Dundee, United KingdomCity Centre
Malmaison Dundee
Victorian waterfront hotel
City Centre Dundee, United Kingdom
Opened
2014
Price
$$
Rated for
Heritage Design SocialOutside the door
The house
MalmaisonVictorian waterfront hotel
This restored Victorian landmark trades stuffy heritage for theatrical style, running on brasserie dining and a lively evening cocktail crowd.
“Dundee's first luxury boutique hotel opened: the Malmaison, home to 91 stylish rooms, a cozy brasserie, cocktail bar, and quirky décor.”
What it’s good at
Notable
A restored Category B listed Victorian hotel retaining an original wrought-iron staircase.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
The setting is the 1900-vintage Mathers Hotel building, but inside it’s clear you’re in the 21st century, thanks to Malmaison’s signature sense of theatrical glamour.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Dundee railway station is steps away, and the V&A design museum sits just across the waterfront.
The rooms
Rooms sit beneath high Victorian ceilings, and suites add roll-top bathtubs and sleigh beds.
Restaurant
Chez Mal Brasserie
Grass-fed British steaks come off the Josper grill, served across dining rooms lined with tufted leather booths.
Chez Mal Bar
Emerald velvet booths and turquoise barstools surround the checkered floor. The counter serves morning coffee and evening craft cocktails.
At the table
Hanging heaters warm terra-cotta tables on the sheltered outdoor terrace, partitioned with bamboo planters for open-air meals.
How it began
Robert Hunter designed the building in 1899 as the Tay Hotel. It stood derelict for years before its 2014 revival.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.