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Feature Twin or Double Room, City View
Room with view
18 square metres
1 King Bed 2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Penthouse Suite
80 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Director Twin or Double Room, City View
Room with view
34 square metres
1 King Bed 2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Headline Suite
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Feature Twin or Double Room
1 King Bed 2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Feature Family Room
50 square metres
2 King Beds 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Publisher Suite
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Director Double Room
1 King Bed 2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Reporter Double Room
32 square metres
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Reporter Twin or Double Room
1 King Bed 2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Director Twin or Double Room
35 square metres
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Victorian Edinburgh hotel in Old Town Edinburgh with a 24-hour front desk

Popular property highlights

Free WiFi
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property
24-hour front desk
Concierge services

With a stay at The Scotsman Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Edinburgh, within a 5-minute walk of Royal Mile and Princes Street. This boutique hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from University of Edinburgh and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Edinburgh Castle.

Make yourself at home in one of the 79 guestrooms featuring minibars and Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.

Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services. Additional amenities at this Victorian hotel include a fireplace in the lobby and a banquet hall.

Grab a bite to eat at Grand Cafe, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Planning an event in Edinburgh? This hotel has 646 square feet (60 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 4 meeting rooms.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Lift
  • Concierge services
  • Total number of rooms - 79
  • Number of floors - 10
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Conference space
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wedding services
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free WiFi
  • Year Built – 1899
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Conference space size (feet) - 646
  • Conference space size (meters) - 60
  • Number of meeting rooms - 4
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Luggage storage
  • Offsite parking discounted rates available
  • Couples/private dining
  • Banquet hall
  • Distance from property (ft) 656
  • Distance from property (metres) 200
  • Lot Hours - 24 hours
  • Coworking spaces

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Wireless internet access , High-speed internet access , Internet access (surcharge)

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Italian
  • Spanish

Parking

Offsite parking discounted rates available

Room Amenities

The Scotsman Hotel offers 79 accommodations with minibars and safes. Beds feature premium bedding. 55-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries. This Edinburgh hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

  • Television
  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Minibar
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • Phone
  • Dial-up internet access
  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • In-room safe
  • Room service (24 hours)
  • Designer toiletries
  • Desk
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Premium bedding
  • High-speed internet access
  • Free bottled water
  • Wireless internet access
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Internet access (surcharge)
  • Slippers
  • Digital TV service
  • Free WiFi
  • TV size 55
  • TV size (measurement) inch
  • In-room climate control (heating)
  • Electric kettle
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Smart TV
  • Number of beds 1
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • LED light bulbs
  • Wardrobe
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste not available

Where to Eat

Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.

Grand Cafe - This restaurant serves brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required.

24-hour room service is available.

Nearby Things to do

  • Golfing nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-in time ends at anytime

Check-out

Check-out time is 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

You need to know

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Eurocard, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

No rollaway/extra beds available

No cots (infant beds) available

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Debit cards

Staffed front desk

Smoke detector

LGBTQIA friendly

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is not available for guests

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are not provided with hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is available

Property does not follow regional sanitisation guidelines

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are available

Individually wrapped food options are available for breakfast

No gap period between guests' stays

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Temperature checks are not available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association

Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are available

Masks are compulsory at the property

Contactless food service / room service is available

Reservation might be required for some facilities on site

Mobile key entry is not available

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Fees

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 22.50 for adults and GBP 7.95 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 18 per night(656 ft away; open 24 hours)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

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We should mention

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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