The Stair Arms Hotel

Hotels
7.8 (1241 reviews)
The Stair Arms Hotel, Pathhead, Midlothian , Edinburgh , gb

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Family rooms
Garden
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good food
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Room temperature problems

Categories

Cleanliness
6.85
Multiple reviews mentioned cleanliness issues, including spider webs and areas that needed a clean.
Service
8.35
Guests repeatedly praised the friendly and helpful staff.
Location
8.35
The location received positive feedback for being convenient and nice.
Room Quality
7.35
Rooms were generally described as comfortable but some had issues with temperature and amenities.
Amenities
7.65
Amenities were adequate but some guests experienced issues such as poor water pressure.
Value for Money
7.85
Guests felt they received good value for their stay and the meals.
Food and Beverage
8.35
Numerous guests found the food to be very good, especially breakfast and dinner.
Overall Experience
7.65
Overall, guests enjoyed their stay with some minor complaints.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 00:00

Property Description

Charming Accommodation with Modern Amenities

Picturesque Garden and Family-Friendly Atmosphere
The Stair Arms Hotel offers a serene garden setting, perfect for relaxing strolls and peaceful moments. Families will appreciate the children's playground, providing entertainment for the little ones while parents unwind in the tranquil surroundings.

Delicious Dining Options and Cozy Bar
Indulge in culinary delights at the hotel's restaurant, serving up a variety of dishes to please every palate. After a day of exploring Edinburgh, unwind at the cozy bar with a refreshing drink in hand, creating the perfect ambiance for socializing and unwinding.

Comfortable Rooms with Essential Features
Each room at The Stair Arms Hotel is thoughtfully equipped with modern amenities, ensuring a comfortable stay for every guest. From plush bedding and a private bathroom to in-room entertainment options, rest assured that your relaxation and convenience are prioritized during your visit.

Ready to experience a delightful stay at The Stair Arms Hotel? Book now for an unforgettable Edinburgh getaway.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: EDI

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Adults stay for £10 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.8
Based on 1241 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.85
Service: 8.35
Location: 8.35
Room Quality: 7.35
Amenities: 7.65
Value for Money: 7.85
Food and Beverage: 8.35
Overall Experience: 7.65
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Annekatrin family_with_children de
10
Pros:

Unglaublich schönes Hotel mit einem besonderem Flair. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt und wären gern länger geblieben. Das Essen im Restaurant war super lecker und wir haben Lunchpackete bekommen, da wir früh aufgestanden sind.

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Mat solo_traveller gb
8
Peaceful, quiet alternative to central Edinburgh accommodation
Pros:

Nice and peaceful location even though it’s on a main road. Lovely spacious room, excellent breakfast, friendly efficient staff. Very dog friendly (only £10 per stay) and the grounds are fantastic for a good runaround.

Cons:

Bit more attention to keeping the outside area tidy wouldn’t go amiss. Lots of bottles and cans littering the car park didn’t get tidied away the whole time I was there.

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Giulia solo_traveller it
10
Lovely hotel
Pros:

Beautiful hotel in a nice and quiet area. Staff were lovely and always available and willing to help. Food was also great and much cheaper than eating in the city centre. There are quite a few parking spaces, so we never had to worry about not finding a place to park.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Socol family_with_children ro
10
Nice and quiet day
Pros:

Very cozy building and rooms.The garden is very beautifull.Very quiet area.

Cons:

All was fine

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Wilfred couple nl
8
2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Bert extended_group be
6
Is een ok verblijf voor 1 nacht.
Pros:

Het personeel was wel vriendelijk. Niet zo ver van de luchthaven.

Cons:

Indien je slaapt in de kamer gelegen aan de drukke weg, heb je geen goede nachtrust door voorbij razende auto's. Je voelt de pocketveren door het matras heen wat niet zo fijn is. De keuze van ontbijt is beperkt, zou beter een buffetformule zijn. Het water van de lavabo liep niet goed door en de handdoeken waren niet proper (waarschijnlijk door een waspod die niet goed opgelost was). Kan ook beter gepoetst worden, in de ontbijtruimte hingen veel spinnenwebben. De gang boven ruikt muf.

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Theresa solo_traveller nl
5
Average and a bit disappointed.
Pros:

Nice accommodation and great history. Breakfast and lunch were good. The bed and the two different cushions were excellent.

Cons:

The room was initially very nice, but unfortunately the floor was dirty like that it has been a couple of weeks that a vacuum cleaner has been used. There was a lot of hair and dust on the floor and in the shower you could see some hair against the toilet. Also the shower was terrible. You could not properly adjust to the right temperature and when you’ve finally dialled the temperature in, it went up or down again due to the changes in water pressure (for a hotel no steady flow/pressure). Also the shower head was not able to stay in the preferred angle, it dropped down immediately. We also noticed that the floor in the restaurant was always dirty in the morning and hasn’t been mopped for a while (the floor was sticky). We could see that they were using the vacuum cleaner, but always during or after the clients had breakfast. Why not before al the clients come in for breakfast? The staff also seemed not very interested in their jobs. Such a shame because it could be such a nice venue.

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Kiril solo_traveller bg
10
2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Alina couple de
4
Nicht katastrophal, aber definitiv keine Empfehlung
Pros:

Von außen ist das Haus schön gut mit dem Auto erreichbar.

Cons:

Es ist leider ziemlich heruntergekommen , massiver Investitionsstau. Zimmer dreckig, Bad dreckig, sogar die Teller. Beim Frühstück waren alle dreckig. Sehr junges Personal, etwas arg unmotiviert, ältere Dame der Rezeption war freundlich.

2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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lesley couple gb
6
2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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Ashley solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Beautiful place, food was lovely and they managed to fit us in the restaurant at short notice, room was spacious and clean, lovely soaps etc for the shower. Staff were really friendly and even put us a packed lunch up as we couldn't make breakfast

Cons:

Nothing, it was a lovely stay

2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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Chiara extended_group it
8
Comfortable hotel close to Edinburgh
Pros:

Architecture, parking, bathroom, area surrounding the property

Cons:

Car noise from the room, breakfast options limited

2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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William solo_traveller gb
8
Country hotel.
Pros:

Nice hotel, good for the price compared to others we have stayed at, staff very friendly, food in restaurant pretty good but a bit limited in choice.
Breakfast pretty good. Good field for dog walking.
Good bathroom.

Cons:

On a busy road and further from Edinburgh than we were expecting.
Tv kept losing signal.

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Harleen couple gb
7
Pros:

The location was good. And parking was amazing.

Cons:

Our mattress was broken and bathroom towels were wet when we got there. When I told the staff they weren't brothered and just gave me a new towel.

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Jurga extended_group no
4
Cons:

Kambarys buvo neišvalytas. Visi paviršiai lipnūs ir nešvarūs. Kambary jautėsi alkoholio kvapas, ant spintelių buvo apipilta. Stalčių vidus irgi limpantis. Bendrose erdvėse mėtėsi šiukšlės ir per mūsų penkių dienų viešnagę, jos nesutvarkytos. Visos bendros erdvės limpančios, meniu nešvarūs, puodeliai neišplauti. Mūsų kambario Nr.1 lovų spyruoklės neleidžia pailsėti. Vonios durys neužsidaro - sulaužytos. Kriauklė užsikimšus, neįmanoma praustis.
Labai gaila, kad toks gražus viešbutis šitaip apleistas.

2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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Jean solo_traveller gb
8
A lovely, friendly very clean and ideally situated hotel.
Pros:

The staff were extremely friendly, helpful and professional. Its a lovely hotel in a great location. Our room was large and very clean. We had 2 evening meals which were lovely and it was lovely to have a space to eat with our dog. The furniture was very comfortable with plenty of storage and the bathroom was great. The road is busy but having such a great location we cant complain, its ideally situated.

Cons:

The only thing I was disappointed with were the curtains in our room. Room 8, they seem to have come unhooked at the edges and dont fit very well, also theyre drooping at the top from the track. They need sorting out really, spoils the look a bit really but everything was lovely and clean. The garden area is very big but I think where the benches are it needs sorting a bit.

2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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Rebecca couple gb
8
2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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Cameron couple gb
1
Shocking service
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Never got to stay because they cancelled our reservation due to having a wedding! We were booked months and months in advance and kept receiving free cancellation emails so we knew something was happening! They claimed to have over booked but we feel it was unfair to cancel our stay since we were booked so far in advance! Was not impressed and the way it was handled was handled was shocking!!!!

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Emma solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Brillant packed lunch instead of breakfast, thanks.

Cons:

Nothing, all good.

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Baudrier solo_traveller fr
9
Pros:

La chambre était cosy et grande , le faite d'avoir une baignoire est un plus non négligeable

Cons:

Très proche de la route donc bruyant
Salle commune un peu sale

2026-07-13 via Nuitee