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Reviews of The Scott 4 stars

18 Holyrood Park Road, Edinburgh, EH16 5AY, United Kingdom

#36 of 169 hotels in Edinburgh

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 580 hotel reviews

8.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.2

  • Comfort

    9.2

  • Location

    8.4

  • Facilities

    8.7

  • Staff

    9.2

  • Value for money

    7.8

  • Free WiFi

    8.6

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  • Reviewed: 30 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No elevator

    It is a beautiful hotel with good service and a great breakfast.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Cosy Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    We didn't like at all the The scholar brasserie which in this moment is the only dining solution provided by the hotel, but as I understood form The Scott team's feedback, they will open soon a fine dining restaurant in the hotel which is I applaud and in case we come to Edinburgh this year, surely will come and try it.

    Everything was great with the room, the staff and the facilities. We did not have breakfast, but I'm sure it was great also.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Enjoyed my breakfast with à la carte selection. Garden and the baronial house are impressive.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Signature Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Extremely comfortable room and lovely bathroom, beautiful exterior and interior, locked up safely at night, sweet little teas and water and hard candies available in the lobby. Nicely landscaped as well.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Cosy Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Our particular room on the top floor had sloping ceilings, which meant that it was tricky getting all of the furniture in comfortably. We particularly missed not having a half / full length mirror.

    Good location, Car parking available, Spacious reception areas, (bar / lounge, sitting room, breakfast room and a reception hall with seating and free tea and coffee making facilities,). Friendly and helpful staff. Beds made and room refreshed every day. Good bathroom.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2024

    8.0
    Mostly brilliant. Shame about the coffee/tea arrangement at breakfast.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Because you had to get your own coffee and tea at breakfast, there was a long wait to get it and, by the time we got back, our cooked breakfast had been delivered and was cold. The staff didn't think about the fact that we weren't there and keep an eye out for that. Breakfast staff were not very friendly generally.

    The decor was exceptional and the comfort of the bed. The reception staff were incredibly helpful and cheerful. A lovely feeling to the whole hotel.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast staff weren’t so friendly, no smiles and a little unwelcoming.

    Beautiful building, great breakfast.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 May 2024

    10
    Perfect getaway for a few days stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Cosy Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shower drain was slow

    Beautiful and friendly staff

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2024

    10
    Excellent and exceptional hotel. Was only 5 to 10 minutes away from the main city area
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Signature Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Breakfast was very good but May need a little more varieties Stayed there for 9 days - same breakfast daily

    Exceptional in all aspects Lovely location and the staff were very nice Edinburgh is a beautiful city to visit

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was fantastic. 😊

    Excellent customer service. A big thank you to Heather at the reception desk, Finn behind the bar, waiters at breakfast & Greg the concierge. Also a big thank you to the house keepers. Our room was immaculate.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was quite dry, I feel £630 for 2 nights was overpriced.

    Great hotel, beautiful room, fantastic staff, gorgeous grounds and a 20 min walk into town.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2024

    10
    Most romantic place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    None, loved everything

    Amazing hotel, very cozy and romantic

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Property is absolutely lovely in every way. Enjoyed our stay!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2024

    10
    A gem of a hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Everything was wonderful, from the room, to the bathroom, to all the common areas. Breakfast was great value for money and served in a very nice setting.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2024

    8.0
    Beautiful building
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Cosy Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    -

    Beautiful building, very beautiful rooms for breakfast, friendly staff, modern but cozy bedroom

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2024

    10
    What a lovely place. The service was outstanding, the room was beautiful and comfortable.
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Cosy Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing. Everything was outstanding!

    The service was outstanding. All of the staff members were so friendly and helpful, we felt so welcomed. The food, the decors, the room... everything was beyond our expectation!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Cosy Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No elevator to upper level rooms but understand and honestly it would seem odd to have one in such a charming manor

    Warm greeting upon arrival. The staff were excellent. The property was beautiful. Location of the property was wonderful. Walking distance to center and area attractions. Such a quiet place to wind down after a long day of exploring

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2024

    9.0
    Great hotel, very comfortable room.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was busy and did not appear to be as well ran as on staying on previous occasions. Preferred the previous set up where all breakfast was in the same room, including buffet. Appeared disjointed. For the price charged a fridge in the room would have been a welcome addition.

    Excellent room, very spacious and comfortable bed, great bathroom and shower.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2024

    8.0
    Great stay,most of the staff are attentive to every guest and proud of their hotel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only one type of pillow

    Attention to what travellers need

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    9.0
    Couples Edinburgh retreat
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Signature Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hotel being on university grounds was unexpected. The honesty bar was advertised on multiple occasions but when we arrived we found that was not in service.

    Beautiful hotel, very classy. Special shout out to Matthew, Finn and Angela in the Scholer as they were great! The grounds were well kept and not far from the city centre.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2024

    10
    Cozy stay. Reccomend and I would stay here again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Cosy Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Its interior design and quiet location.

    Great cappuccino machine and guest breakfast.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    10
    A gem of a property in the City.
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Cosy Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Couldn’t find fault.

    A secret gem in the City of Edinburgh. Staff were excellent throughout. Breakfast was cooked fresh. Clean very tidy and very nice setting.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2024

    9.0
    Absolutely worth the visit , I will stay here anytime I am in Edinburgh
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    Location, food, room size , all the little extra comforts , and the staff are amazing

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    9.0
    Beautiful hotel with the perfect blend of history and modernity - great friendly staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Cosy Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I’d suggest to add a big mirror in the bathroom

    The staff, the place, the location… everything!

    Stayed in April 2024

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