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Norton House Hotel & Spa EdinburghvsThe Scotsman Hotel
Both hotels are endorsed by travel writers. On balance, The Scotsman Hotel scores significantly higher than Norton House Hotel & Spa Edinburgh. The Scotsman Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 89 with positive reviews from 13 reviews including The Telegraph, Lonely Planet and Star Service.
Norton House Hotel & Spa Edinburgh
Oyster
The Telegraph
Jetsetter
Ingliston, Edinburgh EH28 8LX, Scotland
From $197/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
OysterUpscale
"A four-pearl Victorian country mansion, Norton House Hotel and Spa, built in 1843, sits on 55 acres of beautiful grounds that feature mature trees and pretty hanging baskets." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Driving down the long front avenue through fifty-odd impeccably landscaped acres, it is hard to believe there’s an airport only two miles away – the only clue is the soft growl of passing jets." Full review
Jetsetter "A traditional spa retreat just outside the whimsical city of Edinburgh, with a three-course dinner option." Full review
The Scotsman Hotel
Michelin Guide
Concierge
Fodor's
Lonely Planet Oyster
Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Star Service
Time Out 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..."
OysterUpscale
"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
