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Reviews for Merith House Hotel, Edinburgh, Scotland
 

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4/5

Based on 29 customer reviews
 
Address:      2-3 Hermitage Place, Leith Links
The Merith House Hotel is situated approximately 1 mile from Princess Street. A mere 5-10 minutes from both the city centre and Leith Dock..... more info »
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Brazil
16th November 2008
Female
31-40
3/5
Comments: The breakfast was good and the staff friendly. But the room is really small and not so clean. The hostel isn't very close to Princess St, but you can take the bus in front of the hostel.

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England
9th November 2008
Male
41+
3/5
Comments: The management were extremely kind and helpful (Mr Murdo and his wife)

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Germany
16th September 2008
Male
31-40
3/5
Comments: The single room is incredibly tiny.

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Canada
8th September 2008
Couple
25-30
3/5
Comments: The staff were EXCEPTIONAL! Ready for us upon our arrival, gave us excellent directions, maps, etc. The location was far to walk to downtown, but gave us the opportunity to explore Leith and the bus was right outside, it came very frequently and was inexpensive (£2.50 for the day).

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USA
2nd September 2008
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4/5
Comments: very helpful with directions and whats happening in the city

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Mexico
19th August 2008
Couple
25-30
2/5
Comments: Twice in the morning there was no hot water. The bathroom was smelly The last night the main light in the room was off. We were given a room with a single and a double bed, the mattress in the double bed was half leaning down. Uncomfortable. The time for breakfast from 7:30 to 8:30 is too strict. People go for holidays not to be in a rush. The staff was not very friendly when we arrived at 9:00 one of those days.

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England
18th August 2008
Couple
18-24
3/5
Comments: Fantstic stay - really enjoyed it - would definately recommend!

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Australia
12th July 2008
Couple
25-30
3/5
Comments: Rooms are very small. Not much room at all to place your bags. Breakfast was very nice. Catch the bus from the train station, don't walk.

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Australia
10th July 2008
Female
25-30
3/5
Comments: The bathroom door needs to be able to be closed properly. Night shift lady was LOVELY!! The breakfast girls were great too!!!!!

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Sweden
2nd June 2008
Female
31-40
3/5
Comments: Nice and helpful people.

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USA
5th June 2008
Couple
18-24
3/5
Comments: Staff was wonderful, very helpful and willing to go out of their way to make sure you have a good trip. Breakfast was great. Rooms are a bit small but other than that, no complaints, very satisfied.

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Italy
3rd June 2008
Male
31-40
3/5
Comments: The staff is really helpful and always ready to your needs. Prices are good, cleanliness superb but consider that is a B&B so no much fun but for affordable price you catch a single suite with services inside. Is not near to the centre but 10 minutes by bus and you're there. Also Taxi are very cheap. I suggest definetely this nice and easy going B&B.

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USA
26th May 2008
Couple
25-30
4/5
Comments: The host was friendly and very informative. Bus stop right outside door. Minutes from everything. Beautiful park across the street and within walking distance of water and great resturants. Room was very clean.

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Germany
1st June 2008
Couple
25-30
2/5
Comments: Our room had: patched and taped bulk rubbish furniture, poor black labour style interior design, a broken ceiling light, no hot water in the morning, no daily change of sheets, no reload of toilet paper and for all of this: an inappropriate price!

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Portugal
19th May 2008
Couple
31-40
3/5
Comments: Very nice breakfast and nice host.

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Canada
7th May 2008
Male
18-24
4/5
Comments: Awesome place, clean, great staff, reasonably priced. Great for backpackers or just about anyone looking to check out Edinburgh.

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India
21st April 2008
Couple
31-40
4/5
Comments: Very glad we choose this place . I was in two minds tf it was worth cancelling post reading the review, but was glad that i went. The owner was very helpful in all ways. will go back .

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Ireland
6th April 2008
Male
31-40
4/5
Comments: Staff were very helpful !!

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Australia
30th March 2008
Male
18-24
4/5
Comments: The manager went out of his way to ensure that I was not only comfortably, but had a truly enjoyable stay. These people went above and beyond any expectations every step of the way. the bus out the front means easy access to the city and there are plenty of restaurants in the area. I didn't want to leave! Hope to stay here again next time I'm in Edinburgh

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USA
24th March 2008
Female
18-24
3/5
Comments: Great place to stay, though a bit far from downtown, must take a bus or taxi. Staff was friendly and room was always clean. We had a 4 person room to ourselves (2 of us) for the price of a 2 person room. Would definitely recommend it for a quiet weekend getaway!

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Hong Kong
8th March 2008
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25-30
3/5
Comments: We have stayed in a double room and the room is quite large and well equipped. Everything is OK and the manager is very helpful! Worth to stay in this hotel!

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Australia
6th March 2008
Male
25-30
4/5
Comments: awesome place. people who run it are so friendly. there is a bus stop right out the front that takes 2 mins to get to the action or a nice 15-20 min walk up leith walk to princess st. great breakfast and very attractive cleaners!!!!

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China
20th December 2007
Male
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4/5
Comments: very good!

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England
17th February 2008
Mixed Group
25-30
3/5
Comments: The couple running the hotel were lovely, very kind and helpful with all enquiries. The location is great too, v convenient for buses etc to town. Wished we could've stayed longer!

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Ireland
4th January 2008
Female
25-30
3/5
Comments: Great place for the price of it, breakfast lovely

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Chile
2nd December 2007
Female
18-24
3/5
Comments: Great breakfast, bus just at the door, owners are very nice...

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Poland
13th November 2007
Male
31-40
4/5
Comments: Excellent, nice place.

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China
14th October 2007
Male
18-24
4/5
Comments: Friendly people and nice hotel, although a little bit far away from the city centre. Around half hour by walk or you can take bus to the city centre, which are just in front of the hotel. The only thing that is not very good is because it is near the road side and in the night it is quite noisy. And they do not have private car park. The breakfeast they provide is the best I have ever have in the UK. Really good place to stay while you are in Edinburgh.

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New Zealand
24th September 2007
Couple
18-24
4/5
Comments: This place was fantastic! The staff were lovely and the breakfast was amazing. Great value for your money. The only thing is that it is a bit out of the centre but its only a quick £1 bus ride from right outside the door.

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Romania
17th September 2007
Female
25-30
2/5
Comments: I am sorry to say this because the people running the hotel seamed pretty nice but I have never stayed in such shabby place. Actually, usually I stay in youth hostels which normally suppose to offer less comfort and I am really not a picky person but the hotel was old and smelly, mold on the floor, one of the lamps didn't work, the window didn't open (we have to put a phone book to keep it open..) and the worst of all, I have got bitten by some funny insects. Actually it is not funny at all, it happened on the first night, I have ugly and itchy bites all over my neck and hands (you know, the exposed parts..) and it even provoked me an allergic reaction that makes me look like a monster. Now I'm taking antibiotics and have a week lease from work. I am sorry to say this but I wouldn't absolutely raccomand this place!