The Rutland HotelvsPrestonfield
Both hotels are praised by experts. Overall, Prestonfield scores significantly better than The Rutland Hotel. Prestonfield ranks #3 in Edinburgh with endorsements from 10 publications including Fodor's, Rough Guide and Time Out.
The Rutland Hotel
1 - 3 Rutland Street, Edinburgh EH1 2AE, Scotland
From $113/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide
"Boutique hotel with commanding position at top of Princes Street."
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Ask for a room with a castle view.
Concierge
"The property was updated in 2008, which added glamour to the 12 individually decorated guest rooms with extravagant colors and baroque design."
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Party people can choose between the ground-floor cocktail bar or a booth in the One Below lounge club in the basement.
Time Out
"The Rutland offers lavish decor and a modish experience that may once have seemed too ostentatious... but now feels quite at home." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"The hotel is quiet (it has heavy soundproofing), stylish, and in a convenient location for visiting the city." Full review
Fodor's
"Nominated for several style awards, the design is chic without being intimidating." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"It’s perfect for couples looking for a stylish, relaxing break but not too edgy for comfort." Full review
Independent
"The joy is in the details at this centrally located mash-up of the baroque and the modern"
Prestonfield Show All Reviews
Priestfield Road, Edinburgh EH16 5UT, Scotland
From $502/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide
"One of the most romantic hotels around... Excellent service."
Concierge
"As far from minimal as you can possibly imagine, this restored Jacobean mansion is extravagantly rococo."
Rough Guide
"Its extravagant baroque makeover has helped make it one of Edinburgh’s most lavish and over-the-top places to stay."
Star Service
"Though situated in a country club setting 2.5 kilometers south of Edinburgh center, this property is no conservative bastion dedicated to recreational pursuit." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"The 18-room luxury Prestonfield House is an opulent boutique hotel on a historic, 20-acre country estate in southeast Edinburgh." Full review
Time Out
"A hotel experience guests will be talking about years later." Full review
Fodor's
"Inside this 1687 mansion, baroque opulence reigns in the well-restored public rooms." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Hidden in lush grounds a short drive from the city centre this is the swankiest, most swoon-some country house hotel imaginable." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"A 17th-century mansion set in 8 hectares of parkland (complete with peacocks and Highland cattle), Prestonfield is draped in damask and packed with antiques." Full review
U.S. News & World Report
6.0
"The Prestonfield is housed in a 17th-century baroque-style mansion situated among manicured gardens at the base of Arthur's Seat, creating the illusion that you're vacationing in the countryside " Full review