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Edinburgh Holyrood Hotel vs Hotel Du Vin & Bistro

Both hotels are rated highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Hotel du Vin & Bistro scores significantly better than Macdonald Holyrood Hotel. Hotel du Vin & Bistro comes in at #6 in Edinburgh with accolades from 8 publications such as Star Service, Frommer's and Condé Nast Traveler.

Edinburgh Holyrood Hotel
Edinburgh Holyrood Hotel
8 / 10
81 Holyrood Road, Edinburgh EH8 8AU, Scotland
From $173 /night
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Laundy Room
  • Restaurant
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Frommer's Frommer's
"The Club Floor is geared toward luxury-minded guests: It has a dedicated elevator, butler service, lounge, and library, along with a champagne and canapé reception every night." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"This modern, yet unpretentious hotel is similar in quality to the Carlton and bears an equally precious downtown locale although without the views of the castle-facing rooms in the Apex International." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"The Macdonald Holyrood Hotel is a 156-room upscale property just steps from Holyrood Park and a mile from Edinburgh Castle." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"the Macdonald has always had a business feel. ... It's the exclusive Club Floor, with its upgraded rooms and views of Holyrood Park, that's the stand-out feature." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"With comfortable rooms (consider upgrading) and a spa, swimming pool and gym it’s definitely worth considering, especially for families or as part of a special deal." Full review
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Hotel Du Vin & Bistro
Hotel Du Vin & Bistro
8 / 10
11 Bristo Place, Edinburgh EH1 1EZ , Scotland
From $100 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"Boutique hotel featuring unique modern murals and dark wood, wine-themed bedrooms; located close to the Royal Mile."
Star Service Star Service
"Located in a former asylum that was once the city's most feverish prison, this is one of those places that earns its respect from the dining function." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"This boutique chain revolving around, and reveling in, wine seems as inspired an idea today as it was when the first property opened in 1994." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"The Hotel du Vin& Bistro is an upscale boutique hotel occupying an 18th-century asylum in the center of Edinburgh, within walking distance of most the city's attractions." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"Leave it to one of the U.K.'s most forward-thinking chains to convert a Victorian-era asylum into this understated luxury property." Full review
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