Royal Scots Club

Hotels
8.9 (1015 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Some rooms noisy or outdated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Rooms described as comfortable, spacious and charming by many, but some reports of outdated rooms, noise from adjacent road and lack of air conditioning lower the score.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 1015 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
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Carolyn • solo_traveller • cl
10
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Esther • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Dominic • solo_traveller • de
7
It was okay.
Pros:

Breakfast was great. Traditional and classic design. Very scottish indeed.

Cons:

Noise and smell in the room.

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Gemma • couple • au
9
Luxury in Edinburgh
Pros:

Perfect location staying in Edinburgh. This beautiful old Hotel was a perfect experience of Scotland. The luxury of the room, the bedding and facilities just added to the experience.

Cons:

What it is not a negative the Hotel does have a process of having to hand in your keys when you leave the hotel and collect them again when you’re coming back for your room. This is probably just more of a heads up to be patient with the staff as you may have to wait for them to finish with someone else before you can make sure that your key is handed in securely..

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Hans • couple • de
8
2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Chantel • couple • au
10
2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Lillian • couple • gb
9
2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Jim Terry • couple • us
10
Love this place.
Pros:

Room was comfortable, but a bit cramped for our bags for one night stay. That said, it was really very nice and well located

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Iain • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Elena • couple • it
7
Cons:

il fatto che la camera era in un seminterrato al momento della prenotazione non mi è stato evidente. Avevo letto che la camera era in una depandance ma non che era sotto il piano strada.

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Damian • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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pascolo • couple • it
9
2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Kway • family_with_children • us
10
2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Paul • solo_traveller • ie
5
Pros:

The staff was very helpful, Gabrielle was a great help and so friendly

Cons:

Outdated interiors.

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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jorge • couple • us
10
Great place
Pros:

Great location! Staff was very helpful!
Historic!!!! Very nice place to stay

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Margaret • couple • gb
9
Lovely stay, would definitely stay again
Pros:

Location excellent, good breakfast. Room was excellent, in an annex 20m down the street. Comfy bed, very clean

Cons:

Couldn’t switch off the heated towel rail which was on high. It made the bathroom so hot I could hardly breathe.

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Charles • couple • us
9
Third visit there. Always excellent
Pros:

Most excellent Breakfasts. Location is ideal

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Bharat • couple • gb
9
2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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MARY • extended_group • gb
10
One Word : Memorable!
Pros:

Breakfast : Perfect
Room : Perfect - Smart Design & Use of Space
Location;
Excellent
Loved the History attached to Club & Beautiful Original Carved Wood , Paintings & Gifts available for purchase!

Cons:

Not Applicable

2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Stepan • couple • nl
10
Pros:

A lovely spot in the old part of town. The room was spacious and bright, with a large, comfortable bath. Perfect for two people. The staff was incredibly friendly and happy to answer any questions. What’s more, you can order breakfast at a reasonable price.

2026-08-16 • via Nuitee