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The Scotsman Hotel, Edinburgh
20 North Bridge, Edinburgh, EH1 1YT
Guest Rating: 
4.3 / 5
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About The Scotsman Hotel hotel
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.
Hotel Facilities
General
- 24-Hour Front Desk,
- All Public and Private spaces non-smoking,
- Bar,
- Elevator,
- Express Check-In/Check-Out,
- Gay Friendly,
- Heating,
- Luggage Storage,
- Newspapers,
- Non-Smoking Rooms,
- Parking,
- Restaurant,
- Rooms/Facilities for Disabled Guests,
- Safety Deposit Box.
Activities
- Fitness Centre,
- Indoor Swimming Pool,
- Jacuzzi,
- Massage,
- Sauna,
- Solarium,
- Turkish/Steam Bath.
Services
- Babysitting/Child Services,
- Dry Cleaning,
- Fax/Photocopying,
- Internet Services,
- Laundry,
- Meeting/Banquet Facilities,
- Room Service,
- Shoe Shine,
- Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN.
Hotel Policies
Important! Some policies may vary from these depending on your room, date and rate selection. Please check the room information when booking.
Check In / Check Out
- You may check in from 14:00 hours onwards.
- You must check out by 11:00 hours.
Cancellations
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.
Extra Charges
15 % VAT is included. Service charge is not applicable. City/tourist tax is not applicable.
Parking
Public parking is possible at a location nearby and charges are applicable.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel and costs GBP 8.00 per hour.
Deposit
No deposit will be charged.
Children and extra beds
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.
Payment - We accept
- Visa,
- Maestro,
- Master Card,
- American Express,
- Diners Card.
Room information
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.
Deluxe Room more info
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.
Amenities:
- Bath,
- Bath or Shower,
- Bathrobe,
- Bathroom,
- Bathroom Amenities,
- CD Player,
- Cable TV,
- DVD Player,
- Hairdryer,
- Heating,
- Ironing Facilities,
- Minibar,
- Safety Deposit Box,
- Satellite TV,
- Seating Area,
- Shower,
- Slippers,
- TV,
- Tea/Coffee Maker,
- Telephone,
- Toilet,
- Trouser Press,
- Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock,
- Work Desk.
Publisher Suite more info
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.
Amenities:
- Bath,
- Bathrobe,
- Bathroom,
- Bathroom Amenities,
- CD Player,
- DVD Player,
- Hairdryer,
- Heating,
- Ironing Facilities,
- Minibar,
- Pay TV,
- Safety Deposit Box,
- Satellite TV,
- Seating Area,
- Shower,
- Slippers,
- TV,
- Tea/Coffee Maker,
- Telephone,
- Toilet,
- Trouser Press,
- Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock,
- Work Desk.
Study Double Room more info
Each of these rooms has a standard-size double bed and an average floor area of 28 m².
Amenities:
- Bath,
- Bathrobe,
- Bathroom,
- Bathroom Amenities,
- CD Player,
- DVD Player,
- Hairdryer,
- Heating,
- Ironing Facilities,
- Minibar,
- Pay TV,
- Safety Deposit Box,
- Satellite TV,
- Seating Area,
- Shower,
- Slippers,
- TV,
- Tea/Coffee Maker,
- Telephone,
- Toilet,
- Trouser Press,
- Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock,
- Work Desk.
Deluxe Room more info
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.
Amenities:
- Bath,
- Bath or Shower,
- Bathrobe,
- Bathroom,
- Bathroom Amenities,
- CD Player,
- DVD Player,
- Hairdryer,
- Heating,
- Ironing Facilities,
- Minibar,
- Safety Deposit Box,
- Satellite TV,
- Seating Area,
- Shower,
- Slippers,
- TV,
- Tea/Coffee Maker,
- Telephone,
- Toilet,
- Trouser Press,
- Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock,
- Work Desk.
Publisher Suite more info
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.
Amenities:
- Bath,
- Bathrobe,
- Bathroom,
- Bathroom Amenities,
- CD Player,
- DVD Player,
- Hairdryer,
- Heating,
- Ironing Facilities,
- Minibar,
- Pay TV,
- Safety Deposit Box,
- Satellite TV,
- Seating Area,
- Shower,
- Slippers,
- TV,
- Tea/Coffee Maker,
- Telephone,
- Toilet,
- Trouser Press,
- Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock,
- Work Desk.
Study Double Room more info
Each of these rooms has a standard-size double bed and an average floor area of 28 m².
Amenities:
- Bath,
- Bathrobe,
- Bathroom,
- Bathroom Amenities,
- CD Player,
- DVD Player,
- Hairdryer,
- Heating,
- Ironing Facilities,
- Minibar,
- Pay TV,
- Safety Deposit Box,
- Satellite TV,
- Seating Area,
- Shower,
- Slippers,
- TV,
- Tea/Coffee Maker,
- Telephone,
- Toilet,
- Trouser Press,
- Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock,
- Work Desk.
Stay 1 Night, Save 5% - Study Double Room more info
Each of these rooms has a standard-size double bed and an average floor area of 28 m².
Amenities:
- Bath,
- Bathrobe,
- Bathroom,
- Bathroom Amenities,
- CD Player,
- DVD Player,
- Hairdryer,
- Heating,
- Ironing Facilities,
- Minibar,
- Pay TV,
- Safety Deposit Box,
- Satellite TV,
- Seating Area,
- Shower,
- TV,
- Tea/Coffee Maker,
- Telephone,
- Toilet,
- Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock,
- Work Desk.
Editor Room more info
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.
Stay 2 Nights, Save 10% - Study Double Room more info
Each of these rooms has a standard-size double bed and an average floor area of 28 m².
Amenities:
- Bath,
- Bathrobe,
- Bathroom,
- Bathroom Amenities,
- CD Player,
- DVD Player,
- Hairdryer,
- Heating,
- Ironing Facilities,
- Minibar,
- Pay TV,
- Safety Deposit Box,
- Satellite TV,
- Seating Area,
- Shower,
- Slippers,
- TV,
- Tea/Coffee Maker,
- Telephone,
- Toilet,
- Trouser Press,
- Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock,
- Work Desk.
Restaurants and Bars
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.
Directions
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
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