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Reviews of The Stair Arms Hotel

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

#115 of 169 hotels in Edinburgh

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Review score

Based on 420 hotel reviews

7.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.9

  • Comfort

    8.0

  • Location

    7.9

  • Facilities

    8.0

  • Staff

    8.6

  • Value for money

    8.2

  • Free WiFi

    8.7

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  • Reviewed: 3 June 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The mattress was very uncomfortable. You could feel the springs. This is the most important part of the stay.

    It was warm and clean and the room was surprisingly sound proof considering there was a wedding on. They were super accommodating when we were delayed for checking in. Breakfast was simple but enough.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 June 2024

    8.0
    A pleasant place for a short stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    A few of the staff seemed to be just going through the motions (not very engaged). Breakfast service was particularly slow one morning. No fruit available at breakfast. Cleanliness could have been better in a couple of areas (e.g. side plate was from a previous person).

    Lovely cooked breakfast. Nice bedroom with enough space. Reasonably comfortable bed. Evening meal was good (chicken stuffed with haggis was excellent; fish and chips just average). Friendly welcome at reception.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 May 2024

    9.0
    My little birthday mini break.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The beds were a little lumpy for our backs.

    The location is close to park and ride bus and train links to Edinburgh. The room was spacious. The food was excellent in both quality and quantity. The staff were friendly and helpful and always smartly turned out.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 May 2024

    8.0
    Great hotel, nice location and quiet rooms
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The breakfast could have been less greasy/oily but that was the only part.

    The hotel was great, nicely decorated and quiet. The staff were helpful and nice, the place was dog friendly which was amazing. The breakfast was options were good however we did feel like it was way too oily for us so opted for the healthier sounding options the next day

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2024

    8.0
    Convenient for visiting Edinburgh and good value
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    A little dated decor, and on a main road

    Convenient for Edinburgh, Comfortable and friendly, everything we needed for a short stay

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 May 2024

    7.0
    Lovely, friendly, and beautiful stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A little further from edinburgh. We purchased a hire car which made it much easier 🙂

    The staff were lovely and attentative.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 May 2024

    8.0
    Stay and food was excellent. Would definitely consider another stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Although the rooms were clean and well kept, little things like hot and cold taps wrongly labelled were a little let down

    Just on the outskirts of Edinburgh, friendly staff with a great Scottish stay feel

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 May 2024

    9.0
    Lovely stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bed had bad springs poking up in mattress

    Very helpful staff Room very comfortable Nice atmosphere Lovely cooked breakfast

    Stayed in May 2024

  • 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

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