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Melville Castle Hotel

4.0 of 5
Gilmerton Rd, EH18 1AP, Scotland
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3.5 of 5 stars 81 Reviews
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Lionel B
New York City, New York
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed January 18, 2012

The room had bed bugs, bodily fluid and blood on the 'clean' covers and the breakfast was clearly yesterdays left overs. When we complained, a member of staff sticking of drink and clearly under the influence told us we could F&*^ off and don't come back. You decide if you want to stay here! More

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ItsAllAboutHolidays
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
2 reviews
6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 5, 2012

We got married at Melville Castle in February 2009 but it almost didn't happen as four weeks before Crerar Hotels, who were running it at the time, pulled out of the hotel unexpectedly. They didn't even have the courtesy to get in touch and inform us - we actually found out from a taxi driver who was taking my husband's... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 7, 2011
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My daughters wedding in Sept was just brilliant. We had exclusive use of the hotel for the weekend. The food was fantastic. The staff were very attentive. The rooms were very spacious some more than others. So close to the city yet far enough away to feel you were on a weekend break out in the country. The grounds are... More

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damicless
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 29, 2011

melville castle is a fairly imposing building set in fantastic grounds away from the madding rush of edinburgh. the reason why we stopped there was to attend the wedding of my wife's neice. the whole affair from start to finish was 1st class. the staff always more than helpful. the food was fantastic. the rooms were a gd size. the... More

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CASPER12345
Stirling, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 31, 2011

Attended a wedding at the Castle greeted by Shona on reception just the start of a glorious event.FOOD never experienced food like it SERVICE fantastic. ROOM spotless. Can honestly say best wedding i have ever been to due to staff location and setting. Great pity this venu is closing and staff out of a job in Feb 2012 so so... More

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Smk6271
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4 reviews
2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed July 19, 2011
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people found this review helpful

Went to the same travel event as one of the previous comments. The corridors were dirty, walls scuffed. The room had sticky surfaces which hadnt been cleaned, tv didnt work, dead flies on bathroom floor and beside windows of room. Beds were uncomfortable and hard. Room had two skylights - but no blinds so after a late night had a... More

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ScotlandWestside
Scotland
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3 reviews
1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed June 21, 2011
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person found this review helpful

I attended a Business Event last week at the Melville Castle Hotel, just outside Edinburgh. The Hotel and grounds from the outside is wonderful and very majestic. The staff were helpful and friendly. Unfortunately the rooms were a disaster. No heating - yes heating was required in June. The TV had not been upgraded to digital, and the phone in... More

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cjross51
Stirling, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 1, 2011

Every Brides dream - a Romantic old Scottish Baronial Castle set within stunning well cared for grounds (with lots of wildlife). From booking to completion Melvilles dynamic duo Phyllis & Arlene went well beyond the call of duty in providing a fairytale wedding that my daughter, her prince, the Bride & Grooms parents & all our guests will never forget!... More

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Ogram
Scotland
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4 reviews
6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed December 11, 2010
1
person found this review helpful

Do not want to go into all the details would take to long, but just want to say, my daughters wedding was held here, we had a great day, but the run up to the wedding was a nightmare (heating only arrived in the pavilion 5 minutes before we were due to sit down for our meal). Its such a... More

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WeeYinster
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4 reviews
3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2010
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people found this review helpful

When I opened my cousin's wedding invitation offering to stay in this hotel over the weekend of the wedding we pondered about the cost but decided to treat ourselves so went ahead and booked a room from the Friday to the Sunday. They prided themselves as an Exclusive Use hotel even mentioning over dinner on Friday but I cant say... More

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