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Reviews of The Scotsman Hotel 4 stars

20 North Bridge, Old Town, Edinburgh, EH1 1TR, United Kingdom

#35 of 168 hotels in Edinburgh

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 3464 hotel reviews

8.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.1

  • Comfort

    9.2

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    8.7

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    8.1

  • Free WiFi

    8.2

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  • Reviewed: 8 May 2024

    10
    Thanks. Loved it.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Feature Twin or Double Room City View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Everything

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Reporter Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    More detail given about the cinema and restaurant. Problem with parking - entrance to Waverley station closed, hotel staff unaware and had to pay for a separate car park at St James with no reimbursement for parking.

    Fantastic location and really comfortable bed and pillows - best nights sleep for ages!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Feature Twin or Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    While the staff were pleasant, the breakfast was a little disappointing.

    Location is excellent

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    10
    Amazing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Feature Twin or Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Exceptional

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Director Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The food on the warm section of the buffet was not as warm as I'd like.

    The location was perfect. The staff were all warm and friendly. There was a good selection of options to choose for breakfast from the menu and also the buffet.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Director Twin or Double Room City View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Entrance to the hotel is a bit confusing and no staff was available to help to get luggage inside. No entrance pullout or place to park so we double parked near the the market street entrance. Door is tiny, heavy and does not stay open. No porter or staff to help move bags or even hold door open so we had to basically move one bag at a time from the street to the ground floor lobby struggling with the door with each of our bags. This was last stop of 2 week trip and returned rental car after check in so we had all out bags. Pack light and this shouldn't be an issue!

    Room was phenomenal. I think they must have upgraded us as we had a corner room overlooking the train station and beautiful park and city. Great space, full sized shower, luxury bathroom.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2024

    8.0
    We enjoyed our stay at The Scotsman - comfortable, stylish, and convenient.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Reporter Twin or Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The hotel itself had construction going on all around it which I know is a temporary inconvenience.

    We loved our room awhich I understand was recently updated. Very comfortable beds and complimentary tea service. The location was great for exploring Edinburgh.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2024

    10
    A wonderful respite night - a real treat! Our room was perfect! The opportunity of a single night was appreciated as thi
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Reporter Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Friendly and helpful Staff! The stunning architecture! Cleanliness and comfortable! Location!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 May 2024

    10
    Two night stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Director Twin or Double Room City View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely stay in this hotel. Excellent service. Buffet breakfast had a vast array of food to choose from. Great location. Room was glam with a very comfortable bed.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 May 2024

    10
    Excellent location, very clean, big rooms, comfortable beds, good breakfast with great staff!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Director Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No wifi in our room. Get it all thru hotel, walk in our room no connection.

    Easy to get to hotel from train station using their Market st exit, cross street, go to your left keep going kinda around the side of building till u see big flower boxes on both sides of entrance, go thru doors to lift. 4 th floor reception. Perfect

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 May 2024

    10
    Unbeatable value and location, would stay again
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Feature Twin or Double Room City View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We found something belonging to a previous guest behind the curtains, making us wonder how carefully housekeepers clean the corners. Breakfast buffet was limited and did not meet high expectations set by the rest of the facilities.

    Huge room with lots of character, a view, and space to socialize at an unbeatable price for the location next to the train station and the Royal Mile. We wanted to stay all day in the room! Staff were helpful and friendly.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2024

    9.0
    Very nice
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Reporter Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Bad view of alley

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2024

    10
    We were given this overnight together with theatre tickets as a Christmas present. Perfect.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Reporter Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Felt there could have been a shelf in bathroom. Other than that everything was perfect.

    Location was perfect as we were travelling by train. Liked the whole experience.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2024

    10
    Beautiful hotel in a beautiful city.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Feature Twin or Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wished we had found out sooner about the entrance across the road from the train station.

    Beautiful hotel in a fantastic location. Breakfast was great with a wide selection of food and beverages. Large, comfortable room with lovely brick wall feature. Loved our stay celebrating our wedding anniversary.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Reporter Twin or Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Excellent location, large comfortable room and very friendly and helpful staff

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Director Twin or Double Room City View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s huge!

    Great staff!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2024

    8.0
    Enjoyed our stay and would come back
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Feature Twin or Double Room City View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The lifts are Creaky

    Location is perfect

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Director Twin or Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The smell in the bathroom in the room.

    Very cool place, super to have many entrance. With cinema & co

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    9.0
    Excellent stay at this centrally located hotel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Director Twin or Double Room City View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    N/A

    Location was perfect, very central. We were very pleased with our bedrooms, each room had a turret with spectacular views over the city.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2024

    8.0
    Great location, great breakfast, very friendly.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Reporter Twin or Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Slow lift

    Great breakfast

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • People with friends
    • Director Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bar closed at midnight

    Very comfortable very clean staff were brilliant Beautiful building the interior was fantastic

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    10
    New Favourite!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Feature Twin or Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Literally nothing. Everything was amazing!

    Everything! Spotless hotel with super friendly staff, who can't do enough for you. Our Feature Room was simply stunning and massive with an upstairs bathroom! Great for location, only a short walk from Princess Street and great for the Royal Mile too!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    10
    A Delightful Hotel
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Reporter Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The hotel's location is superb, conveniently situated directly opposite the train station. This makes it ideal for travelers looking to catch a train to London or anywhere else. For those arriving in Edinburgh by plane, the hotel is just a short 3-minute walk from the Airlink100 bus stop. Regarding the amenities, the breakfast offered a delicious and varied selection, and we were pleased to find that the orange and apple juice were freshly squeezed. The room and bathroom were both comfortable and impeccably clean, contributing to a pleasant stay. Additionally, reading the daily historical Scotman newspaper provided an enjoyable touch to the experience.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2024

    9.0
    Beautiful, comfortable, well equipped hotel in a fantastic location!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Reporter Twin or Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The construction out front has been going on for years and can be a nuisance in some rooms. Breakfast could benefit from extra staff during peak hours.

    Beautiful, comfortable, well equipped hotel in a fantastic location. Have stayed here before and would definitely stay again! Breakfast is wonderful.

    Stayed in April 2024

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