Located just off J3 of the M90 the Sweet Chestnut Dunfermline is perfectly located if you want a convenient hotel North of the bridges before heading into Edinburgh.
Sweet Chestnut Dunfermline – Summary of Visit
Sweet Chestnut Dunfermline Address
Sweet Chestnut Dunfermline Phone Number
Getting to the Sweet Chestnut Dunfermline
You will see a Premier Inn on your left-hand side. Keep going and at the next roundabout go straight ahead.
At the second roundabout take the first exit to the left. This will bring you into the leisure park.
The Sweet Chestnut is located beside the Dobbies Garden Centre.
Hotel Parking
The car park is located at the front of the hotel so you may want to request front-facing rooms if you want to keep an eye on your vehicle.
Checking In
The hotel rooms are located in a separate building to the left of the pub building. You need your room key to open the front door.
Sweet Chestnut Dunfermline Facilities
Sweet Chestnut Dunfermline Breakfast
You can view all their menus online.
Hotel Review
We ate at the restaurant on the night of our stay. It was ยฃ25 for two carveries with drinks. You can read the menus here.
| Rating | โน | ๐ซค | ๐ | ๐ | ๐ | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOTEL LOCATION | ||||||
| Close to attractions | ๐ | Lots to do in the leisure park | ||||
| Accessible by public transport | ๐ | |||||
| HOTEL FACILITIES | ||||||
| 24 hour reception | ๐ | Night porter | ||||
| Swimming Pool | n/a | |||||
| Gym | n/a | |||||
| Spa/Leisure Facilities | n/a | |||||
| Breakfast | We didn't try breakfast but it is available | |||||
| Lunches | n/a | |||||
| Evening Meals | ๐ | Nice carvery meal | ||||
| Bar/Coffee | ๐ | Nice bar area with mixed seating including snugs | ||||
| Business Centre | n/a | |||||
| Lift | No lift - stairs to upper floor | |||||
| Luggage Storage | n/a | |||||
| Parking | ๐ | Free parking on site | ||||
| Laundry Service | n/a | |||||
| Room Service Meals | n/a | |||||
| Porterage | n/a | |||||
| ROOM FACILITIES | ||||||
| Free WIFI | ๐ | Open WIFI network | ||||
| Tea and Coffee | ๐ | |||||
| Bed Type | ๐ | Double and single bed | ||||
| Shower | Didn't try | |||||
| Bath | Didn't try | |||||
| Sofa/Chairs | No chairs or seating | |||||
| Ironing Board | No | |||||
| Air Conditioning | Didn't work | |||||
| Heating | ๐ซค | Cold room | ||||
| ROOM COMFORT | ||||||
| Noise Levels | ๐ | Nice and quiet as at end of corridor | ||||
| Light Levels | ๐ | Blackout curtains | ||||
| Temperature | ๐ซค | Room was cold and bathroom was freezing | ||||
| Bed Comfort | ๐ | Comfortable beds with nice pillow | ||||
| Shower Pressure | ||||||
| Shower Temperature | ||||||
| Bath | Didn't try | |||||
| Cleanliness | ๐ | |||||
| Fixtures and Fittings | ๐ | |||||
| SERVICE | ||||||
| Pre Arrival | ๐ | |||||
| Front Desk | ๐ | Welcoming | ||||
| Housekeeping | ๐ | |||||
| Hospitality Staff | ๐ | |||||
| WOULD I STAY AGAIN? | ๐ | Yes but would make sure got a different room | ||||
Sweet Chestnut – What’s Nearby?
Next door to the Sweet Chestnut is a Dobbies Garden centre. This has a cafe (slowest service ever though!), and a Waitrose shop in the front.
There is also;
- Starbucks Coffee
- Tim Hortons Coffee
- Methos Greek Restaurant
- KFC Dunfermline
- Brewers Fayre
- McDonald’s
- KFC
- Nandos
- Frankie and Benny’s
- Costa Coffee
- Christies Scottish Tapas
- Smashburger
- Adventure Golf Island – pirate-themed mini golf
- Carlton Bingo
- Rollerbowl
- Oden Cinema
Professional Traveller Tips
- Check-in is available anytime from 2 pm – 11 pm
- Request a front-facing room if you want to keep an eye on your car
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Sweet Chestnut Dunfermline
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