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

Overview
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Location
Amenities
Policies

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4-star hotel with restaurant, near Edinburgh Castle

8.4/10 Very good

993 verified Hotels.com guest reviews

Property highlights

Free parking

Free WiFi

Non-smoking

Refrigerator

Restaurant

Bar

18 Holyrood Park Road, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH16 5AY

Main amenities

24-hour front desk
Breakfast available
Conference centre
Daily housekeeping
Front desk safe
Luggage storage
Restaurants and bar/lounge
Room service

For families

Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Fridge (on request)
Lift
Private bathroom
Television

Room options

About this area

What's nearby

In Newington
University of Edinburgh - 14 min walk
Royal Mile - 23 min walk
Princes Street - 28 min walk
Edinburgh Castle - 30 min walk
National Museum of Scotland - 7 min drive
Grassmarket - 5 min drive
Princes Street Gardens - 5 min drive
St. Giles' Cathedral - 9 min drive
Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 11 min drive
St. Andrew Square - 16 min drive

Getting around

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 32 min drive
Newcraighall Station - 10 min drive
Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 25 min walk
Edinburgh Waverley Station - 27 min walk

Restaurants

The Salisbury Arms - 5 min walk
Condita - 9 min walk
Apiary Restaurant - 9 min walk
The Abbey - 9 min walk
Macau Kitchen - 9 min walk

About this property

The Scholar

The Scholar puts you within a 15-minute drive of Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile. Guests looking for a bite to eat can visit the restaurant, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day. This upmarket hotel is also 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from University of Edinburgh and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Princes Street. The helpful staff and nice bathrooms get great marks from fellow travellers.

Languages

English

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property

High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected

Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C or hotter

Follows the regional cleaning and disinfection practices of We're Good To Go (UK)

Follows the industry cleaning and disinfection practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (WHO) and Ecolab (third-party expert - Global)

Social distancing

Contactless check-out

Cashless transactions are available for all charges at the property

Protective shields in place at main contact areas

Social distancing measures in place

Safety measures

Personal protective equipment worn by staff

Hand sanitiser provided

Enhanced food service safety measures are in place

Individually wrapped food options available for breakfast, dinner and through room service

This information is provided by our partners.

At a glance

Hotel size

72 rooms
Arranged over 4 floors

Arriving/Leaving

Check-in time from 3:00 PM until midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Required at check-in

Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

Pets not allowed

Internet

Free WiFi and wired Internet access in public areas
Free WiFi and wired Internet access in rooms

Parking

Free on-site self-parking
On-site parking is limited
Electric vehicle charging point on site

Other information

Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

Full breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM–10:30 AM on weekends
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Room service (limited hours)

Working away

Conference centre

Services

24-hour front desk
Luggage storage

Facilities

1 building/tower
Built in 1994
Safe-deposit box at front desk

Accessibility

Lift
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Languages

English

Room amenities

Be entertained

Digital TV channels
LCD television

Home comfort

Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hairdryer

Stay connected

Desk
Free WiFi and wired Internet
Phone

Food and drink

Fridge (on request)

Daily housekeeping
In-room safe (laptop compatible)

Special features

Awards and affiliations

Green/Sustainable Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Programme, a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: The Environment, the community, the cultural heritage and the local economy.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 17.00 for adults and GBP 17.00 for children

Hygiene & cleanliness

This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place.

Disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F.

Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; a shield is in place between staff and guests in main contact areas; guests are provided with hand sanitiser; cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Contactless check-out is available.

Enhanced food service safety measures are in place.

Individually wrapped food options are available for breakfast and dinner, and also through room service.

This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We're Good To Go (UK) guidelines.

This property affirms that it adheres to the cleaning and disinfection practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (WHO) and Ecolab (third-party expert - Global).

Policies

<p>Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards on site.</p> <p>This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.</p>

Also known as

Masson House Hotel Edinburgh

Masson House Hotel

Masson House Edinburgh

Salisbury Green Hotel Bistro 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

Does The Scholar offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Scholar does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

What are the cleanliness and hygiene measures currently in place at The Scholar?

This property confirms that disinfectant is used to clean the property. Furthermore, guests are provided with hand sanitiser, social distancing measures are in place and staff are given personal protective equipment. Please note that this information has been provided by our partners.

Are pets allowed at The Scholar?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Scholar?

Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spaces may be limited. Electric car charging is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Scholar?

You can check in from 3:00 PM - midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

Are there restaurants at or near The Scholar?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.

What's the area around The Scholar like?

The Scholar is in Newington, a short 14-minute walk from University of Edinburgh and 18 minutes' walk from Festival Theatre. Our travellers say that the local area is very quiet.

8.4

Very good

8.7/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.7/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness