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The Scott

4.0 star property
Hotel with restaurant, near Edinburgh Castle

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Lounge
Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Rainfall showerhead, designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes
Property grounds
Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Front desk safe
Feel at home
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Bath or shower
The price is S$224
includes taxes & fees
28 Jan - 29 Jan

Room options

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Classic Double Room Single Use

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 20.96 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Classic Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 20.96 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room Single Use

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Double Room Single Use

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 24.5 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

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Signature Double Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 24.5 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
18 Holyrood Park Rd, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH16 5AY

What's nearby

  • University of Edinburgh - 14 min walk
  • Arthur's Seat - 3 min drive
  • Royal Mile - 5 min drive
  • Edinburgh Castle - 6 min drive
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 42 min drive
  • Newcraighall Station - 11 min drive
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 27 min walk
  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 27 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪The Abbey - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Southpour - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Old Bell Inn - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Salisbury Arms - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Scott

At The Scott, you'll be a short five-minute drive from University of Edinburgh and Royal Mile. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. This eco-friendly hotel is also within a short drive of Edinburgh Castle and Princes Street. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff and breakfast.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 36 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • The onsite bar is not staffed. Guests may purchase drinks and refreshments at the self-service bar from noon to 1 AM. Payment details are available at the front desk.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • On-site parking is limited
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM–10:30 AM on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

Services

  • 24-hour front desk

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Espresso maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Rainfall shower heads
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Guidebooks/recommendations

Special features

Dining

Velvet Lounge – On-site bar.
Bonnar's at The Scott – Overlooking the garden, this fine-dining restaurant only serves dinner. Reservations are required. Open selected days.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 18.00 for adults and GBP 18.00 for children

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 30.00 per pet (may vary based on length of stay)

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

The Scott Hotel
The Scott Edinburgh
The Scott Hotel Edinburgh

Frequently asked questions

Does The Scott offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Scott does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Scott?
Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 30.00 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at The Scott?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spaces may be limited. Electric car charging is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Scott?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What is there to do at The Scott and nearby?
The Scott has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near The Scott?
Yes, Velvet Lounge offers garden views.
What's the area around The Scott like?
The Scott is a short 14-minute walk from University of Edinburgh and 18 minutes' walk from Festival Theatre. Travellers love the hotel's prime location.

The Scott Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

ahmet, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Alison, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Emma, 2-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The Best Stay ever!
There are no words sufficient to express the degree to which we loved our stay at the Scott Hotel in Edinburgh. The staff are the nicest, warmest, most friendly people imaginable, and all catered to our smallest - and largest -requests! They moved serving tables to accommodate us and our friends for a supper in their cozy Velvet Lounge, and served the meals from their adjacent Brasserie restaurant, and all with smiles and bonhomie. We felt, not like guests, but lords of the manor! A marvellous p, comfortable and most enjoyable visit.
Angel R., 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Some good points, some shocking
Overall it was a reasonably pleasant stay. I was not aware - and surprised given the price of the room - that it is not a full service hotel and I'm also surprised that hotels.com does not make this apparent. Some of the staff were lovely, however it was entirely inconsistent (bloke running the bar seemed to be unaware what blended whisky was and whether they had it. Minor point, but odd for a tourist venue in the capital of scotland.) Also, EXTREMELY rude experience from bloke on reception on trying to get a pot of tea from non existent room service. They did make an effort when we complained but it was more 'very sorry for your experience' than 'bloody hell our receptionist said what to you, that's thoroughly unacceptable and here's what we're going to do about it.' Which might, of course, be ok for some people - as might the rudemess. Make your own choice. Only other comment is the quite bizarre decor - it looks like five designers each came up with some ideas and they all got to do what they wanted at once. It didnt detract from our stay, but if you're looking for peaceful - or stylish - 'flow' I'm not sure this is it.
3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Stephen, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic!
Fantastic stay. Very welcoming reception. Beautiful room and public areas. Great service. Hightly recommended
K, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Gemma, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Aimee, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Professional and Friendly staff.
Ann, 2-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Atte, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Fabulous. Would happily recommend
Amazing independent hotel in central Edinburgh. Really good staff. Welcoming, helpful, efficient. Room was spacious , luxurious and comfortable. Great mattress . Had a lovely quiet sleep. Breakfast excellent. Great choice and quality. Beware the electric car chargers. The Tesla one is Tesla only ( unlike most of their Superchargers) and the ChargePlace Scotland ones wouldn’t work from the app. Had to ring ( great customer service) but as couldn’t monitor it on the app, got stung with a £30 overstay charge for staying 15 minutes longer than allowed,which I understand is not from the charger supplier but from Edinburgh council! Nothing to do with The Scott Hotel, who could not have been more hospitable, however. Just be aware and maybe don’t use the EV charger if you have any option.
Debbie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Neill, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Mille Vendelbo, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Truly a Gem.
Truly a Gem. We elected to stay just out of the city for the free parking and we Ubered into town. The Scott was originally built in the 1770`s and to my un-sophisticated eye - seems to have retained all of its original character, features and architectural features and fittings. They have added all the modern accouterments you would hope (but don't often ) get. Exceptionally clean, well appointed and the personnel are well presented, courteous, and friendly. Often these reviews (not my own, naturellement), have some petty gripe to conclude - I have none, Book, Go, Stay - and be enraptured!
Mark, 1-night business trip
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8/10 Very good

Philip, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Magnífica elección
Execelente hotel. Preciosa Decoracion, ambiente y edificio maravillosos. Muy cerca del centro en una zona encantadora y tranquila, recepcionistas excepcionales. Un diez!
Fernando, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

charmaine, 2-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Yannick, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

My partner and I loved our stay at the Scott. It’s a nice area and away from the craziness of the royal mile in Edinburgh. The decor and vibe of the hotel is so cool! The room was amazing!! The rooms are very modern with gorgeous bathrooms and showers. The soap and body wash/body lotion smells amazing. The robes and slippers gave it a luxurious feel. We also dined at the restaurant and did the tasting menu. The staff pulled out the red carpet for us it felt like- the tasting menu was incredible! And the presentation and care from the staff was top notch. We enjoyed every minute of our stay and will highly recommend it to others. The staff go above and beyond to ensure your comfort. This place is truly a gem!
Heather, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice!!
Nice hotel in a quiet part of town. Close to walk to some places, but within just a short distance of a bus stop. The room was very clean with nice amenities. The bed and linens were very luxurious. Loved the large shower. Breakfast was reasonably priced and had a nice selection. Would stay here again.
Chelsea, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything was amazing, the staff from concierge to housekeeping were super friendly and helpful. The only thing which a couple of times at 6 am in the morning there was a lot of banging. But otherwise it was a great experience and will for sure book there again.
Ibrahim, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful stay.
Thomas, 7-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Eva, 10-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

What a lovely stay. We didn’t get to enjoy the restaurant since we were out exploring, but the bar area was fantastic and the staff was extremely helpful. Loved the room. It was quiet and cozy. The bed was very comfortable. Would stay here again.
Amy, 3-night romance trip
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