The Scotsman Hotel
Edinburgh, Scotland
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About the Hotel
The majestic structure housing The Scotsman Hotel has dominated the Edinburgh skyline for over a century, and has enchanted residents and visitors to the region since opening in 2001. This grand destination promises unsurpassed luxury. Residing in the former Scotsman Newspaper building, the hotel's lavish interior pays homage to its storied past, preserving the ornate ceilings, oak paneling, and imposing marble pillars. Located on renowned North Bridge in one of Scotland's largest cities, The Scotsman's elaborate façade seamlessly blends into Edinburgh's breathtakingly baroque backdrop. Each of the hotel's guest rooms is distinctive in its grandeur and design with elegant features including curved corner bay windows, marble bathrooms, and exquisite views of the city. The property, a part of the LVX collection of Preferred Hotels & Resorts also features a sprawling private screening room complete with opulent leather seats, because nothing is as important as your luxury experience at The Scotsman Hotel.
Location
The Scotsman Hotel
20 North Bridge
Edinburgh, Scotland
EH1 1TR, UK
Nearest Airport: EDI
Features and Amenities
- Dining
- 24-Hour Room Service
- Afternoon Tea
- Bar & Restaurant
- On-Site Amenities
- Concierge
- Pool
- Spa Services
- Fitness Center
- In-Room Amenities
- In-Room Safes
- Mini Bar
- Activities
- City Tours
- Family
- Babysitting
- Nearby
- Shopping
- Museums
- Interests
- City
- Food & Wine
- Hotels
- UNESCO Site Nearby
Reviews for The Scotsman Hotel
Prime spot luxury stay in Edinburgh
Lovely stay in a perfect location in Edinburgh. Our family of 4 loved our stay and all the luxury that came with it. We enjoyed the robes and slippers along with the room service on our first evening as we were tired from our international trip. We were perfectly located to be able to walk to all attractions and restaurants in the city. The staff was lovely and very helpful with every request. You can’t go wrong staying at the Scotsman!
jburkeny - new york
The Scotsman Hotel was phenomenal!
Our stay at the Scotsman Hotel was fabulous! First off, the location of the hotel itself was very convenient to both Waverley train station and the Royal Mile. Secondly, the rooms were beautifully adorned and were accessible for those with mobility challenges. Lastly, the staff were so great!I especially want to thank Ivor and Paulina for the extra care they gave our group. They both absolutely went above and beyond the call of duty and will be remembered by our family for years to come!
Scott B
A+ Staff
This hotel was absolutely wonderful but you will not find a better staff anywhere! We were treated like royalty and all of our needs were taken care of very well! Paulina & Ivor were just a couple of their outstanding staff! They went above and beyond with everything they did for us!
Melanie B
Best Hotel and Staff in Edinburgh
I originally booked our rooms because of the location and proximity to the train station. My mother and father have mobility issues and The Scotsman has lifts and a ramp into the hotel. But what made this hotel stay absolutely amazing was the staff. Paulina and Ivor were exceptional. They took extra care with my parents, ensuring that they would be comfortable. The concierge staff sought to get us dinner reservations, tour reservations and transportation. The rooms were clean, comfortable, and had beautiful views. This stay was worth every penny.
Susannah B
Disappointed
First time visit to the grand cafe. The French onion soup cost £11.50 and was not worth it. The stock was tasteless and onions were not soft and sweet. Have been in grand cafes throughout Europe this one is not worth a visit.
Alison P
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