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The Scholar
4.0 star property

Upscale eco-certified hotel near Royal Mile

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The Scholar

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Exterior
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Restaurant
Bar (on property)
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Overview of The Scholar

VIP Access
Reviews
8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • BarBarBar
The price is ₹10,669
Price available on 21/04/2024

Explore the area

Map
18 Holyrood Park Road, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH16 5AY
  • Popular LocationJMCC Restaurant2 min walk
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Edinburgh14 min walk
  • Popular LocationEdinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station)6 min drive
  • AirportEdinburgh (EDI)33 min drive

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A perk like food and drink extras, free breakfast, or parking credits
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Room upgrades when available, plus Silver perks
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Room options

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
Wardrobe
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Twin Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
Wardrobe
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe Single Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Single Room

Highlights

LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
Wardrobe
Laptop workspace
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double Room Single Use, Ensuite

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
Wardrobe
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Family Quadruple Room

Highlights

LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
Wardrobe
Laptop workspace
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Edinburgh

The Scholar is located in Southside, a neighbourhood in Edinburgh, and is near the airport. National Museum of Scotland and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Royal Mile and Princes Street. Check out an event or a game at Edinburgh International Conference Centre, and consider making time for Edinburgh Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed.
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What's nearby

  • University of Edinburgh - 14 min walk
  • Royal Mile - 4 min drive
  • Grassmarket - 5 min drive
  • Edinburgh Castle - 6 min drive
  • Arthur's Seat - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 6 min drive
  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 6 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • Holyrood Distillery - 8 min walk
  • Cask & Barrel Southside - 9 min walk
  • The Abbey - 9 min walk
  • Southpour - 9 min walk
  • The Salisbury Arms - 5 min walk

About this property

The Scholar

Upscale eco-certified hotel near Royal Mile
Close to University of Edinburgh and Palace of Holyroodhouse, The Scholar provides a bar, a conference centre and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and an electric car charging station
  • A 24-hour front desk, a nature reserve and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 72 rooms include comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks such as free WiFi. Guest reviews say good things about the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • LCD TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, coffee/tea makers and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage and the local economy.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM–10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 15.50 for adults and GBP 15.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • Refrigerator on request

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping

Business services

  • Conference centre

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 4 floors
  • Building
  • Built in 1994
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 30.00 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 15.50 for adults and from GBP 15.50 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 30.00 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

Salisbury Green Hotel Bistro Edinburgh
Masson House Edinburgh
Masson House Hotel
Masson House Hotel Edinburgh
Masson House Edinburgh, Scotland
Masson House Edinburgh Scotland
Masson House B&B Edinburgh
Masson House B&B
Salisbury Green Hotel Bistro
Salisbury Green Bistro Edinburgh
Salisbury Green Bistro
The Scholar Hotel
The Scholar Edinburgh
The Scholar Hotel Edinburgh
Salisbury Green Hotel Bistro

Frequently asked questions

Is The Scholar pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 30.00 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at The Scholar?

As of 16 Apr 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Scholar on 21 Apr 2024 start from ₹10,668.89, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Scholar?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Scholar?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Scholar?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Scholar located?

Located in Southside, this eco-certified hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Holyrood Park and University of Edinburgh. Royal Mile and National Museum of Scotland are also within 1 mile (2 km). Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) is 25 minutes by foot and Edinburgh Waverley Station is 27 minutes.

The Scholar Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 468 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 349 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 136 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1000 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Simarjit

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff Great service !
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are excellent, friendly and great service
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Seva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Hyeongkon

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
2nd time staying here, we’ll be back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Hannah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quietness and great view of arthurs seat.

10/10 Excellent

Dr Ross

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed a few times and it’s always been a pleasure however the reservations team (I assume aren’t based in hotel) are very rude and condescending. It’s a shame because the staff in house are excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and great breakfast
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024