The Melville Inn,, Dalkeith, EH18 1AR, United Kingdom
#2 of 8 hotels in Dalkeith
Guests' ChoiceBased on 3541 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: 20 March 2024
Thomas
United KingdomA minor thing, but the return springs on the room doors are super powerful, meaning it's difficult to not have the doors bang loudly when going in and out of a room.
I wasn't expecting anything particularly fancy, but was happy to have a well sized, well presented, modern room with a great en-suite. There was a kettle and coffee in the room (surprisingly less common than it used to be) and the breakfast was perfect. Considering all this, it was very well priced. The staff were all lovely, too.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 18 March 2024
Ronnie
United KingdomNothing
Easy check in immaculately clean and very comfortable room
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 18 March 2024
Robert
United KingdomHeating system just could not get it right blowed cold air all night & we were there 2 nights found the bed uncomfortable believe it could be the pillows they were lumpy and worn. The window is a sealed unit so cannot open for air
Size of room was good very comfortable seating and great bathroom spotlessly clean liked the amount of plugs that can be used not sharing 1 plug plenty of tea and coffee for 2 people towels nice and soft Food next door was sepurb highly reccommend.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 17 March 2024
Jacqueline
United KingdomWhy have dog friendly restaurant and bar but no dog friendly rooms!!
Lovely clean room
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 17 March 2024
June
United KingdomThe bed was hard and disrupted sleep.
Location, quiet, well equipped and high quality food.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 15 March 2024
Chris
United KingdomNothing.
Everything was clean and fresh. The staff were incredibly helpful and friendly.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 15 March 2024
Lorna
United KingdomMattress was too hard and pillows too soft.
Good location and well sound proofed and good blackout curtains
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 15 March 2024
Karen
United KingdomThe sofa bed had a really rustly waterproof mattress on it. 9
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 15 March 2024
David
United KingdomGreat place to stay, good comfortable room handy having a good pub next door, online check in save's time
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 14 March 2024
Noreen
United KingdomNothing
Adorable staff
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 11 March 2024
Crystal
United StatesHotel room did not have all accommodations in the room as most hotel rooms do but it was not a big deal, still enjoyed the stay and location.
Great staff, great location, great place for food. Everyone was super friendly and very helpful.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 11 March 2024
Tanya
United KingdomThere was nothing that we didn't like.
Great location on a bus route, plenty of car parking availability. Interesting garden centre and shops on same site. Breakfast was superb with plenty of choice.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 11 March 2024
J
United KingdomGreat breakfast central for city
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 10 March 2024
Kurt
United KingdomThe beds aren't as comfy as the Premier Inn.
Location was fine. Didn't have the breakfast.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 7 March 2024
Fiona
United KingdomNo table and mirror together in room
Everything I needed, staff polite and friendly
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 4 March 2024
Zoleka
United KingdomIt's a bit far from where I was based for work. It would have been tricky to get there if I was not driving.
Lot of parking space. Heating is controlled in the room. Very spacious and clean room.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 2 March 2024
Catherine
United KingdomNothing.
Breakfast was great. Links into city centre were excellent.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 2 March 2024
Catherine
United KingdomThe air conditioning is noisy
Clean & friendly staff
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 2 March 2024
Neil
United KingdomModern clean room, staff very friendly and helpful.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 1 March 2024
Colkat
United KingdomBeds were slightly on the firm side for me and we did request twin beds but got kingsize double which was not a big deal.
Staff were great and breakfast was very good. Rooms were clean, fresh and modern
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 29 February 2024
Yvonne
United KingdomStay here 3 times a year for5-7 days at a time - so convenient, with accessible room. Staff are excellent. Melville Arms, next door, has good food and ambiance.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 26 February 2024
Malcolm
United KingdomClean, good location, attentive staff
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 26 February 2024
Lisa
United KingdomSadly, we had breakfast once that, despite being cooked to order, wasn't the best or hot. They did bring out replacement eggs royale that were lovely with soft yolks, but my partners full English breakfast still had cold elements in it.
Our welcome was lovely. They sorted taxis for us no problem for a wedding we were attending. Extra milk no probs. Room clean and cosy, pub attached lovely and we ate lunch and an evening meal there during our 3 night stay. Staff were great.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 25 February 2024
Nicholas
United KingdomN/A
The hotel was convenient for bus services to/from Edinburgh. It was easy to access late in teh evening. We didn't have breakfast
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 24 February 2024
Heather
United KingdomIn a perfect location and very quiet, peaceful. It was exceptionally clean and decorated modern throughout. The staff were very friendly and the food was delicious. The only negative is the beds were too hard.
Stayed in February 2024
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