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The Roseate EdinburghvsApex Grassmarket Hotel
Both properties are endorsed by experts. Overall, The Dunstane Hotel is the choice of most professionals compared to Apex Grassmarket Hotel. The Dunstane Hotel is ranked #23 in Edinburgh with recommendations from 4 publications like Time Out, Fodor's and Oyster.
The Roseate Edinburgh
Michelin Guide
Time Out
Oyster
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
The Telegraph
Condé Nast Traveler
Mr & Mrs Smith
Fodor's
U.S. News & World Report Show All Reviews
4 West Coates, Haymarket, Edinburgh EH12 5JQ, Scotland
From $161/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
"Victorian house with modern feature wallpapers, black granite tiled floors and large chandeliers in guest areas."
"A mid 19th-century villa around a third of a mile west of Haymarket railway station, Dunstane House has been a hotel for more than 40 years." Full review
Upscale
"The 38-room upscale Dunstane Hotel is a family-owned boutique hotel built in two luxury Victorian townhouses, circa 1852, that face one another across an Edinburgh street." Full review
"Originally a mid-Victorian town house and now a pleasant boutique hotel, the Dunstane is a stylish and welcoming place to stay—especially if you want to keep away from the noise and bustle of the city center." Full review
Top Choice
"The rooms are individually decorated with designer fabrics and wallpapers, while the luxury suites have four-poster beds, chaise longues and roll-top copper baths." Full review
8.0
"There's nothing stuffy about these Victorian villas, their comely original features lovingly preserved in a design-led transformation to sleekest boutique." Full review
"The vibe here is guesthouse meets Soho House–style member's club, with all the perks of a boutique hotel." Full review
"Live a laird’s life at Edinburgh hotel The Dunstane Houses, a pair of stately Scottish villas with thoroughbred souls." Full review
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If Edinburgh’s buoyant food and drink scene is part of what drew you here, be sure not to miss dinner at the beautiful Scandinavian-Scottish restaurant Timberyard, where you can sip on array of natural wines, to boot.
"A gem of a boutique hotel in a city strangely not overly blessed in this arena, The Dunstane offers luxury, comfort, good taste, good food, and good fun." Full review
7.0
"The Dunstane Houses provides a luxurious Edinburgh oasis that blends classic Scottish charm with modern amenities." Full review
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Lonely Planet
Rough Guide
Time Out
Star Service
The Telegraph
31 - 35 Grassmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2HS, Scotland
From $122/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
"Centrally located and with good business facilities, the 171-room Apex has stylish, modern décor, large, luxurious bedrooms, a rooftop restaurant and great views of the castle."
"This ex-university building turned 175-bed business-oriented hotel has comfortable rooms, some with views to the Castle. Faces the happening Grassmarket."
"This 1996 debut venture from Apex was refurbished and extended just a couple of years later; more than a decade on, it remains a slick, contemporary venue in a brilliant location." Full review
"This value-focused hotel competes on its own level thanks to a plethora of amenities and a convenient location not far from Edinburgh Castle." Full review
7.0
"Not to be confused with the nearby Apex Edinburgh City hotel, this sibling has a gym, swimming pool and slightly better views." Full review