The RaeburnvsThe Scotsman Hotel
Both hotels are praised by professional reviewers. On balance, The Scotsman Hotel ranks significantly better than The Raeburn. The Scotsman Hotel scores 89 with praise from 13 reviewers including Jetsetter, Star Service and The Telegraph.
The Raeburn
112 Raeburn Place, Edinburgh EH4 1RG, Scotland
From $104/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Free Parking
- Multilingual
Oyster
Upscale
"The Raeburn is an upscale, family-run boutique hotel set in a charming Georgian building in Edinburgh's affluent Stockbridge neighborhood." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Expect a moody-modern-meets-heritage look, fabulous cocktails, and expensive extras in the rooms, from GHD straighteners to snazzy espresso machines." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Establishing shot: What's the first thing you notice as you arrive? What are your initial impressions?Located in Edinburgh’s wonderfully bougie New Town, the Raeburn is a circa-1832..." Full review
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There's free onsite parking—just be sure to call ahead.
The Guardian
"Right by Inverleith Park, the Raeburn has a warm ambience and is just a stone’s throw from great cafes and independent shops on Raeburn Place."
Independent
"The Raeburn is perfect for out-of-towners...head upstairs to rooms that tick all the boxes. Rainforest showers, humongous TVs, and coffee machines all come as standard."
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