Average best western hotel located at Kings Manor. Room was big enough with a comfortable bed but soundproofing was not very good. A bit outside of the city centre, but located right next to a bus stop with regular buses going to town.

Thoroughly enjoyed our 3 night stay. Special dog friendly room was spacious and luxurious for the price and there is a good green space at the back for short walks. Poppy the dog has diabetes and there was no problem providing a fridge for her insulin. Staff always helpful and friendly. A somewhat anonymous location completely compensated for by easy access on foot to Portobello beach and other great walks on the John Muir trail. As mentioned by others, great bus service to Edinburgh though we walked it one day via Holyrood Park and Arthur's seat and it didn't take very long. We had no need to use the car once on our stay. Excellent good sized swimming pool and steam room which we used twice daily. Breakfast and service very good when we filled up adequately for our energetic days. As there are no other eating establishments near by and we had Poppy, in the evenings we ate at the hotel restaurant and bistro and had room service one night which is something we wouldn't usually do. Food, without being special, was fine and reasonable value. Good self controlling heating system in room, very quiet and slept like logs. Would definitely visit again if in Edinburgh .

The restaurant had dishes marked as coeliac friendly and were able to prepare a special dish for one of the children. Kids loved the swimming pool and was very impressed with the committment to the environment. Most of all was impressed with the fantastic staff. Very handy being beside no.44 bus route.

Had a very pleasant stay during the Calcutta Cup weekend and enjoyed walking around Edinburgh apart from the roadworks! Don't get a taxi into town, there is bus stop outside and it costs only £1.30