The Scotsman Hotel – A Favorite for Families in Edinburgh
About the Hotel
Historic Luxury Rooms
The Scotsman Hotel offers rooms with wooden panelled walls, Egyptian cotton linen, and marble-tiled bathrooms. Options include Reporter Rooms (366 sq ft), Director Rooms (365 sq ft), and the Penthouse Suite (860 sq ft) with a private balcony overlooking Edinburgh Castle. All rooms include Arran Sense of Scotland toiletries, a Nespresso machine, and a privacy hatch for 24-hour room service.
On-Site Dining
The Grand Café serves a brasserie-style menu with Scottish produce, including Loch Fyne kippers and Omelette Arnold Bennett. The Press Bar offers whisky flights and classic dishes like the Club Sandwich. Breakfast includes pastries from The Company Bakery, and The Hide Bar provides an intimate setting for post-dinner drinks.
Cinema & Fitness
The hotel features a 48-seat Art Deco cinema, The Picturehouse, screening classic and new releases. The Scotsman Gym includes NOHrD equipment like WaterRowers and SwingWeights. Live music plays weekends in The Grand Café.
Central Edinburgh Location
The hotel is on North Bridge, between Edinburgh's Old and New Towns, steps from Waverley Station. Nearby landmarks include the Royal Mile (0.5 km), Edinburgh Castle (1 km), and Calton Hill (0.5 km). Market Street entrance is the best drop-off point for cars.
Weddings & Events
The Scotsman hosts weddings in wood-panelled suites like the Jura and Fettercairn, with capacity for 200 guests. The Boardroom accommodates 12 for meetings, and private cinema hire starts at £350. The events team offers tailored menus, whisky tastings, and discounted parking at a nearby APCOA garage.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- No parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Golf course
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Outdoor dining area
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Children's buffet
Spa & Leisure
- Jacuzzi
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Dressing area
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor