94DR

Extraordinary service! We had a marvelous 5 night stay with John, Paul and host dog, Molli. John and Paul were gracious hosts even before we arrived with lots of helpful email responses. We arrived early on an overnight flight and were joined by our son who is studying for a term at the university. Paul insisted that the 3 of us have breakfast in their lovely Orangerie. There is also a nice guest lounge with an honor car and nespresso machine. The breakfasts are delightful: starter of yogurt and granola or oatmeal topped with a fresh fruit compote which changes daily. Then a full Scottish breakfast or the special of the day which was terrific each day. Paul is a trained chef. Breakfast includes wonderful conversation and advice with our human hosts and lots of petting of our dog host, Molli. The guest room Macallan was tight by US standards but well appointed. Heated bathroom floor, robes and other nice amenities. Gorgeous home and hosts!

As soon as we arrived at 94DR, John kindly poured us some tea and was very happy to answer all of our sightseeing and logistical questions about Edinburgh. What a great welcome after a long flight! For breakfast the next morning, Paul made a perfectly cooked eggs Benedict (mine with ham, while husband chose the smoked salmon) with a spot on hollandaise sauce — just the right texture and amount of salt. He also made a delicious berry and pear compote served with yogurt and granola, which was nicely balanced and not too sweet (I usually find most yogurts to be sweeter than I’d like). This was easily the best breakfast we had during our entire stay in Scotland and England! The room was very clean and modern, and the location is great — it’s a just short walk from the Royal Mile, but far enough away so that you can take a break from the tourist spots and enjoy Edinburgh as the locals do. You can tell that they care immensely about the details, both big and small, that make a perfect bed and breakfast.

94DR is a modern boutique hotel with excellent service.
John and Paul of 94DR are the best hosts!
They are so accommodating and friendly. We adored Paul and my hubby admitted he had a man-​crush on him.
The rooms come in three styles, Couture, Bespoke and Tailored. We stayed in the Lagavulin room on the top floor with a window view of the back garden and hills in the distance. The room was a bit small but comfortable. The bed is probably a full size which might not be ideal for two persons if you are use to more space.
The spacious bathroom was sleek and modern and the heated floors were perfect for chilly mornings.
The location is a little away from town but you can easily catch a bus in front of the B&B.
DO NOT miss the breakfast here! This is truly a gourmet breakfast served in a most beautiful breakfast room. I had for the first time the traditional Scottish breakfast that came with a poached egg, bacon, sausage haggis and blood sausage. I have to say that I quite enjoyed the haggis. The porridge there is also very good unlike the kind you get in the states.