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The Scotsman

5.0 of 5
20 North Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1YT, Scotland
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Ranked #49 of 137 hotels in Edinburgh
4.0 of 5 stars 565 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Star hotel(17)
  • Royal mile(15)
  • Very helpful(15)
  • Very good(14)
  • Princes street(12)
  • Great location(11)
  • North bridge(10)
  • Deluxe room(10)
  • Train station(9)
  • Friendly and helpful(9)
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garyfromscotland
scotland
Reviewer
5 reviews
4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2012 NEW

Just back from a weekday city break staying at the scotsman. Very hard working ,dilligent and friendly staff The hotels location is perfect iMO.Your literally right across the road from Waverly train station.200m from the Royal Mile and 300m from Princes Street Check in went really well.Not due to check in till 2pm we arrived in the city at noon... More

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twothereandback
New York City, New York
Senior Contributor
27 reviews
78 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2012 NEW

Having booked a service flat that proved disappointing, we chose to immediately relocate to a hotel and frankly chose The Scotsman simply because it was one of the first hotels we walked by. Did we get lucky! Explaining our dilemma to Michelle at reception, she acted as though it was her responsibility to salvage our vacation. She offered us three... More

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deidreofthesoorrows
norfolk
Reviewer
3 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012

Lovely big room with great solid furniture Two televisions Like the spa and swimming pool Definitely the friendliest staff we have ever seen Made a great weekend More

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Gillyc86
Gourock, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 January 2012

I never leave reviews on hotels I've stayed at due to lack of time etc, however I feel the Scotsman and its staff deserve it ! I booked the stay or my sister and I for a chill out pamper break, I called hotel prior to our stay and requested twin beds. After being warmly welcomed and our bags lifed... More

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TheScotsmanEdinburgh, General Manager at The Scotsman, responded to this review
2 February 2012

Thank you for taking the time to record your positive comments regarding your recent visit to the Scotsman Hotel; as you will be aware, normally avenues such as Trip Advisor are utilised for the negative aspects; making your kind words appreciated that little bit more. It is always a pleasure to read our guest’s reviews and an added bonus when... More

Chrispaine100
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 January 2012

Checked in by really welcoming,happy staff who up-graded us to a suite which is fantastic.staff are so helpful, facilities are wonderful,location spot on, just a brilliant experience all round. Big thanks to the staff for really enhancing our Edinburgh experience. More

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TheScotsmanEdinburgh, General Manager at The Scotsman, responded to this review
2 February 2012

Thank you for taking the time to record your positive comments regarding your recent visit to the Scotsman Hotel. We like to deliver a truly 5 star “Scotsman” experience to our guests; our staff always endeavouring to be professional, friendly and offer the very best service at all times, I am pleased to see that you experienced all of these... More

MusicProfessor60
Pasadena, California
Contributor
14 reviews
9 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 January 2012
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From what we read here and elsewhere, The Scotsman promised to be a perfect stay for my 50th birthday in July 2010. Close to many places we wanted to see, historic and grand itself, we had high hopes. However, the surly check-in staff did not make our first experience here a pleasant one. Our large room (like a suite) was... More

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TheScotsmanEdinburgh, General Manager at The Scotsman, responded to this review
2 February 2012

Thank you very much for your review regarding your recent stay at the Scotsman. I appreciate you taking the time to make your comments, and would like to take this opportunity firstly to apologise as well as responding to the points you have made. I was very concerned and a little surprised to hear that you found our front of... More

peteoxford
London, United Kingdom
Senior Contributor
36 reviews
6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2012

Really impressed by the hotel - the staff were very accomodating when our flight got cancelled due to snow. My only complaint would be that the room was a little on the hot side despite adjusting the a/c Great views over Edinburgh, comfortable room and approachable proffesional staff. The doorman in particular made you feel very welcome. Will definately look... More

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TheScotsmanEdinburgh, General Manager at The Scotsman, responded to this review
2 February 2012

Thank you for taking the time to record your positive comments regarding your recent visit to the Scotsman Hotel. We are very proud of the fact that each and every one of our staff knows the importance of making our guests feel special and I am pleased to see that you experienced the team’s professionalism and friendliness. It is always... More

jvw1965
London, United Kingdom
Contributor
19 reviews
6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2012

I arrived before check-in time and my room was not yet ready. The friendly receptionist quickly conferred and not only could I get to my room but also got an upgrade. The porter, a friendly Scot showed me to the room and offered to help out with the features. I should have asked him so because I could hardly get... More

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TheScotsmanEdinburgh, General Manager at The Scotsman, responded to this review
2 February 2012

Thank you for taking the time to record your positive comments regarding your recent visit to the Scotsman Hotel; as you will be aware, normally avenues such as Trip Advisor are utilised for the negative aspects; making your kind words appreciated that little bit more. Our official check in time is 2pm however if we are able to accommodate our... More

thecrock02
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Senior Contributor
41 reviews
16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2012

My wife and I stayed @ The Scotsman for her 30th Birthday weekend yesterday. Staff are very friendly and although perhaps the Hotel could do with an renovation here and there, dont let that put you off staying at this hotel. We were upgraded to a Suite (thank you!) and had a fabulous view of Edinburgh from our hotel room.... More

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dhsdgvfouyegwf
Bexhill-on-Sea, United Kingdom
Reviewer
3 reviews
1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 January 2012
1
person found this review helpful

I booked two nights at the Scotsman as a 30th birthday treat for my partner. I booked a "study room" but on arrival we discovered that we had been upgraded to a "Deluxe room" with a city view. The room (603) was very nice but perhaps a little tired. The View was amazing looking over to the new town and... More

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TheScotsmanEdinburgh, General Manager at The Scotsman, responded to this review
30 January 2012

Thank you for taking the time to record your positive comments regarding your recent visit to the Scotsman Hotel; as you will be aware, normally avenues such as Trip Advisor are utilised for the negative aspects; making your kind words appreciated that little bit more. I always like to upgrade our guests where possible to add to their experience; I... More

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Address: 20 North Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1YT, Scotland

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