The hotel and staff were lovely, the only drawback is that there is no parking so it`s a bit of a problem if you take the car. Otherwise I would definitely recommend this hotel.

We found this place at short notice and were happy enough with the service. The lack of parking is a common issue in central Edinburgh. The service was friendly and appropriate, but we didn`t have many special requests either. I would stay there again.

I never stay anywhere else when I come to Edinburgh. It`s clean and quiet; the staff are very pleasant and helpful; the entrance hall, dining room and library are magnificent; and it`s in a safe, quiet and very beautiful area of the city within easy reach of the centre. The rooms are tastefully decorated, whether you have one of the large, splendid rooms on the first floor or in the smaller single rooms on the upper floors. On each of the three or four occasions I`ve stayed there I`ve had a room with an interesting view. The breakfasts are good - perhaps not the very best I`ve ever tasted, but still very edible, with plenty of different options. I always feel completely at home there. It`s my idea of the perfect hotel.

Staff were very welcoming and helpful. Room was spacious and comfortable. The location of the hotel is very good with easy walking distance of bars, restaurants and Princes street and the main areas of interest in Edinburgh. Good breakfast as well

The hotel`s situation is perfect, close to Charlotte Square but in a quiet location overlooking Dean Village. It`s within easy walk of the Haymarket station and airport bus stop. The accommodation is spacious and charming with a spectacular hall and dining room. The bedrooms are large and comfortable. The breakfast was excellent and copious, the staff very helpful and friendly. We would definitely return.

Excellent breakfast and service

Superb hotel with comfortable rooms, excellent breakfast and lovely staff. Would definitely stay there again.

Really enjoyed our stay. Hotel very comfortable and clean. Staff helpfull and friendly. Excellent breakfast, lots of choice.

It was in a very quiet area, but only 5-10mins from Princes Street and the city centre. The Bar did not seem very busy, not that we stayed in at night, most nights we were out till midnight. I would certainly stay there again.

The hotel has a lovely atmosphere. The facilities were excellent and the staff welcoming and helpful. In a quiet area but only 5 to 10 minutes walk to Princes Street.

common rooms are great ... victorian styleDiscount rate ... small room ... just to sleep ... as expected ...One problem: Shower out of order (should be an exception)

Only one disadvantage. The bar closed to guests at 11pm.I witnessed 7 people being refused service at 10.45pm due to the fact that staff wanted to lock the room ( bar ). This, in my opinion, was not a hospitible gesture or cost effective.

Ideal location only 5 mins or so from Edinburgh`s West End. Surprised (but delighted) to find a 32" Samsung LCD TV in the room. Excellent breakfast and friendly staff. The lift is tiny ( 2 people or 1 American) but evrything else about this hotel is on a grand scale.

Had a great visit, the hotel is in a great area, quiet and has great views in the rooms higher up. Staff very friendly. Easy to walk into town.

We stayed at this hotel in may 2009, and had a lovely time, the staff are some of the most helpful I have ever met. The breakfast is great with plenty to chose from. The rooms are very clean as are the bathrooms. I would definitely stay at this hotel again

We were made to feel welcome from the moment we arrived. We felt like guests in a beautiful private house. Bed was really comfortable and the room and ensuite very clean with plenty of storage. In a lovely area but in walking distance from the main tourist areas. Breakfasts were fantastic. Would love to stay there again

The Hotel is located in a cresent amongst fantastic town houses overlooking a green and within walking distance (less than a mile) from Princes Street et al. Our 4th floor room had a great view of the castle. The room itself was a little on the small size, but was clean and had all the usual facilities, including a very good shower! The breakfast buffet was excellent as was the scrambled eggs on toast. We found the staff to be friendly and helpful. This hotel proved to be excellent value for money.

Lovely Hotel, our room was bright and we had a lovely view of the castle, a short walk from the main tourist areas. Staff were pleasant and helpful. Breakfast was lovely loads of variety on the buffet table, I would have liked to see a vegetarian version of the full breakfast and as I was in Scotland some smoked salmon with the scrambled eggs. on the whole a good experience.

One Little problem. The ensuite toilet door would not lock, or close

i spent 2nights, staffs are very kind and helpful. if i visit again, i`d love to stay Melvin house agagin.

Clean, warm (it was early January), quiet, friendly staff, huge breakfast and an imposing building. Hope to return.

We were very comfortable in our room, the facilities were very good in the room, the staff were very pleasant and helpful. We found the location very convenient, we will definately stay again at Melvin House.

i would recommend this hotel to anyone wishing to be treated well, the rooms are clean and well resourced , breakfast was good, hotel staff excellent especially the young man with the pony tail, very near Princes Street, good local restaurants, what a pleasure i would not hesitate to tell people about this hotel.

Excellent ,convenient location ,just off west end of Princes Street ,close to the picturesque Dean Village.Wonderful breakfast spread in beautiful dining room.Room had wonderful panoramic views to the Forth -it would benefit from more period furniture and betterr lighting.

Excellent hotel just within very close walking distance to Princes st. Room basic but comfortable and very clean. Staff pleasant and breakfast service excellent. Would definitely stay here again.

situation great for Haymarket station. incredible interior decor! The lift is a bit snug, but blends in with overall surroundings, the biggest compliment i can give is that we would return! Not for kids though! Breakfast good and the dining room has to be seen to be believed! and the shower!

I booked this hotel for a short two night stay, for my wife and myself, having spent two comfortable nights in a pleasant quiet room, and awaking to a lovely breakfast, we wish we had stayed longer. the hotel was full of old world charm, and the staff were very friendly and helpfull.

Would recommend this hotel to others and use it again ourselves.

Very Good hotel, but parking is a major problem and expensive. I would recommend anybody visiting to go by train. Parking is for permit holders only during the day. Car parks are not very close and are expensive.