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The Ben Doran

11 Mayfield Gardens
Edinburgh, United Kingdom EH9 2AX

Location. The Ben Doran guesthouse is a listed Georgian building in Edinburgh, Scotland. Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood Palace and the shops of Princes Street are two miles away. Edinburgh Waverley train station is two miles, and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is seven and a half miles from the hotel.
Hotel Features. The Ben Doran guesthouse features classic Georgian architecture and overlooks the hills surrounding Edinburgh. Guests can relax in the library or ask at the front desk for advice on Edinburghs attractions. Complimentary off street parking is available.

Complimentary full Scottish breakfast is provided in the Ben Doran Restaurant. A three course dinner menu is also served in the restaurant, which has a marble fireplace, fine china and damask napkins. Packed lunches are available on request. Afternoon tea is on offer, with scones, jam and cream, fresh pastries and sandwiches.

The guesthouse has a business centre and secretarial services.

Guestrooms. The Ben Dorans 11 guestrooms have dial up Internet ports, opening windows, complimentary designer toiletries and tea/coffee making facilities. Rooms are decorated in dark rose or cream and have Georgian period features.

Expert tip. Arthurs Seat, at Holyrood Park, is part of an extinct volcano system, rising 251 metres above Edinburgh. It can be climbed and offers panoramic views of the city and the Firth of Forth.

Rates:
137.04 - 192.41 GBP

Number Of Rooms: 11
Number Of Floors: 3
Check In Time: 12:00 PM
Check Out Time: 10:30 AM

Amenities:
Sauna
Coffee/Tea Maker
In House Dining
Children Allowed
TV In Room
Hair Dryer

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The Ben Doran
11 Mayfield Gardens
Edinburgh, United Kingdom EH9 2AX

Driving Directions:
From Edinburgh Airport (EDI):
Distance to The Ben Doran is 7.5 miles, approximately 20 minutes drive.

Getting there. Airlink 100 operates express bus services to the city centre. Buses run every 10 minutes and depart from the bus station next to the terminal. An open return pass costs 5 GBP. The N22 night bus runs between midnight and 4 a.m. Taxis wait at a rank next to the terminal, and cost approximately 10 GBP 20 GBP to the city centre, depending on traffic and time of day. Waverley, Edinburghs main railway station, can be reached by bus or taxi. Regular trains leave Waverley for Glasgow and most major destinations throughout Scotland and England. Prices are all subject to change.

Getting around. Edinburgh city and the Lothian region are served by a good bus network. There are hop on, hop off stops for city bus tours throughout central Edinburgh. Black cabs are available from the streets. The historic centres cobbled streets are best explored by foot. Driving is not recommended for visitors, due to the complicated one way systems.

Driving directions. From Edinburgh Airport:
Turn onto the City Bypass (A720), heading south and east.
Drive around the city and exit the bypass at Straiton Junction, joining the A701 towards the city centre.
The Ben Doran is three miles along this road on the right.