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

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 3594 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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Robert couple au
10
Cons:

Bed not comfortable but staff gave us a mattress topper

2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Jamie couple ca
8
2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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Thomas extended_group dk
1
2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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Maruska couple it
8
2026-06-25 via Nuitee
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Aujla solo_traveller gb
10
Great stay at the Scots man Hotel Edinburgh
Pros:

The staff were great we went there for our 20th wedding anniversary and they did our room with some very special touches which was really nice the property location is fantastic the food was lovely just can't fault it will definitely book again .

Cons:

Everything was great no complaints

2026-06-24 via Nuitee
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Mfidalgo solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

Everything
Fabulous location
Great staff
Room superb
Very comfortable begreat breakfast

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-24 via Nuitee
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Cailin extended_group gb
8
2026-06-24 via Nuitee
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U6814COlj Couples
10
Best hotel in Edinburgh
Pros:

This was the best hotel experience of our trip and we stayed at about 7 hotels over our month long trip. The staff was great, the room was spacious and amazing, the view was lovely and the location was perfect. We loved every minute of our stay. My only small little complaint is that the soap was very manly-scented which I didn’t like and it would be great to have a spa/hot tub on property, but it’s super trivial. Next time we are in Edinburgh we won’t stay anywhere else.

2026-06-23 via Tripadvisor
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Janette couple gb
8
Pros:

Great location. Room very comfy. Very quiet which is great in the busy area it is.
Staff nice. Little welcome choccies and prosecco for my husbands birthday which was a lovely surprise!

Cons:

The only thing really was the restaurant. The cocktails were terrible, largely water and they were extortionate. £38 for 2 and honestly there was 30mls of liquid at most. Quite disappointing. Wouldn’t return to the restaurant again as have been a couple of times and same experience each time. But the hotel was nice.

2026-06-19 via Nuitee
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Jenny extended_group au
10
Sunday roast was delicious, would definitely go back and recommend
Pros:

Great location and staff were exceptional

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-18 via Nuitee
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Stella couple ar
9
Muy buen hotel. Excelente ubicación
Pros:

El hotel está ubicado en un edificio antiguo muy bien conservado. Muy limpio y con una excelente ubicación. Cerca de todo. El desayuno muy bueno y el personal amable.

Cons:

Solo un detalle: el check out es a las 11 y el día que nos íbamos nos estaban golpeando la puerta a las 11.01 preguntando cuándo nos íbamos para hacer la limpieza. Me pareció innecesario

2026-06-18 via Nuitee
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ronas748 Friends getaway Edinburgh, Scotland
10
Quite simply outstanding!
Pros:

We had the leavers Prom at the Scotsman last Friday night. I was not looking forward to it as we’d been there about 5 years ago and it hadn’t been great. However, and this is a big however, it was OUTSTANDING. The staff were so attentive, checking in, checking on allergies etc. The food, and they were catering for a huge group, was incredible. The beef daube was melt in the mouth and the dauphinois, delicious. Also, not sure how they managed it with a party so large, but it was piping hot. The venue too was beautiful, like the magical land we want for our kids leaving. So, honestly, can’t recommend highly enough. Book it. Book it now. Another quick shout out to the staff, from the bloke who was in charge to the waiting staff, what a 360. Immense. Thank you.

2026-06-17 via Tripadvisor
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Sophia couple gb
5
Rude staff, not so clean rooms
Pros:

The location was great for what we needed

Cons:

Paid £600 to stay a night here, the room was large but there was hair in the bed, the carpet filthy and stained and the robes were so so worn it felt/looked like it had been washed and reused 300 times. Didn’t feel a welcoming atmosphere on check in, Went for a drink after checking in, the host (Asian lady) was incredibly rude and not accommodating I asked if I could have a drink she said there was a large party coming in and I was to sit at the bar, I asked if I could possibly have a lower seat as the bar was practically empty she said no, so I asked the bar tender who was little more helpful and he said it was another 45 mins until this large party was coming in, I was only going to have a quick drink before heading out. So I asked her again and she huffed and puffed and said I have 45 mins and then will have to leave , so I sat down and felt so uncomfortable whilst the host gathered with the other staff chatting away and then waited 20 minutes until someone would take a drink order from me. It was all so weird and uncomfortable I paid £600 a night to stay here and it was absolutely not worth it.

2026-06-16 via Nuitee
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Marcela Veronica extended_group ar
10
Maravilloso e histórico hotel
Pros:

Hotel extraordinario, un 10 en todo. Ubicación, servicio, excelencia y personal. Habitación maravillosa !! Muy elegante y confortable! Por motivo de mi cumpleaños me obsequiaron una botella de Prosecco y una bandeja con bombones. Todo un detalle ! Gracias!

Cons:

Todo maravilloso!

2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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Mohammed couple sa
9
Comfortable stay
Pros:

Location
Staff

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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Seaside825708 Couples
4
Centrally located but not worth the price
Pros:

Chose the hotel for it's central location and it was. Asked for a room with a decent view- did not get it. Was in a attic like room with no view. The reception amd service staff ranged from completely indifferent to downright unhelpful. The was decent size as was the bathroom. Breakfast was additionally (high) price so didn't try. It is seriously overpriced for what it delivers. Plenty of nicer centrally located options to choose from. Separately- the road outside is under serious construction causing traffic diversion. If you have luggage- there will be detours and you will get no help from the hotel staff.

2026-06-13 via Tripadvisor
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Siobhan extended_group ie
3
2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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Passenger65797075252 Family
2
False Promises, Not Gluten Free
Pros:

THEY ARE NOT GLUTEN FREE, they lie, The manager promised an £80 refund for the awful experience we received and we have still not received it.

2026-06-11 via Tripadvisor
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Yasin solo_traveller gb
8
Authentic experience to experience the heart of Edinburgh!
Pros:

The location, nothing can beat it! The staff at the reception were just great!

Cons:

It feels a bit outdated, the breakfast options were quite limited and not par with the expectations. I was surprised to see very limited options. You had to wait a lot for the lifts to arrive.

2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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Daniel solo_traveller us
8
Pros:

Cool place to stay
Middle of everything

Cons:

Breakfast room didn’t have windows
The windows in my “room with a view” were dirty

2026-06-11 via Nuitee