The Scotsman Hotel, Edinburgh
About the Hotel
Rooms & Suites
The Scotsman Hotel, located in Old Town, features rooms and suites with details that nod to its history as a publishing house. Rooms feature high ceilings, natural light, exposed brick, and wood-paneled walls. Amenities include Egyptian cotton linen, complimentary Wi-Fi, a Scotsman Newspaper, and a privacy hatch for 24-hour room service. Some rooms offer views of Edinburgh's City Centre. Suites include a separate living area. The Penthouse Suite offers a private balcony with views of Edinburgh Castle, a walk-in wardrobe, a personal sauna, and an oversized roll-top bath. A selection of Arran Sense Of Scotland toiletries is included.
Dining at The Scotsman
The Grand Café serves a menu of modern food and drinks. The kitchen team uses Scottish produce. A breakfast room offers a continental selection alongside hot dishes served buffet style, including pastries from The Company Bakery. The Press Bar offers a selection of Scotsman dishes and an impressive whisky selection. Guests can also enjoy drinks in The Hide bar.
Leisure & Entertainment
The Scotsman Hotel features a 48-seat cinema with leather armchair seats. The cinema shows movies, from new releases to classic films. The hotel also has a fitness suite with equipment from NOHrD, including a WaterRower, Bike, and SlimBeam.
Location and Transportation
The Scotsman Hotel is located in Old Town, near centuries-old buildings and narrow alleys. It is known as the gateway between the old and new towns. The hotel is near Camera Obscura and World of Illusions (0.5 km), Palace of Holyroodhouse (1 km), Nelson Monument (0.5 km), Scott Monument (0.5 km), Royal Mile (0.5 km), Calton Hill (0.5 km), Princes Street Gardens (1 km), Edinburgh Old Town (0.3 km), and St Giles' Cathedral (0.3 km). Waverley station is nearby. The best drop-off point for cars is the Market Street entrance due to roadworks on North Bridge. Discounted car parking is available at an APCOA car park a ten-minute walk from the hotel.
Hotel Services
The Scotsman Hotel provides a range of services, including a complimentary nip of Whisky on arrival, a shoe shine service, and a 24-hour front desk. The hotel offers event spaces, supported by an experienced event team. The hotel can relocate guests to a hotel of equivalent category if needed. Private screenings are available at the Picturehouse. The hotel is licensed to conduct Civil & Humanist ceremonies and welcome all marriage celebrations.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Golf course
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Outdoor dining area
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Children's buffet
Room features
- Free Wi-Fi in rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Dressing area
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Location
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