This early Victorian town house is situated on the promenade in Portobello, a charming and distinctive district of Edinburgh.
Several of our guest rooms have fine views of the Firth of Forth. Local amenities include a sport centre, swimming pool, and not far from Musselburgh, horse race course and golf clubs.
Local amenities are excellent and include various restaurants and takeaways, sundry shops and traditional pubs. This house is a non-smoking establishment.
One double bedroom has a private bathroom with no sea views.
Both family bedrooms have a private bathroom each and sea views.
Each room has a wash hand basin.
Local Attractions
Edinburgh Castle
Royal Museum - This magnificent museum houses extensive international collections covering the Decorative Arts, Natural History, Science, Technology and Working Life, and Geology. Temporary exhibitions, films, lectures and concerts take place throughout the year.
Museum of Scotland - The museum is a striking new landmark in Edinburgh's historic Old Town. It houses more than 10,000 of the nation's most precious artefacts, as well as everyday objects which throw light on life in Scotland through the ages.
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh - Established in 1670, on an area the size of a tennis court, the Garden is now over 70 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds. Spectacular features include the Rock Garden and the Chinese Hillside. The amazing glasshouses feature Britain's tallest palm house
Edinburgh Zoo - Scotland's largest wildlife attraction, set in 80 acres of leafy hillside parkland, just ten minutes from the city centre. With over 1,000 animals ranging from the tiny poison arrow frog to massive white rhinos, including many threatened species.
Hotel facilities
General
Family Rooms, Free Parking, Parking , Garden, Heating.
Services
Free Wi-Fi Internet Access Included, Internet Services, Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN.
Hotel Policies
Important! Some policies may vary from these depending on your room, date and rate selection. Please check the room information when booking.
Check In / Check Out
You may check in from 12:00 hours until 20:00 hours.
You must check out by 10:00 hours.
Cancellations
If cancelled up to 10 days before date of arrival, the first night will be charged. If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the first night will be charged.
Extra Charges
VAT is included. Service charge is included. City/tourist tax is not applicable.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Deposit
100 percent of the first night will be charged on the day of booking and is non-refundable.
Children and extra beds
All children are welcome. All children under 3 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding. Extra beds are not available. Baby cots are not available. Maximum capacity of total guests in a room is 2.
Cards accepted at the hotel
Visa, Maestro, Master Card.
Directions
There is a regular and efficient bus service to the city centre. Portobello is a mere 15 minute bus ride from Edinburgh city centre which runs every 10 minutes from early morning through to about 23:30. Buses to and from the city centre are the 26, 15, 15A (red buses) and 66 and 129 (SMT buses). There is in addition a night bus service available.
The A1 and the city bypass are situated nearby. When you approach Edinburgh by car:
- follow the city bypass and continue onto the A1.
- follow signs for Portbello and turn into Bellfield Street from Portobello High Street. Straiton place is at the foot of Bellfield Street and close to Portobello swimming pool.
