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This 5-star boutique hotel sits beside North Bridge, overlooking Edinburgh Castle and Waverley Station, a minute's walk from the Royal Mile and Princes Street.
A grand baronial property with modern styling, it is one Edinburgh's greatest buildings, formerly home to The Scotsman newspaper. Edgy design puts sheet glass and steel girders alongside the original walnut panelling, stained-glass windows and marble staircase. Each unique room has an Edinburgh Monopoly board.
The Scotsman Spa and Health Club is the urban flagship for Thalgo in Scotland. The soothing spa has a pool, gym and many Thalgo treatments.
The Scotsman Hotel was voted by Conde Nast Traveller as one of the top hotels in the world, and winner of AA Hotel of the Year for Scotland. Discounted parking is available at the NCP in Market Street, 5-10 minutes' walk away.
Important! Some policies may vary from these depending on your room, date and rate selection. Please check the room information when booking.
If cancelled up to 1 day before the date of arrival, no fee will be charged. If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the first night will be charged.
To cancel an existing booking please go to the Cancellation page.
15 % VAT is included. Service charge is not applicable. City/tourist tax is not applicable.
Public parking is possible at a location nearby and charges are applicable.
Pets are not allowed.
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel and costs GBP 8.00 per hour.
No deposit will be charged.
All children are welcome. All children under 2 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding. All children under 2 years stay free of charge for cots. All older children or adults are charged GBP 45.00 per night and person for extra beds. Maximum capacity of extra beds/babycots in a room is 2.
Every room has Egyptian cotton bed linen, complimentary shoeshine, complimentary water on turn down, a complimentary newspaper and luxurious toiletries and bathroom products from Cowshed. Each room also includes an Edinburgh Monopoly board and a personal safe to fit a laptop. All rooms also have a privacy hatch, to avoid room-service intrusion, 24-hour room service, a private bar, voicemail, broadband internet access and a modem connection point.
The average room size of the deluxe rooms is 34 m². Most of these rooms have one queen-size bed, but rooms with 2 twin single beds are also available.
Each of these suites has a separate drawing or dining room, or a luxurious area which is separate from the bedroom. All suites have wonderful views ranging from the Firth of Forth, Calton Hill, the Old Town of Edinburgh with its castle, and Princes Street with the Scott Monument and Gardens. One of the rooms has its own sauna. The average size of these suites is 52.5 m².
Each of these rooms has a standard-size double bed and an average floor area of 28 m².
The average room size of the deluxe rooms is 34 m². Most of these rooms have one queen-size bed, but rooms with 2 twin single beds are also available.
Each of these suites has a separate drawing or dining room, or a luxurious area which is separate from the bedroom. All suites have wonderful views ranging from the Firth of Forth, Calton Hill, the Old Town of Edinburgh with its castle, and Princes Street with the Scott Monument and Gardens. One of the rooms has its own sauna. The average size of these suites is 52.5 m².
Each of these rooms has a standard-size double bed and an average floor area of 28 m².
Each of these rooms has a standard-size double bed and an average floor area of 28 m².
With views from the Firth of Forth and Calton Hill to Princes Street with the Scott Monument and Gardens, the Editor Rooms are the hotel's best rooms (with the exception of the suites). Each of these rooms has a king-size bed. The average size of the rooms is 40 m². Some rooms boast beautiful original features, such as a turret or a large bay window with plush seating. Two of the Editor Rooms have a separate shower unit and have turrets housing a bath. These rooms are available on request only.
Each of these rooms has a standard-size double bed and an average floor area of 28 m².
Guests booking breakfast at the time of the reservation will be eligible for a reduced cost. Please note that all breakfasts ordered on the premises will be charged at local rates.
Parking: The hotel offers a 30% discount at the local NCP car park situated on Market Street, 5 to 10 minutes' walk from the hotel.
*Directions included in email booking confirmation