23 Mayfield BOOK DIRECTvsMalmaison Edinburgh
Both 23 Mayfield Book Direct and Malmaison Hotel are rated very highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Malmaison Hotel is the choice of most writers compared to 23 Mayfield Book Direct. Malmaison Hotel scores 89 with recommendations from 10 sources such as Frommer's, Fodor's and Time Out.
23 Mayfield BOOK DIRECT
23 Mayfield Gardens, Newington, Edinburgh EH9 2BX, Scotland
From $135/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Free Parking
- Multilingual
- Breakfast included
Michelin Guide
"Lovingly restored Victorian house with a very welcoming, helpful owner and an outdoor hot-tub."
Oyster
Luxury
"The 23 Mayfieldis a luxury bed-and-breakfast housed in an immaculately presented Victorian villa set about a mile south of Edinburgh's historical center." Full review
Fodor's
"A self-styled "boutique guesthouse," 23 Mayfield is a cut above your average B&B."
The Telegraph
9.0
"In this beautifully kept, unassuming Victorian villa you will find candle-light, acres of mahogany panelling, stained glass and bespoke period furniture, with the occasional well-judged modern touch." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"If you’re after an intimate B&B experience—but one that’s a bit elevated—this grand Victorian guest house is perfect." Full review
Malmaison Edinburgh Show All Reviews
1 Tower Place, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 7BZ, Scotland
From $82/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Fitness Center
Michelin Guide
"Impressive former sea mens' mission, set on the quayside; the first of the Malmaison hotels."
Insight Guides
"A superb renovation of Leith's former Seamen's Mission building featuring art deco styling, four-poster beds and a first class restaurant and Parisian bistro."
Rough Guide
"Chic, modern hotel set in the grand old seamen’s hostel just back from the wharf-side."
Star Service
"Located a 15-minute drive from the center (a long half-hour walk), this hotel cuts a fashionable figure in the longshoreman's part of town." Full review
Frommer's
"It's a respectable part of the spruced-up waterfront, its brasserie and bar buzzing, with guests spilling out onto the cobbled street." Full review
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Opt for a room at the front that overlooks the port
Lonely Planet
"The stylish, award-winning Malmaison is housed in a 19th-century former Seaman's Mission in Leith."
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Be sure to ask for a superior room at the front of the hotel, for extra space and a view over the river.
Oyster
Upscale
"An upscale boutique property with 100 rooms, Malmaison Hotel Edinburgh is housed in a former house of ill repute (yes, a brothel)." Full review
Time Out
"The Leith hotel that kicked off a hospitality phenomenon." Full review
Fodor's
"Once a seamen's hostel, Edinburgh's link in the pioneering boutique hotel chain draws a refined clientele." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Works hard at promoting a sexy image, but is fun and comfortable too, with good-sized rooms, decent food and drink, friendly staff and even some token tartan to remind guests where they are." Full review