About The St Valery
The St Valery is a 3-star family run business located in Haymarket and is within walking distance of Princes Street, Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile.
The individually decorated rooms feature an en-suite bathroom, Wi-Fi, flat-screen TV with digital channels, tea and coffee making facilities, and complimentary newspapers.
Complimentary tea and coffee are available in the lobby and Wi-Fi is accessible in all public areas. Staff also provide information and assistance for arranging tours and purchasing tickets.
At no extra cost, guests can enjoy a full Scottish breakfast in the morning. On request, early breakfasts, picnics, and special diets can be catered for.
St. Mary's Episcopal Cathedral and the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art are within a 15-minute walk of the St Valery Guest House. Golfing enthusiasts can enjoy the local golf course which is just 3km away.
Positive Reviews
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Hospitable service.
According to several guests, the owner and other staff were friendly and always willing to accommodate the needs of guests. Guests were greeted with a smile and staff were happy to provide all manner of assistance including advice on places to visit ‘off’
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Centrally located.
The St. Valery is conveniently located for those wishing to explore Edinburgh on foot. Haymarket station is also a short walk away where guests can travel by train to the Scottish highlands. Beautiful vistas can also be enjoyed from a window seat on the j
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English breakfast a great start to the day.
Many guests appreciated the assortment of breakfast dishes provided, including a freshly prepared hot English breakfast.
Negative Reviews
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No elevator access.
This guest house is several floors though there is no lift/elevator. Guests who have difficulty climbing stairs are advised to book a room located on either the ground or basement floor.
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Not all rooms come with a toilet.
While all rooms have an en suite bathroom, some have a shared toilet located outside the room. To avoid using a shared toilet guests are advised to inquire with staff before booking.
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Breakfast not a great start to the day.
Some guests complained about the quality and taste of the food. The cleanliness of the guest house, including the cutlery and dishes was also found to be lacking at times and some guests expressed concern about eating at this establishment.