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The Scott

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Lounge
Signature Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board
1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board
Daily full breakfast (GBP 18.00 per person)
Garden

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
$264
includes taxes & fees
Dec 7 - Dec 8

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18 Holyrood Park Rd, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH16 5AY
  • Place, Royal Commonwealth Pool
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Holyrood Park
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Edinburgh
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Classic Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 264 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Signature Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Signature Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 420 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Classic Double Room Single Use

  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double Room Single Use

  • 264 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room Single Use

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Luxury Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Luxury Suite

  • 420 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

The Scott

4-star hotel in Southside
This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and 24-hour room service. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk, a garden, and a front-desk safe are onsite. Change of towels is available on request.
The Scott offers 36 accommodations with espresso makers and safes. Beds feature premium bedding. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries. This Edinburgh hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered daily and change of towels can be requested.

The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This Edinburgh hotel also offers a garden, 24-hour room service, and a front-desk safe. Limited complimentary onsite parking is offered on a first-come, first-served basis, and a car charging station is available.

The Scott is a smoke-free property.

Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Velvet Lounge - Onsite bar.
Bonnar's at The Scott - Overlooking the garden, this fine-dining restaurant serves dinner only. Reservations are required. Open select days.
24-hour room service is available.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 18 for adults and GBP 18 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Bonnar's at The Scott
  • Velvet Lounge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 30.00 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 18.00 for adults and GBP 18.00 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 30.00 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

The Scott Hotel
The Scott Edinburgh
The Scott Hotel Edinburgh

The Scott Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 474 out of 575 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 69 out of 575 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 575 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 575 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 575 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Mariana

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We liked the hotel itself and location. Breakfast was outstanding! The staff very polite and quick to please. The clasic room we chose was however not in 4 stars standards. Very clean but no fridge in the room. The bathroom’s mirror is installed way to low. I am not a tall person and still couldn’t see my face . Maybe because the room is located on last floor, with low ceiling… Overall , nice stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

larry

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The building was gorgeous, very clean, food was excellent and the staff very friendly and helpful. I would stay at the Scott again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Pete

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Serge

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Séjour dans un cadre enchanteur, exceptionnel.

Bâtisse historique très belle. Bien restaurée. Personnel accueillant, disponible, affable.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic french toast!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
So good service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
nice hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

donna

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel and stay was lovely just mind the stairs
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael, toronto

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

JIE

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room is small. Especially the bathroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

steph

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tobin

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jeremy

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

anne lise

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

city break

A beautiful little hotel in very good condition, so we enjoyed it. But, the service has huge room for improvements ! I believe the hotel has employed a lot of students - fine but hey need training. The main gate is blocked - very difficult to find an alternative route. Please, make sure the maps/Garmin get updated ! Is says free limited parking. When there is NO parking to be found the hotel should have a back up ! A waiter spilled "egg royale " on my trousers - I would expect some kind of response - a free drink in the bar, may be.... ! A managers asked if I was insured (!!!) - no the egg did not case injuries..... The Bonniers was closed the two nights we could have eaten there. Very disapointing ! please, print info in big print ! We noticed that some guests very welcomed with a small drink. Strange to be present and not get any.... The reception should have some city maps to give out.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jarouska

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A beautiful place with a breakfast fit for royalty. The rooms are spotless and cozy, and the beds gently lull you to sleep. It truly feels like your own little palace. We’re already hoping to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

special place

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Traveled with pets
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Brilliant staff - the lady on reception was outstanding, the room beautifully presented and and a fantastic bathroom and high quality bed. It was sincere and lovely representing Edinburgh perfectly
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Mehran

Traveled with family
It’s not worth paying 5 star price for this hotel. The service is just okay. Breakfast was terrible.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phelan

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roy, Yaroomba

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A special and very personalised stay from the moment you check in. It feels more like you are staying at Bonnar’s home than a hotel. Easy walking to the city.
Bonnars Restaurant celing
Breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian Edward

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Scott hotel was so charming. Updated well, but still jas plenty of charming architecture. No elevator, so be prepared to walk up a couple of stairs, but it was so cute. The breakfast was absolutely lovely. Staff was very friendly. A little ways off of the royal mile, but well worth it for the quiet charm. Easily walkable. There are also busses nearby if you don't want to walk.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025