The Scotsman Hotel

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Dates

December 2024

January 2025

Director Twin or Double Room | Living area

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Wonderful

Popular amenities

Bar

Room service

Gym

Breakfast available

Housekeeping

24/7 front desk

Explore the area

20 North Bridge, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 1TR

Royal Mile
3 min walk
Pret a Manger
1 min walk
Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station)
1 min walk
Edinburgh (EDI)
28 min drive

Room options

Director Double Room

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Feature Twin or Double Room

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Reporter Twin or Double Room

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Penthouse Suite

80 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Feature Twin or Double Room, City View

18 sq m
City view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Headline Suite

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Reporter Double Room

32 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Director Twin or Double Room

35 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Publisher Suite

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Feature Family Room

50 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 King Beds OR 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Director Twin or Double Room, City View

34 sq m
City view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Restaurant

Air conditioning

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

1 Jan - 2 Jan

About this property

Victorian Edinburgh hotel in Edinburgh City Centre with a 24-hour fitness center

Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a 24-hour fitness center and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, coffee/tea in a common area, 24-hour room service, and conference space are onsite.

The Scotsman Hotel offers 79 accommodations with minibars and safes. Beds feature premium bedding. 55-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries.

This Edinburgh hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Scotsman Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Royal Mile. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a 24-hour gym.

Free WiFi
Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
Onsite recreation includes a 24-hour gym
Guests really like the accommodations for the cleanliness and spaciousness
Steps from Royal Mile and 10 minutes by foot from Edinburgh Castle

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. 4 meeting rooms and coworking spaces are available.

WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 646 square feet (60 square meters) and includes conference space. A 24-hour fitness center, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in a common area are also featured at the business-friendly The Scotsman Hotel.

This Victorian Edinburgh hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Grand Cafe - This restaurant serves brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required.

24-hour room service is available.

Languages

English, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

24 hours off-site parking within 656 ft (GBP 18 per night)

Food and drink

Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–10:30 AM: GBP 22.50 for adults and GBP 7.95 for children
1 restaurant
1 bar
24-hour room service
Coffee/tea in a common area

Restaurants on site

Grand Cafe

Things to do

24-hour fitness centre

Family friendly

Laundry facilities

Conveniences

Banquet hall
Lift
Front-desk safe

Guest services

24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Daily housekeeping
Dry-cleaning service
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Tour/ticket assistance
Wedding services

Business services

Conference space (646 square feet)
Coworking spaces
Meeting rooms - 4

Accessibility

If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Lift
Step-free path to entrance
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

Couples dining
Double-glazed windows
Fireplace in reception
Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Bed sheets
Blackout drapes/curtains
Heating (climate-controlled)
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding

Bathroom

Dressing gowns
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels

Entertainment

55-inch smart TV
TV/satellite channels

Food and drink

Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Minibar

Desk
Iron/ironing board
LED light bulbs
Phone
Safe
Slippers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Early check-in subject to availability

Early check-in is available for a fee

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Contactless check-out available

Late check-out subject to availability

A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 22.50 for adults and GBP 7.95 for children
Nearby parking fee: GBP 18 per night(656 ft away; open 24 hours)
Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted

Cashless transactions are available

Safety features at this property include window guards

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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The Scotsman Hotel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

John, Belleville

Travelled with partner

18 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Loved the history and character of the hotel, and our room. Our room was large and comfortable with great views, the bathroom was also large and nicely updated. our ONLY issue with anything was the service we received, or didn't receive during breakfast. It was disorganized, and when you would ask for things, such as coffee, they never arrived. This happened on each day we were there. Other then our experiences at breakfast we loved everything about our stay, and all of the other staff we had interaction with were friendly and helpful.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Travelled with partner

18 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Great service in a great location. Staff were very attentive and helpful. Room was very nice. Area around the hotel was quiet.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Donna, Whately

Travelled with partner

18 Sept 2024

Nice hotel. Service a bit wobbly.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Nate

15 Sept 2024

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

NICHOLE

Travelled with family

15 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

I loved this property. The hotel is iconic, the rooms were well-designed and surprisingly spacious. Restaurant (The Grand Cafe) was great for a nightcap. Location was perfectly in between the Old & New Town and super convenient for walking and the train as well as taxi/uber pick-up.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Lisa

13 Sept 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Cheryl

Travelled with group

11 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

We stayed for a night and they put us in a room next to a room they were doing construction on. Hammering and construction noise from 8am to 8pm. We went to complain and nothing was done. We wanted to take a quick rest after the train from London but it was impossible with the noise.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

John

10 Sept 2024

We originally booked and paid for this stay via Expedia. Unfortunately The Scotsman Hotel double charged us. After some work it seems they will credit us back. The restaurant food was very poor.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

10 Sept 2024

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taylor Renee

Travelled with partner

10 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Everyone at the front desk was so helpful and kind!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph, Wrentham

8 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maclean

Travelled with partner

5 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The room was great. Staff were super friendly and helpful. Great location by Waverly Station and close to shopping and a variety of pubs in walking distance. Parking is the only challenge at this hotel if you’re renting or have a car as you’re parking at Waverly station. Not far but about a 5-10min walk from hotel. Would still highly recommend this location.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Windy

Travelled with partner

4 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Loved everything about The Scotsman. Beautiful hotel, amazing staff and we were surprised with an upgrade to a suite! Extremely convenient to public transportation and tons to do within walking distance to Old and New Town. Only reason I gave 4 stars for the area was due to lots of city construction outside of the hotel. I would recommend The Scotsman for anyone looking to stay in Edinburgh!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Travelled with partner

3 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Loved our stay at The Scotsman! Everything we wanted and the central location made not having a car no problem. Walkable to everything!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Claire

3 Sept 2024

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David John

Travelled with partner

2 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

We had 7 nights at the Scotsman. The room was spacious, comfortable and clean, wonderful housekeeping, and lacked for nothing. Extremely helpful and friendly staff. We loved the bars and the cafe also.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith

2 Sept 2024

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laureen

Travelled with partner

31 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Lovely old hotel. Beautiful room! There is construction going on around it at the moment.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Travelled with family

29 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

An incredible hotel in the heart of Edinburgh. Minutes from the Royal Mile. Close to Waverley Station. A must stay destination in Edinburgh.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

29 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Great place and location

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Damon, BOONVILLE

29 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Whats not to like! Everything was wonderful! The only thing I would change is the crowds EVERYWHERE but it was a great stay

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen, Baltimore

28 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great location but construction work outside the hotel made getting a cab/uber difficult. Loved the bathroom and meals in the restaurant were reasonably priced and delicious. Would definitely go back!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Amanda

Travelled with family

27 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

We really enjoyed our two night stay.The staff promptly helped us with our luggage upon arrival. They don’t have on premises parking or valet so we did have to park in a lot that was a bit of a walk away. Our room was gorgeous with great views and the bed was comfortable. We plan to stay again on our next visit to Edinburgh.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024