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4.3 out of 5

"Excellent place for visiting annual Edinburgh International Film festival. Staff very friendly and helpful. Food excellent, very good breakfast. " More

By a verified traveller on Wed 05 Jul 2017

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Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max
€103* Per night/room 7 Apr - 8 Apr

Deluxe Twin Room, Ensuite

Bed Count 2 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Deluxe Double Room Single Use, Ensuite

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

Family Quadruple Room

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Deluxe Single Room

Bed Count 1 Twin Bed Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

Hotel Description

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Scholar. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Royal Commonwealth Pool. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a restaurant.

  • Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • 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, a conference centre and a car charging station
  • On-site recreation includes bicycles to rent
  • Guests have good things to say about the accommodation for the cleanliness and overall comfort
  • 14 minutes by foot from University of Edinburgh and a 4-minute drive from Royal Mile
  • Dogs welcome for a fee

The Scholar ratings based on 26 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.3 out of 5 4.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 4.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for The Scholar

Everyone (4) Couples (14) Business (1) Students (1) Family (3) Friends (2)
5 out of 5

Very close to city centre

Pros: Near city centre and in its own quiet grounds.
Excellent place for visiting annual Edinburgh International Film festival. Staff very friendly and helpful. Food excellent, very good breakfast.

Posted by , from United Kingdom on 5 Jul 2017

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5 out of 5

Lovely Hotel

Pros: quiet location and excellent breakfast
Cons: nothing - could not find any fault
lovely place to stay very close to Arthur's Seat very quiet location in gardens and bus stop right outside to take you into the city, hotel staff lovely and polite and helpful, room was basic but clean and comfortable would definitely stay here again. Nice hot freshly cooked breakfast in the morning plus buffet of cold meats,cheeses, fruits, yogurts and cereals to choose from as well

Posted by , from Wigan Lancashire on 27 Mar 2017

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5 out of 5

Friendly and relaxing

Pros: Not out of reach of places to go and things to see.
Cons: More milk provided and provide biscuits with tea tray.
Location: Close to town and beautiful scenary.
Amazing staff, lovely comfortable rooms and very relaxed atmosphere.

Posted by , from Ecclefechan on 7 Mar 2017

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4 out of 5

Good value for money

I have stayed here before and would recommend it. Friendly staff, clean room and excellent breakfast. Very good value for money.

Posted by on 24 Nov 2015

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4 out of 5

Great room and Breakfast

We enjoyed our stay at Masson House and would recommend this Hotel to anyone wishing to visit Edinburgh. The breakfast was one of the best we have had in many of the places we have been to

Posted by on 6 Nov 2015

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4 out of 5

Ediburgh Fringe base

This is the 6th visit. The room is basic but we spend our time at the festival so only sleep there. The breakfast is excellent. The bus stop is immediately outside the gate but it takes only about 20 minutes to walk to the city centre.

Posted by on 17 Aug 2015

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4 out of 5

Clean and tidy

The room was clean and tidy. The bed was too soft for me. All staff were friendly and the breakfast was very good.

Posted by on 28 Jul 2015

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5 out of 5

Weekend Break

Booked on spec, really impressed, room clean and comfortable a bit on the small side, but hey! you are only sleeping there. Breakfast was excellent very good choice of hot and cold buffets, plus fantastic staff who could not have been more helpful.

Posted by on 10 Jun 2015

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4 out of 5

Amazing !

We spent just two nights here but they were absolutely wonderful. The staff were very helpful and also the breakfast was the best I've ever had! Definitely will be staying here again

Posted by on 17 Nov 2014

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5 out of 5

stay for business

clean, friendly stuff, excellent breakfast, good connection to public transport, ideal for hospital and city centre

Posted by on 17 Oct 2014

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Property Features

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. The eco-certified The Scholar also features room service (during limited hours), a front desk safe, and a lift. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. This 4-star Edinburgh hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 72 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Built in 1994
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Conference centre
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Refrigerator (on request)

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Parking

Free self parking , Parking (limited spaces)

Transport

  • Train station: Edinburgh Waverley Station (2.3 km / 1.4 mi)
  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

The Scholar offers 72 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. LCD televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Edinburgh hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and fridges can be requested.

  • In-room dining (limited hours)
  • LCD television
  • Digital channels
  • Fridge available
  • Coffee maker
  • Shower
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Hairdryer
  • Laptop safe
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Wardrobe or cupboard

Food & Drink

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.

The Scholar has a restaurant on site.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Nearby Activities

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Bicycle rentals on site

Accessibility

If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
  • Check-in time ends at midnight
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

Special check-in instructions:

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Pet Policy

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

Policies

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

Cashless transactions are available

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-out is available.

  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Property follows sanitisation practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (WHO)
  • Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning
  • Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are not available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property follows sanitisation practices of Ecolab (3rd party expert - Global)
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Security system
  • Food service has been amended for enhanced safety
  • Protective clothing is not available to guests
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Staffed front desk
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • Property follows regional sanitisation guidelines We're Good To Go (UK)
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Smoke detector
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for dinner
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available through room service
  • Debit cards
  • No gap period between guest stays

Fees

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 15.50 for adults and from GBP 15.50 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.

Hotel Names

  • Salisbury Green Hotel Bistro Edinburgh
  • Masson House Edinburgh
  • Masson House Hotel
  • Masson House Hotel Edinburgh
  • Masson House Edinburgh, Scotland
  • Masson House Edinburgh Scotland
  • Masson House B&B Edinburgh
  • Masson House B&B
  • Salisbury Green Hotel Bistro
  • Salisbury Green Bistro Edinburgh
  • Salisbury Green Bistro
  • The Scholar Hotel
  • The Scholar Edinburgh
  • The Scholar Hotel Edinburgh
  • Salisbury Green Hotel Bistro

Awards & Affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage and the local economy.

  • Green Tourism Programme

National Rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

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