18 Holyrood Park Road, Edinburgh, EH16 5AY, United Kingdom
#24 of 170 hotels in Edinburgh
Guests' ChoiceBased on 2347 hotel reviews
8.8Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.4
Location
8.6
Facilities
9.0
Staff
9.5
Value for money
8.5
Free WiFi
8.4
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 15 March 2024
Ahmad
United KingdomAmazing staff. Extremely helpful
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 15 March 2024
Andrew
United KingdomBit further out of town than I imagined, also the room could do with some hangers for coats, and not much space between the end of the bed and the wall.
Nice big comfortable bed with crisp white linen. Coffee machine and plenty of tea bag choices. Great breakfast in nice airy dining room. Courteous and friendly staff. Cracking spacious shower and bathroom.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 14 March 2024
Bharathi
United StatesFantastic property right next to Pollack Halls. Perfect to visit your students. The staff was very helpful and so cheerful.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 14 March 2024
Neil
United KingdomLacks character.
Excellent room on top floor. Great location for accessing Hollyrood Park. Free Parking available on site. Spacious bathroom.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 11 March 2024
John
United KingdomStaff, accommodation, location, breakfast - all were excellent. We were most impressed and would unhesitatingly recommend it.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 9 March 2024
Karnikh
United KingdomIt is pretty normal for pet friendly hotel, but there were a bit of pet hair on the duvet and the chair. Acceptable to be honest, just... it's me on that. Room on the coldest day was pretty cold, and no way to turn the heating up(I believe it was on a centralized timer rather than being controllable from inside the room)
Easy check-in, very spacious room, clean and spacious bathroom, very comfy bed. Breakfast is really good and there's really a lot for it. Staff extremely courteous and polite.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 8 March 2024
Esther
United KingdomClean and comfortable rooms. Very friendly staff. Super location for the university.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 7 March 2024
Linfield
United KingdomI thought the quality of the bacon and sausages served at breakfast could be better.
The location, parking and relaxed atmosphere.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 4 March 2024
Anastasia
United Kingdomgreat facilities, clean, friendly staff
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 4 March 2024
Rebekah
United KingdomStaff were very friendly, the room was comfortable and breakfast was great.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 3 March 2024
Ayaka
United KingdomNothing
Staff members and facilities The staff members were really kind. They were always smiling and helping us. The facilities were amazing. There were coffee, tea, cookies, tissue paper, hair dryer and iron.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 3 March 2024
Paula
United KingdomN/A
Location, cleanliness and size of the rooms, quality of the food, friendly staff, early check in and free parking.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 3 March 2024
Robert
New ZealandThe coffee machine didn’t work The shower was not very hot or powerful
Clean Tidy Comfortable bed Lovely staff
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 3 March 2024
Weronika
PolandWe liked everything.
Really comfortable, spacious room. Very comfy bed. Big, modern bathroom. Located on the university campus what gives The Scholar a special vibe. Everyone fronthe staff was super nice and helpful.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 3 March 2024
Ruth
GermanyWe had a great time exploring Edinburgh City and Holyrood Park from the Hotel. We want to thank the Service Team.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 29 February 2024
Thomas
United KingdomNothing to dislike
Excellent stay everything was a ok staff were fantastic breakfast was very good
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 27 February 2024
Lawrence
United KingdomFriendly efficient staff, large, clean bedroom, excellent shower room, Bar and common areas very comfortable. Breakfast excellent
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 26 February 2024
Cheryl
United KingdomOur room was super spacious with a huge bed which was extremely comfortable with fabulous pillows (& we are normally so fussy!) We had a light meal in the bar which was very good value for money and delicious. The stand out feature has to be the friendliness of the staff with their, 'nothing is too much trouble,' attitude.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 25 February 2024
Siu
Hong KongA bit of walk from the Royal Mile but public transport is available
Decent room, fantastic breakfast and free parking
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 24 February 2024
Hamilton
United KingdomCoffee machine and kettle in room didn't work properly.
The hotel was immaculate. Great staff. Comfortable rooms and great breakfast.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 24 February 2024
Gozde
United KingdomVery quiet, comfortable and clean. Lovely and helpful staff. The location feels safe and peaceful, within walking distance to the old town centre. Very pleased with our stay and would warmly recommend.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 24 February 2024
Alex
United KingdomI thought we had booked a double bed, but we seem to have twin beds pushed together. The price for the breakfast per person seemed very high, so we went into the city instead.
brilliant location. Easy walk to centre. Very quick car exit from Edinburgh to go south. Very friendly and helpful staff. Really comfortable room. With a lovely view of Arthur seat. Location felt very safe leaving a car. Amazing shower!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 22 February 2024
Mc
IrelandA bit far from city centre.
Excellent hotel and staff very helpful
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 22 February 2024
Nicky
United KingdomSqueaky floors and no cold water in sink tap.
Good location, good rooms with tasty breakfast and good facilities.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 21 February 2024
Ian
United KingdomSome items of the cooked breakfast were not hot, suspect they had been pre-cooked and not kept warm enough.
Very good room, free parking and always helpful staff.
Stayed in February 2024
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