About Station Hotel And Restaurant
The Station Hotel in Melrose is a historic building which holds on to the charm and elegance of days past. It is located centrally in the village of Melrose and located just off the A6091.
The five ensuite rooms come in choices of single, double, twin, or family. The rooms offer free Wi-Fi, flat screen TVs, and a hospitality tray with tea and coffee making facilities. Some updated rooms also have sitting areas.
The Station Hotel Melrose has free Wi-Fi in the public areas and the staff offers early breakfasts, newspapers, and a packed lunch, for a fee. Sportsmen have the additional convenience of a locked gun safe in the hotel.
The informal restaurant and lounge bar has a full menu for lunch and dinner. A full Scottish breakfast is included in the room rate.
There are many local attractions including the nearby River Tweed which is popular with fisherman.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Relaxed and welcoming.
There are no staid and stuffy reception desks here. Instead, the entire atmosphere is one of relaxation and welcome. The hotel is particularly popular with cyclists as it is only a few yards from the start of a bicycle route. Also, the hotel will store bi
positive:
Good for stop overs.
Since the hotel is so close to the town centre and to nearby major roadways, it provides a good stop for those simply wanting overnight accommodations. The location is very convenient for those wishing to visit the surrounding countryside.
positive:
Fills the tummy.
The food in the restaurant and pub is better than average pub fare. The portions are large and there are many menu choices for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The wait staff and cook are also very accommodating with special orders and requests.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Just the basics.
This isn't a hotel full of luxury, but rather one that provides basic accommodations. The rooms are modern and clean, but lack those extra touches. The beds and rooms tend to the small side and are slightly uncomfortable rather than plush. Some features,
negative:
Tricky parking.
Parking in the busy area can be very tricky. There isn't parking on-site and finding parking can be a hassle as well as expensive. It's also possible that parking choices place you farther away from the hotel than is convenient.
negative:
Kitchen problems in your bedroom.
The kitchen exhaust fan is maddening to some. The exhaust vents directly against some room windows and the sound is so loud it keeps guests awake. There's no way to block the sound and this one aspect can spoil an otherwise pleasant stay.