Name: Ednam House Hotel
Address: Bridge Street, Kelso, Scotland, United Kingdom, Kelso, Scottish Borders, GB
Price range: $104–$203 per night
Rating: 8.2

What guests think

At Ednam House Hotel, travellers consistently highlight the scenic riverside setting and central Kelso location, generally friendly staff and good breakfasts, while noting dated rooms, variable maintenance and cleanliness, and occasional service lapses.

Many rooms are spacious, some with pleasant river aspects, but attic options involve steep stairs, and recurring reports mention worn furnishings, heating or plumbing problems, and uncomfortable mattresses. Guests value the gardens and on-site parking, though bar service and dinner value or choice can be inconsistent. Expect a characterful, convenient stay with lovely grounds, balanced by older rooms and occasional operational hiccups.

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Facilities

Attractive riverside gardens and cosy lounges are praised, and on-site parking is convenient; some note heating issues, no lift, and bar atmosphere or staffing gaps. One EV charger is temperamental and the fires are not always lit.

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Alan

Jun 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The property is in a lovely location on the edge of town. The service could have been better at the bar. When we went to order a drink there was no-one around and we had to go to reception to get someone. Completely understand that when it is quiet bar staff will be busy elsewhere but a bell or some way to attract attention would be very helpful. We spoke to another customer whilst waiting to be seated for breakfast and they had given up trying to get a drink the night before and went out instead. An issue that could be resolved very easily.

6

Faris

Nov 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Spectacular location and really friendly and helpful staff. Made to feel very welcome. Food was very good and the bar and restaurant were very nice areas. Beutiful open fire in the lobby. The room was run down though. Stained carpets and the bath didnt drain.

10

wendy

Dec 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We were able to park up at 11am so we could go to the races very helpful with directions etc. Lovely hotel with beautiful gardens that we could see from our first floor windows. No lifts which now as we are getting older need to start checking out before booking. No the hotels fault but just a fact of life. Excellent breakfast.

8

alexander

Jan 10, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Well worth a visit. The staff very helpful. The breakfast great and rooms clean. Heating in some areas not working, fan heaters supplied. Great atmospheric hotel situated near town center.

8

Paul

Sep 9, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

A relaxed unhurried environment. EV charger on site a bit temperamental but others nearby ok. The Orangery was great tho remember a brolley (it is Scotland after all ☔️). Some wear and tear needing repair (but it was after the main season) so that should be sorted during winter.

8

Laura

Nov 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Overall very nice hotel with real fires burning

8

Carol

Sep 22, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Convenient hotel. Shame the fires werent lit to give it that homely feel. No atmosphere or background music in the bar. Breakfast a bit hit and miss - the self service buffet excellent choice but cooked breakfast disappointing - one morning no eggs and another morning no gas??

10

George

Dec 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Yes, the room was very tidy, warm and comfortable, the staff were great, parking was easy, we never had breakfast we normally just have coffee first thing, dinner in the small dining room was good with good service, we have been there before, overall, everything on the doorstep, nice garden area and nice views of river and surroundings. Yes we will be back.

10

Harry

Mar 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great venue but trying to summon bar staff to the bar was impossible at 2100 was impossible tried 6 times then went to bed.

10

Susan

Oct 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Yes breakfast was great, the room was clean but could do with being updated a bit, The staff were fantastic very polite and helpful went out of their way to accommodate anything we needed, parking on site was good. The hotel is in a fab location.We both enjoyed our stay & would recommend this hotel to our family & friends.

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Cleanliness

Feedback is mixed: several guests found rooms clean or tidy, while others reported cobwebs, mould in bathrooms, dusty areas and visibly worn carpets or fittings.

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Sandra

Mar 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent location staff great very helpful and room was immaculate

8

Heather

May 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice big room with a very comfortable clean king size bed.The bathroom was very big with a large shower and a beautiful large bath.The room was clean.Three large windows with a riverside view.plenty of sun light shining through. The only downside was there was no long mirror in the room but there are plenty long mirrors in the hall ways.we were very pleased with our room.

6

Alison

Dec 29, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We enjoyed our stay at Ednam. Its a beautiful old house in a really lovely and convenient location with beautiful river views. And lovely Christmas trees in every reception room.However it is desperately in need of updating. There were some cobwebs in our room which suggested cleanliness wasnt top! Bathroom tiles with black mould. Bed was comfy though. Breakfast on day 1 was excellent. Good choices and services lovely. Day 2 which was Christmas eve wasnt quite as good. Only 1 girl serving and she wasnt as friendly. I would possibly stay again but would pay for a bigger better room. Our room wasnt as nice as the ones in the photos.

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Jennifer

Apr 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Our rooms were very badly furnished. Shower rooms mouldy and dirty tiles. Whole property run down and dirty. Very disappointing as we had stayed a couple of years ago and had a lovely time. The situation of the building and views are superb. Food was average.

6

Lorraine

Nov 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel itself is beautiful...the room we were in was ok the bathroom however was not i did not bathe the bath was disgusting the enamel at the taps was eroded and it green and black there was also mould aroung the silicone i was not getting in that .breakfast was very nice good breakfast .

10

Linda

Nov 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely room. clean and comfortable

10

George

Dec 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Yes, the room was very tidy, warm and comfortable, the staff were great, parking was easy, we never had breakfast we normally just have coffee first thing, dinner in the small dining room was good with good service, we have been there before, overall, everything on the doorstep, nice garden area and nice views of river and surroundings. Yes we will be back.

6

Brian

May 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

There was mild around the bath the bath plug mechanism was falling apart the curtains needed cleaning cob webs in the windows in the dining room

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Chris

Feb 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Have stayed at Ednam House twice before we were very disappointed with the hotel standards in the rooms and also the general cleanliness of the hotel. There was cobwebs everywhere and dust which was visible. In our room there was water marks on the wall and dust and cobwebs. The bath overflow was not properly fitted and the wall panels were not joined correctly

8

Colin

Sep 6, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice,old buildingin a great location for the town and for the wider borders area. Room and public areas were clean,although some of the areas looked a little tired. However staff were pleasant, breakfasts were excellent and staff were friendly.

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Rooms

Rooms are often spacious with traditional character and some river views, but many feel dated; reports note steep stairs to attic rooms, variable heating, plumbing quirks and some uncomfortable mattresses.

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Ian

Jun 22, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Location is great, bags of character but sadly dated in respect of furniture & fittings especially in our room.

8

Heather

May 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice big room with a very comfortable clean king size bed.The bathroom was very big with a large shower and a beautiful large bath.The room was clean.Three large windows with a riverside view.plenty of sun light shining through. The only downside was there was no long mirror in the room but there are plenty long mirrors in the hall ways.we were very pleased with our room.

10

Ian

Jun 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Exceptional beautiful room, so spacious decorated to perfection. Wonderful large bathroom with extra large bath tube. Breakfast was the most delish we have had in the UK. Location in walking distance of all shops and the Kelso Abbey just across the road. Exceptional stay.

8

Robert

Oct 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We enjoyed a lovely 2 night break in a courtyard room, which was quiet with a view overlooking the front of the hotel. The bathroom was bright and clean in a modern style and the room more in keeping with traditional style. The mattress was a bit tired and I think could do with renewing to make it more comfortable. The food in the restaurant was of a good quality albeit the choice was a more limited than I expected. The cost of the evening meals seemed particularly expensive vis-a-vis other places we have stayed, and we may not have felt this as much if the tables had been laid with white tablecloths to give the air of a higher class restaurant. As it were, the cutlery, napkins, and glassware were all good quality but the tables had no covering and as a consequence appeared cheap.

10

Fiona

Apr 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Thoroughly enjoyed my stay. The rooms are a little dated but the friendliness of the staff, the hotel’s charm and the location definitely make up for that. I absolutely loved the lounges and their decor, a long with the views. Breakfast was delicious.

10

Gayle

Jan 8, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We booked the attic room and wasnt sure what to expect. We loved the view over the river from the room. Room clean tidy and bed comfy.

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Tina

Jan 19, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The building was beautiful. The furnishings however need updated. The seat cushions were worn down and uncomfortable. Our bathroom had no heat. We had to have a fan and portable heater going just to o try and get heat. The front desk staff was not very understanding or caring. When we first arrived we had got an attic room. It was awful. The carpet and bad base were very dirty and the paint was peeling off the sink. We are not snobs but the price was ridiculous for the quality of that room. We had to end up paying even more to switch rooms. I would not book here again. I hate to be negative but don’t believe the photos you see online.

10

Gareth

Aug 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice welcoming hotel. Family room was lovely, main areas bit tired but character and period style to some extent. Breakfast good, views lovely on the river side. Unfortunate for anyone on the courtyard side still asleep that the recycle lorry emptied all the glass bins at 07:50. But would return. Kelso itself lovely place too.

8

Jan Terje

Jun 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Had a minor problem with cleaning, but they fixed it👍👍👍. We stayed in the attic room. Was very warm.

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Ann

Aug 6, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Climbing 4 steep flights of stairs to our attic room was a problem for me as I am slightly asthmatic. The room is in need of some serious TLC. We only ate dinner in the hotel restaurant on the first night of our stay and felt it was seriously overpriced. We eat out two or three times a month , so believe we are able to make this judgement! This is why we did not eat at your restaurant on our second night. My husband is a Guiness drinker and was very dismissive of the "canned equivalent" which you have on offer.

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Service

Staff are frequently described as friendly and helpful, yet service can be uneven, with occasional issues at reception, missed reservations, slow or absent bar service, and staffing shortages at busy times.

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Liz

Aug 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I didnt like the position of a room for pensioners like us. Upstairs...then more stairs and then along corridors. I was exhausted and breathless by the time I reached room 36. Instead of going to a nearby restaurant as I couldnt face the return journey we ordered takeout. So I was istensibly trapped in our room. The girl in charge of taking names for breakfast was hopeless. There were no bowls for cereal and another resident had to tell us where to find one.

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Alan

Jun 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The property is in a lovely location on the edge of town. The service could have been better at the bar. When we went to order a drink there was no-one around and we had to go to reception to get someone. Completely understand that when it is quiet bar staff will be busy elsewhere but a bell or some way to attract attention would be very helpful. We spoke to another customer whilst waiting to be seated for breakfast and they had given up trying to get a drink the night before and went out instead. An issue that could be resolved very easily.

8

Christopher

Sep 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Despite having pre booked a table for dinner and confirmed it on arrival no table was reserved.

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Alastair

Dec 20, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff let it down. Mostly young staff that need more training in customer experience improvement.

10

Margaret

Dec 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The staff were very helpful and friendly. They made us all feel very welcome. The property itself is stunning?

4

David

Jun 28, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Shame about check in problems, had to pay twice and then claim back off Expedia Wasn’t allowed into breakfast before 8 as they had people there already, so just had a slice of toast at 8, couldn’t even get a cup of tea as the staff forgot to bring it (asked twice)

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George

Dec 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Yes, the room was very tidy, warm and comfortable, the staff were great, parking was easy, we never had breakfast we normally just have coffee first thing, dinner in the small dining room was good with good service, we have been there before, overall, everything on the doorstep, nice garden area and nice views of river and surroundings. Yes we will be back.

8

Wayne

Aug 4, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Seemed a bit short staffed during our stay but everything else was just as expected.

10

Harry

Mar 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great venue but trying to summon bar staff to the bar was impossible at 2100 was impossible tried 6 times then went to bed.

6

Dave

Mar 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is excellently located in Kelso town centre. It is in need of redecoration. We were moved from our original room because the hot water was not working.

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Location

Central Kelso position with a riverside setting and gardens earns strong praise, offering easy walking access to shops, pubs and sights.

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Heather

Nov 27, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel is in the town cemtre of the pretty market town of Kelso. So perfect for our needs over weekend.

8

Sheila

Mar 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Delightful hotel. Lovely staff. Superb location.

8

Keith

Oct 3, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Central Kelso, on river.

8

Steve

Sep 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location for shopping eating out and pubs. Hotels very grand and set in lovely gardens

8

Joseph

Oct 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient hotel in central Kelso.

10

Terence

Mar 29, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, hotel and surrounding area

10

Diane

Aug 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Not the first time we have stayed here, as we love it. Friendly, welcoming staff, lovely comfortable rooms with rustic charm. Great location and safe parking.

10

Peter

Sep 28, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Had never been to Kelso before and knew little about it but was very pleased to find that it is a lovely place, surrounded by lovely countryside, the rived at the bottom of the hotel gardens and welcome from the staff made the whole experience lovely. Thank you!

10

kenneth

Aug 9, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Ideal location within walking distance of Kelso town center, Perfect base for touring the surrounding areas. Beautiful House and Gardens, with super views ovr the River Tweed..

10

Emily

Aug 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Absolutely beautiful property, we had an amazing view of the river tweed and the gardens are lovely to walk around. You are in walkable distance to everything in Kelso which is great.

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Dining

Breakfast is commonly praised but can be hit and miss, with occasional missing items or delays. Dinner quality is often good, though menu choice may be limited and prices or value questioned; some find bar service slow.

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Robert

Oct 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We enjoyed a lovely 2 night break in a courtyard room, which was quiet with a view overlooking the front of the hotel. The bathroom was bright and clean in a modern style and the room more in keeping with traditional style. The mattress was a bit tired and I think could do with renewing to make it more comfortable. The food in the restaurant was of a good quality albeit the choice was a more limited than I expected. The cost of the evening meals seemed particularly expensive vis-a-vis other places we have stayed, and we may not have felt this as much if the tables had been laid with white tablecloths to give the air of a higher class restaurant. As it were, the cutlery, napkins, and glassware were all good quality but the tables had no covering and as a consequence appeared cheap.

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Margaret

Nov 16, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely hotel. Very old world country house style, extremely comfortable and warm. Beautiful modern bathroom with loads of towels. We ate in the bar both evenings and the food was top rate. Breakfast was served in a lovely spacious dining room and hot food prepared to order. All the staff were very helpful, friendly and very efficient. Free parking!! Would definitely recommend.

8

Karen

Mar 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely short break in Kelso, the hotel was in a great location, staff very friendly and helpful. Had dinner in the hotel on our first night which was excellent. Loved the river view from our room, very tranquil.

8

Carol

Sep 22, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Convenient hotel. Shame the fires werent lit to give it that homely feel. No atmosphere or background music in the bar. Breakfast a bit hit and miss - the self service buffet excellent choice but cooked breakfast disappointing - one morning no eggs and another morning no gas??

8

David

Jul 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Charming hotel , lovely staff and breakfast excellent

10

Mr Martin

Jul 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing location. Lovely relaxing atmosphere, friendly staff, excellent menu and substatial breakfast.

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Susan

Oct 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Yes breakfast was great, the room was clean but could do with being updated a bit, The staff were fantastic very polite and helpful went out of their way to accommodate anything we needed, parking on site was good. The hotel is in a fab location.We both enjoyed our stay & would recommend this hotel to our family & friends.

8

Matthew

May 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We had a nice 2 day stay at the hotel. It is a grand old building with lots of character. The room was a nice size with a large bed and bathroom. Breakfast was fine although there was a slight wait for the full Scottish breakfast on the first day as the restaurant was busy although it was freshly cooked when it arrived. We also had dinner the second night which was nice and received good service. The hotel is ideal for the centre of town where there were many pubs, restaurants and shops. Plus I thought the hotel was very reasonably priced at about £100 per night for a large double room including breakfast. My only gripe is no bottles of water in the room which seems stand these days for the numerous hotels we stay at and bizarrely no signs to hang on the door about cleaning etc. however overall a very nice hotel and would stay there again if returning to Kelso. Plus we thought Kelso itself was a lovely place and definitely worth a visit.

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Robert

Feb 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were brilliant, however restaurant was overpriced for what was on offer.

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Ann

Aug 6, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Climbing 4 steep flights of stairs to our attic room was a problem for me as I am slightly asthmatic. The room is in need of some serious TLC. We only ate dinner in the hotel restaurant on the first night of our stay and felt it was seriously overpriced. We eat out two or three times a month , so believe we are able to make this judgement! This is why we did not eat at your restaurant on our second night. My husband is a Guiness drinker and was very dismissive of the "canned equivalent" which you have on offer.

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Month	Average price
January	$97
February	$87
March	$111
April	$131
May	$153
June	$177
July	$166
August	$184
September	$144
October	$116
November	$105
December	$89

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9 $143	10	11 $165	12 $169
13 $150	14 $147	15 $158	16 $185	17	18 $203	19
20 $151	21 $141	22 $152	23 $150	24 $150	25 $173	26 $169
27 $132	28 $118	29 $150	30 $150

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $146	2	3
4 $140	5 $135	6 $156	7 $150	8 $150	9	10 $169
11 $122	12 $150	13 $150	14 $139	15 $106	16 $168	17 $166
18 $104	19 $126	20 $110	21 $110	22 $111	23 $168	24
25 $110	26 $104	27 $111	28 $143	29 $130	30 $171	31 $168

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