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Reviews of The Stair Arms Hotel

The Stair Arms Hotel, Pathhead, Midlothian, Edinburgh, EH37 5TX, United Kingdom

#112 of 170 hotels in Edinburgh

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 406 hotel reviews

7.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.0

  • Comfort

    8.1

  • Location

    8.0

  • Facilities

    8.1

  • Staff

    8.6

  • Value for money

    8.2

  • Free WiFi

    8.7

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  • Reviewed: 18 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bar prices

    Nice and clean.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 May 2024

    7.0
    A mixture of good and bad, but overall would stay again
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was dusty in places. Had to ask for the fitted sheet to be replaced as very hairy. Thought the bar was quite pricey

    Food was excellent, dogs were welcome, with good walks, large room with good on suite. Well placed for local attractions

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 May 2024

    8.0
    Enjoyable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing all good

    Stayed before so new property good decor and staff very good

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2024

    7.0
    Close to Edinburgh. Tasty good value meals. Friendly staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Cold breakfast selection lacking. There were 3 types of cornflakes(!) and the bowls were dirty. It's probably best not to offer a cold selection to avoid disappointment. Constructive criticism hopefully :) Hot breakfast was good. There isn't much else in Pathead - not the hotel's fault obviously !

    We stayed here after dropping our son and his girlfriend off for a flight from Edinburgh Airport. The hotel is around 20-30 minutes from the airport on a main road approaching Pathead. Plus points Very friendly staff, comfortable bed, tea & coffee making facilities, hot shower, nice beer garden & small childrens play area, decent bar prices, good value hearty evening meals. The hotel is dog friendly and welcomed our little pup.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Friendly staff

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2024

    7.0
    Lovely stay, would visit again, just bring your own pillows and expect high taxi fares into the city
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The bed was very bouncy with springs digging into you. Pillows were very hard and flat. Shower lacked the pressure I'm used to, but serviceable. Lukewarm water in the sink. Getting a taxi into Edinburgh centre is pricey / difficult - £35 into Edinburgh, Uber non-existent from the Inn and are reluctant to take a fare from Edinburgh to Stair Inn due to distance.

    The Inn is really lovely. Staff are friendly. Breakfast was nice with lots of options. Plenty of parking. Not too far to drive from Edinburgh centre. Rooms were nicely furnished, clean, tidy, and spacious.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2024

    7.0
    Staff are fantastic
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The beds were very tough

    Location and was very laid back

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Quiet location, 25-30 minutes from the centre of Edinburgh by car, the room was clean and comfortable and a good breakfast was included in the price, very good VFM. Would book again. Very friendly and helpful staff. The hotel is right next to the A68 but I didn't hear any traffic noise at all.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The beds need to be updated.

    Beautiful property. Fantastic staff + service.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    9.0
    Great location and nice setting / generally clean and comfortable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Black dirt/mould around the window frame. Also black marks around bottom of the shower. My TV didn't seem to store channels so had to spend 10 mins retuning it every time although didn't watch much TV For some reason breakfast service was really slow on last morning Also, would be nice yo have more of a Scottish theme breakfast with Scottish Tatty Scones for example. No hair dryer in room although I didn't really need it.

    Good location with ample parking. Nice setting and easy to find. Ideally would need your own transport. Room clean with all the facilties that I needed. 2 single beds in my room but comfortable. Good shower and heated towel rail in bathroom and ample towels. Plenty of storage and tea/coffee and biscuits. Great breakfast.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    8.0
    You get what you pay for and this was value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some of the decor is a bit tatty but I am assuming the hotel is under a decoration process as I could smell paint in the corridor

    Easily accessible by car. Very relaxed atmosphere ans my evening meal was delicious. Breakfast isn't buffet style and everything cooked to order

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2024

    8.0
    Enjoyed our stay, would book again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    It was clean and tidy and the staff very friendly

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2024

    9.0
    A very comfortable stay with superb food
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There was not really any hot water for the bath. The shower was fine, but could not draw a hot bath

    Delicious food prepared and served by cheerful and friendly staff. The rooms were very comfortable and spacious and overall a verf warm welcome.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Floor was dirty in our room, couldn't tell if bed sheets was clean,on my pillow case was someone else hair Need to improve on cleaning room and fresh bed sheets Looks much more nice on pictures than actual life

    Friendly staff

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    9.0
    Great location with comfy beds and great staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Temperature and water pressure in the shower.

    Great location and rooms were quiet with modern facilities. Staff were friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2024

    9.0
    Nice clean accommodation, plenty of room, friendly staff and good food.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A good location for travellers on the A68 or looking for somewhere near Edinburgh

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 March 2024

    9.0
    Food, staff and room excellent and comfortable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The only major downside to this place is the location since due to it being outside of the city, getting to it can be a bit of a challenge, especially if one relies on public transport.

    Good food, comfy beds, friendly staff, excellent value for money and I would certainly consider returning at a later date if I have the chance to do so.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful place to stay when visiting Edinburgh
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Can’t think of anything

    Friendly staff, newly refurbished rooms and the breakfast was great! Very good value for money.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 March 2024

    8.0
    Nice place, lovely staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Just a minor point but the finish on some of the decor was rather poor standard, despite the clearly high-quality materials and fittings.

    Attractive and cosy building, which appears recently refurbished. Staff very friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 March 2024

    9.0
    Best food I've had on the road
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Fantastic food. Very friendly staff.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 March 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s hard getting a taxi or Uber to the hotel

    The breakfast was lovely and staff friendly

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 February 2024

    7.0
    Outstanding value for money and wonderful staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    My only real issue is that our satnav kept trying to direct us to a gate that I think leads on to a long track across a field and up to the back of the property. It's actually not hard to find if you just read a regular map!

    I initially chose this almost at random for a one night stay on our way home from a longer trip. I struck very lucky. The location is absolutely beautiful. The staff are friendly, helpful and have the rare quality of really caring whether or not you enjoy your stay. Willing to bend the rules a little bit on things like the timing of last orders for dinner for people like us who arrive later than planned. I can thoroughly recommend the fish and chips.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 February 2024

    9.0
    Great stay only spoiled by lack of tv.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No tv, the Ariel was us

    Clean, excellent staff and great location

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 February 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hot breakfast was excellent. Staff friendly and attentive.

    Stayed in February 2024

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