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
Great room quality
Friendly staff
Cons:
Poor cleanliness
Inconsistent service
Pricey for the experience

Categories

Cleanliness
7.15
Several reviews mention poor room cleanliness and stains, notably in the very bad stay review.
Service
8.12
Mixed sentiments about service, with several guests highlighting poor service experiences.
Location
10
Many reviews praise the excellent location, being near the Royal Mile.
Room Quality
9.11
Generally positive remarks about room aesthetics but some issues with room facilities.
Amenities
9.14
Review comments indicate decent amenities, albeit some complaints regarding the quality.
Value for Money
8.1
Comments suggest that guests feel the service does not match the high price point.
Food and Beverage
9.15
Food quality received some mentions of excellence but noted minor issues during specific occasions.
Overall Experience
9.65
General positive feelings about the hotel, with some guests expressing willingness to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 08:48

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

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 3397 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.15
Service: 8.12
Location: 10
Room Quality: 9.11
Amenities: 9.14
Value for Money: 8.1
Food and Beverage: 9.15
Overall Experience: 9.65
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Shona couple gb
10
I’ll be back! Wonderful stay.
Pros:

Staff were wonderful and the hotel itself is beautiful. Great location and very comfortable stay. Complimentary bottle of bubbles, chocolates and drams in our room were a brilliant touch.

2026-03-21 via Nuitee
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Hugh couple us
8
Pros:

Excellent breakfast and lovely appointed hotel

Cons:

Only 1 small lift for customers and staff so wait times were long.
Room not cleaned first day until after 4 when we were back getting ready to go out for the evening.

2026-03-20 via Nuitee
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Lesley couple nz
9
2026-03-20 via Nuitee
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Véronique couple ch
10
2026-03-20 via Nuitee
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Hendry solo_traveller gb
10
2026-03-17 via Nuitee
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Michael couple se
10
2026-03-17 via Nuitee
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Tim couple au
1
Will not consider again.
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Their attitude to our travel disruptions were deplorable and nothing short of profiteering from a situation no one had any control over. A stain on Edinburgh

2026-03-17 via Nuitee
S
Sarah couple gb
10
Pros:

Excellent location, service and room. Highly recommend.

2026-03-16 via Nuitee
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NATAL couple es
10
2026-03-16 via Nuitee
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Karlann couple gb
10
2026-03-16 via Nuitee
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peter solo_traveller gb
9
2026-03-14 via Nuitee
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Amy couple us
10
Great location right across from the train station and around the corner from the Royal Mile. I can't wait to go bac
Pros:

The beds were so very comfortable. The room was awesome and I felt like I was in a castle. Everyone was so helpful all the staff very friendly and helpful with no hesitation.

Cons:

The first room we had the first night was near an elevator being reconstructed, but they moved us the next day at no extra charge to a fabulous room and we couldn't have been happier. So I can't really say there's anything I don't like about the property.

2026-03-14 via Nuitee
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Roger solo_traveller gb
6
Lovely rooms, bar and lift are issues
Pros:

Rooms are lovely

Cons:

Only 1 lift which is used by staff AND guests and simply doesn’t have the capacity to cope

Bar in hotel not owned/run by hotel and closes at night. Really not what you expect at this class of hotel

2026-03-13 via Nuitee
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Romane solo_traveller be
10
2026-03-12 via Nuitee
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IAIN couple gb
7
Lovely, historic, great staff, lacking attention to detail
Pros:

Beautiful historic hotel

Cons:

Despite clearly having been renovated, there are quite a few visible signs of wear and tear. The lift was very old and sounded like the tardis, loud and concerning like it was about to fall apart at any minute.
Took the stairs instead, which there are a LOT of

2026-03-12 via Nuitee
J
Joanna couple gb
8
Well located hotel with decent rooms
Pros:

Location, room size, shower, decent breakfast

Cons:

Only 1 lift working currently due to works

2026-03-11 via Nuitee
A
Ahmet Halil couple tr
8
2026-03-11 via Nuitee
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Heather family_with_children us
10
This hotel is amazing; elegant and comfortable but the most impressive part is the exceptional staff
Pros:

The hotel far exceeded my expectations. The room was amazing, comfortable and elegant. Great amenities. The staff were all superb, always doing extra to make sure we were getting what we needed. Breakfast was outstanding, particularly appreciated the full range of non-milk creamers for coffee/tea, which is often not available even in high end hotels. The lounge off from reception was a great place to get a drink and snack.

Cons:

Our first impression of the hotel was crossing from the train station to the back door. It is a bit sketchy looking down there and had me slightly worried; fortunately when we rang the bell we were immediately greeted and let in, but its a bit of an odd start to an otherwise elegant hotel.

In the bathroom there are no hooks for robes/bags/towels, and no wastebin- slightly annoying.

2026-03-11 via Nuitee
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Açıl couple tr
9
2026-03-09 via Nuitee
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JUAN JOSE couple es
1
La habitación donde nos alojaron,no correspondía a la que reservamos y pagamos.Personal incompetente
Pros:

Ubicacion y magnífica atención del Sr.Oliver (Brasileño en ayuda a recepción) que hablaba español e intento solucionar los problemas que no supieron solucionar sus compañeros pasimonicame.

Cons:

Nos alojaron en una habitación de categoría inferior a la que ya habíamos pagado por no tener disponibilidad. Mi reserva pagada fue HABITACIÓN CON VISTAS CIUDAD enorme con dos cristaleras con vistas al castillo.
La habitación que nos ofrecieron fue en 3°planta con vistas al puente que atraviesa la estación de trenes y este estaba en obras desde muy temprano con ruidos y estresante vista.
No nos ofrecieron compensación alguna ni algún tipo de hospitalidad extra como disculpas.
Solo el Sr.Oliver hablaba español en todo el hotel e hizo por nosotros lo que estaba en sus manos.

No reponen tazas limpias ni amenities nuevos para la cafetera en 3 dias de alojamiento.

Armario muy pequeño para colgar ropa y sin cajoneras. Tampoco atendieron a la petición de traer a la habitación una bancada para apoyar nuestras maletas a consecuencia de no disponer de espacio en armario para equipaje de 2 personas 3 días .
El precio de nuestra habitación fué muy elevado para el tamaño estandar con vistas estresantes.

2026-03-09 via Nuitee