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Newly Refurbished from Summer 2022, located at the foot of Arthur’s Seat on the edge of Holyrood Park, The Scott is a luxury hotel, originally built in the 1780s, that still features many of its original features, including the spectacular Red Room Bar, grand dining room, ornately carved wood paneling, fire places and stained glass windows. With no two rooms the same, the 36 junior suites and deluxe bedrooms blend modern luxury with the grandeur and grace of the original building. All bedrooms feature Elite™ Lily mattresses and the highest quality duvets, pillows and bed linens to ensure the best possible night’s sleep. The luxury experience is completed with beautifully designed private bathrooms including fluffy towels and Isgha spa products. You’ll enjoy breakfast in our elegant dining room with windows overlooking the hotel’s private garden, and you can enjoy a drink or refreshment in our Red Room Bar, where we offer an honesty bar and self-service daily between the hours of Midday and 01.00am. Alternatively, our Scholar Restaurant and Bar lounge is located in The Scholar Hotel next door, where the restaurant offers an informal evening a la carte service, and a menu packed with the finest Scotland has to offer. The Scott is located in City’s vibrant Southside area and is only a short walk away from Edinburgh’s world famous landmarks. We acknowledge the importance of pets as cherished family members, and it's our pleasure to extend our hospitality to them. We kindly request guests who plan to bring pets to notify us after booking their stay. Charges are applicable.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.3)

Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish

Free private parking available at the hotel


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
Bedroom :
1 full bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Sustainability certification

This property has one or more third-party sustainability certifications.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
7.7
Location
8.3
Free WiFi
8.3
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  • Alharbi
    Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
    The vibes of the palace the decorations. The staff friendly and welcoming.
  • Heba
    United States of America United States of America
    Every room had coffee tea or snacks. You can sit and relax quietly and comfortably.
  • Nora
    United States of America United States of America
    The Scott is on the campus of the University of Edinburgh, and I had to reach it via an Uber ride. But I was so happy to have changed from my similarly priced, more centrally located and tiny little previous hotel room. It's in a beautiful old...

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Scottish
    • Ambience
      Traditional • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

Amenities of The Scott
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Bar
  • Heating
  • Garden
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Electric kettle
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not possible).
  • Street parking
  • Electric vehicle charging station
Services
  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Baggage storage
  • Wake-up service
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

The Scott takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Mastercard Visa Cash The Scott accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that parking spaces are limited and are on a first-come, first-served basis.

For more than 15 pax booked within one party, we reserve the right to amend the payment and cancellation terms for the booking.

FAQs about The Scott

  • The Scott has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1

  • Check-in at The Scott is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • The prices at The Scott may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • The Scott offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Golf course (within 2 miles)

  • The Scott is 1 miles from the center of Edinburgh. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at The Scott include:

    • Double
    • Suite

  • Guests staying at The Scott can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.3).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • À la carte