After reading some reviews before we stayed at this hotel, I had a couple of worries concerning the state of the place, but they were wrong!!!!! On arrival, the outside of the building was lovely, the area, the frontage, sadly not the weather, but that was not the fault of the hotel! The hall way was just breathe taking, the... more

Melvin House is a beautiful building, located on a quiet Georgian square just 5 minutes walk from the old city centre. Our room was large with huge windows overlooking the city. The breakfast was particularly nice. This hotel contributed much to make our stay in Edinburgh very enjoyable. more

I have just read a couple of reviews below and thats not the Melvin House I know. True its not a concrete box, sterio type hotel - its a stay in a true Scottish house. Entering the hotel, you are in an elegant traditional panelled hallway - a step back in history - and yes, the registration desk is under... more

Set in a beautiful Victorian building with high ceilings, gorgeous woodwork and quirky public rooms, this was one of my favorite stays. True, the furniture has its scratches and the drapes are a bit tatty, but that just adds to its charm. From the moment you enter and register at an under the staircase office right out of Harry Potter,... more

Having seen the advertising photos in the Edinburgh Tourist Guide, the Melvin House Hotel looked an impressive place. Reviews on various websites seemed to back up this impression. But photos can lie. And seemingly, so can reviews. But, as with the previous review on this website, my wife and I checked out within 10 minutes of arriving. This is a... more

I booked this hotel based on previous TripAdvisor reviews, as a suprise birthday weekend for my girlfriend. I've stayed in many hotels in my time, and when we arrived, it became quickly apparent the reviews on Tripadvisor were absolutely not an accurate reflection of the Melvin House Hotel. Whilst the hotel is well-located and the rooms have nice views, the... more

I stayed at Melvin House 3 nights and it was a great experience. It is an old and well maintained house and feels very genuine. The location is great, not right at the centre but only 10 minutes walk to the centre. It is located in a beautiful, quiet square. The staff is very helpful and the breakfast is big... more

Spent one night there for training with work. Stunning and traditional exterior and lobby. Room was clean if a little dated in decor. Quite spacious for a single room! with lovely views over the Forth valley. Staff were very friendly, attentive and accommodating. Breakfast delicious. Very close to Princes street/George Street and the streets surrounding the hotel are very traditional... more

The hotel location is near the city centre, but still not too busy. Another good thing was the 4th floor room, which was in excellent condition. Also, the staff was very friendly and helpful and the breakfast was tasty. We had a great visit in Edinburgh and the Melvin House Hotel contributed to that. more