenient)!" source Expedia 2008/03/28

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  • Room: Rating of 4.3 out of 5

    " The room was lovely, the breakfast outstanding, and the staff so very helpful!" source Expedia 2010/04/07

    " A lovely spiral staircase up to a room with a very comfortable bed and heavy curtains I could draw was just the thing I needed upon my arrival from the States." source Expedia 2009/11/12

    " It could use some renovations, but despite that, it was clean and cozy." source Expedia 2008/11/21

    "This hotel is close to frequent bus transportation and is a friendly and comfortable place to stay." source Expedia 2008/10/23

    " The style is more like a cozy guesthouse." source Expedia 2008/10/22

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More information on The Ben Doran

The Ben Doran is a luxurious, 4-star and 4-AA townhouse. It is a historically listed building. It is central, less than a mile from the famous Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood Palace. Ben Doran offers all modern comforts, is centrally heated, has TV in all rooms, free tea/coffee available at all times, and telephones in all rooms. Ben Doran is in the midst of an abundance of attractions and all within walking distance - Royal Mile (medieval street), Edinburgh Castle, Dynamic Earth, hill walks, Olympic size swimming pool, Scottish Parliament, University of Edinburgh, The Royal Infirmary, the new Scottish National Museum, theatres and concert halls. Edinburgh is also spotted with superb golf courses, which are easily accessible. Ben Doran has its own private parking, its own restaurant and can provide lunch boxes on request. Should you choose, The Ben Doran is also surrounded by an excellent variety of restaurants, pubs and clubs. To start your exploration of the wonders of Scotland, The Ben Doran is an ideal base from which to begin your adventure. There are excellent services of trains and buses, which can carry the traveller to every corner of Scotland, from the Kingdom of Fife to the magical Highlands and the wild West Coast. Loch Lomond is 1 1/2 hours by car, Inverness is under 3 hours, Glasglow and Sterling less than 1 hour, and St. Andrew, with its internationally famous golf course, is less than 2 hours. Ben Doran is a family business and offers high quality services. As an entirely non-smoking establishment, its cleanliness and hospitality are second-to-none. The Ben Doran ensures a first-class stay for each of its guests, as it is run with genuine care and utmost pride.

Details for The Ben Doran:

  • Check-in Time:

    1500
  • Check-out Time:

    1000
  • Total Rooms:

    11
  • Total Floors:

    2
  • Rooms:

    10
Information by Priceline
  • Cancellation Policy

    -168 hours, The equivalent of your first night stay is required as a deposit and is taken directly off your credit card.
  • Directions

    Edinburgh has mainline rail connections to London and to the north of Scotland. Ben Doran is a 20 minute drive from the airport and 5 minutes from Waverly Train Station.We are on the A701. There is an excellent bus service to the city centre. Princes Street, Waverley train station and the bus station are less than a mile away.If you need further directions please contact us.
  • Area

    Midlothian,Around Edinburgh
  • Dining

    RestaurantBen Doran Brasserie serves buffet breakfast, including cereals, breads, cheeses, fruit, tomatoes, as well as a hot buffet, eggs, bacon, sausages, black pudding. Hot toast, tea and coffee served to your table. Porridge is available on request. Dinner is served from 6:30 until 8:30 pm with a brasserie menu of steak, salmon, chicken, soup of the day or salad.
  • Attractions

    Direction Is From Attraction To Property Edinburgh Castle .................... 1 Mile S Holyrood Palace ................... 1/2 Mile S Dynamic Earth ..................... 1/2 Mile S Scottish National Museum ............ 1 Mile S Theatres ......................... 1 2 Miles S Royal Britannia Yacht .............. 2 Miles S Royal Mile ........................ 1/2 Mile S Princes Street ...................... 1 Mile S Skiing ......................... 2 1/2 Miles E Royal Botanic Gardens .............. 3 Miles S Scottish Parliament ............... 1/2 Mile S Edinburgh Zoo ...................... 3 Miles S Golf Course ....................... 1/2 Mile W Edinburgh University .............. 1/2 Mile S Please Refer To Property For Further Information.

Amenities include:

  •   Sauna
  •   Tv
  •   Room service
  •   Restaurant
  •   Internet
  •   Heated pool
  •   Free parking
  •   Free breakfast
  •   Fitness center
  •   Concierge
  •   Business center
  •   Breakfast buffet
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