The Royal Scots Club Edinburgh

3.0 star property
Georgian hotel with 24-hour front desk and restaurant

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Lounge
Terrace/patio
Lounge
Four Poster Double
Bar (on property)

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$508
includes taxes & fees
28 Aug - 29 Aug

Explore the area

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29-31 Abercromby Place, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH3 6QE
  • Princes Street
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Royal Mile
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh Castle
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

Family Room, lower ground floor

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Trundle Bed

Kingsize Double/Twin

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Double/Twin, lower ground floor

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Standard Double, lower ground floor

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(28 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Classic Double/Twin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Four Poster Double

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Royal Scots Club at 34A, lower ground floor

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Edinburgh

The Royal Scots Club Edinburgh puts you in the heart of Edinburgh, within just a 10-minute stroll of popular attractions like George Street and Princes Street. Highlights at this Georgian hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .The restaurant, Members Dining Room, serves British cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. 1012 square feet (94 square metres) of event facilities include 6 meeting rooms and conference space. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Each morning full breakfast is served between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM. .Attractions within a 15-minute walk of this 3-property class Edinburgh City Centre hotel include Edinburgh Castle and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre.

What's nearby

  • George Street - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Princes Street - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Royal Mile - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 13 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 7 min walk
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 12 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Archipelago Bakery - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Scotch Malt Whisky Society - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Urban Angel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Six by Nico - ‬3 min walk
  • New Town Fox

About this property

The Royal Scots Club Edinburgh

Georgian hotel with 24-hour front desk and restaurant
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Event space at this hotel measures 1012 square feet (94 square metres) and includes conference space. A library, multilingual staff, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly The Royal Scots Club Edinburgh.

This 3-star Edinburgh hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 25 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • 1012 sq ft of conference space
  • 94 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 1810
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Royal Scots Club Edinburgh offers 25 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks. 32-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include a shower, designer toiletries and hairdryers. This Edinburgh hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 15 for adults and GBP 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Members Dining Room

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 1,012 square feet of conference space
  • 6 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 steps to reach entrance
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Lift (79 centimetre wide door)
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1810
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Georgian architecture
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out fee: GBP 45.00

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 15 for adults and from GBP 15 for children
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 45.00

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Barclaycard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Royal Scots Club Edinburgh?

The Royal Scots Club Edinburgh offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Royal Scots Club Edinburgh?

As of 14 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Royal Scots Club Edinburgh on 28 Aug 2025 start from NZ$508.03, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to The Royal Scots Club Edinburgh?

The closest beach to The Royal Scots Club Edinburgh is Portobello Beach (5.5 km).

Does The Royal Scots Club Edinburgh serve breakfast?

You bet, our travelers love the full breakfast here! Offered daily between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM, this is the perfect place to fuel up for a day of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Royal Scots Club Edinburgh?

No, The Royal Scots Club Edinburgh does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Royal Scots Club Edinburgh?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves British cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at The Royal Scots Club Edinburgh?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Royal Scots Club Edinburgh?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Royal Scots Club Edinburgh Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 704 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 222 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 56 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 1003 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Alessandro

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disastrous honeymoon

We booked 4 nights for our honeymoon. We expected an average stay at a reasonable price, with a historical/bed and breakfast vibe. The entrance & common areas reflected that expectation. As we made our way to our room, it changes. The walk to our room required multiple stairs, turns, and 4-5 doors. It was unbelievable, like we were inside a maze. The room was incredibly small. Terrible view, furnishings were old, musty, outdated. The worst part of our stay was our "bumpy lumpy" bed. Late in the evening of our 1st (and only) night, my husband went to the lobby and explained that it was our honeymoon. Obviously he asked if we could upgrade or if anything could be done for us. He was told they were "completely sold out". Then he was told that if we wanted to make any changes to our reservation, we needed to call Hotels.com because our booking was through them. That's fair, but I wish we had been treated a little better considering it was our honeymoon. Ultimately we just wanted to check-out early without getting penalized for the remainder of our stay. I mean, if they were "completely sold out" then they should be happy to have a free room back, right? When we finally checked out, the woman at the desk was strange, off-putting. We were very civil, never carried on or complained or yelled but finally we simply said, we just could not get any rest on that bed. She said nothing. We left for a Hilton and never got a follow-up from a manager.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s always a great pleasure to stay here. Great location, old world charm and reasonably priced.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

maxine

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

Very elegant

Staff were lovely & so helpful especially the reception staff Breakfast very poor quality & value Bedroom was gorgeous but not been dusted for a while I would recommend it’s very elegant
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lakshman

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Away from the noisy center, but close enough to walk there. Rooms and bathrooms are spacious and clean. Two things to be aware of. All the rooms are below street level, some two levels below. The other is the separate hot and cold faucets in the sink - a very archaic and inconvenient concept. There is a stopper, but the thought of washing one's face in a basin that you (and former guests) spit into wasn't appealing. Managed by filling my hand with cold, then hot water.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is unique and really a whole different experience than I’d find anywhere else. From the key entry to the furnishings to the decor, this place oozes history and a level of luxury which can’t be found in many other places. The staff is wonderful, friendly, and offer a level of personalized service… we felt that we mattered, we weren’t just the next client in the machine. We would absolutely come back. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert Leigh

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a very nice place to stay. Off the beaten path but in a very nice neighborhood. The club had a lot of history that was fun to investigate. Staff was super nice and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Stanley

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Can’t say a bad word

Booked as a Christmas gift for my parents - they haven’t stopped raving about it since. Have heard more about the hotel than their trip to Edinburgh! They loved the history and atmosphere and said the staff were delightful and it was well located for wandering around the city. Really surprised that somewhere I took a total chance on was such an unexpected holiday highlight for them!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kurt

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property has a lot of Scottish military history that you can peruse on the various levels of the establishment. The staff were amazingly helpful giving us directions to the various tours and attractions in and around Edinburgh. They had good maps of the area and arranged taxis for us when we needed them. All and all a wonderful place to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

John, FPO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great place for the value. Location awesome, good little bar, nice breakfast location, large room, charming but older decor.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with partner
A nice place to stay with a 24hr desk, elevator and friendly staff. The ‘only’ issue was an evening where the fire alarm went off a number of times and the staff assured patrons that it was a fault sensor - evidently, turned-off temporarily with manual walk around that evening? Some testing was done unannounced the next day (potentially serious but thank goodness no real-emergency). I’m sure the efficient & professional staff will work out the issue, sooner than later. Otherwise, a wonderful, interesting place to stay centrally located in a great walk-about neighborhood full of coffee shops, antique shops & nice dining!! Robert
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krista

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

dante

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect Stay

Amazing Staff and great location. a very elegant, historic and spacious Hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colby

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall a really wonderful stay and a fantastic staff. Will never be a fan of having to leave a key at the front desk, and since I had a bad knee at the time, it could be quite a maze to get to our room from the lift-but at least they had a lift! The rooms did overheat a bit and the fan didn't do much to coutneract it, particularly with the bedding, but we slept well and it was decently close to everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Edith

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey, Atlanta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint property with very friendly staff. Clean comfortable rooms and a in-house restaurant and bar.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Gwendolyn

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Mark, Houston

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very good location. Very comfortable rooms. Well functioning shower. No view outside. Daniela, at reception, was especially kind and helpful. I would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel in a beautiful area. Staff was extremely friendly and helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Royal Scotsman is a beautiful hotel and a great location! Staff were friendly and helpful. The room was spacious, very private, warm and inviting. Only criticisms are; no refrigeration in the rooms made bringing back leftovers from the many surrounding restaurants difficult. Also the WiFi was pretty spotty. Certain areas were a lot better, but it made watching anything on the television near impossible. Other than that it was a great stay and would recommend. Close to all the hustle and bustle of Princes street while being far enough away to be very quiet.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025