Prestonfield House

Opulence, theatre and luxury are combined in this unique 5-star hotel in one of Edinburgh's finest historic buildings. Just five minutes from Edinburgh city centre, James Thomson's Prestonfield House is Edinburgh's most exclusive luxury hotel, offering the privacy and seclusion of a country estate right in the heart of Edinburgh.

Situated within 20 acres of gardens and located next to the stunning Arthur's Seat, you wouldn't know we're only five minutes from the bustling life of Edinburgh’s city centre.

Built in 1687 as the grand baroque home of Edinburgh's Lord Provost, Prestonfield is now one of Scotland's highest-rated hotels and home to the destination restaurant - Rhubarb. Edinburgh's most exciting five star hotel exudes opulent individual style that is unrivalled anywhere else in the city.

Alongside Rhubarb, and Edinburgh's most luxurious rooms and suites, Prestonfield features a collection of stunning private dining rooms, opulent salons, a whisky bar and historic public rooms perfect for afternoon tea. Outside twenty acres of gardens provide seclusion, a place to enjoy a drink, enjoy tea on the terrace, walk your dog, park for free or, should you wish, land your helicopter!

Each of our 18 luxurious bedrooms and 5 romantic suites is furnished in Prestonfield's trademark opulent and individual style with rich, warm colours and sensuously luxurious fabrics making them the most indulgent and individual five star hotel rooms in Edinburgh.

All Prestonfield rooms feature comfortable seating, a practical desk, a collection of antiques and characterful beds dressed in fine linen and piled high with cushions.

Prestonfield, with its destination restaurant, Rhubarb, offers inspiring dining from daylight to twilight. Edinburgh's most luxurious fine dining restaurant, with a collection of sought-after private dining rooms ready to accommodate anything from a celebratory Champagne breakfast for two to a dining experience for fifty.

Enjoy breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea or dinner in the most memorable setting in the city, with menus packed with simply the best Scottish produce available.

We allow well-behaved dogs into the Prestonfield rooms & suites. Our secure dog-safe location means you can take your dog around the gardens without worrying about cars or passers-by – meaning they too can enjoy the luxury of our wonderful gardens. We're situated within 23 acres of gardens but still remain only a 10-minute cab drive from Edinburgh city centre.

At only £25 per night, your dog doesn’t have to miss out on the 5 Star luxury of Edinburgh’s best dog friendly Hotel. All of our bedrooms and suites are dog friendly, let us know during booking and we'll provide a dog bed in your room on arrival. Bring your dog along to any of our public rooms where we serve afternoon tea, bar food and drinks. The only room where dogs are not permitted is Rhubarb restaurant.