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Dunstane House – The Boutique Hotel Experience
If you prefer to experience a boutique hotel concept, Dunstane
House is the place to stay. This is a lovely 16-room boutique hotel
set in a Victorian Town House in Edinburgh’s elegant West End.
Dunstane House combines understated luxury accommodation
with an inviting all-day restaurant and stylish cocktail bar. A cosier
experience, let’s put it this way, where the interior designer Han-
nah Lohan has created a contemporary urban sanctuary with an
authentic Scottish soul. Subtly mixing the old and the new, the ho-
tel’s evocative interiors combine the neoclassical design of old-town
Edinburgh with a modern approach to pared-down luxury, creating
the welcoming feel of a country house hotel; close to the action but
away from the bustle. Neutral interiors punctuated by bold colours
celebrate traditional features like stucco work, original fireplaces
and ornate cornice in the lounge, whilst bespoke furniture includ-
ing over-sized armchairs and deep blue velvet sofas create a sense
of both decadence and comfort. Throughout the hotel, artworks
curated by local artist Nicky Brooks depict scenes of Edinburgh and
Orkney, with a special Orkney collection curated by students of
Edinburgh College of Art on show in the lounge. A new, carefully
considered all-day dining menu served in the lounge offers residents
the finest Scottish produce with signature dishes including Cullen
Skink, Crispy Ayrshire Clash Farm Pork Belly, Tender Seared Or-
kney Scallops and the Dunstane’s own Whisky-Slaked Cranachan,
a traditional Scottish dessert made with whipped cream, whisky,
honey and raspberries. The adjoining Ba’ Bar, named after the feisty
street football game traditionally played in Orkney, has a contrast-
ing deep blue interior with a sophisticated members’ club feel.
Tartan curtains and a custom-made, dark wood bar create an inti-
mate feel. The perfect setting for cocktails, Ba’ Bar’s tipples include
Gin, Rhubarb and Pepper tonic, Whisky Spice and Ecosse Colada, as
well as one of the widest selections of whisky in Edinburgh. The
service is superb! Do give it a try.
ADDRESS: Dunstane House Hotel, 4 W Coates, Edinburgh EH12 5JQ, UK
WEBSITE: https://thedunstane.com/
Dunstane Houses Exterior
Room - Credit photos Rita Platts
