Guest House MW Townhouse - Edinburgh

HOTEL OVERVIEW

guest house - exterior The MW Townhouse is only 20 minutes' walk or 10 minutes on the bus from Edinburgh City Centre, making this Edinburgh b&b accommodation exceptionally convenient for visiting major tourist attractions like the Royal Mile, Holyrood Palace, Edinburgh Castle and Princes Street.

Perfect for experiencing the Edinburgh International Festival or enjoying a city break in the Scottish capital, this delightful guesthouse is a favourite among visitors after great-value-for-money accommodation, a filling breakfast and some warm hospitality.

The MW Townhouse uses an eco-friendly heating and water system and has a delightful garden facing south, where you can relax in the summer. Free wireless Internet access is also available as well.

LOCATION

City Area:Meadows - Marchmont

Position of the zone in the city

General map

GUEST ROOMS

double room Each of the guesthouses 9 rooms is decorated with original features and soothing combination of caramel, cream, chocolate and cinnamon shades, creating a warm and relaxing atmosphere. Accommodation at the MW Guesthouse comes with free wireless Internet access and Sky channels, and is bound to suite your individual needs:

The Cardhu and Rosebank Rooms have suede-upholstered queen beds and en suite shower facilities. Both of which are suitable for double occupancy. The Bunnahabhain Room, with an en suite bathroom, and the Laphroiag Room, with en suite shower facilities, are both designed with families in mind, and are suitable for up to 4 people.

The Talisker Room, with en suite shower facilities, and Tomintoul Room, with an en suite bathroom, can be used as a double, twin or even as a triple room, while the Drambuie is a single room with a private bathroom, although not en suite.

Finally, the jewel in the crown of this extra special guesthouse is the Edradour Honeymoon Suite, in which you will find bay windows, a king-sized upholstered bed with a canopy and a bathroom with bath and shower.

• Additional beds
• Free coffee and tea making facilities
• Hairdryer in room

• Heating
• Iron and ironing board available on request
• Non-smoking rooms

• Rooms with view
• Satellite TV
• Wireless Internet connection

BREAKFAST

breakfast room A hearty continental breakfast, consisting of cereals or porridge, a variety of breads, croissants, scones, fruit and juices; or a mouth-watering home-cooked Scottish and vegetarian breakfast are served in the dining room each morning between 8.30 a.m. and 9.30 a.m during the week, and from 9 a.m. until 9.30 a.m. at weekends.

HOTEL FACILITIES

• Credit card accepted
• Currency exchange
• Entire property is non-smoking
• Garden
• Groups welcome
• Historic building

• Laundry service
• Recently renovated
• Wireless Internet connection in the entire property
• City guide
• City maps

• City tour
• Front desk - fax service
• Luggage room
• Tourist information
• Free parking

MAP

district map

HOW TO REACH THE HOTEL

By car
From the west: go via the M8 Motorway, then take the A8 and then the A720 for City Bypass South until Sheriff Hall Roundabout. Take the exit for the A7, sign posted City Centre, until Cameron Toll Roundabout. Follow the road round under railway bridge and then take the first left onto Dalkeith Road (A7) for around 1 mile (1.6 km). The MW Townhouse is situated on left-hand side, on the corner of Dalkeith Road and Spence Street. Alternatively, go to the via Edinburgh City Centre as follows. Take the M8 Motorway (City Bypass North), then the M9 Motorway, the A8, and afterwards the M90 Motorway, following signs for the City Centre. Go down Corstorphine Street, Haymarket, Lothian Road, Meadows and Dalkeith Road (Commonwealth Pool). The MW Townhouse is situated around 0.5 miles/800 metres down hill, on the corner of Dalkeith Road and Spence Street.
From the east: take the M1 Motorway/A1 and follow signs for Forth Bridge/Airport. At Sheriff Hall Roundabout, take the exit signposted A7 City Centre, and continue until Cameron Toll Roundabout. Follow the road around under the railway bridge and then take a first left onto Dalkeith Road (A7). Continue for around 1 mile (1.6 km) and the MW Townhouse is situated on left-hand side, on the corner of Dalkeith Road and Spence Street. Alternatively stay on the A1 (bypass signs for Forth Bridge) and follow signs for the City Centre/Leith to the exit sign posted for Craigmiller/Musselburgh (B&Q, Wickes and Fort Kinnaird Shopping Centre can be seen from road just before exit). At the roundabout, go left and over the roundabout, staying on the main road through the shopping centre to Cameron Toll Roundabout. Go right around the roundabout (4th exit) onto Dalkeith Road (A7) and the MW Townhouse is around 1 mile (1.6 km) up on the left-hand side, on the corner of Dalkeith Road and Spence Street.

By bus
take bus nos. 14, 21, 33 (Lothian Regional Transport) or 86 (First Bus) to the guest house.


By airplane
From Edinburgh Airport: It take approximately 25 minutes by taxi and will cost approximately £15.00. Alternatively, there is an inexpensive and frequent bus service to the city centre, which costs around £3.50. When you arrive you can catch a local bus, see above for more details.

TRANSPORT SERVICES

• Free parking

The MW Townhouse offers free private parking for up to 6 guest cars, directly behind the hotel.