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Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent, friendly service (reception and breakfast)
Phenomenal/very good breakfast
Beautiful architecture and garden / quiet location
Comfortable beds and pillow menu
Atmospheric, historic hotel with cozy breakfast room
Free/no-charge parking reported by some guests
Cons:
Inconsistent housekeeping and cleanliness issues (shower grease, hairs)
Rooms/bathrooms small with limited storage
No lift and stairs access problematic for some guests
Perceived poor value for money / overpriced
No in-room fridge and limited ventilation (windows open only a crack)
Limited dinner variety at hotel restaurant

Categories

Cleanliness
8.2
Inconsistent housekeeping reported: used glasses sometimes not replaced, superficial bathroom cleaning, visible grease on shower glass and hairs on the floor during the stay.
Service
9.8
Repeatedly praised: reception and breakfast staff described as exceptionally friendly and service labelled excellent in multiple reviews.
Location
9.8
Highly positive: gorgeous architecture, beautiful garden, quiet setting with little traffic and a convenient base to explore Edinburgh.
Room Quality
8.4
Mixed: rooms and bathrooms described as small with poor lighting, limited storage, problematic ventilation (windows open only a crack), no in-room fridge and occasional overheating; some praised comfort of beds.
Amenities
9
Mixed amenities: praised features include a pillow menu and free parking in some reports; negatives include lack of a lift, limited parking availability (EV-only spots) and absence of in-room fridge.
Value for Money
7.5
Several guests felt the hotel was overpriced for what was offered (one guest explicitly cited a high bill and disappointment for the price paid).
Food and Beverage
9.5
Breakfast widely praised as phenomenal/delicious and a highlight; dinner and mains received notes for limited variety and room for improvement.
Overall Experience
9.8
Overall very positive: guests describe the hotel as atmospheric, historic and a lovely weekend base — positives outweigh the specific issues noted (rooms, lift, some cleanliness).
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-12 22:38

Property Description

Luxury Refurbished Hotel at the Foot of Arthur’s Seat

Original Features and Modern Luxury: The Scott, originally built in the 1780s, retains its historic charm with features like the Red Room Bar and ornate wood panelling. The 36 unique junior suites and deluxe bedrooms offer a blend of modern luxury and historic elegance, ensuring a comfortable stay for every guest.

Elegant Dining and Relaxation: Start your day with breakfast overlooking the private garden, and unwind at the Red Room Bar with an honesty bar and self-service options. For a taste of Scotland's finest cuisine, visit the Scholar Restaurant and Bar lounge next door, offering an informal a la carte service.

Prime Location and Exceptional Comfort: Nestled in the vibrant Southside area, The Scott is a short walk from Edinburgh's famous landmarks. With Elite™ Lily mattresses, plush duvets, and Isgha spa products, every detail is designed for your comfort and luxury.

Book your stay at The Scott for a truly unforgettable experience.

Important information:

Please note that parking spaces are limited and are on a first-come, first-served basis.

For more than 15 pax booked within one party, we reserve the right to amend the payment and cancellation terms for the booking.
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

9
Based on 2377 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.2
Service: 9.8
Location: 9.8
Room Quality: 8.4
Amenities: 9
Value for Money: 7.5
Food and Beverage: 9.5
Overall Experience: 9.8
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Marci • couple • us
10
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Michelle • couple • gb
8
Charming boutique hotel, a bit of a walk to the centre but ideal for Arthur's seat and Holyrood area
Pros:

Staff were lovely, particularly Tulga (& I apologise if that spelling is incorrect), who was a real star and an asset to the team there.

Cons:

The restaurant was closed on Sunday and Monday which happened to be the evenings we stayed.

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Joannes • couple • nl
8
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Ste Brook • solo_traveller • gb
5
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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EVA • couple • es
7
Caro y no merece la pena
Pros:

El hotel no estaba mal, un poco antiguo, el desayuno bien, pero no es buffet.

Cons:

La calidad precio, carísimo para lo que es

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Mélinda • couple • ch
8
2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Alessandro • solo_traveller • it
7
Pros:

Bella stanza.

Cons:

Il castello è dentro un campus universitario che toglie davvero tutta l'atmosfera che volevamo.

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
M
Mohammed • couple • sa
10
Pros:

كل شي

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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ILLE • couple • be
6
Decent: better value elsewhere
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Lorrie • couple • us
10
2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Nicola • couple • gb
7
Fab location but something’s lacking
Pros:

Our 2nd stay at the hotel due to location. Decoration in main areas is lovely. Perfect location for Pollock Halls /Newington part of Edinburgh. Lovely products in the bathroom, nice shower.

Cons:

For the price you would expect a mirror in the room. Had to bring the hand held mirror out of the bathroom to use to dry my hair over the coffee station (no dressing table) The standard rooms are fairly small. Breakfast waitresses pleasant but not very informed. My husband asked for a bacon sandwich - waitress said not possible. So we suggested she replace the avocado on toast with some bacon and added most toast. Which she did. My porridge with rhubarb was virtually tasteless and ‘soggy’ (very disappointing for Scotland)

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
M
Mohammed • couple • sa
9
Pros:

موقع الفندق والحديقه الخارجيه و نظافه الغرف و الهدوء

2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Valentina • couple • it
10
2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Kate • couple • au
10
2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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ann • couple • be
8
Rustig verblijf, en toch dicht bij centrum
Pros:

Zeer vriendelijk en lekker ontbijt.

Cons:

De kamer was zeer klein, maar wel heel proper.

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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peter • couple • dk
10
Vil absolut tilbage
Pros:

Helt vidunderligt sted.
Noget af det mest gæstfri oplevet.

Cons:

Still, historie, personalet
Placering

2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
C
Cassandra • couple • us
9
2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Cornelia • solo_traveller • de
10
2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • couple • de
8
2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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norman • solo_traveller • dk
10
Love to come back!
Pros:

Super service from the staff, that at checkin, catched that we were celebreating a birthday and sent some a card with greetings and a litle extra to the room.

Cleaning was great and the standard of the room as well.

Loved the feeling of the place and liked that is was not 100% in the old parts. Found a lovley place for a sunday roast and a pub for watching fotball.

Close to the Holyrood park with great

Cons:

Nothing really.

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee