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Facilities
Property facilities
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Offsite parking discounted rates available
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Electric bicycle charging station
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Parking
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Non-smoking rooms
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Restaurant
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Room service
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Family rooms
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Pets allowed
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Lift / Elevator
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Luggage storage
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Safety deposit box
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Non-smoking throughout
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Pet bowls
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Pet basket
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Staff adhere to local safety protocols
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Guest rooms disinfected between stays
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Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
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Physical distancing rules followed
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Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
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Cashless payment available
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First aid kit available
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Sanitized tableware & silverware
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Contactless check-in/check-out
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Invoice provided
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Smoke alarms
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Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
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Physical distancing in dining areas
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Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
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24-hour security
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Key card access
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Front desk (limited hours)
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Free wired internet
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Golfing on site
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Self parking (surcharge)
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Offsite parking discounted rates available
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Internet access
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Housekeeping on request
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Japanese garden
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Bicycle-friendly property
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Electric bicycle charging station
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Property Description
Luxurious Bedrooms and Amenities
The Scholar offers luxurious bedrooms with large beds, Elite mattresses, and quality linen for the best night's sleep. Each room is equipped with a TV, award-winning Novus tea, cafetiere coffee, and a spacious work desk. The bathrooms feature rainfall showers, Arran Aromatics toiletries, and fluffy towels.
Locally Sourced Dining Experience
Indulge in a culinary delight at the hotel's contemporary restaurant, bar, and garden dining area. Enjoy the highest quality breakfast, lunch, and dinner made from locally sourced Scottish ingredients. Immerse yourself in Edinburgh's food and drink scene without leaving the hotel.
Exceptional Services and Facilities
Experience exceptional services at The Scholar with free Wifi throughout the property and complimentary onsite parking, including electric car charging points. Our dedicated staff ensure a perfect stay for all types of travelers. Book your stay now for an unforgettable experience at The Scholar.
Free car parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Unfortunately, spaces are limited and the property cannot guarantee they will always be available.
Only nonrefundable rates must be paid for before arrival.
For more than 15 pax booked within one party, we reserve the right to amend the payment and cancellation terms for the booking.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.
A deposit may be required at the property.
Property Policies
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Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).
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Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
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Internet
WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.
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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 2 years old stay for free when using an existing 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.
Location
Guest Reviews
Die Lage ist perfekt. Sehr ruhig und trotzdem ist die Altstadt in 20 Minuten zu Fuß erreichbar.
Das Frühstück für UK Verhältnisse sehr gut.
Das Personal sehr freundlich und immer hilfsbereit.
Das Einzelzimmer war sehr klein und entspricht nicht mehr dem heutigen Standard. Für 1+2 Nächte aber O.K.
Incredibly professional and welcoming staff, clean and modern surroundings, peaceful setting
Very loud extractor in our room, all else great
Free Parking
No room service and the restaurants had no availability for several nights in a row. The reception staff were unprofessional and showed no interest in asking about my experience or addressing my concerns.
The hotel is also much farther from the university than advertised, making it very inconvenient. Considering the price charged, the room was extremely small and represented very poor value for money.
To make matters worse, on Wednesday the hotel was cleaning the windows while my window had been left open, resulting in my belongings getting soaked.
Overall, this was the worst hotel experience I have ever had. The hotel charges five-star rates but delivers very little in return. I would not recommend staying here.
Mooi ingericht hotel, rustige omgeving, 10 minuten lopen naar centrum, aan de voet van Arthurs Peak, zeer goed ontbijt en vriendelijk personeel
Niks
The breakfast was great the staff where extremely friendly and helpful,easy access to all parts of Edinburgh with local transport from across road ,no extra charge for parking.
Wasn't able to get a evening meal due to being fully booked .
tranquillità, staff
assenza frigorifero in camera
Super schönes Hotel und guter Lage. Super Parkplatzsituation, sehr freundliches Serviceteam!
Das Essen hat Luft nach oben.
Excellent location on campus. Very quiet and safe. Bus stop 2 blocks. Very clean and comfortable and everyone was nice and helpful.
Could have used a fan.
The staff here went above and beyond - I booked the hotel at 11am and although check in wasn't until 3pm I explained to the lovely women on the check in desk (apologies I can't remember her name), that I would like to get into my room asap as I needed to travel somewhere for 3pm. She explained she would try to sort it, and within 15 mins she had ensured I had a room to go to. Also, all 3 meals I had were exceptional (lunch, evening and breakfast).
Coffee machine in my room was broken - but this isn't a big deal to be honest, the room did come with a kettle so I was happy.
Our room was huge, quiet and comfortable with a spacious, recently renovated bathroom, beautiful views of the surrounding Edinburgh University gardens and Holyrood Park in the distance. Breakfast and dinner at the hotel's superbly refurbished restaurant, Abacus, were top class. The waiting staff, many of whom were students at the Uni, were absolutely delightful. Parking was an added bonus.
The building and reception areas are nothing flash, having been part of a student housing precinct before refurbishment, but this just adds to the history and ambience of this remarkable place of refuge in the University gardens.
So clean and bed so comfortable. Staff very friendly and helpful.
Heard some people (staff?) coming into hotel at about 5:50am.
Wir waren das erste Mal in Schottland und sowohl die Stadt Edinburgh als auch die Unterkunft haben uns gut gefallen. Das Personal war super freundlich und sympathisch. Das Essen ist von guter Qualität und es gab kein Plastik, also keine Wegwerfprodukte beim Frühstück. Die Ausstattung ist gemütlich und modern, bei gutem Wetter kann man auch schön draußen sitzen. Die Nähe zum Zentrum mit den vielen Sehenswürdigkeiten war für uns optimal und sowohl zu Fuß als auch mit dem Bus (wir haben die 2 genommen) gut erreichbar. Abends konnte man noch gemütlich ein Getränke an der Bar einnehmen.
Leider sind im (neuen) Bad keine Handtuch-Aufhänger in der Nähe des Waschbeckens, für den vorhandenen Föhn gab es im Bad keine Steckdose. Leider gibt es kaum Möglichkeiten die Kleidung in einem Schrank unterzubringen. Es gab einen ganz kleinen Schrank in dem kaum etwas hineinpasste. Für einen Kurztrip mit vielleicht 1 bis 2 Übernachtungen mag das okay sein, aber wir waren länger dort und haben größtenteils aus dem Koffer gelebt.
Wir waren für drei Tage hier zu Gast und sind absolut begeistert. Das Hotel überzeugt nicht nur durch sein wunderschönes Ambiente, sondern vor allem durch einen unfassbar freundlichen Service. Das Team ist extrem aufmerksam und liest den Gästen sprichwörtlich jeden Wunsch von den Augen ab.
In Kombination mit dem dazugehörigen Spitzenrestaurant ABACUS wird der Aufenthalt hier perfekt abgerundet. Wer eine Unterkunft mit hoher Qualität und echter, herzlicher Gastfreundschaft sucht, ist hier genau richtig.
Für uns eine ganz klare Empfehlung – wir kommen definitiv wieder!
On the campus of the University of Edinburgh, this hotel is set in a park-like area walled off from the noise of the road. Guests at the hotel include scholarly conference attendees, parents of students, and independent travelers like us. The room was very comfortable, the breakfast delicious, and the facilities for evening relaxation lovely. The bus in and out of downtown Edinburgh stops nearby. The bus ride into town is about 15-20 minutes depending on where you get out. There are a rich variety of restaurants within walking distance of the hotel. We have stayed before and love this hotel.
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