Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful location
Friendly staff
Cons:
Poor Cleanliness
Inconsistent service

Categories

Cleanliness
7.29
Rooms are in bad condition and not clean, with stains reported.
Service
8.26
Varied service experiences, with some positive mentions but significant complaints.
Location
10
Location is highlighted as very nice and well-placed near attractions.
Room Quality
8.8
Rooms described as beautiful and delightful, but some issues reported.
Amenities
9.25
Amenities mentioned were good, but minor issues reported.
Value for Money
8.28
Felt hotel is not delivering on small things for the price paid.
Food and Beverage
8.74
Good food experience but some minor complaints about specific items.
Overall Experience
9.79
Overall experiences skew positive with many recommending the hotel.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 08:42

Property Description

Majestic 4-Star Hotel with Historic Charm

Scenic Views and Luxury Amenities
Indulge in the breathtaking views of Carlton Hill and Princes Street Gardens from your room's curved corner window bays. Relax in the marble-tiled en suite bathroom and enjoy the comfort of luxury Egyptian cotton linen.

Entertainment and Convenience
Experience the luxury of a 48-seat cinema within the hotel premises. Stay connected with free Wi-Fi and catch up on the latest news with a complimentary Scotsman Newspaper. Benefit from the convenience of a privacy hatch for 24-hour room service.

Prime Location with Exclusive Offer
Located just steps away from the Royal Mile and Princes Street, the Scotsman Hotel offers discounted parking at the nearby Edinburgh Waverley Station car park. Book now to experience the perfect blend of history, luxury, and convenience.

Important information:

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 ID 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.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: EDI

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for £45 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for £45 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 3542 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.29
Service: 8.26
Location: 10
Room Quality: 8.8
Amenities: 9.25
Value for Money: 8.28
Food and Beverage: 8.74
Overall Experience: 9.79
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james • couple • us
7
Meh
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Booked thru booking.com , they charged a lot of money and tried to stick us in a tiny room, and said there were no other rooms available. When we went down and said we were not happy they gave us another bigger room. This is for $600 per night. Next time we will stay at kimpton or princes street

2026-05-02 • via Nuitee
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Chris • couple • us
10
2026-05-01 • via Nuitee
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miri • couple • pf
9
Bon hôtel , personnel attentif, emplacement dans la vieille ville parfait
Pros:

Bon petit déjeuner assez complet

2026-04-30 • via Nuitee
B
Brian • family_with_children • gb
10
A wonderful weekend. Even the weather was fantastic
Pros:

Great location and the penthouse suite had a fabulous balcony overlooking the city. Staff friendly and efficient. Knowing it was a birthday celebration there was complimentary fizz and a message with best wishes. Amelia at reception was a star.

Cons:

On one of the days the breakfast service seemed a bit slow but perhaps the kitchen was backed up with orders. The food itself was gorgeous.

2026-04-29 • via Nuitee
M
Maribel • couple • us
8
Great place to stay in Edinburgh
Pros:

Gorgeous location close to the Royal Mile and Waverley train station. The rooms are spacious and comfortable.

2026-04-27 • via Nuitee
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Yuliya • couple • us
9
Very convenient for sight seeing and day trips to other destinations
Pros:

This hotel is a block away from Royal Mile and easy walk to the Edenborough Castle and Mound.
The train station is right across the street, which is very convenient for traveling to other destinations.
Despite being close to the main train station the area clean and safe. Great breakfast buffet. There is also a great restaurant on the first floor.

2026-04-26 • via Nuitee
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Judi • couple • au
1
2026-04-25 • via Nuitee
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Giuliana • couple • de
10
2026-04-25 • via Nuitee
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Kaitlyn • couple • us
10
Location 10/10, staff super friendly, comfy beds.
Pros:

Great location! Staff extremely friendly and helpful. Great continental breakfast option. Comfortable beds. Good shower with hot water and good water pressure.

Cons:

Everything was great, room size was large and view was pretty! The carpet in our room could use a deep cleaning soon.

2026-04-24 • via Nuitee
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Seren • couple • cy
9
Very enjoyable and comfortable
Pros:

The staff is lovely, location and the building itself is great, breakfast is good variety, the atmosphere is delighting. Rooms are very comfortable.

Cons:

There is only 1 lift which causes you to wait a little during busy hours.

2026-04-24 • via Nuitee
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Susan • solo_traveller • us
9
Second time staying there and still would go back
Pros:

Location , great bar and restaurant and a special movie theater in house.

Cons:

Our room didn’t have any drawers to house our clothes.

2026-04-24 • via Nuitee
C
Coen • couple • us
10
Perfect location in a very unique location
Pros:

Proximity and room size

2026-04-23 • via Nuitee
P
Paloma • couple • ch
10
2026-04-21 • via Nuitee
R
RickV1958 • Couples
10
A COMFORTABLY-ELEGANT WAY TO STAY IN EDINBURGH
Pros:

Any stay in a city hotel is now measured by our excellent time at THE SCOTSMAN HOTEL. The elegant, Scottish hospitality offered at THE SCOTSMAN is so very welcome to any traveler. Our room was sleekly designed to balance out the classic character of the building…it was comfortable, roomy, and appointed with every convenience. The shower alone was almost worth the price.
Food and drink at THE GRAND CAFE was so good we returned again and again. The hotel is situated one block of The Royal Mile and about halfway between Edinburgh Castle and The Palace of Holyroodhouse, so everything is accessible to walking.

2026-04-20 • via Tripadvisor
C
Cian • couple • us
10
Pros:

Beautiful place!

2026-04-20 • via Nuitee
E
Elizabeth • couple • gb
9
2026-04-19 • via Nuitee
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laynie • solo_traveller • gb
10
Above our expectations
Pros:

The staff were fabulous. From reception to the house/porter staff. The architecture, furnishings and decor was just stunning. This all added to the atmosphere within the hotel. Our room was spacious and the shower was amazing. The restaurant was also stunning and the talent within the kitchen just completed our stay. The food was cooked and presented to the highest of standards. I will be back.

Cons:

The outlook wasn't very pleasant as it was a view only of that of other windows and walls as it looked out onto an unused courtyard. The beds although comfy were rather high. Not wanting to sound perdantic this made sitting down to put socks and shoes on a bit of a challenge.

2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
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Jesús • couple • fr
10
I will come back!
Pros:

The room was the same as the pictures,
The bed was very comfortable and the shower was great
Very calm during the night for a good rest

2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
C
Cameron • couple • au
5
Pros:

Location

Cons:

No parking

2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
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Tracie • extended_group • us
9
Very good. Would stay there again.
Pros:

Great location in old town. Walkable to everything including train station. Room was good size and bathroom looked newly renovated. Beautiful historical building.

Cons:

Hallway carpet needs a good cleaning to help with first impression of the property.

2026-04-17 • via Nuitee