I really enjoyed staying at this hotel with my husband the night before Christmas. Upon arrival, we were offered mulled wine and mince pies. Our room (feature room) was really spacious and up to MacDonald standard with lovely views to the garden and a huge bathroom. I also went for the Mother to be treatment at the Spa- and it... More

MacDonald Houston House is excellent for a short break. We stanigh two nights at the end of December 2011. The hotel is a great base if you want to visit Edinburgh which can be reached by train in 15 minutes. It has a lot of character and it dates back to the 15th century. We stayed in the original building... More

Attended this function with a group of friends. The Room was beautifully prepared. Staff were welcoming, friendly and attentive. The meal was superb. The Ceilidh Band had everyone up laughing and dancing after Dinner. The Disco after the "Bells" kept everyone there also. Altogether, well organised, very enjoyable and good value. The best Hogmanay Function we have attended. John Rafferty More

My husband and I stayed at Houstoun House for two nights in October 2011. This place is steeped in history! We absolutely loved it. Our room was beautiful and in keeping with the ambience of the whole place. The meals were very enjoyable and the staff were extremely friendly. The beautiful surrounding gardens were well maintained and we enjoyed walking... More

I've stayed at this hotel a couple of times in the past, and although the pricing was similar it's now starting to feel a bit neglected ie stains on the soft furnishings, taps not working properly, noisy lights (transformers) decorating materials left in hallways. The room rate is average, but charging £15 for breakfast I think is a bit steep... More

We have just spent 3 nights at this hotel. We are Elite members of the Macdonald Club, so have stayed at many of their hotels, some better and some worse than this one. The hotel is a little "tired", and public areas need some attention. In addition, we were supposed to be in an executive room, but there was no... More

We really enjoyed our short stay and will definitely return next time we visit Edinburgh. It's an ideal base for the city (a short train-ride from Uphall Station) and the Lowlands - we visited both over the weekend. It's also close, but not too close, to the airport. The staff were most friendly and helpful. The dining room and bar... More

We had a really enjoyable time on our second visit to Houstoun, the food is second to none, especially breakfast with the BLACK PUDDING. Staff at all the Macdonald Hotels are always helpful and go out of their way to satisfy. We will return!!! More

My company booked me in to the Houstoun House hotel for one night prior to a business meeting in Livingstone the next day. Whilst the service on the front desk reception and in the restaurant was attentive and friendly and the evening meal of a high standard, the interior of this hotel looks shabby in places. In the corridors and... More