Melvin House Hotel (Edinburgh)

A charming townhouse hotel with historic character and style, the Melvin House is perfectly located in Edinburgh's West End within easy-walking distance of Edinburgh's central shops and attractions.

The Melvin House Hotel is perfectly located, tucked away on a quiet street in the classy West End of Edinburgh but still just a stone's throw from Princes Street and near to Haymarket Railway Station. There are an abundance of local shops and restaurants and all of the city's attractions are nearby. The West End is also well service by public transport to reach the airport and the city's outlying areas.

Melvin House was built in 1883, originally a home commissioned by the wealthy John Ritchie Findley who founded Scotlands national newspaper, "The Scotsman". Since then it has been used as a college residence and later by the National Health Servcie but has now been transformed to a wonderful Town House Hotel. The elegant public rooms, including the gallaried library, have been carefully restored to their former Victorian splendour and there are a number of antique pieces on show throughout. The resident's bar offers the perfect retreat from the hubbub of city lifein which to enjoy a morning coffee or tranquil nighcap.

The 22 spacious guest bedrooms each offer unique aspect and all offer en-suite bathroom facilties. They are tastefully decorated in mellow colours and traditionally furnished to a high standard. Many of the rooms boast stunning views of either Edinburgh castle to the front or the Kingdom of Fife to the rear.

The hotel is privately owned and family-run which is reflected in the pride of service and warm Scottish welcome received. A truly Scottish Experience in the heart of the Scottish capital.