The Melville Inn,, Dalkeith, EH18 1AR, United Kingdom
#2 of 8 hotels in Dalkeith
Guests' ChoiceBased on 3571 hotel reviews
8.8Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.2
Location
8.8
Facilities
8.9
Staff
9.3
Value for money
8.8
Free WiFi
7.4
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 1 June 2024
Jacques
United KingdomThe limited breakfast, and the extortionate cost..
The room was spacious and comfortable, well equipped..
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 1 June 2024
Alice
United KingdomPerfect location for me. I visit family in the local area. Bus service is good. Staff are friendly. Food is excellent.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 31 May 2024
Barry
United KingdomNothing.
The room was nice and the bed was super comfortable. The staff were helpful.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 31 May 2024
Adam
United KingdomWell kept in a great location! Staff were amazing, the rooms were spacious and modern. Just what you need for a couple of nights stay. The pub next door had lovely food and a great breakfast. It’s closer than you think to the centre of Edinburgh if you’re willing to get a bus or taxi in and don’t want to be in a busy area!!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 30 May 2024
Steve
United Kingdombreakfast both days very disappointing bacon very overdone and hard egg next day poached eggs rock hard
staff room and evening meal excellent
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 30 May 2024
Darren
United KingdomDoor joining to next room. Next door noisy late at night.
Good location. Restaurant next door food was great. Nice clean big room.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 29 May 2024
Helen
United KingdomEvery staff member was lovely. Service was great and bed was very comfy! Also felt very safe in the hotel, travelling alone isnt pleasant sometimes, but it was very secure and welcoming, Thank you.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 29 May 2024
Wesley
United StatesThe Breakfast was excellent. This was our first night of 14 in Scotland and it was a great place for our first night
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 29 May 2024
Eric
United KingdomLocation Staff were great Food was great
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 29 May 2024
Elena
ItalyNice Hotel room, position near the bus stop where the bus takes directly to the city center in about 30 minutes
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 28 May 2024
Uswat
United KingdomNothing that I can think of
The property was cleaned and has a great customer service
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 28 May 2024
Paul
AustraliaNothing really.
Clean rooms, easy parking, helpful staff at reception, handy dining nearby. We used public buses to travel into town so the proximity of the bus stops was very convenient.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 28 May 2024
Christopher
United KingdomSpot on.
Well equipped rooms with Aircon, usb sockets, tea, coffee, towels, hairdryer.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 27 May 2024
Kathryn
United StatesEverything was good.
Location convenient for catching bus into Edinburgh. Excellent breakfast. Nice room, clean bathroom, good hot water. Friendly and very helpful staff.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 26 May 2024
Julie
AustraliaNothing.
Everything was perfect. Facilities great and staff helpful and charming. Food was excellent.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 25 May 2024
Ayla
United KingdomThe restaurant isn’t in the same building.
It’s modern.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 24 May 2024
Peter
United KingdomOnly being able to make one breakfast choice
Excellent , particularly liked breakfast being freshly made, only improvement would be to be able to have possibly some additional toast with cuppa after the main event at no extra cost
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 24 May 2024
Helena
United KingdomThe space for wheelchair and great accessibility,bathroom very accessible easy to use shower well equipped. friendly helpful staff and clean
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 24 May 2024
Lorna
United KingdomMy only slight issue is lighting- needs to be brighter especially in the bathroom.
Comfortable bed, nice decor, very clean room and public ares were clean and tidy. Very functional.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 23 May 2024
Georgios
NetherlandsCant think of something
We stayed here for 3 nights and it was very nice. The room was spacious and well equiped. The hotel has its own pub where they serve breakfast but there is also another one just a ross the street. If you stay here in order to visit Edinburgh, there are a couple of buses that will take you to the city center in 40min
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 23 May 2024
Alastair
United KingdomNithing
Thoroughly enjoyed my stay here. Food very good, bedroom excellent Will be back
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 22 May 2024
C
United StatesNice hotel and restaurant. A little far from city Centre but that was clear at time of booking.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 22 May 2024
Alyssa
CanadaLovely hotel! We booked last minute and we tried to stay an extra night, but unfortunately they were sold out. I can see why- great value for the money and the staff are wonderful. The bed was also super comfortable. Food at the restaurant was good and the staff were a 10/10 for sure. Would love to come back!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 20 May 2024
Catherine
IrelandLovely setting and close to where we needed to go. Quick and easy check-in
Stayed in May 2024
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