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The Scotsman Hotel

20 North Bridge, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 1TR United Kingdom

Historic hotel near Edinburgh's Royal Mile

By Princes Street
On North Bridge, and one block from both Princes Street and the Royal Mile, this hotel is a half-mile from Edinburgh Castle, and directly opposite Waverley railway station. Show more
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Guests can relax in the complimentary health club, with pool and 60-station gym, or enjoy a meal at the brasserie restaurant, or a Sunday evening movie at the private cinema.
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The Scotsman Hotel's 69 guestrooms have high-speed Internet access; bathrooms have marble vanities, heated towel rails, and separate tubs and showers. Hide

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Room type  
Deluxe Room - Double - Room Only
One queen, one double, one king, or two twin beds. Bedspreads and duvets. Some rooms have city views Approximately 366 square feet. Two brocade-upholstered armchairs. Bathroom, with marble vanity and heated towel rail, dual shower/tub combination, handheld and a ceiling-mounted shower. High-speed wireless Internet access (surcharge).
Junior Suite
One queen, one double, one king, or two twin beds. Bedspreads and duvets. Some rooms have city views. Approximately 565 square feet. Separate sitting area with three- or four-seat dining table, and two brocade-upholstered armchairs. Bathroom, with marble vanity and heated towel rail, has a separate tub and shower. High-speed wireless Internet access (surcharge).
Study Room - Room Only
One double bed. Desk. Wireless Internet connection (surcharge). TV with premium cable channels and pay movies. Coffee/tea maker and minibar. Hair dryer. Trouser press. In-room safe. Complimentary weekday newspaper.
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Property Amenities

The Scotsman Hotel's guests have complimentary access to the hotel's health club (open every day), which has a 10-person sauna, steam room, solarium, aerobics studio, and 60-station gym with cardio and resistance machines and TVs. The 53-foot indoor lap pool is illuminated by laser lights, and has a slate-tiled pool deck. The Scotsman Spa is the urban Flagship for Thalgo in Scotland. Thalgo is a marine brand and their philosophy is to draw on the riches and power of the sea for their extensive range of facials, spa rituals and body treatments.

A private, 46-seat cinema screens movies on Sunday evenings (surcharge; movie-meal packages also available), and can be rented for private parties at other times. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available throughout the hotel. In addition to the brasserie, a large oak-floored drawing room with sofas and armchairs is ideal for quiet conversation. One large conference room is available for groups.

  • Swimming pool - indoor
  • Spa tub
  • Spa services on site
  • Full-service health spa
  • Massage - spa treatment room(s)
  • Steam room
  • Sauna
  • Health club
  • Fitness facilities
  • Bar/lounge
  • Restaurant(s) in hotel
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Room service (24 hours)
  • Limo or Town Car service available
  • Parking (surcharge)
  • Banquet facilities
  • Secretarial services
  • Total number of rooms - 69
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Doorman/doorwoman
  • Beauty services
  • Medical assistance available
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Shoe shine
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Number of floors - 10
  • Elevator/lift
  • Year Built 1899
  • Wedding services
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Express check-in
  • One meeting/conference room
  • Parking nearby (surcharge)
  • Luggage storage
  • Babysitting or childcare
  • Laundry facilities
  • Room service
  • Smoke-free property

Room Amenities

  • Wireless Internet access
  • High-speed Internet access
  • Premium television channel(s)
  • Cable/satellite television channels
  • DVD player
  • Pay movies
  • CD player
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • Premium bedding
  • Climate control
  • Complimentary newspaper
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Internet access (surcharge)
  • Dial-up Internet access
  • Voice mail
  • Television Internet access
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Wake-up calls
  • Turndown service
  • Designer toiletries
  • Bathroom phone
  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Extra towels/bedding in room
  • Handheld showerhead
  • Sewing kit
  • Electronic/magnetic keys
  • Iron/ironing board
  • In-room safe
  • Non-smoking only
  • Trouser press
  • Desk
  • Window opens
  • Cribs/infant beds available
  • In-room massage available
  • Daily housekeeping

Rooms

The Scotsman Hotel, Edinburgh, has 69 guestrooms, with modern furnishings in traditional materials, including padded headboards and matching heavy tie-back curtains in Scottish estate tweed fabric. Some rooms have original 19th-century oak-paneled walls. Privacy hatches (compartments accessible from both the guestroom and corridor) allow the delivery and collection of room-service items with minimal interruption. Reading lamps hang above collections of bedside books, and Edinburgh versions of the Monopoly board game are set within glass-topped coffee tables. High-speed, dial-up, and wireless Internet access (surcharge) are available to laptop users, and TV Internet access (surcharge) is also available.

Dining

North Bridge Brasserie - Mixing old and new decor, this large and informal brasserie features a steel-and-glass bar, black-leather stools, 19th-century oak paneling, and giant marble columns supporting an elaborate plasterwork ceiling. Tables and leather dining chairs are scattered on two levels, and guests take in street views. Open for lunch, dinner, and drinks every day.

Recreation

Guests have complimentary access to the hotel's health club with 53-foot indoor lap pool, spa tub, sauna, steam room, aerobics studio, beauty treatments (surcharge), cardio and resistance machines, free weights, and a small café bar.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.

  • Golf - driving range nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Horse riding/rental nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Aerobics on site
  • Swimming on site
The Scotsman Hotel, Edinburgh,  United Kingdom, Recreation Spa Facility

Spa

  • Turkish bath/Hammam in spa

Hotel Policies & Fees

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.

Policies
  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
  • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card are required at check-in for incidental charges.
  • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
    • Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old.
  • Pets not allowed
  • Check-in time starts at 2 PM
  • Check-out time is 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age is 18
Fees
  • The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
    • Late check-out fee: GBP 30
    • Full breakfast fee: GBP 16.95 per person (approximately)
  • The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Special Check-In Instructions
  • Upon check in, the front desk will pre-authorize credit cards. Nothing will be charged until departure, but a deposit of the the first night's stay, plus £50 per night for incidental fees.

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The Scotsman Hotel
4.4
out of 5
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out of 166 reviews

A Traveller
5.0
out of 5

“Perfect stay”

Fabulous location, ridiculously close to the main sights, just minutes away from the Castle etc. if you want to be in the heart of Edinburgh then look no further than the Scotsman, whilst being in the royal mile you are next to the train station, fear not you hear nothing (which i still find unreal considering your on top of the train station almost.) Lovely hotel, historic building, with an archaic yet cosmopolitan feel.Fantastic service, staff could not do more for you. Spacious room, clean and tidy. Restaurant is a must, the food is devine! No real faults as such, all i would say is that the rooms are a little dated e.g the carpets / decor a bit tired, nevertheless the hotel was wonderful we will return in the future.

Claire from England, UK
5.0
out of 5

“Lovely hotel”

Lovely hotel, ideal central location, staff were all incredibly professional, polite and helpful. Room was spotless and extremely comfortable. Loved the bathroom. Only slight criticism is the decor of the bedroom is a bit dated. Full use of the spa and health club (although you have to pay if you want any treatments) and the restaraunt food was delicious. Would definatley stay there again and recommend to anyone looking for a little luxury.

A Traveller
5.0
out of 5

“Great”

Staff very helpful and polite. Not too fussy. Very good hotel.

A Traveller from New Jersey
5.0
out of 5

“Would go back again”

The location of the hotel was very central to all city activities making it easy to walk everywhere. The hotel staff was very friendly and accommodating. The rooms were unusually large compared to other European hotels.

A Traveller
5.0
out of 5

“Extremely friendly and comfortable stay in the heart of Edinburgh”

We stayed at the Scotsman for a long weekend while getting married in Edinburgh. Having picked the hotel on the internet, we were delighted by the experience and particularly by the warm and friendly staff. My wife and I travel regularly and know what we like when it comes to hotels - we can't fault this one.

jon from bozeman
5.0
out of 5

“great hotel just off the royal mile”

Absolutely lovely place in a great local. I was there during the festival and easy walking distance to most venues. Rooms are a bit smallish but very nicely appointed. Nicest hotel i've stayed in in edinburgh.

Cecilia from Diamond Springs, CA
5.0
out of 5

“Scottish Elegance”

The hotel was beautiful and the restaurant very good. The only drawback was the beautiful sunny weather we experienced during our 2 days. We loved the weather, but our hotel room had no ventilation and it was quite warm for sleeping comfortably. Other than that, it was perfect.

Ruairi from London
5.0
out of 5

“Wonderful experience”

We had such a wonderful time in Edinburgh and in the Scotsman. Edinburgh in the snow is amazing. Unfortunately, due to the weather we had two flights from Gatwick cancelled. Eventually we got a flight to Glasgow. When we called the Scotsman to tell them we were going to have to check in quite late, they offered to send a chauffeur to pick us up from Glasgow and take us back to the hotel. We continued to experience a similar 'above and beyond' level of service for the rest of stay. We'll certainly be back.

Brian from Gloucester
5.0
out of 5

“Edinburgh Break”

Choose this hotel for a central location with easy access to the city centre, our room was airy and well thought out, design wise . The staff were always welcoming and knew how to get around the town and where key places are. The smallish no of rooms make for a quiet hotel no 2 o'clock arrivals with doors slamming etc. Lost count of the places to eat within 5 minutes.

Rochelle from Teesside
5.0
out of 5

“Would love to stay here again”

We were impressed with the hotel overall, particularly the unobtrusive and very efficient service. Everyone was willing to help. The facilities were excellent, especially the well-equipped gym and relaxing pool area. The room was clean and comfortable, and everything we could want or expect was available.

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The Scotsman Hotel

20 North Bridge Edinburgh, Scotland , EH1 1TR United Kingdom

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Nearby Points of Interest

  • City Art Centre - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
  • Brass Rubbing Centre - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
  • Museum of Childhood - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
  • City Chambers - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
  • Edinburgh Dungeon - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
  • Fruitmarket Gallery - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
  • John Knox House - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
  • Real Mary King's Close - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
  • St. Giles' Cathedral - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
  • Parliament House - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
  • Waterloo Place - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
  • Princes Mall - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
  • Gladstone's Land - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
  • Writers' Museum - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
  • Talbot Rice Gallery - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi

Location Highlights

  • In historical district
  • In city center
  • In entertainment district
  • Convention center nearby

The preferred airport for The Scotsman Hotel is Edinburgh (EDI) - 11 km / 6.8 mi.

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Nearest Major Airport:

  • Edinburgh, Scotland, UK (EDI)

Area:

Old Town, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom: With narrow, winding streets and alleys, this mediaeval district is a contrast to New Town. Acting as the main artery, the Royal Mile begins at Edinburgh Castle and ends at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the Royal Family’s residence. Many tourist attractions are found in Old Town including the National Galleries, Royal Museum, and St. Giles Cathedral.

The Scotsman Hotel

20 North Bridge Edinburgh, Scotland , EH1 1TR United Kingdom

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