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The Scott

4.0 star property
Step into an oasis near Edinburgh University where you can savor local flavors in our restaurant or unwind amidst nature's splendor.
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Lounge
Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Property grounds
Rainfall showerhead, designer toiletries, hair dryer, dressing gowns
Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly
The price is NZ$290
includes taxes & fees
23 Jan - 24 Jan

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Classic Double Room Single Use

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Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 20.96 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Classic Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 20.96 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

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Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room Single Use

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Double Room Single Use

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Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 24.5 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

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Signature Double Room

Signature Double Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 24.5 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
18 Holyrood Park Rd, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH16 5AY

What's nearby

  • University of Edinburgh - 14 min walk
  • Arthur's Seat - 3 min drive
  • Royal Mile - 5 min drive
  • Edinburgh Castle - 6 min drive
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 6 min drive
  • Newcraighall Station - 11 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Abbey - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Southpour - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Old Bell Inn - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Salisbury Arms - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Scott

Upscale eco-certified hotel near University of Edinburgh
A garden, a bar and a restaurant are just a few of the amenities provided at The Scott. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self-parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station and smoke-free property
  • A nature reserve, a 24-hour front desk and a front desk safe
  • Guest reviews say great things the breakfast, helpful staff and location
Room features
All guest rooms at The Scott include perks, such as premium bedding and dressing gowns, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
  • 40-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, electric kettles and heating

Awards and 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.

Languages

English

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • 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

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
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 are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 30.00 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 18.00 for adults and from GBP 18.00 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 30.00 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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 fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

The Scott Hotel
The Scott Edinburgh
The Scott Hotel Edinburgh

Frequently asked questions

Is The Scott pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 30.00 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at The Scott?

As of 22 Jan 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Scott on 23 Jan 2025 start from NZ$289.93, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Scott?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Scott?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Scott?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Scott located?

Located in Southside, this eco-certified hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Royal Commonwealth Pool and University of Edinburgh. Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile are also within 2 miles (3 km). Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) is 27 minutes by foot and Edinburgh Waverley Station is 27 minutes.

The Scott Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 299 out of 368 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 46 out of 368 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 368 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 368 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 368 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff. Clean rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property, friendly, helpful staff. We recommend The Scott to anyone visiting Edinburgh.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel looks stunning, bus stop outside that takes you in the city centre in 10 minutes. Lovely setting plenty of alternative car parks in the ground, might be awkward parking when the University is open. Right by Arthurs Seat which is a must to do for fantastic views over the city.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

CW

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room with large bathroom but no bath tub. The room temperature could be on the low side in the winter. But overall very nicely decorated room and nice amenities. Toiletries came in big bottle rather than small plastic bottles. The room size is spacious and fittings are of high quality. Nice breakfast at the dining room. Only two issues we have with the hotel. One is limited parking spaces nearby, sometimes we have to park further away. Secondly the hotel is without lift and could be problematic with luggages though the hotel will get porter to help with carrying the luggage up and down.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maranda

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ting Huen Britta

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

XINFANG

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great time here, highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very enjoyable stay lovely hotel , however the 1st morning breakfast was cold on cold plates ,2nd day was much better . The alacarte menu was very ltd choice and also had to ask the waitress if our Main Courses The Monk Fish was meant to be cold as the little white turnips were completely cold and the Monkfish was not even Luke warm. She apoligised and took back to get heated through.once this was done it was ok but by that time we were so disappointed . Then I asked if they made liqueur coffees don’t think she had heard of this. Anyway the answer was no. I should have asked for a coffee and a Liqueur on the side ,but took one of the sweets instead . A bit disappointed because of these hiccups but overall we thought it was a beautiful hotel .
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shruti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just a beautiful little boutique hotel with a fantastic staff! Thank you for a lovely short stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kira

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice rooms, very friendly & helpful staff. Room cleaned each day with clean towels. Bed very comfy. Breakfast decent although quality varied from day to day. Couple of niggles: our room was quite cold (it was 0 degrees outside but the old windows struggled). There is no lift too, so bare that in mind but staff did help get one of our two bags upstairs. Restaurant extremely good, well recommended especially for the price.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leona

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Amanda Clare

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tonya

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent small friendly hotel. Last time in Edinburgh we stayed at a large quality central hotel, this was a lot better. Great check in, shown to room on 3rd floor. No lift but happy to help with cases. Quiet area, excellent bus connections to centre. Best was no. 30 from city centre/, 12 minutes to Commonwealth pool stop near hotel. Day bus & tram ticket about £6 or use contactless capped at £6. Evening dined at Scholar adjacent sister hotel good food sensible menu. Other restaurants in the area or wide range in the city. Will be back next time in Edinburgh
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely unique facility. Stay was made great by the staff. Can’t say enough good things about them! Definitely a winner!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin, Houston

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luna Mesa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Clean and well maintained. Best part is comfy bed and good food.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My partner and I loved our stay at the Scott. It’s a nice area and away from the craziness of the royal mile in Edinburgh. The decor and vibe of the hotel is so cool! The room was amazing!! The rooms are very modern with gorgeous bathrooms and showers. The soap and body wash/body lotion smells amazing. The robes and slippers gave it a luxurious feel. We also dined at the restaurant and did the tasting menu. The staff pulled out the red carpet for us it felt like- the tasting menu was incredible! And the presentation and care from the staff was top notch. We enjoyed every minute of our stay and will highly recommend it to others. The staff go above and beyond to ensure your comfort. This place is truly a gem!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ibrahim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was amazing, the staff from concierge to housekeeping were super friendly and helpful. The only thing which a couple of times at 6 am in the morning there was a lot of banging. But otherwise it was a great experience and will for sure book there again.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024