Glenalmond House – A Favorite for Families in Edinburgh
About the Hotel
Rooms & Accommodations
Glenalmond House offers individually decorated rooms with mahogany furnishings. All rooms include an en-suite bathroom with shower, free toiletries, flat-screen TV with Freeview, tea/coffee facilities, and a safe. Room types include Classic Single, Classic Twin, Deluxe Family Room, Deluxe 4-Poster Rooms with outside terrace and private garden, Deluxe Rococo Room, and Superior Triple Room. Bed sizes range from single (90cm) to king (180cm). Two ground-floor 4-poster rooms feature private terraces with garden views.
Dining & Breakfast
Breakfast is served daily from 8:00-9:30am (extended to 10:00am during busy periods). The menu includes porridge, fresh fruit, yogurt, cereals, eggs (boiled, poached, scrambled), Scottish bacon, haggis from McSweens, smoked salmon from Loch Fyne, pancakes from a local bakery, and vegetarian/vegan options. Filtered Colombian coffee, assorted teas, and hot chocolate are available. Local produce is sourced including free-range eggs from a nearby farm.
Location & Transportation
Located in Newington, southern Edinburgh, just over a mile from Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile. Free on-site parking for 9 cars. Bus numbers 3, 29, 31, 37 stop nearby (Mayfield Gardens or Peel Terrace stops), with day tickets costing £5.00. A 5-10 minute walk to local restaurants and Holyrood Park. Edinburgh Airport is 10km away with flights to Amsterdam, London, Belfast, and other European destinations.
Services & Facilities
Free Wi-Fi throughout. Contactless check-in available. Daily room servicing with towel changes every 2-3 days. Guest lounge with tourist information. Payphone in reception with free call to local taxi. No service charges added to bills. Children 5 years and older welcome. No pets allowed. Free luggage storage. Late check-out available on request (may incur charge).
Business & Accessibility
Ideal for EICC (Edinburgh International Conference Centre) attendees, 1 mile from Edinburgh University campuses. Four ground-floor rooms available, two with level-access showers and shower stools. Small step at front entrance. Free Wi-Fi supports business needs. Close to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary (1 mile away). Local doctor and dental practices nearby.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- No pets allowed
- Security
- Allergy-free rooms
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Golf course
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Housekeeping
Children
- Board games
Spa & Leisure
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Wi-Fi in rooms
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
