I really enjoyed my stay at the Doghouse. Having stayed in some lovely hotels over the years, many of them are similar and monotonous. The Doghouse REALLY stands out from the crowd. It has huge amounts of character. The decor is fun and unique and I love how the rooms are themed on the different beers. The room itself was fantastic - on two levels with plenty of space, a large bed, sofa, kitchen and bathroom. The rooms are completely soundproof. There was no noise from the bar or other rooms at all.
The food was amazing, we had breakfast there every day as it was included in our stay. The pancakes were huge so I'd only advise getting this if you're very hungry! Vegan breakfast was fantastic, would highly recommend! We also had a burger here on our first night which was very tasty. We might have eaten here a little more during our stay but there isn't a huge choice of options on the dinner menu. Though what they do have, they do very well.
The staff were awesome and really made a difference to our stay. So welcoming on arrival, even showing us around our room and letting us know our options for room service, extras, etc. All staff members were very friendly, and approachable. Nothing seemed like it was too much trouble.
The hotel is within walking distance of necessities and transport links. I would love to stay here again if I am visiting Edinburgh in the future. If you're in two minds about booking this place, I say do it - you won't regret it!