Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Family rooms
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 3693 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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Diane • couple • us
8
Another lovely stay at The Scotsman
Pros:

Location is fantastic and accommodations are well appointed and comfortable

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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PEPA • couple • es
6
La ubicación inmejorable, la habitación sin tener las vistas en cuenta está muy bien.
Pros:

Su ubicación

Cons:

La habitación sin vistas a la ciudad, resultó ser una habitación con vista a un paredón. Eso y sin vistas 0, deberían avisarlo. El mitre del desayuno era muy antipático.

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Megan • extended_group • us
10
2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • couple • us
10
2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Stefano • couple • it
10
Top
Pros:

Posizione , eleganza , gentilezza staff

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Elizabeth • couple • ca
10
2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Elizabeth • couple • ca
10
2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Emily • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

I absolutely loved my first trip to Edinburgh and this was in part thanks to the amazing staff and facilities at the Scotsman! The food at the grand cafe is delicious and five star, the staff were always attentive and the picturehouse within the hotel is a great addition. The location could not be better - over the road from Waverley station and on the royal mile. The room itself was cosy, clean, modern and just felt like a level above other hotels I’ve stayed in.

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Alberto • couple • br
9
Boa localização e conforto pelo preço.
Pros:

Localização, café da manhã, instalações renovadas.

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Robert • couple • gb
10
Brilliant, will return for future stays
Pros:

Fabulous atmosphere, maintained heritage but provided all the expected modern facilities. Great location for central city/castle/transport hub. Restaurant choices were good and all provided excellent menus.

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Carole • solo_traveller • us
10
Authentic Edinburgh experience
Pros:

Staff and rooms were amazing .. location near Waverley Station ad old town.

Cons:

Staff was wonderful but needed more staffing in restaurants on busy weekends.

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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blenard • couple • us
10
2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Ann-marie • family_with_children • gb
10
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Chris • couple • gb
9
Excellent location with very comfortable room with great food and service
Pros:

The location was perfect a 2 minute walk from Waverley train station. The room was spacious and clean with a good bathroom and shower. The bed was very comfortable and a good size.Breakfast was first class as was the service. We also had afternoon tea in the hotel which was delicious. The bar area was also very good.

Cons:

A small thing, there needs to be a couple of clothes hooks when you come out of the shower to hang your clothes and/or towel on . There are hooks on the back of the door which are too far away.

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Qumasha • couple • ae
7
2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Renata • family_with_children • pl
7
Pros:

Super lokalizacja, bardzo dobre śniadanie, miła obsługa.

Cons:

Nieprawdziwe dane o rozmiarze pokoi - pokoje są dużo mniejsze niż przedstawiane w ofercie - przestronny pokój był dla nas jednym z głównych kryteriów wyboru tego hotelu.

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Ryan • couple • us
10
One of the best hotels that I have had the pleasure of staying in.
Pros:

Location, amenities, staff assistance

Cons:

NA

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Sonya • couple • us
10
A wonderful 5 days we spent at the Scotsman hotel!
Pros:

Loved the location of the Scotsman hotel and it was so comfortable and beautiful!

Cons:

N/A

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Star • couple • us
10
OMG Best ever!, A piece of my heart will always be there 🥰🥰
Pros:

The attention the staff gave to our requests was above and beyond all expectations ‼️‼️
Cannot say enough kindnessAnd attentionMy new godfather Our Concierge ALLAN made our stay the highest level of convenience ever in 58 years of traveling 💓💓
Can’t wait to return to the best Scottish hospitality ever! Thank you for a truly memorable experience.💕

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Debra • couple • us
10
The Scotsman made our visit to Edinburgh! Loved our stay.
Pros:

Excellent hotel in a great location. Staff were great & loved our room with views & sitting area. Alan the concierge was especially helpful & so welcoming.

Cons:

A bit pricey but we splurged

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee