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Dunstane House Hotel: Traveler Reviews

4.0 of 5
4 West Coates | Haymarket, Edinburgh EH12 5JQ, Scotland (West End)
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Dunstane House Hotel
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Toronto, Ontario
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
“Great Stay, Excellent Property”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 8, 2012

We enjoyed our stay at this lovely property. First class, great breakfast, extremely comfortable quarters. The room was very cold and we could not get it warmed up, but other than that, everything was great. The location was probably a 15 minute walk to the "action", which was just fine with us as it gave us some good exercise every day and we enjoyed the walk. Free parking was a bonus!

Room Tip: We chose the upgraded King room and did not regret it.
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  • Stayed November 2012, traveled on business
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Downham Market, United Kingdom
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“What a wonderful hotel”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 6, 2012

I chose this hotel due to the reviews on Tripadvisor and I was not disappointed. We were a group of 6 adults and we stayed three nights. The rooms were wonderful - although not sure about the mirror above the bed in our room! The staff could not have been more helpful, nothing was too much trouble. Booking taxis, recommending an excellent Indian restaurant, telling us the best places to visit. We ate in the restaurant on the first night and it was fantastic. Lovely local food. The only improvements would be for a larger bar area for guests to sit in during the evening and in the morning the restaurant was a little cold. But neither of these things would put me off booking again. Such a great location, airport bus stops right outside the hotel as do all the buses into the city centre - just remember to have the exact money as the drivers do not give change.

Room Tip: We had the three large delux rooms. Booked direct with the hotel for a much better deal. Our room wa...
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  • Stayed December 2012, traveled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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DunstaneManager, Manager at Dunstane House Hotel, responded to this review
January 4, 2013
Hello

Thank you so much for your review of our hotel. I am delighted you enjoyed your stay and I hope your friends didnt get the 'best' room this...
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Sydney, Australia
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“One of the best hotels in Great Britain”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 2, 2012

This hotel is a gem. The old external style has been well renovated inside but still keeps the original feel. The breakfast is fantastic, freshly made and excellent quality. The ladies at front desk are most helpful.

The only let down is the distance from the Royal Mile 30 minute walk, however if you want peace and quiet and the nicer restaurants in town, the area is convenient.

  • Stayed September 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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DunstaneManager, Manager at Dunstane House Hotel, responded to this review
December 13, 2012
Thank you very much for your lovely comments. We do try and Dunstane to be as helpful as possible and while unfortunately we cannot change our location we can certainly do our best to serve and guide you as best we can!

Hope to welcome you again soon!

Thanks

Samantha
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Inverness, United Kingdom
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Eating out”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 14, 2012

We were staying in a small hotel which, unknown to us at the time of booking, did not serve dinner. However the reception recommended the Dunstane House which was right across the road. We had an excellent meal accompanied by a very acceptable bottle of wine. The price was a little high but the quality of the food, wine and service along with the pleasant surroundings made the whole an enjoyable experience and worth recommending to all.

  • Stayed November 2012, traveled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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DunstaneManager, Manager at Dunstane House Hotel, responded to this review
December 13, 2012
Hi there

Thank you very much for your review of Skerries. Hopefully next time you would like to try some of our accommodation as well!

Thanks...
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Dumfries, United Kingdom
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10 reviews 10 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“Overnight stay!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 12, 2012

This is not our first visit to this hotel, in fact we have stayed at various times over the past 12 years and have saw it grow into a really lovely comfortable place to stay. It has free parking which is a bonus in any city!
We were staying as overnight guests on a trip to the local rugby!
Our room was on the ground floor, well decorated, exceptionally clean...no view from the window, and the portaloos were situated outside the window...but we were not in our room long so it did not cause us a problem.
The hotel was exceptionally busy, and the staff coped well with the added customers, the extra buzz is just what was needed to get you in the mood for the rugby match.
We lunched on the burger rolls served outside.
Later that night we were pleased to return to the small lounge and enjoy a few hours socialising with the other guests.
Breakfast was well presented and varied, everything you could want! The waitress was very pleasant and helpful, and again was very busy as the hotel was full.
We would recommend this hotel and will hope to stay again in the future.

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  • Stayed November 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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DunstaneManager, Manager at Dunstane House Hotel, responded to this review
November 23, 2012
Hi there

Thank you for taking the time to review us. I am pleased you enjoyed your stay with us and that you liked the rugby atmosphere at Dunstane. It is a very unique experience and I do hope you can enjoy it with us again.

Thanks

Samantha
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Also Known As:
Dunstane Hotel Edinburgh
Dunstane Hotel
Dunstane House Hotel Edinburgh, Scotland
Address: 4 West Coates | Haymarket, Edinburgh EH12 5JQ, Scotland
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Region: United Kingdom > Scotland > Edinburgh > West End
Amenities:
Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Restaurant Room Service Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#12 Business Hotels in Edinburgh
#13 Luxury Hotels in Edinburgh
#15 Romantic Hotels in Edinburgh
#28 Family Hotels in Edinburgh
Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Dunstane House dates all the way back to 1852 to a design of William Playfair, one of Edinburgh's most famous architects. Now a boutique hotel privately-owned and managed by Derek and Shirley Mowat, each of the sixteen bedrooms offers a fresh take on country house charm. You can look forward to restful nights in four-poster beds with subtle accents of current style. Or stretch out king-size and enjoy all the period details and in-room features. ... more   less 
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