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The Scotsman HotelvsApex Grassmarket Hotel
Both The Scotsman Hotel and Apex Grassmarket Hotel are rated very highly by expert writers. Overall, The Scotsman Hotel ranks significantly better than Apex Grassmarket Hotel. The Scotsman Hotel ranks #4 in Edinburgh with approval from 13 publications like Michelin Guide, DK Eyewitness and Time Out.
The Scotsman Hotel
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20 North Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1YT, Scotland
From $158/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Michelin Guide "Characterful Victorian hotel... Lovely period guest areas."
Concierge "This grandiose 19th-century pile has a distinctive feel to it... the Cowshed Spa has five treatment rooms as well as a relaxation room."
Fodor's "A magnificent turn-of-the-20th-century building, with a marble staircase and a fascinating history... now houses this modern, luxurious hotel." Full review
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For peace and quiet, ask for an upper-story room with a view.
Lonely Planet "The former offices of the Scotsman newspaper – opened in 1904 and hailed as ‘the most magnificent newspaper building in the world’ – are now home to this luxury hotel. Rooms on the..."
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"The Scotsman is an upscale historic boutique located right off the Royal Mile, in the heart of the Old Town." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Rising dramatically over North Bridge, the turreted sandstone façade of the Scotsman Hotel was originally built in 1905 to house the baronial offices of the Scotsman newspaper." Full review
DK Eyewitness "This stylish hotel is housed in the converted former offices of The Scotsman newspaper, and offers great views of the city."
Rough Guide "The plush but unstuffy new occupant of the grand old offices of the Scotsman newspaper is one of Edinburgh’s headline hotels."
Star Service "Once the home of Scotland's still-famous daily newspaper...this intriguing boutique-hotel offers excellent personal service, superlative, amenity-filled guest rooms and varied dining." Full review
Time Out "No better place in Edinburgh to have a bath in a turret." Full review
Apex Grassmarket Hotel Lonely Planet Rough Guide Time Out Star Service
The Telegraph
31 - 35 Grassmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2HS, Scotland
From $122/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Lonely Planet "Centrally located and with good business facilities, the 171-room Apex has stylish, modern décor, large, luxurious bedrooms, a rooftop restaurant and great views of the castle."
Rough Guide "This ex-university building turned 175-bed business-oriented hotel has comfortable rooms, some with views to the Castle. Faces the happening Grassmarket."
Time Out "This 1996 debut venture from Apex was refurbished and extended just a couple of years later; more than a decade on, it remains a slick, contemporary venue in a brilliant location." Full review
Star Service "This value-focused hotel competes on its own level thanks to a plethora of amenities and a convenient location not far from Edinburgh Castle." Full review
The Telegraph7.0
"Not to be confused with the nearby Apex Edinburgh City hotel, this sibling has a gym, swimming pool and slightly better views." Full review
