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The Royal Scots Club vs The Scotsman Hotel

Both properties are rated very highly by writers. On balance, The Scotsman Hotel is the choice of most reviewers compared to The Royal Scots Club. The Scotsman Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 89 with accolades from 13 reviewers such as Fodor's, The Telegraph and Travel + Leisure.

The Royal Scots Club
The Royal Scots Club
7 / 10
30 Abercromby Place, Edinburgh EH3 6QE, Scotland
From $73 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Time Out Time Out
"The rooms have been furnished in traditional style, some with four-poster beds, but aren't averse to modern comforts; a few rooms offer views north to the Firth of Forth." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Mid-Range
"The Royal Scots Club is a private members club that opened its doors as a hotel to the public whilst maintaining all of its traditional heritage." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
9.0
"Founded in 1919 in honour of the members of the Royal Scots Regiment who died in the First World War, non-members can stay in this private club at one of Edinburgh’s grandest addresses." 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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