The Scotsman Hotel
http://www.orbitz.com/hotel/United_Kingdom/Edinburgh/The_Scotsman_Hotel.h29521/
Hotel Overview
Fabulous stay in Edinburgh!
Booked this hotel because of it's perfect location at North Bridge. Short walk to most everything...
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Erbb
- May 5, 2013
outstanding location & service
You can't beat the location between the Royal Mile & New Town. The gym is fantastic & service was...
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asco
- Feb 3, 2013
City center hotel housed in the Scotsman Newspaper’s former offices
The Scotsman Newspaper's baronial offices now house one of the most stylish hotels in the city. The hotel is just a minute's stroll from both Princes Street and the Royal Mile. The Scotsman blends the efficiency of the 21st century with careful design, attention to the comfort of guests, and the best in Scottish hospitality. Novel features throughout the building create a unique experience.
The Scotsman Hotel Rooms
- Classic Room
- With an average size of 34m2 and offering a choice of Double, Queen, King or Twin size beds. Our Classic rooms are ideal for a couple's retreat, a break away with friends or for that extended stay for an individual traveller. The Classic room allows for a comfortable and relaxed stay while in the capital city of Scotland.
- Executive Room
- With an average size of 40m2 and offering King and Twin size beds. Our Executive rooms are ideal for all occasions. Converted from the original offices of the Newspaper Editors, their unique and individual features set these rooms apart from any bedroom in the city of Edinburgh. Some of these rooms boast spectacular panoramic views of Scotland's Capital from Princes Street to the Firth of Forth; you will not want to leave.
- Junior Suite
- With an average size of 52m2 and offering King, Queen and Twin size beds. Our Junior Suites are perfect for those family breaks, romantic occasions or for that important business client. Originally the offices of the Newspaper's Publishers and Directors, they offer you that extra space and comfort to use for relaxing and unwinding with your family, friends or business acquaintances.
Amenities
- Wireless internet
- Pool
- Activities
- Pool
- Health club
- Spa services
- Dining
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Services
- Conference facilities
- Internet
- Wireless internet
Hotel Map
- Area served
- Edinburgh.
- Nearby airports
- Edinburgh Airport.
- Area description
- The Scotsman Hotel is located on North Bridge, right in the centre of Edinburgh. North Bridge runs from Princes Street to the Royal Mile, two of Edinburgh's most famous and historic streets. All main tourist attractions, shopping areas and business districts are easily accessible from North Bridge. The main Edinburgh Waverley train station is situated under North Bridge and is only two minutes from the hotel.
Nearby points of interest
- Underground City: 0.1 mi
- Jim Garrahy's Fudge Kitchen: 0.1 mi
- Cowgate: 0.1 mi
- St Giles Cathedral: 0.1 mi
- Parliament House: 0.2 mi
- Royal Mile: 0.2 mi
- Museum of Scotland: 0.2 mi
- Princes Mall: 0.2 mi
- Gladstone's Land: 0.2 mi
- Royal Museum: 0.2 mi
- Writer's Museum: 0.3 mi
- People's Story: 0.3 mi
- The Canongate: 0.3 mi
- National Gallery of Scotland: 0.3 mi
- Scotch Whisky Heritage Centre: 0.3 mi
- Underground City: 0.1 mi
- Jim Garrahy's Fudge Kitchen: 0.1 mi
- Cowgate: 0.1 mi
- St Giles Cathedral: 0.1 mi
- Parliament House: 0.2 mi
- Royal Mile: 0.2 mi
- Museum of Scotland: 0.2 mi
- Princes Mall: 0.2 mi
- Gladstone's Land: 0.2 mi
- Royal Museum: 0.2 mi
- Writer's Museum: 0.3 mi
- People's Story: 0.3 mi
- The Canongate: 0.3 mi
- National Gallery of Scotland: 0.3 mi
- Scotch Whisky Heritage Centre: 0.3 mi
- Outlook Tower: 0.4 mi
- Grassmarket: 0.4 mi
- Dumbiedykes: 0.4 mi
- Princes Street: 0.4 mi
- National Portrait Gallery: 0.4 mi
- Calton Hill: 0.4 mi
- Scott Monument: 0.5 mi
- Edinburgh Castle: 0.5 mi
- Lauriston: 0.5 mi
- Scottish Parliament: 0.5 mi
- Holyroodhouse Palace: 0.6 mi
- Holyrood: 0.6 mi
- Meadow park: 0.7 mi
- Trinity House: 0.8 mi
- Georgian House: 0.8 mi
- Edinburgh Playhouse: 0.8 mi
- Sciennes: 0.8 mi
- Abbeyhill: 0.8 mi
- Marchmont: 0.9 mi
- Newington: 0.9 mi
- Canonmills: 0.9 mi
- Fountainbridge: 1 mi
- Lochrin: 1 mi
- Holyrood Abbey Church of Scotland: 1 mi
- Pilrig: 1 mi
- Stockbridge: 1 mi
- Easter Road: 1.1 mi
- Powderhall: 1.1 mi
- Dean Village: 1.2 mi
- Haymarket: 1.2 mi
Dining
- North Bridge Brasserie
- Mix of Classic and modern-style brasserie with an informal atmosphere. The architecture alone is stunning with mouth-watering contemporary dishes to match. Open Sun-Thurs- 11am-11pm, Fri and Sat- 11am-1am.Lunch Prices - Starters from GBP 5.50-Mains from GBP 9.Dinner Prices - Starters from GBP 5.50-Mains from GBP 9.Informal attire, reservations recommended on Fridays and Saturdays.
Hotel Policies
- Check-in:
- 1400
- Check-out:
- 1100
Terms and conditions
Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.
The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.
Guest Reviews (53)
Ratings and reviews for The Scotsman Hotel
- All travelers (53) 4.5 / 5
- Business (1) 4 / 5
- Couples (28) 4.4 / 5
- Families (4) 4.8 / 5
- Friends (5) 4.2 / 5
- Singles (5) 4.8 / 5
- Amenities:
- 4.4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4.5
- Hotel staff:
- 4.7
- Room comfort:
- 4.3
- Location:
- 4.9
- Value:
- 4.3
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Reviewer score
Would not recommend
LJA11
We will never know
They were overbooked, got sent to a 5 star way out of the way, cost 10£every time we wanted to go to Edinburgh. Not terribly convenient. However Prestonfield was quite lovely.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 1
- Room cleanliness:
- 1
- Hotel staff:
- 1
- Room comfort:
- 1
- Location:
- 1
- Value:
- 1
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Erbb
Fabulous stay in Edinburgh!
Booked this hotel because of it's perfect location at North Bridge. Short walk to most everything worth seeing in the city. Stayed for two nights - room 502. Great view, incredible service and comforts. Little touches were everywhere. Food in the restaurant is exemplary. Will absolutely book this hotel if/when returning to Edinburgh.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 3
Reviewer score
Would recommend
ZETA
BEST VALUE FOR MONEY
A VERY GOOD HOTEL IN A VERY CONVENIENT PLACE ,THOUGH WITHOUT NOISE..BREAKFAST WAS VERY GOOD AND THE ROOM SERVICE FAST ENOUGH.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Wes and Claire
A Perfect Break
What can we say! Perfect, Perfect,Perfect, we are booking to go back next year. A wonderful place to spend our first wedding anniversary.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Big shooter
Excellent for first timers at a 5 star hotel
Only very minor issues. Slight whiff in the elevator going up to the top floors in the evening and the television was programmed for a German guest, but otherwise absolutely perfect. It was our honeymoon and they treated us as such. Will definitely be going back for anniversaries to come.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Jo Low
fantastic stay at Scotsman
great experience at Scotsman. Staff were exceptionally helpful, and couldn't ask for a better location (1 block from Royal Mile). I would not hesitate to stay there on my net visit.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
Favorite Pubs: Whiski's, Deacon Brody's, and The world's end. GREAT!! Try steak and ale pie and fish & chips. Also, loved Eteaket for afternoon tea or light lunch located on Frederick St.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
LA Lady 2
Great location
Just off the Royal Mile, The Scotsman is in a wonderful location for an Edinburgh visit. It is close enough to major sights like the Castle and Holyrood Palace to walk and yet still quiet. Our disappointment was that one day we returned at 4:00 p.m., and the room was not yet made up. That's not five star.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Carrie L
Nice hotel in great location
The hotel was situated between Old Town and New Town, which is within walking distance to everything. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The lift is slower, so you must have a little patience. The room was clean but updated with newer amenities. The bathroom had the nicest features. Overall a good stay.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
SoosieQ
Good choice for sighseeing
We spent four nights at The Scotsman. The common areas are lovely owing to the historic nature of the building and the location is great --just steps to the main train station and well-located to major sights. Other pros: Comfortable bed; nice bath; room safe and amenities; friendly, efficient staff; free wifi; restaurant is pretty good. Our room (904) was quirky -- bi-level with the sleeping area up a 4-5 steps from the bath. Small dormer window. Complaints: No bedside table on one side of the bed; room was dark despite lots of lighting (low wattage); Ironing board and robe took up most of hanging space in closet.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Easter holidayer
Perfect for a city break
I have never had such a warm welcome, especially at a UK hotel. From the doorman's handshake to the receptionist's recommendations, everything was perfect. We had booked a study room but were upgraded to a junior duluxe with a little turret nook that was beautifully fitted out. The only disappointment was the bed size - a small double which was cozy for two, although some of their rooms have larger beds. We'd booked the hotel in part because the rooms came with a full Sky Sports package (my other half is a golf nut and it was Master's weekend): however, this wasn't working. In the end it was OK because we could get the BBC coverage, but had this not been available it would have put a dampener on the night. We had room service dinner which was perfectly adequate (the privacy hatch in each room is a nice touch) - an item was missing but brought within a couple of minutes of us pointing this out. All in all, a thoroughly pleasant hotel and very good value for money.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
