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The Scott

4.0 star property
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Lounge
1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board
Garden
Signature Double Room
Daily full breakfast (GBP 18.00 per person)

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk

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18 Holyrood Park Rd, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH16 5AY
  • Place, University of Edinburgh
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal Mile
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Edinburgh Castle
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪22 min drive‬
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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Classic Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Signature Double Room

Signature Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Classic Double Room Single Use

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double Room Single Use

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room Single Use

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Luxury Suite

Luxury Suite

  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

The Scott

Hotel with free parking, near Royal Mile
This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and 24-hour room service. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk, a garden, and a front-desk safe are onsite. Change of towels is available on request.
The Scott offers 36 accommodations with espresso makers and safes. Beds feature premium bedding. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries. This Edinburgh hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered daily 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 Royal Commonwealth Pool. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus a restaurant. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like 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, 24-hour room service, 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 on weekends from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Velvet Lounge - Onsite bar.
Bonnar's at The Scott - Overlooking the garden, this fine-dining restaurant serves dinner only. Reservations are required. Open select days.
24-hour room service is available.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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 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 18 for adults and GBP 18 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Bonnar's at The Scott
  • Velvet Lounge

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

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water

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
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.
  • Cribs (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: approximately GBP 18.00 for adults and GBP 18.00 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, debit cards, and cash
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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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. 470 out of 569 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 67 out of 569 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 569 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 569 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 569 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

JIE

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room is small. Especially the bathroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

steph

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tobin

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jeremy

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

anne lise

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

city break

A beautiful little hotel in very good condition, so we enjoyed it. But, the service has huge room for improvements ! I believe the hotel has employed a lot of students - fine but hey need training. The main gate is blocked - very difficult to find an alternative route. Please, make sure the maps/Garmin get updated ! Is says free limited parking. When there is NO parking to be found the hotel should have a back up ! A waiter spilled "egg royale " on my trousers - I would expect some kind of response - a free drink in the bar, may be.... ! A managers asked if I was insured (!!!) - no the egg did not case injuries..... The Bonniers was closed the two nights we could have eaten there. Very disapointing ! please, print info in big print ! We noticed that some guests very welcomed with a small drink. Strange to be present and not get any.... The reception should have some city maps to give out.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jarouska

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A beautiful place with a breakfast fit for royalty. The rooms are spotless and cozy, and the beds gently lull you to sleep. It truly feels like your own little palace. We’re already hoping to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

special place

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Travelled with pets
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Brilliant staff - the lady on reception was outstanding, the room beautifully presented and and a fantastic bathroom and high quality bed. It was sincere and lovely representing Edinburgh perfectly
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Mehran

Travelled with family
It’s not worth paying 5 star price for this hotel. The service is just okay. Breakfast was terrible.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phelan

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roy, Yaroomba

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A special and very personalised stay from the moment you check in. It feels more like you are staying at Bonnar’s home than a hotel. Easy walking to the city.
Bonnars Restaurant celing
Breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian Edward

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Scott hotel was so charming. Updated well, but still jas plenty of charming architecture. No elevator, so be prepared to walk up a couple of stairs, but it was so cute. The breakfast was absolutely lovely. Staff was very friendly. A little ways off of the royal mile, but well worth it for the quiet charm. Easily walkable. There are also busses nearby if you don't want to walk.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura, Mission

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel. Very near Holyrood park and close to buses to be able to explore Edinburgh. The breakfast was amazing and such high standards of service
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful, well appointed hotel in the grounds of the university of Edinburgh. It is quiet and the staff are pleasant and extremely helpful. I recommend this hotel wholeheartedly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cherie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel Scott a great place to relax

Beautiful hotel next to university campus. Quiet and great breakfast and room. Price very nice and a little way out of city. This is a bonus if you went to relax away from the busy Edinburgh .
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel and location was great
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel!

We were so impressed with everything at The Scott Hotel. It is on the University property but far exceeded our expectations! Beautiful rooms, great service from breakfast to dinner to specialty drinks in the old fashioned lounge in the evening. The bed was so comfortable and the 24 hour coffee/tea lounge was fantastic! It is within walking distance to downtown Edinburgh but far enough out that you don't have the city noise!
View from our room
Tea lounge
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Cherie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Scott hotel

Excellent stay at the Scott hotel Edinburgh. Staff are lovely and very helpful , breakfast is good , room Is comfortable but small and needed more lighting. Bed and pillows are excellent, cleaning is very good.I think the price is too high given the room size and amenities.No lift in this beautiful building. Quiet and a nice garden it’s situated next to the university. Good for those looking for a relaxing place away from the business of beautiful Edinburgh and free parking is good.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neema

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Greay stay. Breakfast was outstanding.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a wonderful two night stay. The welcome we received was outstanding. Staff were very attentive. We thoroughly enjoyed the access to tea, coffee and homemade biscuits down stairs. We ate in Bonnie’s on our first night. The bread starter was divine. The service and the rest of the meal was also very good. Our room was cosy and the shower was powerful. We would definitely return to this hotel. It was also a nice surprise to find that it was on the university campus and easily walkable into the old city within 35 minutes.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great staff! We loved the updated room features. Breakfast wasn’t as good as 2 years ago.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025