2 guestsDouble bed
Double Room En-suite
Individually decorated double rooms with River Tay views and a private en-suite.
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Welcome to The Shaftesbury Hotel
A grand old house,warmly yours.
Historic charm, generous rooms, and a genuinely warm welcome in Dundee's peaceful West End—close to the city, the River Tay, and everything that brings you here.
19th
century mansion
Comfort meets character
A distinctive Dundee stay, rooted in place.
The Shaftesbury Hotel is an impressive granite mansion in the quiet West End of Dundee. Independent, characterful, and welcoming, it brings together the scale and detail of a historic home with the everyday comforts that make travelling feel easy.
Run by Juveria and Misbah, the hotel is known for warm welcomes, generous breakfasts, clean and comfortable accommodation, and a calm atmosphere after a busy day in the city.
You are well placed for the University of Dundee, Ninewells Hospital, Dundee Airport, Dundee Botanic Garden, Riverside Technology Park, and the West Park Conference Centre—while the waterfront and city centre remain within easy reach.
Rooms with personality
Made for real rest.
No two rooms are exactly alike. Each keeps the warmth and individuality of the house while giving you the practical comforts of a relaxed Dundee stay.
2 guestsTwin beds
Twin Room En-suite
A spacious, flexible room with two single beds or a double-and-single arrangement.
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2 guestsKing-size bed
Large Double En-suite
An individually styled king room with extra space for longer, slower stays in Dundee.
Explore this roomBreakfast included
Served daily from 7:30–9:00 am
Free Wi-Fi
Available throughout public areas
Easy parking
Ample free on-street parking nearby
West End address
Quiet, convenient and close to the city
A sense of the stay
The house, in detail.
From tall windows and original proportions to individually styled bedrooms and our sunlit breakfast room, The Shaftesbury is best understood one detail at a time.
Out and about
Dundee at your door.
Stay close to the waterfront, culture, universities and hospitals, with the wider coast, golf links and castles of Angus and Fife ready for a day out.
Design on the waterfront
V&A Dundee
The home of golf
The Old Course, St Andrews
A dramatic Angus coast
Arbroath Cliffs
Centuries of Scottish history
Glamis Castle
Guest reflections
Remembered for the right reasons.
Quiet rooms, personal service, generous breakfasts and a walkable Dundee location—these are the details guests return to.
“I loved how quiet the hotel was. The location was perfect—close to everything. The staff were amazing and very involved in all aspects of our stay.”
“A very large room with plenty of power points and a well-equipped bathroom. The room was spotlessly clean, breakfast was very good, and the breakfast service was excellent.”
“I felt a traditional Scottish atmosphere in the hotel. It was a rare and memorable experience, and I enjoyed staying in this historic house.”
“We loved the reuse of a classic manor. The location was walkable to everywhere we wanted to go in Dundee, and breakfast in the sunny front room was a delight.”
Planning a university, hospital or business stay?
Ask us about the room and location that will make your Dundee visit simplest.
Stay a little longer
Historic character. Genuine Dundee hospitality.
Breakfast includedFree Wi-FiDundee West End