The Scotsman Hotel
20 North Bridge, Edinburgh, GB EH1 1YT
Location. The Scotsman Hotel is on North Bridge in central Edinburgh, Scotland. The Royal Mile and Princes Street, the capital's main shopping street, are just one block from the boutique hotel. The National Gallery of Scotland and St Giles Cathedral are two blocks and Edinburgh Castle is five blocks away. Waverley Bridge railway station is opposite the hotel. Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is eight miles away.
Hotel Features. Called The Scotsman hotel because it once housed the Victorian offices of The Scotsman newspaper, the hotel was restored and converted in 2001. Original period features blend with contemporary art and furniture in the oak-panelled lobby.
North Bridge Brasserie's marble pillars and wood panelling are complemented by a dramatic steel floor and staircase. It offers street-side views and an eclectic menu. The drawing room is ideal for a quiet nightcap.
There are 11 meeting rooms for up to 100 people, business services and wireless Internet access throughout (surcharge).
The Scotsman Hotel's health club features a spa with five rooms offering a variety of treatments using Cowshed products (surcharge). There is a 15-metre indoor pool complete with slate-tiled surround, and a large fitness room. The Scotsman Hotel also has an aerobics studio, sauna, steam room and solarium.
Guestrooms. The Scotsman Hotel's 69 guestrooms combine modern, neutral tones with tweed fabrics. Serving hatches mean that room service need not disturb guests. Rooms have climate control, wireless Internet access (surcharge), minibars, safes, tea/coffee making facilities and coffee tables with inset Edinburgh Monopoly boards.
Expert Tip. Tours of Edinburgh's old underground vaults leave several times a day from the Tron Kirk, less than a block from the hotel.
Location Description: ROYAL MILE/PRINCES STREET
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Room Types
Deluxe Room
One queen, one double, one king, or two twin beds. Bedspreads and duvets. Some rooms have city views Approximately 366 square feet. Two brocade-upholstered armchairs. Bathroom, with marble vanity and heated towel rail, dual shower/tub combination, handheld and a ceiling-mounted shower. High-speed wireless Internet access (surcharge).
Junior Suite
One queen, one double, one king, or two twin beds. Bedspreads and duvets. Some rooms have city views. Approximately 565 square feet. Separate sitting area with three- or four-seat dining table, and two brocade-upholstered armchairs. Bathroom, with marble vanity and heated towel rail, has a separate tub and shower. High-speed wireless Internet access (surcharge).
Study Room
One double bed. Desk. Wireless Internet connection (surcharge). TV with premium cable channels and pay movies. Coffee/tea maker and minibar. Hair dryer. Trouser press. In-room safe. Complimentary weekday newspaper.
Editor Room
One king bed. Desk. Wireless Internet connection (surcharge). TV with premium cable channels and pay movies. Coffee/tea maker and minibar. Hair dryer. Trouser press. In-room safe. Complimentary weekday newspaper.
Property Amenities
- Health Club
- Sauna
- Steam Room
- Shoe Shine
- Banquet Facilities
- Bar/Lounge
- Fitness Equipment
- Conference Room(s)
- Full-service health spa
- Swimming pool - indoor
- Elevator/lift
- Parking (surcharge)
- Restaurant(s) in hotel
- Number of rooms: 69
- Number of floors: 10
- Secretarial services
- Coffee in lobby
- Internet access in public areas - surcharge
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- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Spa tub
- Room service (24 hours)
- Spa services on site
- 24-hour front desk
- Porter/bellhop
- Doorman/doorwoman
- Limo or Town Car service available
- Medical assistance available
- Internet access - wireless
- Beauty services
- Massage - treatment room(s)
- Meeting rooms (small groups)
- Smoke-free property
- Umbrella
- Wedding services
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
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Property Information
5 Star Rating.
GuestRooms - 69
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Floors - 10
Area Activities
City Arts Centre - adjacent
Princes Street (shopping) - 1 block
National Gallery of Scotland - 2 blocks
Princes Street Gardens - 2 blocks
St Giles Cathedral - 2 blocks
Edinburgh Castle - 5 blocks
Edinburgh Festival Theatre - 5 blocks
Palace of Holyrood House (Scottish Parliament) - 0.5 mile
Arthur's Seat (extinct volcano) - 1 mile
Edinburgh International Conference Centre - 1 mile
