"A glamorous and dramatic conversion of the newspaper's former headquarters into a sophisticated boutique hotel in Edinburgh."
Once the distinguished home of Scotland’s finest newspaper, The Scotsman Hotel has been transformed from newspaper office to luxury hotel in Edinburgh. The former editor’s office is now a spacious bedroom, while in the former Features Department guests now sit and chat while having a drink. No change there then, you might think…
The facilities
While the splendid walnut wood panelling and marble columns of this luxury hotel’s original 20th-century building have been preserved, it has also been renovated to offer the latest in technology. A cathedral-like restaurant and a glorious whiskey bar have also been added.
Elsewhere at the Scotsman is a slick gym that is popular with locals and a health spa that features the Edinburgh’s only stainless steel swimming pool, an oasis of dimly lit calm that is worth the headlines alone.
The rooms
This luxury hotel offers 69 sleek, stylish rooms varying from Editors Rooms, Publishers Suites and Directors Suites.
The best of all at the Scotsman is taking the private lift up to the Penthouse, a suite built into a turret which combines cosiness and sheer decadence, with a dining room, library, roof terrace and a bathroom to die for. With a sauna and views over the city and castle, this luxury room is a real treat.
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Address: 20 North Bridge Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom, EH1 1YT
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Address: 20 North Bridge Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom, EH1 1YT
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Who stays here
This is Edinburgh's most desirable hotel for heads of state, celebrities and business tycoons; great for anyone looking for lots of service and luxurious facilities. Famous guests include Kiefer Sutherland and Justin Timberlake.
Come for
- Spot-on location
- Romantic city views
- The Penthouse Suite
- World-class gym and swimming pool
Not suitable for
- Old-world glamour
Awards
"Top 20 UK Business Hotels", Conde Nast Traveller 07
Children
Extra beds, baby cots, interconnecting rooms and a children's menu are available upon request.
Eating in
The Scotsman's Michelin-starred 'number one' restaurant operates under chef Jeff Bland. The restaurant showcases Scottish produce but if guests can't make it to the restaurant, room service at this luxury hotel runs 24-hours.
