The Scotsman HotelvsLe Monde Hotel Edinburgh
The Scotsman Hotel and Le Monde Hotel Edinburgh are both highly recommended by professionals. Overall, The Scotsman Hotel scores significantly better than Le Monde Hotel Edinburgh. The Scotsman Hotel scores 88 with accolades from 13 reviewers like oyster.com, Afar Magazine and Travel + Leisure.
The Scotsman Hotel Show All Reviews
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..."
Oyster
Upscale
"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
Le Monde Hotel Edinburgh
16 George Street, Edinburgh EH2 2PF, Scotland
From $133/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Concierge
"A refurbished town house in the city center, this...boutique hotel opened in March 2006. ... Each of the 18 rooms reflects a different city's vibe and aesthetic."
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In the same building are an assortment of cafes, bars, and a nightclub...light sleepers should book rooms on the third floor to avoid the din.
Oyster
Upscale
"This 18-room, upscale boutique hotel has an eclectic style with city-themed rooms and suites. Located right in the centre of Edinburgh, all the top attractions are within a short walk." Full review
Time Out
"Come to Edinburgh, spend the night in Barcelona, Beijing or Berlin." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Le Monde pulls off its design premise—each of the 18 rooms is themed after a global city—by melding fantasy with comfort." Full review