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The Scotsman
20 North Bridge, Edinburgh, UK
82 Rooms
Contemporary Classic & Lively
This red sandstone building was once home to the offices of the Scotsman newspaper (hence the name). The location, on North Bridge, is a (very) short walk from Waverley Railway Station, Princes Street, and the Royal Mile. From the exterior, this is quite obviously a historic location. Inside, the sense of history is still evident in such touches as the authentic Scottish estate tweeds that decorate the guest rooms. But the design, even in some of the more retro-themed spaces, is anything but stuffy.
What the Scotsman hotels are becoming known for, though, is first-class charm, hospitality, and service. Like its Parisian sister hotel, La Tremoille, the Scotsman features one certain convenience that we can't wait to mention: The Hatch. Never again will guests be forced to actually open their doors to receive room service, or laundry, or freshly shined shoes. The Hatch is a cross between a dumbwaiter (one that does not actually traverse floors, but passes from corridor to room) and the slot in the cell door through which prisoners' meals are delivered.
The result is utter privacy — one could conceivably lounge in one's bathrobe for the duration of the stay, enjoying the built-in Edinburgh Monopoly game (this, we assure you, is no joke), carving pistols from bars of soap and rattling one's tin cup against the bars of the cell door (metaphorically speaking, of course). All this while receiving 24-hour room service anonymously through The Hatch.
But to do so would be a shame, for one would miss out on certain of the hotel's amenities which are too large to pass through a compartment into the guest room. Take, for example, the traditional drawing-room-styled bar, or the breakfast room with replica Versailles chandeliers.
Essentially, the Scotsman is about bringing the luxury escape hotel and the modern business traveler's hotel together under one roof. And in this it succeeds. Neither a drafty old castle nor a trendy nightspot, this hotel, and in fact the Scotsman family, is a solid luxury experience with personality - unique, charming, and historical.
What the Scotsman hotels are becoming known for, though, is first-class charm, hospitality, and service. Like its Parisian sister hotel, La Tremoille, the Scotsman features one certain convenience that we can't wait to mention: The Hatch. Never again will guests be forced to actually open their doors to receive room service, or laundry, or freshly shined shoes. The Hatch is a cross between a dumbwaiter (one that does not actually traverse floors, but passes from corridor to room) and the slot in the cell door through which prisoners' meals are delivered.
The result is utter privacy — one could conceivably lounge in one's bathrobe for the duration of the stay, enjoying the built-in Edinburgh Monopoly game (this, we assure you, is no joke), carving pistols from bars of soap and rattling one's tin cup against the bars of the cell door (metaphorically speaking, of course). All this while receiving 24-hour room service anonymously through The Hatch.
But to do so would be a shame, for one would miss out on certain of the hotel's amenities which are too large to pass through a compartment into the guest room. Take, for example, the traditional drawing-room-styled bar, or the breakfast room with replica Versailles chandeliers.
Essentially, the Scotsman is about bringing the luxury escape hotel and the modern business traveler's hotel together under one roof. And in this it succeeds. Neither a drafty old castle nor a trendy nightspot, this hotel, and in fact the Scotsman family, is a solid luxury experience with personality - unique, charming, and historical.
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The Scotsman
20 North Bridge, Edinburgh, UK
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Amenities & Services
- Free wi-fi
- Self service parking (charges apply)
- Bar
- Room service
- Restaurant
- 100% non-smoking hotel
- Concierge
- 24 hour front desk
- Adjoining rooms
- Air conditioning
- Luggage storage
- Golf nearby
- Cribs (subject to availability)
- Parking
Need to Know
- When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
- WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
- No parking available.
- Pets are not allowed.
- Children of any age are allowed.
- Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
- Children up to and including 12 years old stay for £45 per person per night when using an existing bed.
- Children up to and including 12 years old stay for £45 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
- You haven't added any extra beds.
- Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
- Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
Check in:
2 pm
Check out:
11 am
Credit cards accepted
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Check-in
Oct 6
Check-out
Oct 15
Rates shown in USD based on single occupancy.