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The Scott

4.0 star property

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

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk

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18 Holyrood Park Rd, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH16 5AY
  • University of Edinburgh
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Royal Mile
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Edinburgh Castle
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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

Luxury Suite

  • 420 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 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

Classic Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen 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
(14 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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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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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

Deluxe Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 264 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 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 eco-certified 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.

Languages

English

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. 403 out of 488 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 57 out of 488 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 488 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 488 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 488 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

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

Lucky to have stayed here!

We are so pleased to have stayed in this beautiful building! The stay was perfect, and quiet, away from the hustle and bustle. It was so convenient to take the bus anywhere we needed to go. Excellent location and the view of Arthur’s Seat was beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

brayden

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely wonderful hotel. The food was great, staff were extremely nice and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this hotel. Would stay here every time I go to Edinburgh.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Spacious room with high ceilings, feels homey but the bathroom tile was luxurious and the area is ideally situated for walking out to nature or walking into town.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff D.

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

10/10 Excellent

WILLIAM

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
lovely service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

PEGGY LYNN

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Scott was an amazing stay and the staff is more than willing to help with all your travel needs
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property! Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elisa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Scott is a beautiful hotel with amazing staff, gorgeous fine dining restaurant, warm bar area, and beautiful rooms. Quick and easy bus access to the center of Edinburgh. The grounds and gardens are lovely as well. The attention to detail did not go unnoticed. Truly a great stay. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel to base yourself from. Friendly staff good location and a fantastic breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Muneyb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael

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

Stay at the Scott

The Scott Hotel is wonderful. The staff is friendly and helpful. The lounges are peaceful and a great way to begin or end a night out in Edinburgh. The showers are great, the beds are comfy and the rooms are clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlotta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashton

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

Felt Like a Princess

This was the MOST incredible hotel experience. The rooms were beyond gorgeous, the food (particularly the breakfast and bar service, shoutout to David), and the overall staff service was to die for. I literally felt like a princess our entire stay, and wished we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Wiktor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stay and hotel were really good with only one flaw- soundproofing of the room wasn’t great, I was woke up several times in the night by barking dog from one of the adjacent rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every staff member is truly amazing! One of the best experiences ever across the world!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

iain

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very unique hotel near to Prestonfield where we were attending an event. Great staff lovely interiors.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marenza

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful location within the University of Edinburgh ground.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Filiz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cristina

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohamad Ali, Northridge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were amazing. everyone we dealt with was friendly, polite and welcoming. no exception. the room served its purpose. a place we will surely recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025