The Bruntsfield Hotel
Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom · 4 Star Hotel
Food & Water Bowls
Dogs In The Bar
Onsite Garden
No Weight LimitThe Bruntsfield Hotel Dog Friendly Review
The Bruntsfield Hotel in Edinburgh earns a Roch Rank of B, and having looked into what it actually offers dog owners, that feels like a fair reflection. There is genuine warmth here for canine guests, with dogs welcomed into the bar, the restaurant, the terrace and the lounge, which means you are never forced to leave your dog behind while you eat or relax. The hotel also has a garden dogs may use, and there are green spaces and parks nearby for proper walks, with staff able to offer guidance on suitable routes.
The practical touches are well thought through. A limited number of dog beds and food and water bowls can be provided, though the hotel recommends bringing your own, and poop bags are provided for walks. The team is experienced in welcoming canine guests, which shows in the general ease of the experience, and there is an emergency vet number on hand should anything go wrong. Sensibly, there is no weight or size limit on dogs staying, and no damage deposit is charged, which removes a common source of anxiety for owners travelling with larger breeds.
The main restriction to be aware of is that only some rooms are dog friendly rather than all of them, so it is worth confirming this when booking rather than assuming any room will do. The dog fee is £25.00 per stay, and up to two dogs are permitted per room, which suits owners travelling with a pair. There is no dedicated dog space or wash area on site, and no dog-sitting or dog-walking service, so this is not a hotel geared towards owners who need to leave their dog in someone else's care.
Overall, The Bruntsfield Hotel offers a genuinely welcoming stay for dogs across its communal spaces, with sensible policies on size and deposits and a clear focus on comfort in the basics. It is not a specialist dog hotel with extras like grooming or organised activities, but for owners who simply want their dog included in the day-to-day life of the hotel, alongside easy access to nearby green spaces, it does the job well within its B ranking.
Roch Score: 30/77. Meets the Roch Dog Friendly Standard. This hotel has been evaluated, ranked and reviewed using the Roch Standard, the world’s first dog friendly standard for the hotel industry. We gathered data directly from the hotel and benchmarked it against thousands of other hotels to accurately and fairly derive its rank.
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This hotel was last certified on 10 August 2026.
The Bruntsfield Hotel With Your Dog · Pet Policy
Is The Bruntsfield Hotel dog friendly?
Yes. The Bruntsfield Hotel meets the Roch Dog Friendly Standard, our independent assessment of what genuinely dog friendly means, where it holds a Rank B rating. That is earned against a detailed independent assessment, so the welcome is verified rather than assumed.
Is there a pet fee at The Bruntsfield Hotel?
Yes. The Bruntsfield Hotel charges a pet fee of £25.00 per stay. It is always worth confirming the current pet fee when you book, as charges can change from time to time.
How many dogs can stay per room at The Bruntsfield Hotel?
Up to 2 dogs are permitted per room at The Bruntsfield Hotel, which makes it a practical choice for households travelling with more than one dog. It is always worth confirming the details with the hotel when you book.
Is there a weight limit for dogs at The Bruntsfield Hotel?
No. The Bruntsfield Hotel has no weight limit, so dogs of every size are welcome. From the smallest lap dog to the largest breed, your dog's size will never stand between you and a room.
Where are dogs allowed in The Bruntsfield Hotel?
Dogs are welcome in several public areas at The Bruntsfield Hotel, including the bar, restaurant, terrace, lounge and garden. We would always suggest keeping your dog on a lead and settled in these shared spaces, out of courtesy to other guests.
What amenities does my dog get at The Bruntsfield Hotel?
The Bruntsfield Hotel provides a dog bed and food and water bowls for your dog. With these laid on for you, you can travel lighter and leave some of the usual kit at home.
Is The Bruntsfield Hotel pet-friendly?
The Bruntsfield Hotel welcomes dogs. We hold no confirmation that it accepts cats or other animals, so check with the hotel before bringing any pet other than a dog. It also meets the Roch Dog Friendly Standard, where it holds a Rank B rating.
Are pets allowed at The Bruntsfield Hotel?
Yes. The Bruntsfield Hotel allows dogs to stay. There is no weight limit, so size is not a barrier. Tell the hotel you are travelling with your dog when you book, so they can prepare the right room for you both.
What Roch Dog rank does The Bruntsfield Hotel hold?
The Bruntsfield Hotel holds a Rank B rating from Roch Dog, on our scale of A+ to F. It meets all six minimum requirements of the Roch Dog Friendly Standard. The rank comes from an independent assessment of the hotel's dog policy, fees, facilities and services, and no hotel can pay to change it.
What is the pet policy at The Bruntsfield Hotel?
The pet policy at The Bruntsfield Hotel covers the essentials: a pet fee applies, up to 2 dogs per room, no weight limit and dogs welcome in the bar, restaurant, terrace, lounge and garden. The fee is £25.00 per stay. Every detail here comes from the hotel's own independently verified assessment under the Roch Dog Friendly Standard.