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The Scotsman Hotel, EDINBURGH The Scotsman Hotel, EDINBURGH
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 Vermilion is a smaller, more formal restaurant with a fine dining menu including Wild Sea Bass with Yukon Gold Puree. 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.

Property Amenities
  • Fitness Facility
  • In House Dining
  • In House Bar
  • Children Allowed
  • Pets Allowed
  • Meeting Rooms

Nearby Attractions
Edinburgh Castle........................0.5 miles
Sw Edinburgh Int.conference Centre...........1 mile
Sw Edinburgh Waverley Station..............500 miles
N Princess Street Gardens...................1 mile
Nw The Royal Mile..........................200 M S Carlton Hill..............................1 mile
Ne Jenners Department Store..................1 mile
N Dynamic Earth.............................1 mile
Se Lothian Road..............................1 mile
E Arthurs Seat............................500 M Se

Driving Directions
From Edinburgh Airport (EDI):
Distance to The Scotsman Hotel is 8 miles, approximately 25 minutes' drive.

Getting there. Airlink 100 operates express bus services to the city centre. Buses run every 10 minutes and depart from the bus station next to the terminal. An open return pass costs 5 GBP. The N22 night bus runs between midnight and 4 a.m. Taxis wait at a rank next to the terminal, and cost approximately 10 GBP 20 GBP to the city centre, depending on traffic and time of day. Waverley, Edinburgh's main railway station, can be reached by bus or taxi. Regular trains leave Waverley for Glasgow and most major destinations throughout Scotland and England. The Scotsman Hotel is opposite Waverley Bridge rail station. Prices are all subject to change.

Getting around. The Scotsman Hotel is on North Bridge in central Edinburgh opposite Waverley Bridge railway station. Edinburgh city and the Lothian region are served by a good bus network. There are hop on, hop off stops for city bus tours throughout central Edinburgh. Black cabs are available from the streets. The historic centre's cobbled streets are best explored by foot. Driving is not recommended for visitors, due to the complicated one way systems, though there is a small car park at the hotel (surcharge).

Property Information
  • Check In Time - 3 pm
  • Check Out Time - noon
  • Credit Card Required
  • Doorman/Doorwoman
  • Floors - 10
  • Suites - 0
  • Guestrooms - 69
  • Hotel Built - 1905
  • Hotel Renovated - 2000
  • Minimum Check-in Age - 18
  • Photo Identification Required

Policies & Disclaimers
  • Your charge card will be charged for the full payment upon submitting your reservation request. See User Agreement.
  • Requests for bed type and smoking preferences will be submitted to the hotel but are not guaranteed.
  • Room pictures may differ from the actual room you receive.
  • You must present a photo ID upon check-in.
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