Royal Scots Club

Hotels
8.9 (1007 reviews)
29-30 Abercromby Place , Edinburgh , gb

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Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
Garden
Lift / Elevator
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent central location / walkable to attractions
Friendly, professional and helpful staff
Consistently clean and well maintained
Comfortable and spacious rooms with character
Excellent breakfast and good dining
Cons:
Some rooms noisy or outdated
No air conditioning in some rooms
Lack of in-room fridge in some cases
A few guests found it expensive
One report of inconvenience returning keys when leaving

Categories

Cleanliness
9.1
Reviews repeatedly describe the hotel as clean/impeccable and well maintained; one comment oddly listed 'cleanness' as a cons but overall sentiment is strongly positive.
Service
9.9
Staff repeatedly praised as friendly, professional and helpful (named staff, 24-hour reception, excellent event support and attentive desk/barman service).
Location
9.7
Many guests highlight the excellent, central and walkable location (close to Royal Mile and historic quarter), quiet yet convenient.
Room Quality
8
Rooms described as comfortable, spacious and charming by many, but some reports of outdated rooms, noise from adjacent road and lack of air conditioning lower the score.
Amenities
7.5
Some useful on-site features (quiet lounge, designated smoking area) but several guests noted missing in-room amenities (no AC in some rooms, no fridge) and occasional reliance on a fan.
Value for Money
8
Perceived as high quality and worth it by many guests, though a few mentioned it felt quite expensive.
Food and Beverage
9.6
Breakfast repeatedly described as excellent and dinners praised; overall F&B receives very positive mentions.
Overall Experience
9.4
Generally very positive overall impressions: enjoyable, comfortable stays and recommendations; isolated negatives (noise, lack of AC) did not dominate guest sentiment.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-12 22:57

Property Description

Grand Country-House Charm and Club Atmosphere
Experience the grand country-house charm and cosy club atmosphere at The Royal Scots Club in Edinburgh. Individually designed traditional rooms with toiletries await, offering views over the rooftops to Fife.

Convenient Amenities
Enjoy free WiFi, a hotel lift for easy access to all floors, a bar, and a smart dining room with views of Queen Street Gardens. Local dining options are just a 5-minute walk away, ensuring a delightful culinary experience.

Prime Location
Located in the peaceful New Town district, the hotel is a short stroll from the Scottish National Portrait Gallery, National Gallery of Modern Art, and the St James Centre for shopping. Book your stay now and immerse yourself in the charm of Edinburgh at The Royal Scots Club.

Important information:

Dress code: Smart casual attire is acceptable in all areas of the club.
Jacket and tie only required for lunch in the dining room Monday to Friday. In the dining room jeans are only acceptable at breakfast.

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

All children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult

When booking 5 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements 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

8.9
Based on 1007 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.1
Service: 9.9
Location: 9.7
Room Quality: 8
Amenities: 7.5
Value for Money: 8
Food and Beverage: 9.6
Overall Experience: 9.4
بشاير • couple • sa
10
تعيش تجربه ممتعه
Pros:

الفندق رائع ونظيف و مريح وتعامل الموظفه صوفي او صوفيا نسيت اسمها بالضبط لكن رائعه جداً استمتعت بالاقامه فيه

Cons:

لا يوجد

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
Асенова • couple • bg
10
2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Maria • couple • gr
7
2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Ute Maria • couple • at
8
2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Hussain • solo_traveller • sa
4
It was okay but will not repeat it for sure
Pros:

The staff were friendly

Cons:

You have to give the key to the staff every time you leave the room, while the reception was in another building. The room was outdated and very noisy, you could hear people walking in the adjacent road

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Wenger • solo_traveller • ch
9
2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Sally • couple • gb
10
2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Tomás • solo_traveller • cl
8
Excelente opción para Edimburgo
Pros:

Buena ubbicacion. 10 minutos caminando de Royal Miles
Muy cómodo
Todo impecable

2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • couple • gb
9
Great place to stay
Pros:

Location; desk staff were brilliant and kind. Upgraded to a nice room

Cons:

Nothing - will stay there again

2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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James • family_with_children • gb
9
2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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Robert • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Spacious, clean and great location.

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Anders • solo_traveller • se
8
2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Alpa • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Excellent location and staff.

2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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Andy • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Amazing location

Cons:

Quite expensive

2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Claire • couple • au
10
2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Lindgren Leavenworth • couple • se
8
2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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Richard • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Claes-Göran • couple • se
10
Skön och avkopplande vistelse i trevlig atmosfär
Pros:

Läget, rummet, personalen miljön

Cons:

Rummet saknade luftkonditionering, vilket sannolikt vanligen inte utgör ett problem. Dessutom fanns en fläkt

2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Bev • couple • au
10
A comfortable, luxurious stay. We loved every minute!
Pros:

Authentic Edinburgh building, beautifully presented!

2026-06-28 • via Nuitee
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Lourens • couple • za
10
Pros:

Friendly and professional. Excellent breakfast. Designated smoking area at the back appreciated.

2026-06-12 • via Nuitee