Luxury 19th Century setting with 21st Century facilities in Edinburgh, Scotland. The International Guest House is a luxury accommodation at an affordable price. Disability access. The International is an attractive stone built Victoria terrace house, situated less than a mile South of the city centre on the main a701 and only 4 miles from Straiton Junction on the Edinburgh City By-Pass. Lying on a main bus route, access to all major attractions is easy. Private car park, free of charge. The International has earned the unofficial title of Edinburgh's premier guest house, with its delicate blend of warm Scottish hospitality, Victorian elegance and modern comfort. The decor is outstanding, with original ornate plasterwork. The House is the ideal base for those either touring or on business. 'In Britain' magazine has rated The International as their 'find' in all Edinburgh. The full Scottish breakfasts, served on the finest bone china, are a delight, and a return to a bygone age. The bedrooms are equally a haven of luxury, all are beautifully furnished and in addition to full en- suite facilities, are equipped with colour tv, direct dial telephone, and tea/coffee hospitality tray. Some rooms enjoy magnificent views across to the extinct volcano of Arther' Seat. Bedrooms are Served daily. Guests have their own front door key, to come and go as they please. Luxury bed room at the Ground Floor for the disabled, Accessibility Category 3as awarded under the National Accessible Scheme.
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
Parking & Transportation
Free car park
Concierge Services
Currency exchange
Express Check out
Safety Deposit Boxes
Left Luggage / Storage Facilities
Hotel Policies
Check In / Check Out
You may check in from 10:00 hours onwards.
You must check out by 10:00 hours.
Payment - We accept
Visa
Maestro
MasterCard
Diners Club
Directions
From South m6/a74 From the A74 take the A701 and follow the signs for Edinburgh. After 50 miles , you will see 'International Guest House' on the right. From South M1. Take the A68 from Scotch Corner, through Jedburgh and Dalkeith. After Dalkeith the road will merge with the A7 where you follow the City Centre signs. After 2.5 miles (4 km) bear left onto Craigmillar Park, then Mayfield Gardens. Quarter a mile further on you will see 'International Guest House' on the right. ALTERNATIVELY: Take the A1 round the coastal route and join the A720 City Bypass as you approach the city. Leave the Bypass at the first junction (Sheriffhall Roundabout) and join the A7 signposted Edinburgh where it merges with the A68. Then as above. From Glasgow The M8 Motorway now terminates at a roundabout known as the 'Edinburgh Interchange'. On the roundabout take the third exit signposted 'Edinburgh South & East' and join the A720 City Bypass. Continue on the bypass until Straiton junction, leave the bypass and join the A701. From North M90 Follow signs for City Centre, Princes Street, and Berwick Upon Tweed A1 & East that will take you along Queen Street. Go right at the roundabout ('All other routes'), keeping John Lewis on your right. Go straight on at the traffic lights and left on to North Bridge, keeping the New Balmoral Hotel on your right. Continue straight on until the road becomes Mayfield Gardens. ALTERNATIVELY: follow the signs for City Bypass and proceed as for Glasgow arrivals. (This route, although slightly longer, avoids all city confusion). From Edinburgh Airport Follow the A8 trunk road to the 'Edinburgh Interchange'. Follow signs for A720 Berwick and South then continue as above (from Glasgow). By Rail Exit from Waverley Station by road entrance turning right up on to Princes Street. Cross over to the shops side for buses numbered 3, 31, and 69 or 80 travelling east. Bus will immediately turn right on to North Bridge. Travel along the main route until shops finish and Hotels/Guest Houses commence. Exit on mayfield Gardens, The International, is 15 yards, from the bus stop. Bus journeys should take around 10 minutes.
*Directions included in email booking confirmation
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