Prestonfield House
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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Is Prestonfield House good? Overview, pros and cons
Verdict: 9.1/10 (Staylist AI score). Guests praise: opulent estate setting; peacocks and Highland cattle; standout à-la-carte dining. Main complaint: small rooms.
Staylist AI overview · based on 8 public guest reviews
“Opulent estate stay near Arthur's Seat”
Prestonfield House is a historic estate on Edinburgh's edge, ten minutes' drive from town and near Arthur's Seat, where peacocks, Highland cattle, a black cat and a huge golf course animate the lawns. Interiors are old-money opulent with historic artifacts, and dining is a strength — an all-you-can-order à-la-carte breakfast and Michelin-level lunches and dinners that guests call classics. Service is impeccable and warm. Two honest notes: rooms run small though beds are very comfortable, and soundproofing between floors is weak. One guest calls it their best-value UK stay; couples rate it highly.
- Rooms
- Small but luxurious rooms with very comfortable beds; floors poorly soundproofed.
- Service
- Service is impeccable, warm and flawless for guests.
- Location
- A private estate near Arthur's Seat, ten minutes' drive from the city.
- Food
- All-order breakfast and Michelin-level British dining are praised.
- Facilities
- Peacocks, Highland cattle, golf and historic decor fill the estate.
- Opulent estate setting
- Peacocks and Highland cattle
- Standout à-la-carte dining
- Impeccable service
- Public parking
- Small rooms
- Weak floor soundproofing
- Older building (opened 1958)
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How it compares
Prestonfield House ranks #3 of 114 hotels Staylist lists in Edinburgh and #2 of 15 5-star hotels there. At about $775 a night it is 13% above the median for 5-star hotels in Edinburgh ($683). The closest listed alternative is The Scott, 1 km away (score 7.8).
About the hotel
- Address
- Priestfield Rd, Edinburgh, EH16 5UT, United Kingdom
- Hotel class
- ★★★★★ 5-star
- Opened
- 1958
- Check-in / out
- From 15:00 · by 11:00
- Distance to centre
- 2.9 km
- Getting there
- Airport: Edinburgh Airport (23.07 km) · Train Station: Edinburgh Waverley Station (3.4 km)
- Children
- Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Nearby hotels
- The Scott1 km · 7.8 · $492
- The Scholar1 km · 8.0
- Kildonan Lodge Hotel1.1 km · 7.5
- Travelodge Edinburgh Cameron Toll1.2 km · 7.5 · $262
- Premier Inn Edinburgh East1.7 km · 6.9 · $374
Amenities
- Golf course
- Hiking
- Massage room
- Public parking
- Car rentals
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Station pick-up
- Conference room
- Multi-function room
- Childcare service
- Wi-Fi in public areas
- Luggage storage
- Valet parking
- Shuttle service
- Fax/copying service
- Concierge service
- Safe at front desk
- Room service
- Wine cellar
- No smoking in public areas
- Garden
- Smoking area
- Elevator
Frequently asked questions
- What time is check-in at Prestonfield House?
- Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is by 11:00.
- Is there parking at Prestonfield House?
- Yes: public parking, valet parking.
- How far is Prestonfield House from the airport?
- The nearest airport is Edinburgh Airport, about 23.07 km away.
- How far is Prestonfield House from the centre of Edinburgh?
- About 2.9 km.
- Is Prestonfield House suitable for children?
- Children of all ages are welcome at this property.