Dunstane House hotel

Dunstane House Hotel Location

The hotel is in the West Coates area of Edinburgh, close to Haymarket and to Murrayfield Stadium where Scotland plays rugby. While this is not considered the most central location, it is within a easy reach of the Castle and Princes Street by bus (regular service all day.) These landmarks are also a pleasant 20 minute walk away along Georgian terraces, past Haymarket train station, restaurants and shops.

Dunstane House Hotel Description

Dating all the way back to 1852 and designed by William Playfair, one of Edinburgh's most famous architects, the Dunstane House Hotel is a small, privately owned property managed by Derek and Shirley Mowat. In spite of its long heritage, the hotel is no museum piece. Rather, through careful and thoughtful design, new life has been brought to the interiors, while making the most of the many period features, such as intricate cornices, ornate fireplaces and stained glass windows. Decorated in restful tones, each of the 16 guestrooms is equipped with a four-poster bed and offers a fresh take on country house charm. The rooms also feature cool Egyptian cotton sheets, soft plaid throws at the end of the bed and rich tweed upholstery, as well as moisturising Molton Brown products in the bathroom. There’s even a tea and coffee tray complete with Orkney shortbread. The hotel's restaurant, The Skerries, brings a flavour of Orkney (the owners’ original home) to Edinburgh, as well as the freshest seafood and fish, finest Scottish meats and seasonal game. The Stanes Whisky Bar allows guests to sample the best of the distilleries of Scotland from the comfort of an armchair or grab a satisfying bite to eat.