My-Canning Street Apartments

average Bed was comfy however on the first night the fire alarm battery went off all night. The light in the hall flickered constantly when turned on. On the 2nd night the in the lounge had running water coming out of it, which soaked the sofa, floor and table where my laptop was

Property was really big and nice. Shower in upstairs bath did have broken handle but could still use.

My-Canning Street is an excellent location for Edinburgh City Centre. It forms part of the West End ‘Village’ with interesting boutiques, pubs and is two minutes from the tram line. Apartment is clean and well-equipped.

The simplest way to describe it is rough around the edges with a horror of an owner. The walls needed a fresh coat (they were very scratched and dirty), The bathroom lock didn’t work, The door to the bedroom didn’t slid shut properly. However all these little things didn’t bother us that much as it was clean and a place to mainly use as a base and to sleep in. This is where the problem started. The bed. It was two singles zipped together…this isn’t a problem. However they could hardly be described as a mattress as you would get more sleep on a park bench. My wife’s side was lumpy with springs digging into her sides while my mattress HAD COMPLETELY COLLAPSED. My waist was touching the divan base! Obviously we get no sleep at all….not to mention the soundproofing is none existent. I call the owner at 8:30 on the emergency line. He answers and is abrupt with no apology but said he’ll get it replaced that day. At 4pm we arrived back and it wasn’t replaced so I called again, he said it’ll be done by 6pm sounding more annoyed. At 6:30 nothings done. After two days with no sleep we couldn’t do another so we had to leave and book a premier inn. If you are wanting sleep, without hearing 5 other apartments having conversations, arguments and room arrangements at 3-6am. If you want a bed to sleep in that actually functions as a bed and if you want nice owners who treat their customers with respect. DO NOT STAY HERE!

Check-in instructions were complicated. Description of flat and # of floors not clearly stated. Stairs immediately upon opening door from street made bringing up luggage/people difficult. Had to find/set up cot in living room for our disabled daughter who could not climb 2nd story to bedrooms. Called ******* for sheets - they could not reach owner during our stay. No light switches were marked so found floor heating on mistakenly, couldn't turn on under cabinet lighting, and potentially turned off water heater b/c our entire party took luke warm showers without knowing why. Again, no signage. Location wasn't bad - centrally located. No restaurants or grocery closeby that we found.

Great location! I stayed at canning street apartments for a week (last week). Normally I book a hotel but this was a last minute trip and that was not an option. I was worried about not having the amenities of a hotel but it turned out great. The extra space and having a full kitchen was convenient. The location was amazing a great spot between old and new town. Instructions were clear for check in and check out. I didn't need anything during my stay so can't comment on that. I agree with other reviewers suggestions about coat hooks by the front door, that would be helpful. Also adding extra blankets for the living room would be nice.