The Scotsman Hotel – Edinburgh – 4 Star
An Icon Of Edinburgh Since 1905
The Scotsman Hotel is located on the historic North Bridge, connecting the ancient Old Town of Edinburgh with the cosmopolitan New Town. 10 floors of luxurious rooms, suites and a duplex Penthouse offer our guests unrivalled views including Edinburgh Castle, Calton Hill, The Scott Monument and beyond.
Named after Scotland’s national newspaper, for which the Baroque building was originally built as headquarters, The Scotsman of today is a true city hotel, featuring an all-day brasserie restaurant, three bars, a boutique cinema and a range of events spaces.
Accommodations :
Our bedrooms and suites harness the historical character of the building and provide a warm and welcome sanctuary to all those who spend the night. Natural light floods rooms with exposed brick and wood panelled walls, with sumptuous soft furnishings designed to make you feel right at home.
Perched high atop North Bridge with the bustling Market Street nestled below, our commanding position allows for some of the best views of the city. From our castle views from the Penthouse Balcony, to our corner suites with panoramic views of the historic Calton Hill, there is no better place to view the city from above.
You can expect an extensive list of signature Scotsman amenities, such as our wee nip of Whisky on arrival to perk you up, and our specially selected Arran Sense Of Scotland toiletries. Our famously welcoming concierge service is on hand to help you with everything from our signature room service (delivered directly to your room via a hatch) to helping arrange your itineraries and reservations for some of the cities must-see spots.
Reporter Rooms:
366 sq ft
Sleeps Two
Double or Twin Room
One Bathroom
Our beautifully appointed Reporter Rooms offer everything you need for a special nights sleep. High ceilings and natural light make these rooms feel airy and light whilst cosy and compact, the perfect choice for couples and solo travellers.
Director Rooms :
365 sq ft
Sleeps Two
Double or Twin Room
One Bathroom
City View (limited rooms)
Our beautifully appointed Director Rooms offer everything you need for a special nights sleep. High ceilings and natural light make these rooms feel airy and light whilst cosy and compact, the perfect choice for couples and solo travellers.
Feature Rooms:
430 sq ft
Sleeps Two
Double or Twin Room
City View (limited rooms)
One Bathroom
Our luxurious Feature rooms are available as either Twin or Double rooms, and offer a generously sized bedroom with wooden panelled walls and elegant furnishings. All Feature rooms have a sofa or seating nook for reading and relaxing, making it perfect for longer stays or an affordable upgrade to spoil yourself while in the city.
Family Rooms:
365 sq ft
Sleeps Four
Two Double or One Double Two Single
One Bathroom
Our family bedrooms sleep up to 4 people and are well equipped with all your home comforts. Perfect for families or groups of friends to share, these rooms have either two double beds or a double and two singles, with guests able to specify their preference at time of booking. Our family rooms are limited in availability, therefore if we are unable to accommodate your preference please do get in touch to discuss alternatives.
Headline Suite:
560 sq ft
Sleeps Three
One Double Bed
One Bathroom
City View
The Headline Suite encompasses the iconic charm of our historic property and is the perfect choice for those who prefer a separate living area as well as a bedroom. The wooden panelled walls and dramatic draped windows bring plenty of texture and detail, and are finished alongside deep piled carpets, crisp linen bedding, and accents of limewash wood, cotton and tweed.
The Publisher Suite:
753 sq ft
Sleeps Three
One Double bed and One Rollaway bed available
One Bathroom
Our ultimate suite- The Publisher suites offer some of the best venues in the city, along with a generous bedroom and lounging space. The wooden panelled walls and dramatic draped windows bring plenty of texture and detail, and are finished alongside deep piled carpets, crisp linen bedding, and accents of limewash wood, cotton and tweed.
The Penthouse Suite:
860 sq ft
Sleeps Two
One Rollaway bed available and 1 Double bed
One Bathroom
Discover the penthouse via your own private staircase entrance. Once inside, this sprawling suite is spread across two floors connected by a beautiful spiral staircase.
Dining :
The Grand Cafe
The Grand Café is located in the former advertising hall of the Scotsman Newspaper headquarters, and today is the playground for afternoon treats, late night tipples, and unforgettable date nights. With a smart and sophisticated brasserie style menu served all day and live music on weekends until the wee hours, you just discovered a gem hidden in plain site.
Bar
The Hide Bar
Guests are also invited to join us in The Hide bar, an intimate and cosy bar setting, the perfect place to catch up on emails, enjoy a newspaper, or grab a drink for the road.
The Press Bar
A bustling and relaxed lounge perfect for catching up on work or for after-dinner nightcaps. We also offer a small selection of our favorite classic Scotsman dishes here to enjoy, such as our famous Club Sandwich, the perfect accompaniment to a cold beer or a smart cocktail.
Golf :
The Scotsman Hotel is a short drive to the finest golf courses in the East Coast.
The East Lothian Coast is dripping with Links courses… There are nineteen courses within 20 minutes’ drives of Edinburgh , and ten have hosted championships and five have been qualifiers for The Open at Muirfield.
Archerfield Golf Course and The Renaissance Club are less than 30 minutes from us. The historic courses of St Andrews are also only a scenic ninety minutes away by car.
Enjoy all the great links courses in East Lothian area. Play the great courses such as Gullane # 1 , # 2, # 3 , Muirfield , North Berwick , Royal Musselburgh, Kilspindie, Craigielaw, Dunbar , to name a few.
