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The Scott

4.0 star property

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Lounge
Interior entrance
Daily full breakfast (GBP 18.00 per person)
Lounge
Garden

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
$208
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2026

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

Classic Double Room

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

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

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

Signature Double Room

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

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

Classic Double Room Single Use

  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Deluxe Double Room Single Use

  • 264 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

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

Luxury Suite

  • 420 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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. 485 out of 587 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 70 out of 587 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 587 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 587 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 587 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

10/10 Excellent

Lloyd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michiko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel ground had many trees and surrounded by green vegetation. The place had the air of tranquility. My stay was peaceful and relaxing. I enjoyed the old-world charm. The breakfast was wonderful. The staff members were all very thoughtful and helpful. It definitely augmented my experience of being in Edinburgh. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

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

Lovely and well located hotel for Pollock Halls

Lovely hotel on University of Edinburgh - Pollock Halls campus - so was great for our trip to drop our son off for his first year and stay over. Polite and friendly staff, beautiful hotel, comfy room and delicious breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful historic castle-like accommodations with stellar service in nice location on University of Edinburgh campus
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

STEPHEN, Mesa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel! Like staying in a castle and short Uber or Taxi drive to Royal Mile & Edinburgh Castle. Very nice inside and really added to the experience of Scotland.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was lovely with a king size (American size) bed. Reception staff were helpful and offered suggestions for transportation and places to visit. I would stay here again and recommend it to family and friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

amanda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel in a beautiful setting. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Nothing was too much trouble. The room was well maintained, very clean, quite with good quality curtains for a good nights sleep. Lovely on sight restaurant and bar. Complimentary tea and coffee selection with delicious shortbread. Bottled water and fruit always available. Could not fault it.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifull food. Wonderful service Freya is a star. Thanks for all your help
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer Nicole

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was included and was fabulous. The service was top notch. The dinner options were less appealing, but we went next door to their sister property and had a good dinner.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Violet

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would definitely stay again. Loved my stay. Everyone was wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judi

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

Historic and beautiful

The staff was so helpful and kind. Close to Arthur’s Seat but a bit of a walk to the castle and old town. We were able to take advantage of the workout gym which was a half mile away. It was lovely but you need your own towel and lock of you want to use the locker room. Hotel was on the campus of the university of Edinburgh. Limited parking but we were able to find a spot. Hotel was absolutely beautiful and well maintained. No lift, have to use the stairs. Highly recommend this hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property, beautiful rooms and the breakfast was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

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

Fabulous Hotel

We came to stay for 2 nights and it was an amazing experience from start to finish. Reception staff were very welcoming and the room was so comfortable. We would highly recommend this hotel, there are nice views of the nearby mountain and although it is situated on the outside of the University campus, it is full of gardens and a very nice atmosphere.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

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