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Two luxurious, four star
apartments adjacent to Kew House. These are both modern
terraced villas in a
quiet,
courtyard setting. The houses have been fully refurbished in a contemporary style and offer both privacy with peace and
quiet yet are just a short walk to City
Centre. Accommodation in each comprises of
one double bedroom with king-size double bed,
one single bedroom, a full-size
bathroom,
lounge and fully fitted
kitchen with dining area. Each
apartment sleeps up to 3 people in comfort. Facilities Included: Close proximity to
shops and
restaurants. Continental
Breakfast each day.
Tea and
Coffee supplied.
Flat Screen digital
television and
radio channels, DVD player,
hair dryer and
ironing facilities. No smoking
apartments. All towels, bedding, soaps and shampoo cooker, microwave, dishwasher, toaster,
refrigerator / freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer
The Location of Kew House, near Murrayfield Rugby Stadium and Edinburgh International
Conference Centre and under one mile west of Princes Street makes visiting all major tourist attractions easy. LOCATION OF KEW HOUSE: We are positioned directly on the A8 route to and from Edinburgh International
Airport and City
Centre, and just 10 minutes walk along Haymarket
Terrace from Haymarket railway station. Our position between Roseburn and Haymarket and opposite West Coates mean that you can walk into Princes Street in 15 minutes. Buses number 12, 26 and 31 (Lothian Buses) and 86, 16, 38 (First Bus) pass our door from Princes Street. From
Airport: A
taxi will cost around £12.00 to Kew House. The
Airport Bus (No 100) stops opposite Kew House at West Coates. The fare is £3.00 single or £5.00 open return. From the Bus or Railway Station: From Edinburgh (Waverley) Station, a
taxi will cost around £6.00 or you can use any of the buses mentioned above. Ask to get off at Kew
Terrace. From the North and West, you can also leave the train at Edinburgh;s Haymarket Station and walk left along Haymarket
Terrace for 10 minutes or take a
taxi for around £3.00. By Road: From Princes Street: Head West (with the castle on your left) towards Shandwick Place and West Maitland Street. You want to go straight ahead but will have to follow a one way system. Take the middle lane on Morrison Street and head along Haymarket
Terrace with Haymarket Station on your left. We are 3 minutes drive on your left hand side. From the South and South West (A1, A7, A68. A701, A702, M8) : Join the Edinburgh City By-Pass (A720) Northbound in the direction of the Forth Road Bridge. At the large roundabout which signifies the end of the By-Pass, take the A8 City
Centre signs. When you pass Edinburgh Zoo on your left, we are about 1.5 miles on your right.
Parking is to the rear accessed via Balbirnie Place. From the North-West and Edinburgh
Airport: (M9, A8): Follow signs for;Edinburgh Zoo; which means passing Edinburgh
Airport. Then follow A8 City
Centre as above. From the M90 and Forth Road Bridge: After crossing the Forth Road Bridge and driving for around 4 miles on four lane roadway, you will approach a large junction with traffic lights (Barnton Junction). Turn right on A902 (Cammo Road). Follow this route for about 1.5 miles and then turn left. You are on the A8. Look for Edinburgh Zoo and follows the route as above from there. Kew House car park is to the rear of the building and accessed via Balbirnie Place.
1 kew
terrace, murrayfield, edinburgh, scotland, EH12 5JE t: 0131 313 0700 f: 0131 313 0747. Enquiries and Secure Booking form. Check Availability Book Online. Welcome to Kew House Hotel and
Apartments. Kew House and
Apartments offer youre a choice of stylish and contemporary accommodation in central Edinburgh. Kew House is a six
bedroom guest accommodation offering hotel standards and bed and
breakfast attention to detail. A delicious
breakfast with local ingredients is cooked to order and included in the rate. Kew
Apartments offer two immaculate serviced
apartments for those who like to self cater but with hotel standards. The two adjacent
apartments sleep up to three people in
two bedrooms and daily maid service and Continental
breakfast and included in the rate. Our high standards are reflected in our grades from the Tourism authorities. Kew House is a five star Guest Accommodation with the AA (Highly Commended for 2007-2008) and five star Guest House with Visit Scotland. Kew
Apartments boast a four star and five star Serviced
Apartment rating with Visit Scotland. Our location near Murrayfield Rugby Stadium, the Edinburgh International
Conference Centre and less than one mile west of Princes Street and Edinburgh Castle, makes visiting all major tourist attractions very easy. We are on the main A8 route to the City
Centre from the North, Glasgow, Stirling and six miles from Edinburgh
Airport. We are also just over one mile from Edinburgh (Waverley) Station and a few minutes walk from Haymarket Station. Edinburgh is a city best discovered on foot and with Princes Street only 15 minutes walk away, guests find our location ideal for exploring the sights. For the less energetic, there are very frequent buses to take you on the brief
trip to the heart of the city. Ian and Alan, the proprietors, pride themselves in their local knowledge and can help you make the most of your
trip whether finding
tours and places to visit to choosing a local
restaurant to whet your appetite after a busy day in the city.
Each
bedroom has its own individual character. All
rooms are furnished to the highest standard and larger,
superior rooms are available with guest
fridge.
Room Facilities include: Full en-
suite facilities with
shower.
Remote control colour
television with digital
channels. Free
Wi-Fi Internet access available. All double beds are king size.
Tea and
coffee making facilities with shortbread.
Telephone and
modem point. Chocolates and sherry on arrival.
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Kew House forms part of a listed Victorian
terrace built in 1860. The house conversion is contemporary and stylish yet it still maintains much of its original character. Kew House is a
non-smoking establishment providing luxurious accomodation with attentive and personal service and is suitable whether you are on holiday, having a short break, or visiting the city on
business. Our facilities include. Private Secure Car Park. Extensive
Breakfast Menu With Vegetarian Choice. Supper And Snack Menu. Ground Floor
Rooms Available. Attentive But Unobtrusive Service. Free broadband
internet access with
wi-fi for Kew House guests. All Major Credit Cards Accepted
TO BOOK ONLINE OR NOT TO BOOK ONLINE! Our new Availability Calendar and Online Booking System is a convenient and quick way to make a booking at Kew House without having to wait. Your confirmation is immediate! Did you know that you can use the availability calendar without booking online if you just want to check a
room is available? Did you know that our Enquiry and Secure Form are still on the website for those who and not in so much of a hurry or are not sure about available confirmation. Please still use the enquiry form if accommodation is available but it is not exactly what you are looking for. We may well be able to offer a reduced rate on another
room (i.e. a
double room for single use, a
family room for double use or an
apartment at a reduced rate for fewer guests). Please also use the enquiry form if you are staying for more than one night as we may be able to offer you a discount depending on availability at that time. EDINBURGH'S HOGMANAY
CELEBRATIONS 2008/9. Stay at Kew House and
Apartments over New Year and enjoy the
celebrations in style. Double/
Twin room at £210.00 per person for a 3 night stay
Superior double room at £240.00 per person for a 3 night stay. Relax in the Balbirnie
Apartments sleeping up to 3 people for £200.00 each for 3 nights. Rates include cooked
breakfast each day at Kew House and Continental
breakfast in the
apartments. Contact us using the enquiry form to take advantage of the above rates.
WE ASK FOR A CREDIT/DEBIT CARD NUMBER OR A DEPOSIT WITH EACH BOOKING. THIS IS REQUESTED AS A GUARANTEE AGAINST YOUR NON-ARRIVAL OR LATE CANCELLATION. IT ALSO GIVES YOU THE PEACE OF MIND IN KNOWING THAT IF YOU ARE DELAYED, YOUR
ROOM WILL BE HELD FOR YOU. Check in and arrival times: Check in is between 14.00 and 22.30. We can accommodate arrivals outside this time by arrangement. We request an estimated arrival time to be supplied, if not we will assume arrival to be between 14.00 and 18.30. Unless a late arrival is requested and you have not already paid a deposit, we reserve the right to charge at least one night's accommodation if you arrive after 18.30. Check out is 11.00. Booking by
telephone, in response to an e-mail enquiry or in person: When a booking is for dates more than three months in advance, or for special events and peak periods, you may be asked to pay one night's charge as a deposit. Other bookings will not require a deposit but the following will apply. All bookings must be guaranteed with a valid credit or debit card in the name of the person staying and which does not expire until after the date of departure. For
security reasons, it is essential that the card
security number and the house number, post/zip code of the cardholders address are given when booking. If the booking is not in the name of the cardholder, we need written authority from the cardholder giving permission for its use including the above details. If the expiry date on the card is prior to the departure date on the booking, either another card must be used or authority given to pre-charge the booking to the existing card number. If a credit or debit card is not available then a deposit, which usually equals one night's charge, will be requested within 7 days of booking. Bookings via Laterooms.com, Bookings.com and VisitScotland.com. We do not take a deposit but the terms shown above will apply. Booking via the Book Now facility on the website and all other online accommodation sites: Using the availability booking system and with most online agencies, the full amount of your stay will be deducted when you book. IN THE EVENT OF CANCELLATION: If you have paid a deposit of one night, or the full amount via a booking agency, and you cancel your booking outside 14 days prior to arrival, your deposit (or one night's charge) is deemed as non-refundable unless your entire booking can be re-let at no loss to Kew House and
Apartments. If we can re-let the accommodation, any refund of deposit would be less a £30.00 charge to cover
bank refund fees and additional administration costs. If you cancel within 14 days (or have booked within 14 days) you would be liable for the entire cost of your stay. Once again, if we can re-let your booking, we will refund up to the full cost of your stay less £30.00 administration charge. The same applies if you fail to show on the arrival date. If you have not paid a deposit and cancel within 14 days, the full charge would be processed and a refund given as above, if we can re-let your accommodation. Acceptance of accommodation at Kew House or Kew
Apartments signifies acceptance of the above terms and conditions. Click here for enquires