Hotel du Vin, Edinburgh
Expert reviews
“This boutique hotel in the city center is just a few minutes’ walk from nearly every tourist site. Each room has a custom-made sleigh bed and a hand-sprung mattress, but the hotel’s best feature might be the ultra-cozy, tartan-carpeted whiskey “snug,” a cozy room, all too tempting on a gray Scottish day.”
Featured in New York Times’ 36 Hours in Edinburgh.
“Leave it to one of the U.K.’s most forward-thinking chains to convert a Victorian-era asylum into this understated luxury property that feels steeped in history and lore despite its contemporary decor and trappings, like the fairy-lit archway you enter through.”
“This hotel has all the hallmarks that make the Hotel du Vin brand so popular, with a big emphasis on wine and bistro dining, while still giving a sense of place with touches of tartan and exposed brick. The railway station, major tourist attractions and festival venues are all within convenient reach.”
What guests liked
- Top location
- Friendly staff
- Free Wifi
- Excellent breakfast
All you need to know
Hotel Du Vin Edinburgh is a luxurious boutique hotel in the heart of Edinburgh. It is located in the historic and picturesque Old Town, a few minutes’ walk from Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile. This stunning hotel offers an unforgettable experience with its unique blend of French and Scottish styles.
The hotel features an impressive range of luxurious amenities, including an in-house bistro and bar offering an extensive selection of fine wines, craft beers, and signature cocktails. There is also an award-winning spa, a cigar terrace, a private cinema, and an outdoor terrace. The hotel offers free WiFi and complimentary newspapers in the lobby.
Accommodation options are equally impressive, offering both classic and contemporary rooms and suites. Each room has been carefully designed with exquisite décor and modern amenities, such as flat-screen TVs, Nespresso machines, luxury bath products, and more. All rooms also have a private balcony, providing a serene atmosphere for relaxation.
This hotel’s dedicated staff is always on hand to provide first-class service, ensuring guests have a delightful stay. Whether it’s arranging a romantic dinner for two, organizing a sightseeing tour, or providing tailored advice about the best places to eat, drink and explore in Edinburgh, the staff always go above and beyond to meet the needs of their guests.
Hotel Du Vin Edinburgh is a stunning hotel offering luxurious amenities and impeccable service. From the stunning décor to the attentive staff, this hotel is the perfect choice for a memorable stay in Edinburgh.
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Location
Recent guest reviews
Alison
12 February 2024
Fantastic!
The hotel was quite beautiful & brilliantly located in the middle of the Old Town - loved every minute of our stay just wished we had longer!
Room was a little too warm & we couldn't open the window as the black out blinds just pushed it closed again - had to try to prop the window open but it still didn't stay open.
Fiona
11 February 2024
Another great stay at the Hotel du Vin
Lovely hotel, full of character. Friendly and courteous staff. Pleasant ambience. Excellent and high quality breakfast with hot food cooked to order.
Ailsa
11 February 2024
Friendly, clean and beautiful hotel near the centre.
Staff were very attentive. Rooms were beautiful
Price of drinks at the bar
Alasdair
8 February 2024
A great hotel.
Very stylish and unique. Great location. The staff were great and the food was lovely.
Edel
7 February 2024
A beautiful hotel & restaurant,perfect place to celebrate my 60th birthday, staff were outstanding .
The staff were brilliant & couldn’t do enough for you, even leaving a bottle of Champagne in our room for my 60th birthday, a lovely touch. The room was beautiful & the bed amazing for comfort. The roll top bath in the room was pure luxury & fabulous to relax in with a glass of wine after a day walking around Edinburgh sightseeing. The separate waterfall shower was equally wonderful. The decor in the room was also very tasteful . 10/10
It would have been nice if the balcony had been a little bigger, you could only stand out there, no room for a table or chairs but it wasn’t a deal breaker.
Lee
5 February 2024
Superb and definitely going again
Great team and location, surpassed my expectations
Alfie
30 January 2024
Exceptional
The staff were amazing, great location
Nothing all was very nice
Coe
28 January 2024
Now my hotel of choice in Edinburgh
Room was beautiful, staff extremely helpful and pleasant, location perfect for our brief stay in Edinburgh.
Ian
26 January 2024
Very good
All great except see below
... Evening bar man ... Clueless
Jackie
26 January 2024
Besides the broken sleep, the stay was lovely. Local attractions within walking distance. Room very comfortable & wa
Style. Lovely bedroom, bar area & restaurant.
As the hotel is on a main thoroughfare, it was very noisy at night. Consequently, had broken nights’ sleep whilst staying there
Russell
25 January 2024
Exceptional
Beautiful hotel, situated just off the Royal Mile but just that far enough away to be quiet Very helpful friendly staff, they couldn't do enough to make our visit feel special Room was immaculate, very comfortable bed
Nothing, it was fab
Reilly
24 January 2024
Loved it!
Fabulous hotel in a brilliant location right in the heart of the old town. Staff were exceptional, so friendly and helpful. Would definitely stay here again.
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Graham
18 January 2024
Luxury room great January deal
We had a signature suite which was great
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Thomas
18 January 2024
Exactly what we wanted. Comfortable, quiet, great location and good value.
Comfortable, stylish, friendly hotel in a great location just 5-10 mins walk from the Royal Mile. Fantastic breakfast and very helpful staff. Excellent value for money as well.
Nothing to dislike.
Timothy
18 January 2024
Exceptional
Fantastic service from the hotel staff - we arrived early in the morning from the sleeper train and they worked hard to get our room ready while we had breakfast and a coffee. Great location and very comfortable rooms. Friendly and attentive staff at breakfast in the restaurant
Andrew
18 January 2024
Luxurious
Bathtub in room was luxurious. large spacious room, plenty of space for luggage, friendly and knowledgable staff, excellent bar and restaurant. Always had breakfast and never failed to get me going in the morning.
Not the thickest of walls for noise insulation. The heating unit / fan did make quite a bit of noise when running or let noise leak in from other rooms so could disturb sleep and the pillows were not as firm as I normally prefer.
Patrick
17 January 2024
Great room, shame about the breakfast.
We upgraded to a junior suite which was terrific - lots of room, big comfortable bed, great en-suite bathroom. Hotel has lots of character as it's a lovely conversion of a very old building. Staff were helpful and pleasant.
Breakfast was disappointing for £22. Limited continental selection at breakfast, possibly poor timing on our part, but we had to wait for a restock on a number of items. Cooked breakfast had issues with portion size and several ingredients were overcooked.
Lisa
15 January 2024
Fab, really enjoying our stay
Room was great; clean and the bath and shower were brilliant Breakfast was good Location was excellent
Breakfast could have been hotter
Jayne
15 January 2024
Fabulous character hotel in Old Town
Great staff - all very approachable friendly, and very helpful. Nothing was too much trouble. Rooms - very clean & comfortable. Lovely bathroom products. Plenty of wardrobe space. Tea & coffee making & free bottled water. Lovely breakfasts. Plenty of choice both buffet selection - fresh fruits, cereals, pastries, toast - and hot cooked to order including, full breakfast (also vegetarian) eggs benedict with ham, salmon, avocado on toast, boiled eggs. Bistro also excellent. Very tasty food - fabulous French onion soup- and generous portions. Finally good location for Central attractions as long as you don't mind steps or hills. Quiet location at our time of visit (January)
Only negative from my point of view, being a woman, was the subdued bedroom lighting. Insufficiently bright enough either near the mirror or in the bathroom to apply makeup. But a very minor point that certainly did not spoil what was a lovely stay.
Pauline
15 January 2024
Relaxing break in good location, staff couldn’t have been more helpful.
Excellent location in Old Town with easy access to all attractions. Excellent breakfast with good choice.
Martina
14 January 2024
Exceptional
Great locations and beautiful room
Margaret
12 January 2024
We had a really enjoyable and relaxing two nights stay and a lovely meal in the Bistro. All the staff made us feel very
The atmosphere of being in a period property. The lovely decor which reflected both the French and the Scottish cultures. It had a warm, cosy vibe. Great location, not far from Grassmarket and The Royal Mile and handy for the Festival Theatre. The staff were really welcoming and added to the enjoyment of our stay.
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Jim
11 January 2024
Exceptional
Really lovely hotel
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Rachael
11 January 2024
Amazing stay - we will be back!
The room was beautiful and the staff were very helpful. We were staying for our 10 year anniversary and had been gifted a bottle of champagne for our room which was a lovely surprise too.
Nothing, everything was perfect.
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Kid meals (additional charge)
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
- - Fruits (additional charge)
Services
- - Room service
- - Meeting/banquet facilities
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Luggage storage
- - Daily housekeeping
- - Pet basket
- - Pet bowls
General
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Lift
- - Heating
- - Allergy-free room
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
Outdoors
- - Outdoor furniture
Miscellaneous
- - 24-hour security
- - Key access
- - Key card access
- - Security alarm
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - CCTV outside property
- - Fire extinguishers
Tonia
14 February 2024
Great hotel in a great location.