18 Holyrood Park Road, Edinburgh, EH16 5AY, United Kingdom
#24 of 170 hotels in Edinburgh
Guests' ChoiceBased on 2346 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: 28 May 2024
Dong
United KingdomNo
Room very comfortable
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 28 May 2024
Matilda
United KingdomThe Scholar fit the bill perfectly. Great location and off street parking being particular bonuses.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 28 May 2024
Gregory
United KingdomSlightly isolated location.
Staff were great and very dog friendly. Breakfast excellent value. Very comfortable.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 27 May 2024
Bruce
United KingdomQuite location, cleanliness, very helpful staff
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 27 May 2024
Paul
United KingdomThe room was larger than we expected and the bed was very comfortable indeed. Unusually for most hotels there was a plug socket near a mirror, so my wife was able to dry her hair easily, which she was very pleased about. The free parking was a real bonus.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 27 May 2024
Debbie
United KingdomNothing
The property was clean, modern and had spacious rooms with comfortable beds and pillows Staff were exceptional from arrival to breakfast everyone we encountered were lovely and helpful
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 27 May 2024
Lisa
United KingdomPrice. I thought it was a lot of money for a fairly standard room (no frill). May have had something to do with timing - the Edinburgh marathon was over the same weekend.
Very cosy. Immaculately clean. Location in Pollock Halls was very convenient, especially as a parent of a student. Staff outstanding.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 26 May 2024
Offto
United KingdomIt was hot, and right above the entrance
Spacious room, clean.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 25 May 2024
Catherine
AustraliaNothing!
The staff were wonderful. Particularly the staff at dinner and breakfast. They showed an interest in what we were doing. Two stand out. One male and one female. And easy access to the city by bus if you chose not to walk it!!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 23 May 2024
Omar
United KingdomOnly downside I think is the price. Unfortunately, the hotels in Edinburgh are not cheap.
Very well maintained hotel, good breakfast option but the items were not topped up timely. The staff was really good to deal with. The room was spacious and the bathroom was very clean with brilliant toiletries. The beds were of very good size and mattress and beddings were high quality.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 21 May 2024
Emelia
United StatesOutdoor lighting should be reduced or turned off after 11.
The quiet elegant atmosphere and location made this a great place to be away from the crowds in the town center. The restaurant is quite good and the wine list and whisky offerings are excellent and reasonably priced. Great all around value for the price. The proximity to hiking trails in Holyrood Park is a plus as are the lovely neighborhoods beyond the campus for walks.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 21 May 2024
Margaret
South AfricaThe beds are so comfortable and the rooms are very clean and well appointed.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 21 May 2024
Alistair
United KingdomLack of conditioning so room was really hot at night which was uncomfortable.
Awesome shower
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 19 May 2024
Maria
SpainVery close to our venue but far from the centre of town. Expensive .
Room was very good, the bed amazing. Very clean. Amazing staff.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 18 May 2024
Sally
United KingdomSpotless and comfortable. Good location. Very helpful staff. Easy parking.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 16 May 2024
Paola
SwitzerlandThe area of the hotel is just wonderful! Breakfast lady was just lovely!!!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 15 May 2024
Joan
United StatesJust ok
Good breakfast, helpful staff, nice bathroom
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 10 May 2024
Maya
BulgariaThe Scholar is a gorgeous place where you can enjoy your stay, the atmosphere in the hotel was wonderful and the room and bathroom very clean.The staff was very polite and attentive. Thank you
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 9 May 2024
Janice
United KingdomThe waitress at the breakfast was so kind and friendly
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 7 May 2024
Alan
United KingdomNot much to fault. Bit more of a trek into town than I'd realised (a bit over a mile on foot).
Large room, very comfortable, lovely surroundings
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 7 May 2024
John
United KingdomThey wouldn't answer the telephone
Very professinal and clean and comfortable
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 6 May 2024
Natalia
RomaniaThe hotel is new, well designed, walking distance from downtown. Rooms are really spacious and very well maintained, breakfast was also much richer than comparable hotels in Edinburgh. Also staff was very enthusiastic and friendly.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 5 May 2024
Moira
IrelandN/a
Clean, nicely decorated, near city
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 5 May 2024
Karen
AustraliaWished there was a little fridge in the room.
Marta was exceptionally friendly on arrival. And the lovely lassie, whose sister is in Australia at the moment, was so attentive and friendly; wish I remembered her name. Matt was very friendly, too. The dinner was enjoyable and we were grateful to be able to have a meal even when we arrived after 8 pm. The grounds were interesting, and we enjoyed a walk about. Would recommend
Stayed in May 2024
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