Welcome to Prestonfield House
The Best Hotel in Scotland 2025 - The Good Hotel Guide
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's Old Town, 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.
Explore The House
Welcome to a sanctuary set in the shadow of Arthur's Seat
Surrounded by 20 acres of gardens and parkland providing the privacy and seclusion of a country estate, sheltering guests from the bustle of the city beyond...
Rooms & Suites
"Think rich jewel tones, decadent drapes, ornate wood panelling and antique furnishings" - The New Zealand Herald
Our 23 luxury bedrooms and suites are furnished in our trademark opulent and individual style. Expect warm, rich colours, statement antiques, and tactile fabrics & linens.
Eat & Drink
Savour our dishes as you take in the sweeping vistas
Exuberant dining is served at Prestonfield in a variety of settings to suit every occasion. Rhubarb is open all day every day from 12noon - 10:00pm (last reservation)
Private Dining
Celebrate every occasion
Prestonfield has a collection of ravishing private dining rooms perfect for any occasion. From a delightful breakfast to an unforgettable evening, a celebratory lunch for fourteen or a formal dinner for fifty.
Christmas at Prestonfield
It's time to celebrate the season
From indulgent festive dining and fabulous Winter Wonderland party nights to luxurious Christmas stays and our spectacular Hogmanay Ball, Prestonfield is the perfect place to celebrate the festive season.
Five Star Autumn Offer
20% off a two-night stay between 31st August - 30th November, including Champagne on arrival and a full Scottish breakfast each morning.
From £364 per night
Luxury Midweek Escape
Enjoy 20% discount Monday to Wednesday until 26th November 2025
From £504 per night
15% off when you book direct
With our Advance Purchase offer, enjoy a 15% discount on our best available rate when you book direct.
From £281 per night
Rhubarb's Gourmet Experience
Book an overnight stay with us and experience our Gourmet Delights Tasting Menu dinner. Why not add paired wines chosen by our sommelier?
From £680 per night
Prestonfield Pre-Christmas Break
Enjoy an overnight stay for two with Champagne on arrival and three-course festive dinner in Rhubarb from 27th November - 22nd December.
From £421 per night
Autumn Magic
Enjoy a 3night stay for the price of 2. Valid for stays from 2nd November - 19th December 2025
From £350 per night
Fantastic February
Indulge in an overnight stay, a three-course dinner for two, and a bottle of Prestonfield Champagne on arrival – the perfect setting for love to flourish this coming February.
From £295 per night
Just for January
Unwind this January with an overnight stay, Champagne on arrival, and a three-course dinner for two – a restful beginning to the year ahead.
From £295 per night
Five Star Autumn Offer
20% off a two-night stay between 31st August - 30th November, including Champagne on arrival and a full Scottish breakfast each morning.
From £364 per night
Luxury Midweek Escape
Enjoy 20% discount Monday to Wednesday until 26th November 2025
From £504 per night
15% off when you book direct
With our Advance Purchase offer, enjoy a 15% discount on our best available rate when you book direct.
From £281 per night
Rhubarb's Gourmet Experience
Book an overnight stay with us and experience our Gourmet Delights Tasting Menu dinner. Why not add paired wines chosen by our sommelier?
From £680 per night
Prestonfield Pre-Christmas Break
Enjoy an overnight stay for two with Champagne on arrival and three-course festive dinner in Rhubarb from 27th November - 22nd December.
From £421 per night
Autumn Magic
Enjoy a 3night stay for the price of 2. Valid for stays from 2nd November - 19th December 2025
From £350 per night
Fantastic February
Indulge in an overnight stay, a three-course dinner for two, and a bottle of Prestonfield Champagne on arrival – the perfect setting for love to flourish this coming February.
From £295 per night
Just for January
Unwind this January with an overnight stay, Champagne on arrival, and a three-course dinner for two – a restful beginning to the year ahead.
From £295 per night
An Award Winning Stay
Michelin Key 2024
We’re thrilled to share that we’ve been awarded a MICHELIN Key for 2024 — a recognition of the special experience we create for our guests.
"All our hotels excel in design, architecture, service and personality — the MICHELIN Key denotes the absolute most outstanding experiences in our selection." - MICHELIN
Read more about our recent accolades below.
An Edinburgh Autumn
Celebrate the magic of the season
As September casts its golden light, Prestonfield’s gardens take on the hues of autumn. It’s a season for savouring slower pleasures - leisurely lunches at our Rhubarb restaurant, strolls through crisp leaves, and evenings drawn to the glow of roaring fires in rooms steeped in warmth and character. Autumn at Prestonfield is your invitation to linger a little longer.
Celebrations & Events
From spectacular dinners and balls to corporate events and award ceremonies, our Circular Stables is ready for any occasion.
Location
You will find us just minutes from Edinburgh's Old Town, Waverley railway station, the city’s finest shopping streets, and the historic attractions of the Royal Mile. Despite being so close to this cityscape, Prestonfield is surrounded by acres of gardens and parkland providing the privacy and seclusion of a country estate.
