I was lucky to still get a room since my reservation came pretty late. I was advised by the hotel staff that they still had a room available, however with no telephone. I didn't need one, so I said yes, but it turned out the room was really tiny. It was labeled as "double" room, and being a single traveller I already had problems fitting in. It was either my suitcase standing next to the bed or me. I am not sure how it would have worked with two people. There was no cupboard for clothes to put in, so I had to live out of the suitcase, no desk for writing and the cosmetics table was very tiny as well. That the window didn't open was just the icing on the cake.
The breakfast was excellent however.
The hotel has a small car park to the rear.
It is located a five minutes walk away from Haymarket station and there is a bus station directly in front of the hotel which is very convenient. Grab a day ticket from Lothian busses and you're set.
All in all the hotel is very nice, but I wasn't sure how they got their four star rating, since I would gice three.

I would absolutely stay here again. My room was lovely even down to the shortbread and tea. I ate at the Pub my 2nd night and had wonderful meal of steamed mussels and a pint of Orkney's Dark Island beer. The staff were both helpful and informative. It was a bit of a walk from Waverly so make use of the Haymarket station or a cab if you are carrying luggage even if it is light for a weekend as I was.

After toiling around the city of Edinburgh for hours after missing our train back to London (and also getting stuck in an elevator for an hour), My wife and I came upon the Dunstane House. The house itself is breathtaking. From the four poster beds and high ceilings, to the plethora of Scotches available in the ornate bar downstairs. The staff was very accomodating to our needs. We just wish we had found the place earlier in our trip. I highly recommend staying at the Dunstane House if you are ever in Edinburgh.

My husband and I stayed at the Dunstane Hotel in February this year, and loved every minute of it. The owners (Derek and Shirley) have managed to combine traditional welcome with a modern attention to detail in everything from the decor (4 poster beds) to the meals (the Full Scottish breakfast will leave you just that -- full!) and the restaurant serves really fresh local dishes, usually with a fantastic culinary twist. We were keen to see as much of Edinburgh as possible in our 3 day break and managed such a lot. The hotel is well placed for the airport, and all the main attractions. We had such a happy time there and will definately return. Anne (Bury St Edmunds)