I booked this hotel on the spur of the moment, without having any previous knowledge of it; after reading a few negative reviews on other websites I started to wish I had done a little more research before booking. However when I arrived I was pleasantly surprised.

I have stayed here twice now and although the rooms are a little drab and could use some updating, they were clean and had everthing I needed; hair dryer, TV, tea/coffee/milk/shortbread - all replenished every day. On my first stay I had a small single room and on the second, an executive twin room with a huge window overlooking Princes Street Gardens and Edinburgh Castle. Oddly enough, in both rooms I had a little troble with opening/closing the windows but the staff were more than willing to help.

The hotel's location cannot be bettered - it's especially handy if you're coming from the airport bus or Waverly Train Station as both are just across the road. It is in close proximity to all major attractions, including the fantastic bus tours, and sits literally in the middle of some great high street shops.

The staff here are fabulous (apart from a slightly surly lady serving breakfast) and make you feel extremely welcome. I would certainly recommend the Royal British Hotel to anybody travelling to the great city of Edinburgh.