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The Old Waverley Hotel vs The Scotsman Hotel

Both hotels are rated highly by professional reviewers. Overall, The Scotsman Hotel scores significantly better than The Old Waverley Hotel. The Scotsman Hotel ranks #4 in Edinburgh with recommendations from 13 reviewers such as Oyster, Condé Nast Traveler and Rough Guide.

The Old Waverley Hotel
The Old Waverley Hotel
7 / 10
43 Princes Street, Edinburgh EH2 2BY, Scotland
From $44 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Frommer's Frommer's
"Guest rooms are well maintained and comfortable, but you're mainly paying for a location in the heart of the action." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Mid-Range
"The mid-range Old Waverley Hotel is superbly located on Edinburgh’s most famous shopping street, convenient for both business travelers and tourists." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"Princes Street address is the big selling point." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
7.0
"This is an honest, sonsie-faced hotel in a premier location." Full review
The Scotsman Hotel
The Scotsman Hotel
8 / 10
20 North Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1YT, Scotland
From $158 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Laundy Room
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Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"Characterful Victorian hotel... Lovely period guest areas."
Concierge Concierge
"This grandiose 19th-century pile has a distinctive feel to it... the Cowshed Spa has five treatment rooms as well as a relaxation room."
Fodor's Fodor's
"A magnificent turn-of-the-20th-century building, with a marble staircase and a fascinating history... now houses this modern, luxurious hotel." Full review
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For peace and quiet, ask for an upper-story room with a view.
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"The former offices of the Scotsman newspaper – opened in 1904 and hailed as ‘the most magnificent newspaper building in the world’ – are now home to this luxury hotel. Rooms on the..."
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"The Scotsman is an upscale historic boutique located right off the Royal Mile, in the heart of the Old Town." Full review
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