The Scotsman Hotel

20 North Bridge, Edinburgh EH11TR United Kingdom (GBR)
4.0 Star property
55.951065 -3.188225
+1-800-219-2797
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Local attractions

Edinburgh Castle, Palace of Holyroodhouse, the Royal Mile, National Gallery of Scotland, Dynamic Earth, Scotch Whisky Heritage Centre, National Museum of Scotland, The Royal Yacht Britannia, Edinburgh Zoo, Museum of Childhood

Verified reviews of The Scotsman Hotel

Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked in recently:
"Good Stay"
Overall score5.0/ 5
Friendly clean great location.
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
30-May-2025 Verified review, stayed from Thu May 29 to Fri May 30 2025 at a $448.07 average nightly rate.
4.0 out of 5. Based on 3286 guest reviews

Property description

The Scotsman Hotel, resides within the former Scotsman Newspaper building. Originally built in 1905, this majestic building was designed to dominate the Edinburgh skyline and features incredible views of the city´s most famous landmarks. In 2001 the building was transformed into The Scotsman Hotel with careful attention towards preserving the magnificent Italian marble staircase, stunning oak panelling, imposing marble pillars and ornate ceilings. Originally the reception room of the newspaper, our North Bridge Bar and Brasserie features the original oak panelling, a hand carved wooden balcony and imposing marble pillars. The seating area is split into two levels with the balcony offering quieter, intimate seating, with a birds-eye-view below to the buzzing main restaurant and cocktail bar. The newspaper held its giant printing presses in the lower ground floor. The press room now houses our Scotsman Health Club and Spa with a vast state of the art gym. Popular with locals and hotel guests alike. Facilities include a steel swimming pool, steam and sauna, tropicarium, 60-station gym, spa treatment rooms and a relaxation suite. With no two alike, our 69 rooms and suites each have their own quirky features including curved corner window bays with breathtaking views and marble bathrooms and as a guest at The Scotsman you will enjoy free Wi-Fi access and a complimentary Scotsman Newspaper. Our private screening room complete with sumptuous leather seating is available for hire, be it for fun occasions or that all important presentation or product launch.

Details / Other expenses

Check-in: 2:00PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Year of last renovation: 2002
Floors: 9
Rooms: 69
Corridors: All rooms have interior hallways
Non-smoking rooms: 69
Rooms with disabled access:
Suites: 13
Room windows: Windows do open
Cleaning frequency: Daily
Meeting rooms: 9 View spaces
Meeting space: 7904 sq. feet
Event space: Holds 100 people
Dist. to the nearest gym: On-site
Lounge/Bar hours: 7:00AM-00:00AM
Policies / Expenses
Cancellation:
72 Hours prior to arrival without charge
Nightly parking: £20
Total taxes: 0.00%
Total misc. fees: £0.00 GBP
(mandatory resort fees/taxes)
Meeting Wired Internet Fee: 18.50 Per Day (High Speed Internet)
Avg. Continental Breakfast Cost: 12.95 Per Person
Avg. Plated Breakfast Cost: 16.95 Per Person
Avg. Buffet Lunch Cost: 15.00 Per Person
Avg. Plated Dinner Cost: 35.00 Per Person
Morning Break Cost: 3.00 Per Person (from £3.00pp per serve)
Afternoon Break Cost: 3.00 Per Person (from £3.00pp per serve)

Amenities / Features


  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Baggage storage facilities
  • Breakfast in room
  • Car rental
  • Central location
  • Charge for early check out
  • Clothes drying
  • Complimentary newspaper
  • Concierge service
  • Conference facilities
  • Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
  • Credit card accepted: American Express
  • Credit card accepted: Diners Club
  • Currency exchange
  • Dinner available
  • Electronic key card
  • Elevator
  • Express Check-Out
  • Facilities for the disabled
  • Fax available
  • Fitness and health center
  • Hairdryer available
  • Central heating
  • Internet - wireless
  • Internet - ethernet
  • Ironing facilities
  • Jacuzzi
  • Licensed bar
  • Mini bar
  • Movies in room
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24 hours opened
  • Office or business center
  • Private bathroom in room
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant
  • 24 hours room service
  • Safe in rooms
  • Sauna
  • Shower
  • Solarium
  • Spa
  • Swimming pool - indoor
  • Tea and coffee making facilities
  • Telephone
  • Telephone in all rooms
  • Television
  • Travellers cheques accepted
  • Voicemail

Airport & shuttle information

Edinburgh airport is 25 minutes away by car or public transport. One way in a taxi would cost approximately £20.00.

Is there an airport shuttle? Sorry but no airport shuttle is available.

Pet friendly?

Sorry but pets are not allowed.

Suggested AI generated itinerary

    Day 1

  • Breakfast: The Elephant House - A cozy café known for its connection to J.K. Rowling and the birthplace of Harry Potter. Distance from hotel: 0.4 miles.
  • Lunch: The Royal Mile Tavern - A traditional Scottish pub serving delicious pub food and a wide selection of drinks. Distance from hotel: 0.1 miles.
  • Dinner: The Witchery by the Castle - A historic restaurant located near Edinburgh Castle, offering a unique dining experience. Distance from hotel: 0.3 miles.
  • Activity: Edinburgh Castle - Explore the iconic Edinburgh Castle, learn about its rich history, and enjoy stunning views of the city. Distance from hotel: 0.2 miles.
  • Day 2

  • Breakfast: Mimi's Bakehouse - A charming bakery known for its delicious cakes, pastries, and hearty breakfast options. Distance from hotel: 0.7 miles.
  • Lunch: The Devil's Advocate - A stylish bar and restaurant serving a variety of dishes, including Scottish classics and international cuisine. Distance from hotel: 0.3 miles.
  • Dinner: The Kitchin - A Michelin-starred restaurant offering modern Scottish cuisine with a focus on local and seasonal ingredients. Distance from hotel: 1.2 miles.
  • Activity: Calton Hill - Climb up Calton Hill to enjoy panoramic views of Edinburgh, visit the iconic monuments, and soak in the city's beauty. Distance from hotel: 0.5 miles.
  • Day 3

  • Breakfast: Urban Angel - A trendy café known for its delicious breakfast options, including homemade granola and eggs benedict. Distance from hotel: 0.8 miles.
  • Lunch: The Scotch Whisky Experience - Enjoy a guided tour and tasting at The Scotch Whisky Experience, where you can learn about Scotland's national drink. Distance from hotel: 0.3 miles.
  • Dinner: Ondine - A seafood restaurant offering a wide selection of fresh seafood dishes in a stylish setting. Distance from hotel: 0.6 miles.
  • Activity: The Royal Yacht Britannia - Visit the former royal yacht and explore its luxurious interiors, including the State Apartments and the Royal Deck Tea Room. Distance from hotel: 2.5 miles.

Meeting rooms and event rooms at The Scotsman Hotel

Below are the meeting, conference and event spaces at The Scotsman Hotel.

Feel free to use the The Scotsman Hotel meeting space capacities chart below to help with your event planning. HotelPlanner specialises in Edinburgh event planning for hotel rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, as well as negotiated rates and trade shows.

Meeting room name L x W x H
(Metres)
Size
(sqm)
Event
5'/6
Event space layout
Crescent
Crescent tables layout
Classroom
Classroom meeting layout
Hollow
Square
Hollow square table layout
U-shape
U-shape meeting layout
Boardroom
Boardroom meeting space
Convention
8'/10'
Convention booth layout
Theatre
Theatre layout
Reception
Reception desk for meetings
Regist.
desk
Registration desk for meetings
Boardroom 6 x 4 x 3 24 --/-- -- -- -- -- 12 --/-- -- -- --
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Boardroom

Please note: All AV equipment above is available upon request.
Room type:
Boardroom
Total size:
258.3 Sq. Miles
Dimensions:
6 x 4 x 3 M
Floor level:
4
Power outlets:
4
Columns:
0
Windows:
3
Is there natural light?
Yes
Are there obstructions?
No
Are there built in screens?
No
Is there a built in stage?
No
Is there built in A/V?
No
Amenities available
  • Coffee / Tea Setup
  • Food / Beverage
  • Projection equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Teleconferencing
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Sound System
Half-day space rental fee:
£150.00 GBP
Full-day space rental fee:
£275.00 GBP
Evening space rental fee:
£150.00 GBP
Photo of Boardroom
Drawing Room 9 x 9 x 3 90 --/60 32 20 -- 24 19 --/-- 50 60 --
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Drawing Room

Please note: All AV equipment above is available upon request.
Room type:
General Meeting Room
Total size:
968.8 Sq. Miles
Dimensions:
9 x 9 x 3 M
Floor level:
4
Power outlets:
4
Columns:
0
Windows:
3
Is there natural light?
Yes
Are there obstructions?
No
Are there built in screens?
No
Is there a built in stage?
No
Is there built in A/V?
No
Amenities available
  • Coffee / Tea Setup
  • Food / Beverage
  • Projection equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Sound System
Half-day space rental fee:
£200.00 GBP
Full-day space rental fee:
£400.00 GBP
Evening space rental fee:
£200.00 GBP
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Clubroom 11 x 13 x 2 157 --/90 70 50 -- 50 25 --/-- 70 100 --
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Clubroom

Please note: All AV equipment above is available upon request.
Room type:
General Meeting Room
Total size:
1689.9 Sq. Miles
Dimensions:
11 x 13 x 2 M
Floor level:
3
Power outlets:
4
Columns:
0
Windows:
2
Is there natural light?
Yes
Are there obstructions?
No
Are there built in screens?
No
Is there a built in stage?
No
Is there built in A/V?
No
Amenities available
  • Coffee / Tea Setup
  • Food / Beverage
  • Projection equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Sound System
Half-day space rental fee:
£250.00 GBP
Full-day space rental fee:
£500.00 GBP
Evening space rental fee:
£250.00 GBP
Photo of Clubroom
Linklater Suite 17 x 5 x 2 93 --/50 40 36 -- 21 34 --/-- 54 100 --
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Linklater Suite

Please note: All AV equipment above is available upon request. The Linklater Suite can be divided into 3 smaller rooms.
Room type:
General Meeting Room
Total size:
1001.0 Sq. Miles
Dimensions:
17 x 5 x 2 M
Floor level:
3
Power outlets:
5
Columns:
0
Windows:
4
Is there natural light?
Yes
Are there obstructions?
No
Are there built in screens?
No
Is there a built in stage?
No
Is there built in A/V?
No
Amenities available
  • Coffee / Tea Setup
  • Food / Beverage
  • Projection equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Sound System
Half-day space rental fee:
£250.00 GBP
Full-day space rental fee:
£500.00 GBP
Evening space rental fee:
£250.00 GBP
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Russell Suite 7 x 21 x 2 157 --/70 64 56 -- 50 37 --/-- 80 100 --
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Russell Suite

Please note: All AV equipment above is available upon request.
Room type:
General Meeting Room
Total size:
1689.9 Sq. Miles
Dimensions:
7 x 21 x 2 M
Floor level:
3
Power outlets:
4
Columns:
0
Windows:
3
Is there natural light?
Yes
Are there obstructions?
No
Are there built in screens?
No
Is there a built in stage?
No
Is there built in A/V?
No
Amenities available
  • Coffee / Tea Setup
  • Food / Beverage
  • Projection equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Sound System
Half-day space rental fee:
£250.00 GBP
Full-day space rental fee:
£500.00 GBP
Evening space rental fee:
£250.00 GBP
Photo of Russell Suite
Screening Room 6 x 14 x 3 91 --/-- -- -- -- -- -- --/-- 46 -- --
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Screening Room

Please note: Our Screening Room is a small cinema which has tiered seating for 46 people and is perfect for conference presentations, private screening & theatre productions. All AV equipment above (except for the screen & projector which is a permanent feature) is available upon request.
Room type:
Auditorium
Total size:
979.5 Sq. Miles
Dimensions:
6 x 14 x 3 M
Floor level:
1
Power outlets:
4
Columns:
0
Windows:
0
Is there natural light?
No
Are there obstructions?
No
Are there built in screens?
Yes
Is there a built in stage?
No
Is there built in A/V?
Yes
Amenities available
  • Coffee / Tea Setup
  • Food / Beverage
  • Projection equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Sound System
Half-day space rental fee:
£225.00 GBP
Full-day space rental fee:
£450.00 GBP
Evening space rental fee:
£225.00 GBP
Photo of Screening Room
Maclaren Suite 12 x 9 x 2 122 --/100 60 38 -- -- -- --/-- 76 150 --
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Maclaren Suite

Room type:
General Meeting Room
Total size:
1313.2 Sq. Miles
Dimensions:
12 x 9 x 2 M
Floor level:
1
Columns:
2
Windows:
4
Is there natural light?
Yes
Are there obstructions?
Yes
Are there built in screens?
No
Is there a built in stage?
No
Is there built in A/V?
No
Amenities available
  • Coffee / Tea Setup
  • Food / Beverage
  • Projection equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
Half-day space rental fee:
£225.00 GBP
Full-day space rental fee:
£450.00 GBP
Evening space rental fee:
£225.00 GBP

FAQs about The Scotsman Hotel

What time is check in?

Check in time is 2:00PM based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.

What time is check out?

Check out time is 11:00 AM based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.

How many rooms does The Scotsman Hotel have?

There are 69 sleeping rooms in the hotel.

Is there any meeting space at The Scotsman Hotel?

Yes, they have 9 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.

Is there a gym at The Scotsman Hotel?

Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.

Is there a pool at The Scotsman Hotel?

Yes, there is a pool on-site at the property..

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