Pros
- Beautifully restored chic boutique hotel
- Centrally located, within a few minutes' walk of Dundee station
- Stylish restaurant with excellent menu
- Cozy bar with extensive wines and cocktails
- Plush contemporary rooms with upscale minibars
- Free high-speed Wi-Fi throughout
Bottom Line
The Malmaison Dundee is an upscale boutique hotel with superbly styled interiors and lovingly restored original features. It's in a convenient location for arrival by car or train, and all of central Dundee is within walking distance. Rooms are plush with nicely finished bathrooms, and some have Tay River views -- though others have no view at all. The restaurant is considered one of the city's finest, and its prices reflect that.
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Amenities
- Internet
Scene
Chic and stylish boutique chain hotel with stunning staircase
The 13th hotel from the Malmaison brand, this handsome property follows the brand's signature super-chic styling -- and then some. Formerly the Mathers Hotel, little expense was spared in restoring the 120-year-old property to its former glory while adding plenty of plush contemporary, and occasionally quirky, touches. The original intricate wrought-iron staircase that spirals gracefully up to the grand domed ceiling is particularly impressive, and gilt-framed artwork and mirrors create a mood of sophisticated elegance.Tongue-in-cheek faux wooden-paneling introduces a playful element, while ceiling spotlights and a lavish centerpiece chandelier create an atmospheric low-lit environment that perfectly complements the sumptuous interiors and upscale ambience.
Location
Five minutes' walk from Dundee train station and the banks of the Tay River
The hotel is located a couple minutes' walk from the banks of the Tay River in the center of Dundee. Most of the city's central bars and restaurants are well within walking distance, and the Dundee Overgate shopping mall -- full of fashion retailers, department stores, and fast food outlets -- is a block away. Dundee's train station is also less than a five-minute walk from the hotel, while guestsarriving by car over the Tay Road Bridge will find the location particularly convenient. Dundee Airport is about a 10-minute drive away.
Rooms
Plush purple velvet, marble-tile bathrooms, and free Wi-Fi
The hotel has 91 rooms, all of which follow the brand's signature sumptuous contemporary styling, with plush purple velvets, moody contemporary decor, and the odd quirky touch. Free high-speed Wi-Fi, upmarket minibars, and flat-screen TVs are included in all rooms, and room service is available around the clock. Marble-tile bathrooms are smart and modern, with heated towel rails and high-end toiletries, and some have walk-in showers and freestanding, roll-top tubs. While some rooms have large windows with views of the Tay River, others overlook the inner courtyard and can feel a little gloomy.
Features
Destination restaurant with smoking grill and excellent wine selection
The hotel's Brasserie is a destination restaurant, featuring an attractive blend of velvet and leather upholstery, a live-flame fireplace, and industrial chic.The outstanding menu focuses on grilled meats, using a Josper Grill to smoke cuts to perfection, and offers daily specials -- though even entry-level burgers are expensive. The Malbar also provides plenty of comfy seating and a particularly good selection of wine and bespoke cocktails, as well as a panel of TVs -- the bar shows various sporting events. The bar and restaurant can get busy on the weekend.
Scene
Chic and stylish boutique chain hotel with stunning staircase
The 13th hotel from the Malmaison brand, this handsome property follows the brand's signature super-chic styling -- and then some. Formerly the Mathers Hotel, little expense was spared in restoring the 120-year-old property to its former glory while adding plenty of plush contemporary, and occasionally quirky, touches. The original intricate wrought-iron staircase that spirals gracefully up to the grand domed ceiling is particularly impressive, and gilt-framed artwork and mirrors create a mood of sophisticated elegance.Tongue-in-cheek faux wooden-paneling introduces a playful element, while ceiling spotlights and a lavish centerpiece chandelier create an atmospheric low-lit environment that perfectly complements the sumptuous interiors and upscale ambience.
Location
Five minutes' walk from Dundee train station and the banks of the Tay River
The hotel is located a couple minutes' walk from the banks of the Tay River in the center of Dundee. Most of the city's central bars and restaurants are well within walking distance, and the Dundee Overgate shopping mall -- full of fashion retailers, department stores, and fast food outlets -- is a block away. Dundee's train station is also less than a five-minute walk from the hotel, while guestsarriving by car over the Tay Road Bridge will find the location particularly convenient. Dundee Airport is about a 10-minute drive away.
Rooms
Plush purple velvet, marble-tile bathrooms, and free Wi-Fi
The hotel has 91 rooms, all of which follow the brand's signature sumptuous contemporary styling, with plush purple velvets, moody contemporary decor, and the odd quirky touch. Free high-speed Wi-Fi, upmarket minibars, and flat-screen TVs are included in all rooms, and room service is available around the clock. Marble-tile bathrooms are smart and modern, with heated towel rails and high-end toiletries, and some have walk-in showers and freestanding, roll-top tubs. While some rooms have large windows with views of the Tay River, others overlook the inner courtyard and can feel a little gloomy.
Features
Destination restaurant with smoking grill and excellent wine selection
The hotel's Brasserie is a destination restaurant, featuring an attractive blend of velvet and leather upholstery, a live-flame fireplace, and industrial chic.The outstanding menu focuses on grilled meats, using a Josper Grill to smoke cuts to perfection, and offers daily specials -- though even entry-level burgers are expensive. The Malbar also provides plenty of comfy seating and a particularly good selection of wine and bespoke cocktails, as well as a panel of TVs -- the bar shows various sporting events. The bar and restaurant can get busy on the weekend.
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Amenities
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Business Center
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Cable
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Concierge
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Dry Cleaning
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Internet
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Kids Allowed
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Laundry
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Meeting / Conference Rooms
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Mini Bar (with liquor)
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Room Service
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Separate Bedroom / Living Room Space
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