The Melville Inn,, Dalkeith, EH18 1AR, United Kingdom
#2 of 8 hotels in Dalkeith
Guests' ChoiceBased on 3538 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: 14 May 2024
Colin
AustraliaPoor mobile reception/coverage.
Very comfortable, clean, modern room and facilities. Great food at the Inn next door.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 13 May 2024
Barbora
Czech RepublicYou cannot open the window, the only air is from the air conditioning.
There is a bus stop near the hotel, you can get easily to the city centre. A big car park in front of the hotel.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 13 May 2024
Janet
United KingdomThe window does not open as there is air conditioning in the room, however, I do like a bit of fresh air.
The property was modern and clean. The bathroom was new and we were given fresh towels each day.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 13 May 2024
Louise
United KingdomFantastic modern and clean hotel in a great location for getting into the city on the no 29 bus. £4 return to Princess Street and 35 mins. Fantastic breakfast anc all the staff were so helpful and kind. Will be staying again in the future.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 12 May 2024
Steve
United KingdomIf you are arriving on a Sunday night, don't be late, as restaurant closes fairly early
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 12 May 2024
Sarah
GermanyCouldn’t open window (asthmatic and do not do well with airconditioning). No toilet brush (why?).
Great pub/restaurant next door. Quiet, 30 minutes by bus into the city centre. USB Port in sockets next to bed to charge phones. Vending machine in lobby with snacks and drinks (water for 1.40£ for 0,33 was a bit pricey, especially when there is no where else to buy warer nearby.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 12 May 2024
Lisa
United KingdomOnly thing we didn’t like was the pillows
Lovely clean rooms
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 12 May 2024
Audrey
United KingdomI really don't like that we can't open the windows.
Like it all, location value etc
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 12 May 2024
Gary
United KingdomFood expensive
Great hotel food very expensive
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 11 May 2024
David
United KingdomAll ok
Nice clean modern room and bathroom. Location ideal for my stay. Free parking and decent pub next door.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 11 May 2024
Angela
United KingdomIf cooked breakfasts were available
Didn’t have breakfast
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 10 May 2024
Whellans
United KingdomIt was dark in the corridors not sure why.
The rooms were lovely and stylish. Breakfast was very tasty. Tea bags were rotten though. Need teapots
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 9 May 2024
Luciana
United StatesNothing to change - I was completely happy with my stay.
The Melville is a delightful property! Rooms are impeccably clean and comfortable. The restaurant is hands down the best thing about the hotel - absolutely fantastic staff and wonderful selection of meals. The decor is cozy and appropriately Scottish with ceiling beams and a fireplace. I will definitely stay here again when I travel for work. Priced very reasonably. This hotel delivers excellence.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 8 May 2024
Corina
United KingdomThe staff wasn’t friendly at all and the breakfast was stale.Do not buy breakfast from these location!
The room was very spacious.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 8 May 2024
Martin
United StatesWorked for our vacation and Linda and Peter were great hosts
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 7 May 2024
Ellen
United KingdomNothing that I can think of.
The breakfasts were amazing. So good to have it cooked fresh for me. Well worth the short wait.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 6 May 2024
Jonathon
United KingdomWi-Fi wasn’t great.
Good location for Musselburgh races. Great value for money and staff very friendly
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 5 May 2024
Ayda
FranceNothing I didn't like, I had an event not far off so the location was convenient for me.
Lovely stay, very comfortable stay and their pub is great. Both hotel and pub staff are very friendly.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 4 May 2024
Miles
United KingdomPerfect location for edge of town access with plenty of things to see and do.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 3 May 2024
Chris
Australialoved our stay
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 30 April 2024
Janet
United KingdomClean room nice food and atmosphere
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 30 April 2024
Massimo
ItalyThe Air Condition didn't work
The Restaurant close to the Hotel, very clean with good food quality at reasonable prices. The Bus Stop close to the hotel where a couple of buses drop you to the centre of Edinburgh in 20 minutes.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 30 April 2024
James
Abkhazia, GeorgiaDid not have time
Did not eat at hotel
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 29 April 2024
Stephen
United KingdomAs always excellent customer service and breakfast very nice, plenty of choice on the menu. The room was clean, comfortable and quiet.
Stayed in April 2024
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