Edinburgh City Retreat - Edinburgh City Centre 3 min Walk to Edinburgh Castle

We had five adults in the apartment, so it was a little cramped but manageable. The rooms were nicely furnished and the bathroom was lovely. There wasn’t a tea towel in the kitchen, a small annoyance. The building is 250 years old, so expect uneven floors and no lift. The location is hard to beat. We were there at Christmas, with a little market down the street and the Polar Bar and ice skating up the street. Lots of attractions are an easy walk away, and there are plenty of bus routes.

The staff were so helpful, and the rooms were clean and well equipped. We got upgraded on our first five-night stay, which was wonderful. Excellent location.

The location was excellent, but my daughter and her friends stayed one night and cash went missing from their room. They were told only the guests in that room had the door code, so I believe whoever took it must work for the organisation. Reception was no help. They even asked why the headphones hadn’t been taken, probably because AirPods can be traced. The receptionist seemed reluctant to offer real support, so I suspect she may have been involved in the break-in too. I’ve tried calling, but nobody answers. I asked for someone to call me back and am still waiting. Please avoid!

The walk to the Royal Mile was pleasant, about 15 minutes, and the location was prime. Our ground-floor room was quiet enough, with little noise from outside, and the bed was comfortable. We stayed a few nights and it did the job. My one gripe is the air conditioning. I was sure it was advertised when I booked, but the room didn’t have it. Maybe I read the listing wrong.