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The Royal Scots Club Edinburgh

3.0 star property
3-star Georgian hotel near Edinburgh Castle

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Four Poster Double | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry

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29-31 Abercromby Place, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH3 6QE
  • Place, St. Andrew Square
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, George Street
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Princes Street
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Double, lower ground floor

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(34 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Kingsize Double/Twin | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Kingsize Double/Twin

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Four Poster Double | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Four Poster Double

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room, lower ground floor | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Family Room, lower ground floor

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Trundle Bed

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Classic Double/Twin | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Classic Double/Twin

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Executive Double/Twin, lower ground floor | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Executive Double/Twin, lower ground floor

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Royal Scots Club at 34A, lower ground floor | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Royal Scots Club at 34A, lower ground floor

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Edinburgh

Heart of Edinburgh.Within a 10-minute walk of this Edinburgh City Centre hotel, you'll find George Street and Princes Street. Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • St. Andrew Square - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • George Street - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Princes Street - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Princes Street Gardens - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Royal Mile - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

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

  • ‪Urban Angel - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cafēn Speciality Brew Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Scotch Malt Whisky Society - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Wellington Coffee - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Royal Scots Club Edinburgh

3-star Georgian hotel near Edinburgh Castle
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 meters) 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
  • Meeting 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 is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Royal Scots Club Edinburgh offers 25 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. 32-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers, designer toiletries, and hair dryers. This Edinburgh hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite 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

Things to do

  • Library

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
  • Elevator (31 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

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
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property 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: approximately GBP 15 for adults and 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 fire extinguisher and 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 onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Barclaycard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each 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

How close is The Royal Scots Club Edinburgh to the airport?

The Royal Scots Club Edinburgh is 8.8 mi (27-min drive) away from the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Mar 4, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Royal Scots Club Edinburgh on Mar 23, 2026 start from 105.59, excluding 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.

Does The Royal Scots Club Edinburgh have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Royal Scots Club Edinburgh.

How close is The Royal Scots Club Edinburgh to the beach?

This hotel is 3.3 mi (14-min drive) from Portobello Beach and 14.7 mi (33-min drive) from Seton Sands. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Royal Scots Club Edinburgh offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Royal Scots Club Edinburgh, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 15 for adults and GBP 15 for children. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at The Royal Scots Club Edinburgh?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Royal Scots Club Edinburgh?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at The Royal Scots Club Edinburgh?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does The Royal Scots Club Edinburgh have a pool?

The Royal Scots Club Edinburgh does not have a pool.

Does The Royal Scots Club Edinburgh have a restaurant?

The Royal Scots Club Edinburgh is home to Members Dining Room, which features British cuisine, garden views, and light fare.

Does The Royal Scots Club Edinburgh have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Royal Scots Club Edinburgh to downtown Edinburgh?

The Royal Scots Club Edinburgh is 0.4 mi away from Edinburgh.

The Royal Scots Club Edinburgh Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 720 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 201 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 54 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1002 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The history of the hotel makes it very unique which is why we have given the hotel an excellent rating. There are though several areas which we feel the hotel could do better. 1) We had the Christmas menu but was very disappointed with the man course of roast turkey. It was excessively salty and the Brussel sprouts were strong in taste and rubbery. For £36.50 it was a poor meal which we fed back in the restaurant. 2) The executive club suite backed onto a road with traffic disturbing us in the early hours of the morning 3) We asked for a double bed but it effectively felt like two singles joined together 4) It was pouring with rain when we handed in our key at reception. On our return, I said it would be nice to have complimentary umbrellas. The receptionist said they have them but wasn’t thoughtful enough to say it on our way out. 5) we booked through Expedia on fixed nights. Due to events outside of our control we had to pull the booking forward by one night. In spite of several requests, the hotel would not find a solution of selling the room on and giving us even a partial refund It was a unique experience to stay there to see all of the military history but because of the above, we will not stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Susanne, MAIDENS

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location! Staff were friendly. Breakfast options did not change, yet were good. Request a room in the main building rather than the annex…4 stars on some aspects rather than 5 due to staying in a small basement room in the annex- that needs to be defined more in the advertisement. Would stay the same way again though- due to price AND location!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

andrew

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Georgina

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to everything, the breakfast was great, the place is an old like gentlemen’s club or something. It’s really cool on the inside. The plaid carpet made it feel so Scottish I loved everything about it.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room, wonderful staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Genoveva

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Not well kept old property. Has the potential to be a beautiful place but it need small repairs in rooms, update bedding, it was kind of smelly too.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean room,comfortable bed.Very helpful staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was just great. Excellent staff, beautiful room. Such a lovely place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Taeghan

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, comfortable and central.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Business traveler
Yes to all of the above
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cool place. Plenty of room. Nice restaurant. Pleasant helpful staff. Lots to do in walking distance. One of the nicest places for the money that we have stayed in the UK.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

mary

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
We were surprised to learn our room was in an annex to the hotel and required a walk down spiral concrete staircase to a basement with an outside entrance. We upgraded to a more expensive room in the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Judi

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was very good - up to date, clean, good location, and nice accommodations. The walls are thin and we heard our neighboring rooms going in and out - slamming doors from 9pm to 4 am... disrupted a lot of sleep.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irving

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel! Rooms were big and comfortable. The location was perfect. The staff was lovely and helpful. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Interesting property, a mix of country club meets youth hostel. Fun quirky property.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
History in the building was amazing. Feels like staying in a museum. Hotel staff very friendly and helpful. My room was very comfortable and modern.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and staff was very helpful. The only thing I’ll mention is our room was right by the stairs and it was very noisy early morning and late evening. Not a big deal for us as we were early risers. But if you want to sleep in occasionally, you might want to make them aware.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025