The Melville Inn,, Dalkeith, EH18 1AR, United Kingdom
#2 of 8 hotels in Dalkeith
Guests' ChoiceBased on 3573 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: 21 April 2024
Denise
United KingdomNa
Everything. The hotel had such a lovely warm and welcoming atmosphere. All the staff were lovely and friendly all our needs were catered for. Great choice of good quality food. Reasonable prices too. I would definitely stay again if the need arose
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 20 April 2024
Robert
United KingdomThe room above ground floor number 9 was noisy almost all night. Thumping, running, sounded like a herd stampede.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 20 April 2024
Peter
United KingdomTwice now we’ve had problems with the heating unit. An oil filled radiator was in the room which helped but the first night we were cold. The receptionist searched for and found another duvet which made all the difference.
We’ve stayed a few times now. It is lovely and clean and the rooms are spacious. The staff seem very friendly and eager to help.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 19 April 2024
Eduardo
United StatesIt is peaceful and comfortable.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 19 April 2024
Andrew
United KingdomNothing really .we were pleased with our ,and not wanting to find faults
Nice atmosphere
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 19 April 2024
Roy
United KingdomGreat staff,food was good.good access to edinburgh
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 18 April 2024
Carl
United KingdomFriendly Staff, good location for trips to Edinburgh.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 18 April 2024
Peter
United KingdomThe stay
Great location. Easy to find. Staff were great.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 17 April 2024
Patricia
United KingdomWas a bit concerned by the fixed windows which meant had there been a fire and we couldn’t evacuate through the room door then we would be trapped.
Great location. Clean and comfortable
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 15 April 2024
Helena
United KingdomNeed better lightning above mirror in bathroom and more comfortable bed pillows. Would have liked to open a window in room.
Good choices at breakfast, good atmosphere in pub and hotel. Friendly, helpful staff.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 15 April 2024
Lorna
United KingdomIn the rain, it is not perfect to go outside between hotel accommodation and the restaurant.
We were visiting family in Eskbank, so Location was perfect for us. Also being next door to Dobbies Garden centre was fabulous. Breakfast was amazing and the service excellent.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 15 April 2024
Angela
United KingdomOn arrival ample parking and reception area easily found. Friendly receptionist checked us in and we found elevator easily. Bright, spacious and our rooms (1 Family Room + 1 Double Room) were next door to each other. Room very comfortable and well appointed for tea/coffee making. Our air-con out of order but an oil-filled heated in situ but we didn't need it. No outside noise; Had pre-booked our evening meal at Melville Inn Restaurant located closeby. Good menu choices and drinks selection. Attentive servers on hand. A great overnight trip for our family.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 11 April 2024
Joanne
United KingdomLovely stay, clean rooms, great food and friendly staff.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 11 April 2024
Julie
United KingdomThis was our 4th stay. We find it a brilliant location for getting the bus into the city. Also just of the city bypass
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 11 April 2024
Mrs
United KingdomVery helpful staff, spacious room which was spotlessly clean and extremely comfortable. We had a lovely breakfast as well which finished off our stay nicely. Would highly recommend this hotel to anyone.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 8 April 2024
Chapman
United KingdomCosy, clean and fantastic staff.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 7 April 2024
Paul
United KingdomCouldn't cool room enough.
Excellent choice at breakfast.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 7 April 2024
Craig
United KingdomNo air con in room as broken but were informed of this on arrival. No way of cooling room as window could not be opened
Nice sized room, very clean bathroom with great shower. Nice and quiet
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 7 April 2024
Damir
United KingdomEverything was excellent. This is not our first time staying in the hotel.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 5 April 2024
Stuart
United KingdomGreat breakfast and the meals in the pub were fine.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 4 April 2024
B
United KingdomComfortable and clean room, friendly staff, great location.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 3 April 2024
Monika
Czech Republicno signal for mobile phone in our room, little light in the bathroom by mirror, no garderobe
clean, modern
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 2 April 2024
Luke
United KingdomVery comfortable, good-sized rooms. Food at the pub next-door was great. Staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 2 April 2024
Amanda
United KingdomThe bathroom was clean, although there were some missed spots.
Very good standards, spacious room, very quiet. The check-in process is super easy online. Spacious free of charge car park was big advantage. Comfortable massive bed, free WiFi, everything was good.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 1 April 2024
Ion
United KingdomAt 8 o'clock in the morning, the workers came to clean the grass😳
Quiet, clean, fresh air. Everything ok!
Stayed in April 2024
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