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The Scott

4.0 star property
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Lounge
A hallway with wooden paneling, a floral arrangement on a counter, and a staircase.
Bar (on property)
A historic stone building with multiple towers and a well-maintained lawn.
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar

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18 Holyrood Park Rd, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH16 5AY
  • Place, Holyrood Park
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal Commonwealth Pool
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Edinburgh
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪30 min drive‬
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Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, bedside lamps, a desk with a chair, and artwork on the walls.

Classic Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern hotel room with a sofa, two armchairs, a small table, and a bed with a headboard. There are paintings on the walls, a window with curtains, and a door leading to another room.

Deluxe Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a green sofa, a wooden coffee table, a fireplace, and a television on the wall.

Signature Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, bedside lamps, a desk with a chair, and artwork on the walls.

Classic Double Room Single Use

  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room Single Use

A modern hotel room with a sofa, two armchairs, a small table, and a bed with a headboard. There are paintings on the walls, a window with curtains, and a door leading to another room.

Deluxe Double Room Single Use

  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a headboard, a nightstand, a lamp, and two paintings on the wall.

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Double Room Single Use

A hotel room with a large bed, a headboard, a nightstand, a lamp, and two paintings on the wall.

Standard Double Room Single Use

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and two framed artworks above the bed.

Luxury Suite

  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Scott

Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a bar/lounge and a 24-hour front desk. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a garden and a front desk safe. Change of towels is available on request
The Scott offers 36 accommodations with espresso makers and a safe. Beds feature premium bedding. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

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

The Scott's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from John McIntyre Conference Centre. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a restaurant. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include a front desk safe and a car charging station
  • Guests have great things to say about the breakfast and the location
  • Just a 3-minute drive from University of Edinburgh and 5 minutes from Royal Mile
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. The Scott also features a garden, room service (during limited hours), and a front desk safe. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Edinburgh hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and at the weekend from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Gallery Bar – On-site bar. Open select days.
Bonnar's at The Scott – Overlooking the garden, this fine-dining restaurant only serves dinner. Reservations are required. Open selected days.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self 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 20 for adults and GBP 20 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Bonnar's at The Scott
  • Gallery Bar

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

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

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

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: GBP 30.00 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 20.00 for adults and from GBP 20.00 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 30.00 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

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. 593 out of 709 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 81 out of 709 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 709 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 709 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 709 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was stunning! What a beautiful building! And the staff was super friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

JAMES

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Breakfast and dinner are superb
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic staff great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast and hotel would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Zilkha paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, excellent breakfast, easy to get into the center using the bus.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely staff, beautifully designed, excellent breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Natalie Tasha

This was a beautiful stay, immaculate room and facilities and quiet, peaceful with heritage and charm. Would recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay. Wonderful breakfast and extremity kind and courteous staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional hotel! Food is outstanding staff fantastic, location perfect! Rooms are lovely with great facilities and attention to detail is spot on! A relaxing boutique hotel that I will definitely book again!
Outside of hotel free car parking on site
Dining room with 18th century painting on the ceiling
Double bedroom
Dinning room
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

mareen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
excellent stay would reccomend!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
gorgeous rooms, the best staff and lovely food and bar!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Mei Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast selection was good but dinner is a bit lacking cooking wise
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant stay, breakfast is epic. Staff are super friendly and helpful and an unexpected birthday treat which was lovely. Thanks for a fabulous stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay at The Scot. The location was perfect. Walking distance to The Royal Mile, Edinborough Castle, Holyrood Palace, and Arthur's Seat.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Natalia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a bit far from the old town, but it’s such a beautiful place that it’s totally worth it. The breakfast is fantastic, and you can even enjoy a whiskey tasting with one of their specialists. Overall, it was a wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stacatruc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very friendly, cosy and lovely interior hotel in a great location. Delicious breakfast and very snuggly bed.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, lovely atmosphere, room nice, bed incredibly comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A fantastic stay at The Scott, the staff were kind and the hotel is clean and beautifully furnished.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

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Stayed for
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect right from check in to checking out. Staff was very helpful, the room was comfortable and close to the city centre. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was immaculate, Staff very helpful and always available. Breakfast was amazing with good quality products and presentation. The bar is small but fits well into the environment. Bar staff willing to provide requests such as cocktails not on the bar list. 😁
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff giving a feel of a personal service.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved iit.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026