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- 35, Mayfield Gardens, EH9 2BX Edinburgh,
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Highlights
Parking directly at the property
Comfortable family rooms
Complimentary wi-fi property-wide
Non-smoking rooms available
Parking directly at the propertyComfortable family roomsComplimentary wi-fi property-wideNon-smoking rooms availableLocated in a residential neighborhood, the guest house is approximately 1 mile south of the historic Old Town and the Royal Mile. Waverley Train Station, situated on Princes Street, is about 1.25 miles from the property.
Guests can benefit from limited complimentary parking and free internet access at Alexander.
The establishment is well-positioned for easy access to the Scottish Parliament and Edinburgh University.
Please provide an approximate time of arrival.
Payment is required on arrival.
Please note that there are only 2 on-site parking spaces available and offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Alternative free parking is available on side streets next to the property and on Saturday and Sunday, free parking is available in front of the guest house.
Please note that guests who require an accessible room should inform the property on their booking. Accessibility rooms are subject to availability.
Please note that guests are liable for any damages to the property and loss of keys.At Alexander Guest House, hen, stag, or similar parties are not accepted.
Please inform in advance of your expected arrival time. At Alexander Guest House, you may use the Special Requests box during booking or directly contact the property using the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Deluxe Double Room Description, photos, price, amenities
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- clothes rack,
- baby cot/crib,
- carpeted floor,
- ironing facilities (iron and ironing board),
- wardrobe/closet,
- work desk,
- cleaning supplies (e.g., for kitchenette),
- heating,
- non-feather pillow (synthetic),
- waste bin,
- iron,
- bedside socket
- shower,
- shampoo,
- complimentary toiletries,
- toilet,
- hairdryer,
- toilet paper,
- body soap,
- private bathroom
- cable tv channels,
- flat-screen tv,
- television (tv)
- chocolates or cookies (charges may apply),
- tea and coffee making facilities,
- electric kettle
- bed linen,
- towels,
- lockers (in shared rooms/hostels),
- key access
- fire extinguisher (in room/apartment),
- smoke detector
- hand sanitiser (in room)
This room has a sofa, coffee table and views of the garden and Arthur´s Seat.
Room size:
Deluxe Double Room - 6 m2
Bedroom 1 – Double bed
Max persons: 2 
Family Room with Bathroom (4 Adults) Description, photos, price, amenities
- non-feather pillow (synthetic),
- wardrobe/closet,
- baby cot/crib,
- carpeted floor,
- clothes rack,
- waste bin,
- ironing facilities (iron and ironing board),
- work desk,
- cleaning supplies (e.g., for kitchenette),
- heating,
- iron,
- bedside socket
- shower,
- hairdryer,
- toilet,
- toilet paper,
- body soap,
- private bathroom,
- complimentary toiletries,
- shampoo
- cable tv channels,
- flat-screen tv,
- television (tv)
- chocolates or cookies (charges may apply),
- tea and coffee making facilities,
- electric kettle
- lockers (in shared rooms/hostels),
- key access,
- towels,
- bed linen
- fire extinguisher (in room/apartment),
- smoke detector
- hand sanitiser (in room)
A large sunny room with double bed, 2 single beds and a seating area.
Room size:
Family Room with Bathroom (4 Adults) - 25 m2
Bedroom 1 – Single bed, Double bed
Max persons: 4
Deluxe Double Room Description, photos, price, amenities
- waste bin,
- baby cot/crib,
- non-feather pillow (synthetic),
- iron,
- cleaning supplies (e.g., for kitchenette),
- heating,
- bedside socket,
- work desk,
- clothes rack,
- ironing facilities (iron and ironing board),
- wardrobe/closet,
- carpeted floor
- private bathroom,
- complimentary toiletries,
- toilet,
- shampoo,
- shower,
- toilet paper,
- body soap,
- hairdryer
- television (tv),
- cable tv channels,
- flat-screen tv
- electric kettle,
- tea and coffee making facilities,
- chocolates or cookies (charges may apply)
- towels,
- key access,
- lockers (in shared rooms/hostels),
- bed linen
- fire extinguisher (in room/apartment),
- smoke detector
- hand sanitiser (in room)
This room comes with a TV and tea/coffee-making facilities.
Room size:
Deluxe Double Room - 6 m2
Bedroom 1 – Double bed
Max persons: 2
Small Family Room Description, photos, price, amenities
- iron,
- clothes rack,
- non-feather pillow (synthetic),
- work desk,
- baby cot/crib,
- bedside socket,
- ironing facilities (iron and ironing board),
- wardrobe/closet,
- waste bin,
- heating,
- cleaning supplies (e.g., for kitchenette),
- carpeted floor
- complimentary toiletries,
- shampoo,
- hairdryer,
- toilet paper,
- private bathroom,
- body soap,
- bathtub or shower,
- toilet,
- bathtub
- television (tv),
- cable tv channels,
- flat-screen tv
- electric kettle,
- chocolates or cookies (charges may apply),
- tea and coffee making facilities
- lockers (in shared rooms/hostels),
- bed linen,
- key access,
- towels
- fire extinguisher (in room/apartment),
- smoke detector
- hand sanitiser (in room)
This room has a garden view. The bathroom is situated beside the room.
Room size:
Small Family Room - 11 m2
Bedroom 1 – Single bed, Double bed
Max persons: 3
Double Room with Shared Bathroom Description, photos, price, amenities
- bedside socket,
- waste bin,
- work desk,
- iron,
- non-feather pillow (synthetic),
- carpeted floor,
- ironing facilities (iron and ironing board),
- wardrobe/closet,
- heating,
- clothes rack,
- cleaning supplies (e.g., for kitchenette)
- toilet,
- shared bathroom (outside the room),
- shower,
- complimentary toiletries,
- toilet paper,
- hairdryer,
- shampoo
- television (tv),
- cable tv channels,
- flat-screen tv
- chocolates or cookies (charges may apply),
- electric kettle,
- tea and coffee making facilities
- bed linen,
- towels,
- key access,
- lockers (in shared rooms/hostels)
- smoke detector,
- fire extinguisher (in room/apartment)
- hand sanitiser (in room)
This room has a shared shower room (same floor).
Room size:
Double Room with Shared Bathroom - 10 m2
Bedroom 1 – Double bed
Max persons: 2
Standard Single Room with Shared Bathroom Description, photos, price, amenities
- wardrobe/closet,
- cleaning supplies (e.g., for kitchenette),
- waste bin,
- ironing facilities (iron and ironing board),
- non-feather pillow (synthetic),
- clothes rack,
- work desk,
- bedside socket,
- iron,
- carpeted floor,
- heating
- complimentary toiletries,
- body soap,
- toilet paper,
- shower,
- toilet,
- shared bathroom (outside the room),
- hairdryer,
- shampoo
- cable tv channels,
- flat-screen tv,
- television (tv)
- chocolates or cookies (charges may apply),
- tea and coffee making facilities,
- electric kettle
- key access,
- bed linen,
- lockers (in shared rooms/hostels),
- towels
- smoke detector,
- fire extinguisher (in room/apartment)
- hand sanitiser (in room)
This room has views of the garden and Arthur's Seat.
Room size:
Standard Single Room with Shared Bathroom - 10 m2
Bedroom 1 – Single bed
Max persons: 1
Deluxe Double or Twin Room Description, photos, price, amenities
- heating,
- work desk,
- carpeted floor,
- clothes rack,
- bedside socket,
- iron,
- waste bin,
- non-feather pillow (synthetic),
- wardrobe/closet,
- cleaning supplies (e.g., for kitchenette),
- ironing facilities (iron and ironing board)
- toilet paper,
- shampoo,
- bathtub,
- complimentary toiletries,
- hairdryer,
- private bathroom,
- toilet,
- bathtub or shower,
- body soap
- cable tv channels,
- television (tv),
- flat-screen tv
- tea and coffee making facilities,
- electric kettle,
- chocolates or cookies (charges may apply)
- towels,
- bed linen,
- lockers (in shared rooms/hostels),
- key access
- fire extinguisher (in room/apartment),
- smoke detector
- hand sanitiser (in room)
Providing free toiletries, this twin/double room includes a private bathroom with a bath and a hairdryer. This twin/double room features a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, flat-screen TV with cable channels, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit provides 2 beds.
Room size:
Deluxe Double or Twin Room - 6 m2
Bedroom 1 – Single bed
Max persons: 2
Single Room with Bathroom Description, photos, price, amenities
- wardrobe/closet,
- cleaning supplies (e.g., for kitchenette),
- iron,
- ironing facilities (iron and ironing board),
- waste bin,
- heating,
- work desk,
- carpeted floor,
- non-feather pillow (synthetic),
- bedside socket,
- clothes rack
- shower,
- private bathroom,
- toilet paper,
- toilet,
- shampoo,
- hairdryer,
- body soap,
- complimentary toiletries
- cable tv channels,
- television (tv),
- flat-screen tv
- electric kettle,
- chocolates or cookies (charges may apply),
- tea and coffee making facilities
- key access,
- lockers (in shared rooms/hostels),
- towels,
- bed linen
- fire extinguisher (in room/apartment),
- smoke detector
- hand sanitiser (in room)
This room has a shared shower room (same floor) and a Victorian fireplace (display only).
Room size:
Single Room with Bathroom - 10 m2
Bedroom 1 – Single bed
Max persons: 1
Standard Double Room Description, photos, price, amenities
- ironing facilities (iron and ironing board),
- clothes rack,
- bedside socket,
- carpeted floor,
- iron,
- heating,
- non-feather pillow (synthetic),
- cleaning supplies (e.g., for kitchenette),
- work desk,
- waste bin,
- wardrobe/closet
- toilet,
- shampoo,
- shower,
- body soap,
- toilet paper,
- hairdryer,
- private bathroom,
- complimentary toiletries
- cable tv channels,
- television (tv),
- flat-screen tv
- electric kettle,
- chocolates or cookies (charges may apply),
- tea and coffee making facilities
- towels,
- key access,
- bed linen,
- lockers (in shared rooms/hostels)
- fire extinguisher (in room/apartment),
- smoke detector
- hand sanitiser (in room)
Featuring free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. This double room has a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, flat-screen TV with cable channels, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit is equipped with 1 bed.
Room size:
Standard Double Room - 10 m2
Bedroom 1 – Double bed
Max persons: 2
Double Room with Private External Bathroom Description, photos, price, amenities
- private bathroom
The unit provides 1 bed.
Room size:
Double Room with Private External Bathroom - 10 m2
Bedroom 1 – Double bed
Max persons: 2
Deluxe Double Room Description, photos, price, amenities
- private bathroom
The unit provides 1 bed.
Room size:
Deluxe Double Room - 12 m2
Bedroom 1 – Double bed
Max persons: 2
Family Room Description, photos, price, amenities
- private bathroom
The unit provides 2 beds.
Room size:
Family Room - 24 m2
Bedroom 1 – Single bed, Double bed
Max persons: 3
Double Room Description, photos, price, amenities
- private bathroom
The unit provides 1 bed.
Room size:
Double Room - 13 m2
Bedroom 1 – Double bed
Max persons: 2
Choose your ideal room at Alexander Guest House
Our property offers a variety of accommodation options to best suit your needs and preferences. Below you will find a list of available room types:
- Deluxe Double Room
- Deluxe Double Room
- Small Family Room
- Double Room with Shared Bathroom
- Family Room with Bathroom (4 Adults)
- Standard Single Room with Shared Bathroom
- Deluxe Double or Twin Room
- Single Room with Bathroom
- Standard Double Room
- Double Room with Private External Bathroom
- Deluxe Double Room
- Family Room
- Double Room
Please note that detailed availability and current prices for individual rooms will be visible after selecting your stay dates.
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Facilities and services
General property information
parking available, complimentary parking, on-site parking
Hotel services offered
comprehensive internet access, wireless internet (wi-fi), complimentary wi-fi access
Transport & getting around
secure parking garage, disabled-access parking
Reception & guest support
quick check-in/check-out, excursion booking desk, baggage hold, secure lockers, invoices available
Shared spaces for guests
access to hotel garden, guest lounge / tv room
Other property amenities
smoke-free rooms, spacious family rooms, noise-reducing/soundproofed rooms, in-room heating, entirely non-smoking property, standard key entry
Property safety & security
strategically placed smoke detectors, cctv surveillance in public areas, readily available fire extinguishers
Security systems
staff adherence to all local authority safety protocols, removal of shared non-essential items (menus, magazines, etc.), hand sanitiser readily available in rooms and key areas, comprehensive first-aid kit accessible
Social distancing guidelines
seamless contactless check-in/check-out process, secure cashless payment methods accepted, strict adherence to physical distancing guidelines
Disinfection & cleaning procedures
use of who-approved disinfectants effective against coronavirus, linens, towels, and laundry sanitised per local health guidelines, guest rooms disinfected thoroughly between stays, guest rooms sealed post-cleaning for safety, option to decline room cleaning services during stay
Food & drink safety
safe physical distancing in dining spaces, all dining ware (plates, cutlery, glasses) fully sanitised
Internet access
Complimentary wi-fi property-wide! The property offers internet services with both standard and free WiFi options.
Guest parking
Complimentary guest parking! The property offers free on-site parking, including a parking garage and accessible parking spaces.
Check-in, check-out, and payment policies
Check-inFrom 14:00 Until 00:00 hours
Check-outFrom 10:00 Until 10:30 hours
Children and extra bedsChildren from 0 to 2 years old stay free of charge using cot. Guests must be at least 18 years old to check in. We welcome children of all ages.
PetsPets are not permitted.
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- Deluxe Double Room
- Family Room with Bathroom (4 Adults)
- Small Family Room
- Double Room with Shared Bathroom
- Standard Single Room with Shared Bathroom
- Deluxe Double or Twin Room
- Single Room with Bathroom
- Standard Double Room
- Double Room with Private External Bathroom
- Family Room
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