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The Mayville Guest House

3.0 of 5
5 Minto Street, Edinburgh EH9 1RG, Scotland
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The Mayville Guest House
Ranked #365 of 428 Edinburgh B&B and Inns
2.5 of 5 stars 78 Reviews
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Aberdeen, United Kingdom
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

Would not recommend this place to anyone. Had to telephone to find out how to get in when we arrived as place was locked up - we were told that our key had been left on a windowledge at the back of the property. Kettle in room but no cups. Radiator on - when we commented about this as it... More

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London, United Kingdom
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012
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- When we got there the person who greeted us wasn't even sure that we had booked, he didn't have our details from the online booking and he just had to go by what we said. - The toilet didn't flush very well at all - The toilet seat broke - No shampoo or shower gel was provided - No... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2012
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this has got to be the worst ever guest house experience ever! Should have gone with my gut feeling and walked back out! but, was difficult getting a family room in Edinburgh. We experienced the reception of not being expected to arrive! room was dull, dated, not attractive at all. Beds were extremely uncomfortable, slats were missing from blinds, curtains... More

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Glasgow, United Kingdom
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Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2012

Arrived and couldn't get in initially despite several rings of the bell. Eventually, a couple came to the front door to go in. They had a key and so we were able to get in. Someone eventually came to the hallway but did not really know what they were doing. We told him we were booked in the family room... More

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Newcastle
2 reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2012

When we arrived at the guest house we were greated at the door and were told our family room had been double booked and 30 minutes beforehand another family had just been given the road before us so we had a decision either drive home, look out the room that was available or find another guest house. We were offered... More

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falkirk, scotland
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 March 2012

Didn't even stay the night walked out and went back home .didn't know we were coming even though they had already taken the money from my account then tried to give us a room that didn't have a ensuite .even though we had requested and paid for one . The rooms are a mess and dirty the bed linen and... More

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UK
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2012

1. Clean, comfortable double room with en suite 2. Had to pay the room charge in cash (not impressed!) 3. Good value for money 4. Free parking at back Overall, good value for money but concerned I had to pay in cash (allegedly the cash machine was not working!) More

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London, United Kingdom
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2012
2
people found this review helpful

Everything that has been posted here is true... Poor service, poor rooms, the place stinks... and I wouldn't mind betting that the six 5/5 ratings were done by fake accounts from the owners themselves. Really shows what sort of place you're going to when people go to such lengths to decieve potential customers... More

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Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2012
2
people found this review helpful

Filthy, filthy, filthy and falling apart. Stayed only one night of two booked, breakfast tasteless and disgusting. Bathroom unhygienic at best. Just no. More

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Peterborough, United Kingdom
Contributor
12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 December 2011

We travelled to edinburgh over the christmas weekend and chose the Mayville due the following factors - Rock Bottom Prices in Christmas - Walking Distance to the City Center and Castle Rock There were reviews that gave negative feedback but we went ahead with this nevertheless. We were surprised to find that none of these we were applicable to us.... More

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5 Minto Street, Edinburgh EH9 1RG, Scotland
Price range (per night):* 75 AUD - 164 AUD

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