Hotel berhampiran Swankie Jo's, Dundee

What a great surprise finding the Shaftesbury Lodge Dundee. Found myself unexpectedly in Dundee for the day and night. Really didn’t want to fork out on city centre prices but wanted a good rated Hotel and found the Shaftesbury Hotel Dundee by chance. It’s around a 25 minute (1.4mi) walk from train station. Please don’t let the 25 minute walk put you off. The walk takes you past some of Dundee’s best rated coffee shops along Perth Road on route to the Hotel. The money saved on city centre hotel prices allows you to stop by these gems of coffee shops. Arrived 2 hours before check in and the manager was super cool and friendly about it. The room looked really cozy and noticed a bed I wanted to jump into at 1pm but more about that later. Room is of Victorian design with high ceilings. Extremely clean, tidy and cozy. Kettle, coffee, galaxy drink, Pringles, bottled water and tasty biscuits all on offer. Smart TV with various apps. I had Netflix & BBC iPlayer on. Plenty of fresh towels and a great shower. Oh! The bed? Quite simply Heaven! Taken a note of the bedding and pillows and will try to recreate at home. Just finished the all Scottish breakfast (other tasty options are available). The 25 minute walk allows you to burn off the coffee shop treats and big breakfast. Best 25 minute walk in Dundee😀. Was embarrassed to have found the room rate at only £60. Sometimes you get lucky. If I’m back for the football again will seek out the Shaftesbury. Staff very friendly and polite! Thank You.

Decided before staying at the hotel, would go there for lunch and have a look around and decide if it would meet my partner's disability needs (reduced mobility). Feedback:- 1) Had the butter bean, etc curry. It was absolutely delicious. The spice level was just perfect. Thank you!!! 2) The lounge/ bar area is tastefully decorated with comfortable chairs. The music was relaxing classicial music. 3) The dining room(s) have nice decor. The views are beautiful. 4) The garden is beautiful and has garden furntiture. 5) All the staff seemed friendly and helpful. Jennifer and Libby were sooooo patient with me - thank you so much. They were kind enough to let me see vacant rooms to decide what room size would suit our needs. Have booked and look forward to our stay.

The hotel was excellent...rooms clean....staff very helpful. One major complaint we were not informed that the restaurant was closed to us on the Saturday evening because a coach party was being catered for...having booked a meal for 7pm at Reception on checking in and not being given this information. We went for the meal and were told we would have to eat in the Bar with a bar menu...not pleased to say the least. Also had to wait for 1 hour before we were served and the meal was not up to expectations.

We recently stayed at this hotel for 4 nights. We chose it for its location of being close to family in Leuchars but primarily because it was dog friendly. We didn’t on this occasion use the golf facilities. We stayed in a room in one of the lodge buildings which was ideal as it was next to the golf course and ideal for dog walks or just letting him out supervised to do his business! The room was comfortable and clean and with all the essentials needed for a mini break. The breakfast in the hotel was very good some days buffet and some days ordered from the menu. We ate an evening meal in the hotel several days and whilst the menu choice is not extensive the food was good quality and value. With having the dog all our meals were in the bar area which was fine for us as you have lovely views over the golf course and it was very relaxed. All the staff were friendly and helpful providing a great level of service. We would definitely come back and stay again here. A good location for exploring St Andrews, Dundee, Carnoustie & many beaches on this coast

We started the trip in the bar with quick orders of drinks but found it quite strange that there wasn’t a drinks menu but other than that we sat in a comfy lounge area and then checked in quickly our room was really spacious for the price then we went down to enjoy the pool amenities which with a heated pool quite large and a steam room with eucalyptus oil we assume by the end of our night were so relaxed which was our entire expectation for the trip and the hotel exceeded it

We chose to stay here as twelve months prior hubby had his 50th birthday trip here with three friends. He wanted to share the “home of golf” experience with me. Whilst I am not a golfer, the hotel was beautiful and views of the course, just stunning. You can’t help but feel the prestige and history of the area when you’re walking around this hotel property. Cannot fault the property in anyway.

Just returned from an overnight stay for my surprise birthday treat with my husband and our friends in this beautiful luxurious 2 double bed apartment. As soon as we walked in the door, it was a WOW from everyone . The decor and the finishings were of the highest standard from the two large sofas, beds, furnishings, en suite bathrooms, and kitchen accessories. All were spotless and looked brand new. The bottle of Prosecco and breakfast drinks basket were lovely touches too as was the guide book on where best to visit in Fife and 10% discount for a couple of local restaurants. We also appreciated the friendly helpful and efficient service we received from Dawid who went out of his way to help us from his initial meet and greet at check in to his follow up call on departure. We will definitely return to this superior apartment for its luxury and the friendly and helpful service from Dawid and his team and would highly recommend.