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The Scott

4.0 star property
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Lounge
Rainfall showerhead, designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes
Property grounds
Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping

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18 Holyrood Park Rd, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH16 5AY
  • University of Edinburgh
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • National Museum of Scotland
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Royal Mile
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪42 min drive‬
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Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Double Room Single Use

  • 20.96 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Double Room

  • 20.96 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room Single Use

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room Single Use

  • 24.5 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

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Signature Double Room

Signature Double Room

  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room

  • 24.5 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

The Scott

Eco-certified Edinburgh hotel in Southside with free parking
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a bar/lounge and a 24-hour front desk. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a garden and a front-desk safe. Change of towels is available on request.
The Scott offers 36 accommodations with espresso makers and safes. Beds feature premium bedding. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries. This Edinburgh hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered daily and change of towels can be requested.

The Scott's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Royal Commonwealth Pool. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus a restaurant. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include a front-desk safe and a car charging station
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the helpful staff
  • 14 minutes by foot from University of Edinburgh and a 5-minute drive from Royal Mile
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. The eco-certified The Scott also features a garden and a front-desk safe. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Edinburgh hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Velvet Lounge - Onsite bar.
Bonnar's at The Scott - Overlooking the garden, this fine-dining restaurant serves dinner only. Reservations are required. Open select days.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM–10:30 AM on weekends: GBP 18.00 for adults and GBP 18.00 for children
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Restaurants on site

  • Velvet Lounge
  • Bonnar's at The Scott

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Daily housekeeping

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Nature reserve

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bath or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV
  • Digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Slippers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The onsite bar is not staffed. Guests may purchase drinks and refreshments at the self-service bar from noon to 1 AM. Payment details are available at the front desk.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 30.00 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • 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 full breakfast: approximately GBP 18.00 for adults and GBP 18.00 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 30.00 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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, debit card, or cash deposit 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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and 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 at the property.

Property is also known as

The Scott Hotel
The Scott Edinburgh
The Scott Hotel Edinburgh

The Scott Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 306 out of 375 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 46 out of 375 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 375 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 375 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 375 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Neill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Amanda Clare

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tonya

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent small friendly hotel. Last time in Edinburgh we stayed at a large quality central hotel, this was a lot better. Great check in, shown to room on 3rd floor. No lift but happy to help with cases. Quiet area, excellent bus connections to centre. Best was no. 30 from city centre/, 12 minutes to Commonwealth pool stop near hotel. Day bus & tram ticket about £6 or use contactless capped at £6. Evening dined at Scholar adjacent sister hotel good food sensible menu. Other restaurants in the area or wide range in the city. Will be back next time in Edinburgh
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mille Vendelbo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Truly a Gem.
Truly a Gem. We elected to stay just out of the city for the free parking and we Ubered into town. The Scott was originally built in the 1770`s and to my un-sophisticated eye - seems to have retained all of its original character, features and architectural features and fittings. They have added all the modern accouterments you would hope (but don't often ) get. Exceptionally clean, well appointed and the personnel are well presented, courteous, and friendly. Often these reviews (not my own, naturellement), have some petty gripe to conclude - I have none, Book, Go, Stay - and be enraptured!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely unique facility. Stay was made great by the staff. Can’t say enough good things about them! Definitely a winner!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fernando

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Magnífica elección
Execelente hotel. Preciosa Decoracion, ambiente y edificio maravillosos. Muy cerca del centro en una zona encantadora y tranquila, recepcionistas excepcionales. Un diez!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin, Houston

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luna Mesa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Clean and well maintained. Best part is comfy bed and good food.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

charmaine

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yannick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My partner and I loved our stay at the Scott. It’s a nice area and away from the craziness of the royal mile in Edinburgh. The decor and vibe of the hotel is so cool! The room was amazing!! The rooms are very modern with gorgeous bathrooms and showers. The soap and body wash/body lotion smells amazing. The robes and slippers gave it a luxurious feel. We also dined at the restaurant and did the tasting menu. The staff pulled out the red carpet for us it felt like- the tasting menu was incredible! And the presentation and care from the staff was top notch. We enjoyed every minute of our stay and will highly recommend it to others. The staff go above and beyond to ensure your comfort. This place is truly a gem!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice!!
Nice hotel in a quiet part of town. Close to walk to some places, but within just a short distance of a bus stop. The room was very clean with nice amenities. The bed and linens were very luxurious. Loved the large shower. Breakfast was reasonably priced and had a nice selection. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ibrahim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was amazing, the staff from concierge to housekeeping were super friendly and helpful. The only thing which a couple of times at 6 am in the morning there was a lot of banging. But otherwise it was a great experience and will for sure book there again.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Eva

Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a lovely stay. We didn’t get to enjoy the restaurant since we were out exploring, but the bar area was fantastic and the staff was extremely helpful. Loved the room. It was quiet and cozy. The bed was very comfortable. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Blaze

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here a week and a half for our honeymoon. It was lovely! Very helpful staff, comfortable bedding, clean rooms, and a nice breakfast spread. No complaints whatsoever!! It's close to a bunch of lovely shops and places to eat. We did not have a single boring moment the whole trip! The building is old, so lifts aren't available, but that wasn't an issue for us. Would stay here again for sure!
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staying at The Scott was a special experience! The property is gorgeous and the staff was friendly and eager to help. My room was large, nicely appointed, very clean and comfortable. The good was excelllent. One note: there was only one available outlet in my room, and it was nowhere near a mirror. I hope to stay here again (but next time I will bring my lighted makeup travel mirror!)
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aleisha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were lovely, as was the downstairs rooms. Right in the middle of the student living area
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024