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The Scotsman Hotel

20 North Bridge, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh EH1 1, UK
The Scotsman Hotel
Real Traveler Rating: 4.6 out of 5 based on 38 reviews from 4 sources
Highly Recommended
Clean: Rating of 4.9 out of 5
Service: Rating of 4.7 out of 5
Location: Rating of 5.0 out of 5
Value: Rating of 4.2 out of 5
Room: Rating of 4.7 out of 5
call to book: 1-800-546-4167 hotels.com
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Highly Recommended
Based on 38 reviews
from 4 sources
  • Overall: Rating of 4.6 out of 5

    "The rooms are great, the hotel restaurant was terrific - one of the best meals we had." source Expedia

    "Will definitely stay there again the next time I visit Edinburgh." source Expedia

  • Clean: Rating of 4.9 out of 5

    "Very classy, clean, people are friendly." source Expedia

  • Service: Rating of 4.7 out of 5

    "Beautiful building, great service, huge room, friendly staff, restaurant nice, location perfect for exploring edinburgh on foot." source Orbitz

    "The service was superb -- from first contact with valet to desk personnel to wait staff in the restaurant at breakfast -- and offered with a warm, genuinely friendly di." source Expedia

    "Service was flawless, the room and bathroom were very spacious, and the view was fantastic." source Orbitz

    "The service was absolutely great." source Orbitz

  • Location: Rating of 5.0 out of 5

    "Perfectly located, even during Fringe and Military Tattoo, concierge got us into every restaurant we requested." source Expedia

    "I was there during the festival and easy walking distance to most venues." source Expedia

  • Room: Rating of 4.7 out of 5

    "Great view from the room. One suggested improvement: on busy mornings, the breakfast dining room could not accommodate hotel guests." source Expedia

More information on The Scotsman Hotel

The Scotsman Hotel is a first-rate property located in Historic North Bridge, walking distance from the Royal Mile, and approximately six miles from Edinburgh Airport. Nearby are Edinburgh Castle and the Waverly Railway Station.There are two onsite restaurants, the North Bridge Brasserie and the Vermilion. The health club features a stainless steel pool and spa area. Guest rooms feature DVD players, CD players, wide screen TVs, computers with Internet access and printer, dataports, telephones, voicemail, Edinburgh Monopoly Game tables, trouser presses, irons, ironing boards, private wine bars, coffee machines, The Scotsmans Unique Privacy Hatches, and luxurious toiletries.

Check-in Time:

1400

Check-out Time:

1100

Year Built:

2000

Year Renovated:

2000

Total Rooms:

69

Total Floors:

8 floors.

Rooms:

69

Price

£200-£350 ($370-$645) double; from £380 ($705) suite; £1,200 ($2,220) penthouse, Very Expensive

Credit Cards Accepted

AE, DC, MC, V

Directions

The Scotsman Hotel is located on North Bridge, right in the centre of Edinburgh. North Bridge runs from Princes Street to the Royal Mile, two of Edinburgh's most famous and historic streets. All main tourist attractions, shopping areas and business districts are easily accessible from North Bridge. The main Edinburgh Waverley train station is situated under North Bridge and is only two minutes from the hotel.

Area

Edinburgh.

Parking

Valet parking

Pets

False

Attractions

Edinburgh Castle........................0.5 Mi Sw Edinburgh Int.conference Centre...........1 Mi Sw Edinburgh Waverley Station..............500 Mi N Princess Street Gardens...................1 Mi Nw The Royal Mile..........................200 M S Carlton Hill..............................1 Mi Ne Jenners Department Store..................1 Mi N Dynamic Earth.............................1 Mi Se Lothian Road..............................1 Mi E Arthurs Seat............................500 M Se

Dining

North Bridge BrasserieMix of Classic and modern-style brasserie with an informal atmosphere. The architecture alone is stunning with mouth-watering contemporary dishes to match. Open Sun-Thurs- 11am-11pm, Fri and Sat- 11am-1am.Lunch Prices - Starters from GBP 5.50-Mains from GBP 9.Dinner Prices - Starters from GBP 5.50-Mains from GBP 9.Informal attire, reservations recommended on Fridays and Saturdays.

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