1/5

Prestonfield House

Edinburgh • Prestonfield • SPLURGE

avg. $572 / night

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PB hotel design editorial

Designed in 1687 by Sir William Bruce — the architect responsible for the Palace of Holyroodhouse — the pink harled manor at the foot of Arthur's Seat has functioned as a private house, a diplomatic residence, and now, in its most theatrically realized incarnation, Prestonfield House. James Thomson, who transformed the property into a hotel in the 1990s and has continued layering it ever since, has made accumulation itself the design philosophy: every room is a deliberate act of excess, and the effect is closer to entering a collector's private obsession than checking into a Scottish country house hotel. The interiors reward sustained attention. A drawing room hung with plasterwork cherubs and crowded with striped sofas, carved oak side tables, and red pleated lamp shades sits alongside a panelled sitting room lined in what appears to be deeply lacquered leather or embossed wallcovering, its fireplace flanked by blue-and-white Kangxi-period ginger jars and Persian Heriz rugs underfoot. Bedrooms carry the same unrestrained commitment — one dominated by a dark walnut four-poster swathed in crimson silk damask with gold grotesque figures, another papered in cream-and-burgundy damask with a spiralled white column bed and a gilded wrought-iron console. Across the property's seventeen rooms, nothing coordinates in any conventional sense, yet the whole thing holds together through sheer conviction and the warmth of candlelight bouncing off centuries of accumulated gilt.

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Prestonfield is Edinburgh's most indulgent retreat and Scotland's latest 5-star hotel. Rated one of the "Best 101 Hotels in the World" by Tatler/Abercrombie & Kent and AA Hotel of the Year 2005, this exceptional hotel is near Edinburgh's Royal Mile. Prestonfield has been lavishly restored by new owner James Thomson of Edinburgh's famous Witchery by the Castle. Now guests find every modern convenience hidden behind the velvet-upholstered walls of Edinburgh's most talked-about bedrooms.

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Prestonfield House Reviews

1,651 reviews

"Disappointing If you suffer from asthma or allergic to toxic smells- dont go. They started using the very strong diffuser reeds with horrible smell , which is just making everyone sick . I would suggest to stay away until they realize the scottish fresh air is best and this is what people are coming for to scotland , not for cheap dubai style diffusers"

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Mar 20, 2026

"Another stay at our favourite hotel. Never diminishes. Walking into Prestonfield feels like a step back in time but with 21st Century service. We love the maximalist effect in interiors and Prestonfield sets the standard. Antiques , beautiful fabrics and luxury touches abound . Not the place for you if you dislike rooms packed with beautiful things . Or do not appreciate the skill in putting together wonderful fixtures and fittings We had our dinner in the Salon Privee with our dog Olive. Beautiful view over the lit lawn towards the stable block. Our meal was delicious . Langoustine bisque and venison carpaccio for starters and the new Guinea Fowl dish for mains. Superb. Breakfast as always was fantastic . We had ours in the Tapestry room. We've been gradually making our way through the breakfast menu on our visits. Just lovely. Last nod to the staff who are so attentive without being intrusive. Thanks all and looking forward to next time ."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Mar 04, 2026

"We recently stayed at this hotel and were disappointed with the room described as a “suite.” In reality, it appeared to be two rooms joined together, each with its own bathroom. Simply combining two standard rooms does not make it a true suite, and the layout felt awkward rather than luxurious. A suite should reflect open space, comfortable furniture, and a well-designed bathroom with thoughtful amenities. Instead, there were two bathrooms — one with a shower and one with a bath — which felt unnecessary and poorly planned. The towel rails were scalding hot to the point that you could easily burn your skin. Rather than two substandard bathrooms, it would make far more sense to create one properly designed bathroom with both bath and shower facilities, and perhaps a separate additional toilet if desired. The room itself was overcrowded with furniture, much of which was unusable and simply added clutter. It may be intended to reflect a certain period style, but it did not work. Quite frankly, I would remove most of it and start again. Begin with something genuinely comfortable to sit on, with a useable table to put a cup or glass on. What guests really need is practical, usable space — especially enough room to comfortably open and access a suitcase — and this was severely lacking. The excessive furniture made the room feel cramped and dark rather than spacious. Over furnishing was also evident in corridoors and in the other lounges and bar. Less is more and furniture that is comfortable and gives a sense of luxury instead of old, uncomfortable and tired. The lighting was also poor, making it difficult to relax or even see properly in certain areas. Access to electrical sockets is always a bugbear of mine. You should be able to plug in a hairdryer and see yourself clearly in a mirror — a basic requirement, yet lacking here. There are also many steps and stairs throughout the hotel. While it may be described as accessible, this was not evident or proactively explained to us, and I only became aware of options towards the end of our two-night stay. Food-wise, the quality was good and service tried hard. However, the dining room is also packed tightly with tables and chairs. Sitting by the window meant being back-to-back with other guests, which was not pleasant. At breakfast, the focus seemed to be on setting tables for lunch rather than on the comfort of current guests. I would have loved to sit at a table overlooking the garden, but it had already been laid for lunch and was unavailable, despite the restaurant not being busy. Instead, we were placed on an uncomfortable sofa against a wall. It felt less about guest experience and more about what was easiest for staff, which is frustrating. On a positive note, the complimentary champagne, chocolates, and cookies were a lovely touch and much appreciated. Overall, while there were some thoughtful extras, the room did not live up to expectations for a suite experience. The hotel as a whole feels in need of a significant upgrade and freshen-up to match the standards it appears to be aiming for. This is not cheap to stay at but I would say not value for money."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Mar 02, 2026

"As we have always found this is a little bit of heaven in Edinburgh . Unbelievable service along with amazing rooms and food. many thanks everyone for making our 4 nights stay so great."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Feb 27, 2026

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