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The Scott

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Lounge
Interior entrance
Lounge
Daily full breakfast (GBP 20.00 per person)
Garden

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, Royal Commonwealth Pool
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Holyrood Park
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Edinburgh
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪30 min drive‬
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Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
(15 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
(4 reviews)
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Classic Double Room Single Use

  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Deluxe Double Room Single Use

  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Luxury Suite

  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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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 helpful staff and the breakfast
  • 14 minutes by foot from University of Edinburgh and a 5-minute drive 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.
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

  • Smoke-free property

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. 550 out of 661 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 78 out of 661 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 661 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 661 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 661 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Isaac

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were welcoming and very friendly, room was clean, bed was comfy, bathroom had underfloor heating and a decent shower, breakfast was great. There's free parking and a bus stop right outside for easy access to the city centre. Everything went perfectly, really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
gorgeous rooms, the best staff and lovely food and bar!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Scott is a beautiful hotel with an exceptional staff. My daughter and I stayed in the hotel for a week, and we loved every minute of it. From the warm and welcoming staff to the gorgeous accommodations, the hotel is truly exceptional in every way. The breakfast is phenomenal too. I wouldn’t want to stay anywhere else.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Daniela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great hotel attached to Edinburgh University. Felt cozy and peaceful, as well as super clean!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We did not eat breakfast at the hotel, but we thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this boutique hotel. The staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel , stayed 2 nights , lovely service free towels slippers and dressing gowns and tea and coffee pods machine in room , staff pleasant nothing too much , very obliging
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chantal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We loved it so much we simply extended our stay there. It is by far one of the best places we had the privilege of staying at. Everything from the staff to the place itself is magical, wonderful, delicious and amazing. 11 out of 10!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chantal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staying at the Scott was an exceptional experience in every aspects. From the dedication of the staff to all the attention to details that made us feel at home, warmly welcomed and wrapped up in a luxurious embrace. Everything from the room, bed, pillow menu, amazing hot chocolate, the velvet room, delicious breakfast and our Christmas at the Bonnar’s which we will cherish forever. The Hotel itself, mostly during the Holiday season is filled with beauty and charm and decorated in such a way to make you feel right at home. We will absolutely go back and wish this experience on everyone. Special thanks to Emma, Matheus and Angus who took extra care of us. Thank you all so much.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This is the best hotel and experience i have stayed at we couldn't of asked for more. I arranged with Emma the manager to help me plan a proposal during our stay and she could not of been more helpful, along with all the other staff who were so kind to us on the day. The hotel and room itself were absolutely stunning and immediately gave you the wow feeling when walking in, its something both of us will never forget! I cannot thank everyone at The Scott for there help and kindness during our stay, we are already looking to come back next year as i dont think we could come to Edinburgh and not stay here again! It is levels above the standard of hotels you get in the city and i cant recommend it enough - Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lydia

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

mareen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
excellent stay would reccomend!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher, Appin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for one night at The Scott just before Xmas and it was wonderful. This is a beautiful hotel made extra special by the team who were very kind, professional and helpful. The hotel room was large and very well furnished and the whole hotel has been decorated to a very high standard. Breakfast was excellent and the Scott is in a great location being a 20 minute walk or short uber ride to the city centre and is very easy to get to from the airport.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lewis

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Second time staying at The Scott and very much enjoyed our stay again. The hotel is lovely and the staff are great. Will definitely be visiting again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Lee

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gill

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Really welcoming staff, great room with the most comfortable bed! Excellent breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Oliver

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely building and the signature room was very well presented. The hotel is in a good location too. Check in and initial welcome was very good. However, the second night the dining room was closed for a private function, we were informed of this that evening. We later returned to the hotel for a drink as we arrived the hotel looked closed we entered to find several staff congregating outside the dining room and it felt very awkward as we entered the hotel. We went to the bar to be told the bar was also closed to hotel customers due to the private dining function - although the room was empty. We certainly did not feel welcome after this and were pointed in the direction of their other hotel in the university complex, a place we would have not chosen to visit. A member of staff that we had been chatting to the day before asked us about or stay so far so we explained and she was very apologetic and took two drinks from our bill, this was appreciated but still being made to not feel welcome in the place you are staying was not ideal at all and on that basis we would not return.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miriam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely welcoming and attentative staff. Youg man was Knowledgeable about whiskey as we relaxed in the red velvet room and staff Helpful and knowledgeable and gave us excellent recommendations for shopping and exploring - we celebrated birthday and will be visiting again
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only complaint would be that the underfloor heating in the bathroom didn’t work. Otherwise very good!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark, Twickenham

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely building, friendly staff, great breakfast. Highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff, room, ambience. A delightful experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marianne

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025