This luxurious 5-star retreat has a fine-dining restaurant and romantic bedrooms about 1.9 mi from the Royal Mile. Prestonfield is surrounded by gardens and a golf course. Busses to the city center are a 5-minute walk away. Parking is free. Each stylish room at Prestonfield House has antique furnishings, free Wi-Fi, plasma TV, a stocked mini-bar and views of the gardens and parkland. Rhubarb Restaurant serves excellent Scottish cuisine and traditional afternoon teas. The terraces, drawing room and gardens are relaxed, beautiful places to unwind.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish

Free parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom
1 king bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.5
Free Wifi
9.1
High score for Edinburgh

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Brooke
    United States United States
    Exceptional property with exceptional staff! Dinner is the Rhubard was absolutely delightful.
  • Carolyn
    United States United States
    Love Prestonfields… alway stay there when in Edinburgh. I love the atmosphere, very friendly and professional staff. I always hate to leave .
  • Louise
    United States United States
    Location was perfect if you want to be close to the city center but not in the city. The landscaping and serene grounds were amazing for a walk or to gaze at the beautiful view during breakfast or afternoon tea. The staff were so pleasant and...
  • Brandon
    United States United States
    Outstanding staff - very helpful and attentive, fantastic breakfast, beautiful grounds, lovely drawing rooms, epic views of King Arthur’s seat, highland cows. This is my favorite place.
  • Ranjit
    United States United States
    The hotel is very pet friendly and the staff are particularly attentive. The hotel is beautiful with many artifacts, tapestries, and furniture that are several hundred years old. The setting is beautiful and there is a resident peacock, Colin, and...
  • Jennifer
    United States United States
    The property is a world away but close to town. From the second you arrive to the moment you leave, the staff is attentive and informative, and they go out of their way to anticipate your needs. The grounds are nice, including a resident peacock...
  • Fahd
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Amazing location and amazing maintenance on the old building.
  • C
    Cale
    United States United States
    The service was excellent. The rooms were incredible. Highly recommend the afternoon tea and staying for dinner
  • Hannah
    United States United States
    Incredibly staff, stunning historic building, beautifully maintained grounds, sumptuous and unique decor, and a top notch restaurant right when you enter.
  • Rechela
    Israel Israel
    We loved everything: the staff, the housekeeping, the service, the impeccable food for breakfast and dinner. The food at the hotel restaurant was better than Michelin star restaurant. We loved the decor and the specious lobby ( several of them)....

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Rhubarb
    • Cuisine
      French • Scottish
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
    • Ambience
      Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Prestonfield House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Terrace
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • Garden view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Coffee machine
  • Electric kettle

Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Live music/Performance
    Additional charge
  • Mini golf
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Fruit
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Valet parking
  • Accessible parking

Front Desk Services

  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Safe

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Pet bowls
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Heating
  • Car rental
  • Laptop safe
  • Carpeted
  • Elevator
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Room service

Spa

  • Full-body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Couples' massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Massage
    Additional charge

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules
Prestonfield House takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 5:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
£95 per child, per night
Crib upon request
Free
3 - 17 years
Extra bed upon request
£95 per child, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardMaestroDebit cardCash

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Prestonfield House offers an airport shuttle service at a surcharge of GBP 150 per saloon car per way. This must be arranged with the hotel directly.

Please note that 5 rooms or more are considered a group booking and our group T&C’s must be confirmed with the hotel directly at reservations@prestonfield.com

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Prestonfield House of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

FAQs about Prestonfield House