Dunstane House Hotel in Edinburgh 

Dunstane House was built in 1852 to the design of the famous architect William Playfair, who also designed the nearby Donaldsons' College for the Deaf. Originally Dunstane Villa, as it was first named, was the private residence of the Ross family, famous for their Edinburgh Castle Rock and other confectionery produced in Scotland. The bandstand in Princes Street gardens takes its name from the family. Our Edinburgh Hotel retains its Victorian architectural grandeur which, combined with an intimate country house atmosphere, ensures our guests leave with lasting memories of Dunstane. Crow step gables, archers' windows and ornate open fireplaces give Dunstane the atmosphere of a small castle.

Each attractive and comfortable room is unique, individually designed and decorated, and provides a relaxing haven. All of the charming and luxurious rooms are well-equipped, with all the modern comforts and facilities you need in a restful and relaxing base.All rooms have the same attention to detail and welcome little touches the seasoned traveller is glad to find, and which make staying at Dunstane House Hotel such a pleasure. There are luxury Molton Brown products in the bathroom, a hospitality tray featuring authentic Orkney shortbread and bottled water, soft plaid throws and rich tweed upholstery. Slip between the cool Egyptian cotton sheets for a great night's sleep.

The Skerries Restaurant in Edinburgh has a superb selection of dishes. The award-winning chef uses fresh ingredients, mostly from the waters around Orkney and Shetland.This elegant Edinburgh restaurant has original features combined with a genuine Orcadian atmosphere. Although the focus is on seafood, there are many other dishes, including prime Orkney beef, lamb and vegetarian meals. The Stane Bar serves lighter meals during lunch and evening and has over 90 malt whiskys to choose from.

Although the hotel is in West Coates, a mainly residential area, you are still only minutes from Edinburgh's Princes Street and city centre attractions. The city centre and Edinburgh International Conference Centre are 10 minutes’ walk away. Edinburgh Castle is 20 minutes’ walk. Its location is also very handy for Murrayfield Stadium, home to Scotland's rugby team, as well as regular big name stadium concerts. Edinburgh Airport is a straight and easy 15 minute drive from the hotel, while the city's Haymarket train station is also near. For exploring further afield within Edinburgh, there is a regular bus and airport bus service from right in front of the hotel.

Edinburgh Airport is a straight and easy 15-minute drive from the hotel and, for extra convenience, there is a regular airport bus service, which leaves from right in front of the hotel. A regular bus service also runs regularly from the bus stop just outside the hotel, ideal for exploring further afield within Edinburgh. We are a short walk from Haymarket railway station which has regular mainline services and connections from Edinburgh Waverley Station.At sign City bypass North follow the motorway M8 for 979 m. Follow the roundabout for 25 m. Turn left, follow A720 for 1.7 km until Edinburgh. Follow the roundabout Gogar Roundabout for 205 m. Follow A8/ Glasgow Road for 1.8 km. Turn left, follow the roundabout for 36 m. Turn left, follow A8/ West Coates for 4 km. Follow Kew Terrace for 117 m.

This very friendly Edinburgh hotel combines country style with the tranquility of a small castle, and is just a few minutes’ walk from the bustling city centre.The individually decorated bedrooms add character and style to the modern conveniences of free Wi-Fi and free car parking.The ‘Taste of Scotland’-awarded Skerries Restaurant and the Stane Bar boast over 90 malt whiskeys, plus a good selection of local beers. Scrumptious bar meals and exquisite à la carte menus are served throughout the week, and private dining is available on request.