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.
Five Star Spring Offer
20% off a two-night stay between 1st April - 30th April, including Champagne on arrival and a full Scottish breakfast each morning.
March into Spring
Step into the new season with our March into Spring offer at Prestonfield, with stays from £345. Available from 1st April to 30th April 2026, enjoy a relaxed Dinner, Bed & Breakfast escape, Sunday to Friday.
from £345
15% off when you book direct
With our Advance Purchase offer, enjoy a 15% discount on our best available rate when you book direct.
Luxury Midweek Escape
Enjoy 20% discount Monday to Wednesday between the 1st of April until the 28th April 2026.
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?
Five Star Spring Offer
20% off a two-night stay between 1st April - 30th April, including Champagne on arrival and a full Scottish breakfast each morning.
March into Spring
Step into the new season with our March into Spring offer at Prestonfield, with stays from £345. Available from 1st April to 30th April 2026, enjoy a relaxed Dinner, Bed & Breakfast escape, Sunday to Friday.
from £345
15% off when you book direct
With our Advance Purchase offer, enjoy a 15% discount on our best available rate when you book direct.
Luxury Midweek Escape
Enjoy 20% discount Monday to Wednesday between the 1st of April until the 28th April 2026.
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?
An Award Winning Stay
Michelin Key 2025/2026
We’re thrilled to share that we’ve been awarded a MICHELIN Key for 2025/2026 — 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.
Spring unfolds at Prestonfield
Celebrate the magic of the season
April settles gracefully over Edinburgh, and at Prestonfield House the season reveals itself in full, vibrant bloom across the estate.
Within the grounds, spring gathers momentum — gardens flourish with colour, blossoms unfurl, and the landscape takes on a renewed richness. Longer, lighter days invite lingering strolls beneath open skies, before returning to the warmth and grandeur of the house.
At Rhubarb, the menu embraces the vitality of the season, with the finest Scottish produce brought to life in dishes that are fresh, elegant and full of character. Luncheons stretch into the afternoon, evenings glow with candlelight, and each moment carries a quiet sense of indulgence.
Spring at Prestonfield is a celebration of abundance — a time to slow, savour and reconnect in surroundings that are both restorative and quietly theatrical.
We look forward to welcoming you.
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.