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The Royal Scots ClubvsThe Scotsman Hotel
Both properties are rated very highly by writers. On balance, The Scotsman Hotel is the choice of most reviewers compared to The Royal Scots Club. The Scotsman Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 89 with accolades from 13 reviewers such as Fodor's, The Telegraph and Travel + Leisure.
The Royal Scots Club
Time Out
Oyster
The Telegraph
30 Abercromby Place, Edinburgh EH3 6QE, Scotland
From $73/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Time Out "The rooms have been furnished in traditional style, some with four-poster beds, but aren't averse to modern comforts; a few rooms offer views north to the Firth of Forth." Full review
OysterMid-Range
"The Royal Scots Club is a private members club that opened its doors as a hotel to the public whilst maintaining all of its traditional heritage." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"Founded in 1919 in honour of the members of the Royal Scots Regiment who died in the First World War, non-members can stay in this private club at one of Edinburgh’s grandest addresses." 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
