The Scotsman Hotel

Location. The Scotsman Hotel is on North Bridge in central Edinburgh, Scotland. The Royal Mile and Princes Street, the capital's main shopping street, are just one block from the boutique hotel. The National Gallery of Scotland and St Giles Cathedral are two blocks and Edinburgh Castle is five blocks away. Waverley Bridge railway station is opposite the hotel. Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is eight miles away.
Hotel Features. Called The Scotsman hotel because it once housed the Victorian offices of The Scotsman newspaper, the hotel was restored and converted in 2001. Original period features blend with contemporary art and furniture in the oak-panelled lobby.

North Bridge Brasserie's marble pillars and wood panelling are complemented by a dramatic steel floor and staircase. It offers street-side views and an eclectic menu. The drawing room is ideal for a quiet nightcap.

There are 11 meeting rooms for up to 100 people, business services and wireless Internet access throughout (surcharge).

The Scotsman Hotel's health club features a spa with five rooms offering a variety of treatments using Cowshed products (surcharge). There is a 15-metre indoor pool complete with slate-tiled surround, and a large fitness room. The Scotsman Hotel also has an aerobics studio, sauna, steam room and solarium.

Guestrooms. The Scotsman Hotel's 69 guestrooms combine modern, neutral tones with tweed fabrics. Serving hatches mean that room service need not disturb guests. Rooms have climate control, wireless Internet access (surcharge), minibars, safes, tea/coffee making facilities and coffee tables with inset Edinburgh Monopoly boards.

Expert Tip. Tours of Edinburgh's old underground vaults leave several times a day from the Tron Kirk, less than a block from the hotel.