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About this property
The Royal Scots Club offers grand country-house charm, a cosy club atmosphere and free WiFi in Edinburgh city centre. In the peaceful New Town district, there is a hotel lift for access to all floors. The Royal Scots Club has individually designed, traditional rooms with toiletries, and some have views over the rooftops to Fife. The Club has a quiet yet friendly atmosphere, a bar and a smart dining room overlooking Queen Street Gardens. Local restaurants and bars are a 5-minute walk away. The Scottish National Portrait Gallery and National Gallery of Modern Art are both just 10 minutes’ walk away. Shops at the St James centre are 0.5 miles away.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- 24-hour front desk
- Terrace
- Bar
- Lift
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Caroline
Belgium
“V close to the Princes’ Garden and other sights. V clean and comfortable” - Helen
Isle of Man
“Quiet location, just out of the city. Beautiful building.” - Helen
United Kingdom
“Great location, well maintained, full of history, had everything you need.” - Paty
United Kingdom
“I love the room, comfortable and very clean. Also the staff were really helpful and friendly. Delicious breakfast 😋 very friendly serving staff. I have no hesitation in recommending this hotel.” - Drew
Australia
“Great place to stay in Edinburgh. Short walk to new town eateries, walk to old town easy and near tram to airport!” - Georgie
United Kingdom
“Very impressive building with good facilities. Rooms were a good size for solo traveller, beds were comfy and rooms had nice view” - Eckart
Portugal
“The character of the house, the location, the experience” - Anze123
Slovenia
“Location is very good, 5min walk from the main street. Room was clean and comfortable with great curtains to block early sunrise. Bathroom was nice and clean with soft towels. The room had no airconditioning but I guess it is not always necessary.” - Paul
United Kingdom
“easy to book in. nice friendly staff. useful lift for a small hotel. Nice large room with great view across to the city.” - Andrew
United Kingdom
“We have stayed a number of times at the Royal Scots Club and without fail find the staff to be welcoming and very helpful. On this occassion we requested a room change, which was accomodated with minimum fuss and we really appreciated. It is a...”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- The Abercromby Dining Room
- CuisineScottish
- AmbianceTraditional
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.




The fine print
Dress code: Smart casual attire is acceptable in all areas of the club.
Jacket and tie only required for lunch in the dining room Monday to Friday. In the dining room jeans are only acceptable at breakfast.
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
All children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult
When booking 5 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply. ,
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.