20 North Bridge, Old Town, Edinburgh, EH1 1TR, United Kingdom
#35 of 169 hotels in Edinburgh
Guests' ChoiceBased on 3463 hotel reviews
8.5Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.2
Location
9.5
Facilities
8.7
Staff
8.9
Value for money
8.1
Free WiFi
8.2
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End of dialog contentReviewed: May 16, 2024
Suzanne
AustraliaFront desk staff unfriendly
The location excellent. The Breakfast options were excellent
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 16, 2024
Madden
Swedennothing to note
Fantastic room & breakfast, esp the complimentary Scotsman whiskey. Staff were again, great overall experience & would go back
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: May 14, 2024
Reem
Saudi ArabiaLocation
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: May 14, 2024
Melissa
United KingdomBoth mornings we were disturbed quite early by the room service, it was annoying and a little awkward as one of them were a little rude and made us uncomfortable. We had breakfast in the breakfast room one morning, the staff, food and drinks were great but the room was oppressive and the tables are far to close together, again, it makes for an uncomfortable situation.
It’s a gorgeous building and beautifully renovated in to the fine hotel it is today. It’s in a great location and has a lovely Grand Cafe restaurant.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 14, 2024
Debbie
AustraliaClassic hotel with the right amount of class.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 13, 2024
Georgy
RussiaSmell in the bathroom
Complimentary whisky Amazing room Radio
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 13, 2024
Jodie
AustraliaThe beds in our room and sofa
Service was wonderful Very helpful Very beautiful ambience
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 12, 2024
Evelyn
United States of AmericaLocation was the best. Near Royal Mile which has many good restaurants and stores. Near train station and bus station for connections. Room was grand. Staff was exceptional.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 12, 2024
Laura
United States of AmericaVery difficult to get to due to construction nearby. No parking close by and difficult to find back entrance.
Nice large rooms. Very comfortable.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 11, 2024
Jennifer
United States of AmericaNo Parking at facility
Centrally located but quiet at night. Great choices for breakfast. Helpful staff. Very clean comfortable rooms!!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 11, 2024
Ciara
IrelandThe wait in the cafe for food or service was sometimes slow and waiting on a lift to your room can take ages sometimes but it’s an old building so that can be a given!
We had a gorgeous stay in the Scotsman! The rooms are very clean and super comfortable. We even upgraded to city view and had an amazing surprise of a tower in our room!! We even did a movie in the theatre on the bottom floor and that was lovely.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: May 11, 2024
Dawn
United States of AmericaOur original room was dreary & dark with an obvious plumbing issue directly above our heads. I called the front desk & they moved us immediately to the most gorgeous room with a view, good lighting and Netflix. The odd thing was, they said in the bad room the hotel didn’t have Netflix. I guess that’s what an upgrade gets you.
The staff…incredibly accommodating. The location was ideal for just a few days in Edinburgh.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 11, 2024
Jenny
BelgiumIn my opinion the hotel is overpriced but still that might be the case most of the hotels in the city centre. What I find unsatisfactory was the breakfast, it lacked choices for healthy food, the coffee machine was broken for 2 days of our stay. The hotel can improve on the breakfast front. Overall the staff there were very friendly.
The hotel location is excellent, I selected the hotel based on this as I had to travel by train one day. The room was very clean and comfortable, the staff were very kind and helpful. It is an interesting building to visit.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 10, 2024
Jorge
United States of Americanothing
Everything about this hotel is amazing!!!Staff, location, amenities, breakfast, size of room. I would not stay anywhere else. Next to train station, around the corner from Royal mile and everything.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: May 8, 2024
John
BrazilNothing
Everything
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 7, 2024
Jo
United KingdomMore detail given about the cinema and restaurant. Problem with parking - entrance to Waverley station closed, hotel staff unaware and had to pay for a separate car park at St James with no reimbursement for parking.
Fantastic location and really comfortable bed and pillows - best nights sleep for ages!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 7, 2024
Graeme
United KingdomWhile the staff were pleasant, the breakfast was a little disappointing.
Location is excellent
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 6, 2024
Fatima
United Arab EmiratesNothing
Exceptional
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 6, 2024
Laura
United KingdomThe food on the warm section of the buffet was not as warm as I'd like.
The location was perfect. The staff were all warm and friendly. There was a good selection of options to choose for breakfast from the menu and also the buffet.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: May 6, 2024
Christopher
United States of AmericaEntrance to the hotel is a bit confusing and no staff was available to help to get luggage inside. No entrance pullout or place to park so we double parked near the the market street entrance. Door is tiny, heavy and does not stay open. No porter or staff to help move bags or even hold door open so we had to basically move one bag at a time from the street to the ground floor lobby struggling with the door with each of our bags. This was last stop of 2 week trip and returned rental car after check in so we had all out bags. Pack light and this shouldn't be an issue!
Room was phenomenal. I think they must have upgraded us as we had a corner room overlooking the train station and beautiful park and city. Great space, full sized shower, luxury bathroom.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: May 5, 2024
Sarah
United States of AmericaThe hotel itself had construction going on all around it which I know is a temporary inconvenience.
We loved our room awhich I understand was recently updated. Very comfortable beds and complimentary tea service. The location was great for exploring Edinburgh.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: May 5, 2024
Alison
United KingdomFriendly and helpful Staff! The stunning architecture! Cleanliness and comfortable! Location!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 4, 2024
Linda
AustraliaLovely stay in this hotel. Excellent service. Buffet breakfast had a vast array of food to choose from. Great location. Room was glam with a very comfortable bed.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 3, 2024
Terry
United States of AmericaNo wifi in our room. Get it all thru hotel, walk in our room no connection.
Easy to get to hotel from train station using their Market st exit, cross street, go to your left keep going kinda around the side of building till u see big flower boxes on both sides of entrance, go thru doors to lift. 4 th floor reception. Perfect
Stayed in May 2024
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