The Scotsman Hotel
The Scotsman Hotel 9.7
- City view
- Free WiFi
- Balcony
- Bath
- Air conditioning
- 24-hour front desk
- Key card access
- Daily housekeeping
- Non-smoking rooms
- Safety deposit box
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Overlooking Carlton Hill, Princes Street Gardens and Waverley Station, the 4-star Scotsman Hotel was originally built in 1905. This majestic, listed building was once The Scotsman newspaper. Each unique room and suite at the Scotsman Hotel boasts individual features, including curved corner window bays with scenic views of the city and a marble-tiled en suite bathroom. Guests can enjoy luxury Egyptian cotton linen, a 48-seat cinema, free Wi-Fi, free Scotsman Newspaper, and a privacy hatch for 24-hour room service. Situated a 1-minute walk from the Royal Mile and Princes Street, this hotel offers discounted parking, available at Edinburgh Waverley Station car park (long stay) on New Street, 5-10 minutes' walk away.
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Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Fitness centre
- Restaurant
- Room service
- 24-hour front desk
- Bar
- Lift
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Availability
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Room type | Number of guests | |
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1 large double bed | ||
1 large double bed | ||
2 single beds or 1 extra-large double bed | ||
2 single beds or 1 extra-large double bed | ||
2 single beds or 1 extra-large double bed | ||
1 double bed | ||
1 double bed | ||
Bedroom 1 large double bed Living room 2 sofa beds | ||
2 single beds or 1 extra-large double bed | ||
2 single beds or 1 extra-large double bed | ||
2 single beds and 1 large double bed or 1 sofa bed and 2 large double beds |
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Simon
United Kingdom“Great settin and great service good value for money 👍👍” - Sally
Australia“Warm beautifully appointed rooms with stylish amenities in an unbeatable location. We were recommended the Scotsman by friends and it did not disappoint.” - Sarah United Kingdom“Very close to the train station and right in the middle of old town and new town so easy to explore both areas of Edinburgh”
- Ilke
Belgium“I loved everything. The location was perfectly in the centered to easily go to the old town, and the new town. Closeby to waverly station. The personnel was very friendly, the room was spacious and clean and the bathroom had an amazing shower....” - Leah Australia“Amazing location, fabulous room, exceptional quality, stunning building.”
- Samantha United Kingdom“Room and location were superb! Staff were excellent , especially the Reception Team. Having the lemon water dispenser , and also hot chocolate in the afternoon at Reception was great. Nice touch to have the miniature whiskies as complimentary...”
- Charlotte United Kingdom“Clean and very central, 2min from the train station”
- Clementina United Kingdom“Excellent position and room. Very big room, comfortable, with all the facilities for every need. Very good breakfast: tasty, high quality food, all the options for all the tastes. Staff available and willing to support.”
- Romina
Germany“We got an upgrade to a beautiful suite which was absolutely stunning, with an amazing view from the 7th floor. Really a great experience! Breakfast was very good, however the buffet was a little bit small (the meals which you could order for...” - John United Kingdom“Overall very good. Pleasant and helpful staff. Only downside was poor lumpy pillows, which were replaced but they weren’t much better.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Grand Cafe
- CuisineScottish
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Facilities of The Scotsman Hotel
Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Fitness centre
- Restaurant
- Room service
- 24-hour front desk
- Bar
- Lift
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Slippers
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
- Alarm clock
Kitchen
- Electric kettle
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
Activities
- Movie nightsAdditional charge
- Golf course (within 3 km)Additional charge
Living Area
- Desk
Media & Technology
- Streaming service (like Netflix)
- Flat-screen TV
- Radio
- Telephone
- TV
Food & Drink
- FruitsAdditional charge
- Wine/champagneAdditional charge
- Kid-friendly buffet
- Kid mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Minibar
- Restaurant
InternetWiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
ParkingNo parking available.
Reception services
- Invoice provided
- Concierge service
- Luggage storage
- 24-hour front desk
Cleaning services
- Daily housekeeping
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- Dry cleaningAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
Business facilities
- Fax/photocopyingAdditional charge
- Meeting/banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key card access
- 24-hour security
- Safety deposit box
General
- Hypoallergenic
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Wake-up service
- Heating
- Laptop safe
- Carpeted
- Lift
- Family rooms
- Ironing facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
- Wake up service/Alarm clock
- Room service
Accessibility
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
Wellness
- Fitness centre
Languages spoken
- English
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
The fine print
The hotel entrance is by the left hand side of The Scotsman steps, next to Brewhemia.
At check-in, your credit card will be preauthorised for the full amount, plus a deposit to cover possible extra charges. Your card will then be charged at check-out for the correct cost of your stay.
When booking more than 5 rooms or more than ten nights, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
