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The Scott

4.0 star property
Hotel with restaurant, near Royal Mile

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Lounge
Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Property grounds
Rainfall showerhead, designer toiletries, hair dryer, dressing gowns
VIP Access

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Guests liked:

Clean rooms, comfy beds, friendly staff

Popular amenities

  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking
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 NZ$352
includes taxes & fees
15 Dec - 16 Dec

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Double Room Single Use

Highlights

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

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Double Room

Highlights

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

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room Single Use

Highlights

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

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room Single Use

Highlights

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

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Signature Double Room

Signature Double Room

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 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 - 1.2 km
  • Arthur's Seat - 3 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Royal Mile - 5 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Princes Street - 6 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 6 min drive - 3.0 km

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 Royal Mile and University of Edinburgh. 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 Grassmarket. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff and breakfast.

Languages

English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 36 rooms

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

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
  • 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.

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

Children

  • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

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

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

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

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
  • Dressing gowns 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 15.50 for adults and GBP 15.50 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 6 minutes' walk from Holyrood Park. Travellers love the hotel's prime location.

The Scott Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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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8/10 Very good

Eva, 10-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Yan L Kelvin, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Jackie, 2-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very good

The room was really very comfortable and the reception and bar staff were absolutely lovely, very good service that made a great first impression. Dining options in the Scott were somewhat limited though, and when dining in the "Scholar", staff there seemed to struggle to do their jobs (didn't write down orders & so kept forgetting what people had asked for, got things wrong, seated a poor woman after the kitchen had closed and didn't know what food on the menu was) so I got a takeaway the next night, which was lovely. I suspect they were all new students and they'll hopefully get better over time! Breakfast was good though, decent selection, good tea, and again, with lovely (competent) staff. My room was made up beautifully whilst I was out, for both days of my stay, and reception staff were extremely helpful in tracking down some stationery items I needed to do some work whilst I was there.
Ceri, 3-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Above and beyond
This hotel goes above and beyond to make your stay wonderful. No lift though but they are very helpful with the luggage. Will definitely book again!
Stephanie, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Timothy, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

This was possibly our favorite hotel in a month-long trip in Scotland. It is in an ideal location--close to everything (walkable) but quiet and peaceful. The staff was incredibly helpful and thoughtful especially because the airline lost our luggage. The hotel staff, especially Ashleigh, worked very hard to try to trace the luggage. We were amazed at her persistence and thoughtfulness. Our only quibble about the hotel is that the two places we ate dinner (the only nearby options) were not very good. They were not part of the hotel, but the hotel does not offer dinners. The breakfast, though, was excellent.
2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Charming 18th century estate with easy transportation to the Royal Mile. Old charm with modern amenities. Good restaurants nearby. Excellent and helpful staff.
Richard E, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Out of the city centre but a very pleasant place to stay
Colin, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Bhaskar, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Melody, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful stay!
The Scott is a fabulous little hotel, clearly newly renovated and impeccably clean but with Scottish charm. Staff are so friendly and helpful, breakfast was one of the best I’ve ever had (you can order off a menu and there’s a small buffet). Location was just outside central but a quick 25 min walk to royal mile or just a couple stops on the bus, which stops just outside the hotel. The bed was also so comfortable we tried finding the tags to purchase the same bedding for ourselves!
Emily, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Natasha, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Robert, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The building was very unique- you truly felt that you were staying in an old Scottish 19th century home- and yes the staff were great
Steven B, 2-night family trip
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