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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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“Great stay”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 5, 2013

We had a super stay in this hotel. From the minute we went in we were made to feel very welcome. The staff were very helpful and nothing was too much trouble. The rooms were very clean with lovely molton brown toiletries in the bathroom. We had a large double delux room that was very spacious and beautifully furnished. The hotel has a modern theme throughout but still has the wonderful original features such as beautiful cornicing and fireplaces. The food was great. We also particularly liked the Orcadian theme with the lovely old pictures on the wall and produce. We will definately be back!

Room Tip: Spash out and go for a double delux room.
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  • Stayed January 2013, 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
February 1, 2013
Hi there

Thank you for your lovely comments on your stay and I see you are booked in again with us very soon! That is excellent news. Hope you enjoy your next stay as much.

Best Wishes

Samantha
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Dallas, TX
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Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
“Lovely small hotel”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 31, 2012

We booked the Dunstane House Hotel for a night in Edinburgh on a driving tour of Scotland. The staff could not have been more helpful or pleasant. We received a complimentary upgrade to a spacious room with a four poster canopy bed. Loved the Molton Brown toiletries in the bathroom. We didn't eat at the restaurant, but we did have whiskies at the bar, and the barman was quite knowledgeable! The hotel is located close to the city center with a bus stop right outside the door. There is also free parking, which was a huge plus for us. We will definitely book here on our next trip to Scotland!

  • Stayed December 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 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
Hi there

Thanks so much for leaving your comments here for other readers. I am so pleased you enjoyed your stay with us. I really hope you think of us again on your next trip to Scotland! Perhaps you can sample the restaurant next time. Just get in touch with us directly for our latest deals and special offers.

Thanks again

Samantha
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Chester, United Kingdom
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Great two night stay”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 10, 2012

Stayed here for a couple of nights whilst my husband was on business. I won't go into huge detail but the location was good, about a 15 min. walk to Princes St. The service was excellent, Our room was extremely comfortable (room 20) downstairs. Very very clean and the room was warm, freshly decorated with a good size bathroom. We ate both nights in the hotel and enjoyed our meals very much. If I had any complaint it would be that the bar area wasn't big enough to linger in after the meal. Great breakfast. We would stay again if in Edinburgh and we are both very difficult to please and rarely stay in the same place twice. Would recommend.

  • Stayed December 2012, traveled on business
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 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
Thank you for your lovely comments about the hotel, I am so pleased you enjoyed your stay. Apologies you didnt find anywhere to sit after dinner in the bar. We recently had a refurbishment and converted a couple of our front rooms into deluxe rooms (one of which you stayed in!) as they just sat empty for 99% of the year.

We thought this was a much better way to get use out of the building so people can see its lovely features.

Hope this explains matters for you

Thanks again and hope to see you soon

Samantha Wright
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Toronto, Ontario
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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
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“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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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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