Top-Rated Hotels in Scotland

Located on Princes Street, The Balmoral has a 4 AA Rosette restaurant, a pool and a gym. Waverley Station and Edinburgh's main shopping area are within 5 minutes' walk. First opened in 1902, The Balmoral now offers rooms with a spacious marble bathroom and an interactive TV. Many rooms have views towards Edinburgh Castle and the Old Town. Number One Restaurant provides a fine dining menu, Telephone, Air conditioning and Desk, while Brasserie Prince offers an informal dining atmosphere. Palm Court features afternoon tea and the Bar Prince serves innovative cocktails in a relaxed setting, while the SCOTCH offers over 500 varieties of Scottish Whiskey. With a sauna and a Turkish steam room, The Balmoral Spa features 5 treatment rooms and an exercise studio. With its own splendid clock tower, The Balmoral offers 5-star accommodations in the heart of Edinburgh. The city’s airport is a 25-minute drive from the building.

- "Effortlessly elegant, yet comfy and personalised." - "Beautiful historic hotel in every way in a beautiful historic city" - "Best hotel in Edinburgh period" - "Very nice!" - "Meeting Clients in an excellent environment" - "Very nice hotel with great location" - "Wonderful experience each time we go it gets better n better" - "I’ll be back in October when (hopefully) most tourists go home. And yes, I’m a tourist."

Luxury hotel with 3 restaurants and a full-service spa
3 restaurants, a full-service spa, and an indoor pool are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include 2 bars/lounges, a fitness center, and a sauna.
Change of towels is available on request.
The Balmoral Hotel offers 187 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Beds feature premium bedding. Smart televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Irons/ironing boards, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

- "We spent two nights at the Balmoral. It is a beautiful building in the heart of the city. It is within walking distance of the train station, the Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood Palace, New Town, parks, festivals, etc. It is a bustling part of the city so if you want to be in a quieter part of the city, you may choose to stay in New Town. Hotel staff was very friendly and ran a well-organized hotel. " - "Central location for trains, buses and trams as well as all the amenities and sights. Superb hotel and friendly and efficient staff."

Overlooking West Sands Beach and the Links Golf Course, Old Course Hotel features a luxury spa and award-winning restaurant. Set in a magnificent building, the hotel has scenic views and elegant rooms. The Old Course Hotel St Andrews has the Kohler Waters Spa, which offers luxury spa treatments, a hydrotherapy pool, experience showers and cold plunge pool. There is also a 20-yard swimming pool and fitness center. The refurbished bedrooms at Old Course have sumptuous décor and modern bathrooms with designer toiletries. With original character, rooms also feature flat-screen TVs and fluffy bathrobes. Free Wi-Fi is included. With 3 AA-Rosettes, Road Hole Restaurant offers fine dining and over 200 whiskeys, the contemporary Swilcan Loft serving an eclectic international menu with locally sourced Scottish produce and the most famous 19th hole in golf – The Jigger Inn, serving traditional pub food and its very own Jigger Ale. Located in scenic St Andrews, Old Course Hotel is just yards from the rugged Scottish coastline and North Sea. Nearby Dundee can be reached in 20 minutes’ drive.

- "We thoroughly enjoyed our weekend and the staff on site were fantastic" - "Lovely break, made all the better by the lovely staff." - "Worth the money, amazing experience, you won’t be disappointed" - "Exceptional front desk! Delighted with how they handled my lost property issue!!" - "What's not to like at the home of golf in a 5-star facility..." - "Great place to relax" - "Celebrated our wedding anniversary hotel made it a very special occasion Thank you"

Luxury hotel with 4 restaurants and 2 indoor pools
Along with 4 restaurants, this smoke-free hotel has 2 indoor pools and a full-service spa. Free WiFi in public areas and free valet parking are also provided. Additionally, a golf course, 2 bars/lounges, and a health club are onsite.
Old Course Hotel offers 175 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Beds feature premium bedding. 40-inch plasma televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

- "Provided our requests for my birthday wishes; great fairways views and golf experience. Great experience with Malcolm in pro shop." - "Friendly staff. Quick and early check in. Room lovely. " - "One of the best hotels we’ve ever stayed at, everything was perfect. Friendly helpful staff and the room was stunning. Cant wait to return!" - "We were very fortunate that our room was upgraded and we had a great view of the 17th and 18th fairways of St. Andrews. Overall we had an excellent time and all the staff we very friendly and helpfu."

Established in 1924, The Gleneagles Hotel is a prestigious resort in the heart of Scotland. Set within 850 acres, it offers 3 championship golf courses and an ESPA spa, along with a falconry school. Guests can also enjoy off-road driving, horse-riding, dog training, and shooting. This grand resort offers a variety of elegant rooms and luxurious suites. Many feature views over the extensive grounds and free Wi-Fi. The private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries. In the mornings, the Gleneagles Hotel serves an award-winning full Scottish breakfast. With 4 fine dining restaurants, guests can enjoy imaginative menus in the Michelin Starred Andrew Fairlie restaurant, along with the Birnam Brasserie, the formal Strathearn, and the lively Dormy Bar and Grill. Gleneagles Hotel also offers The Club, where guests can enjoy fitness classes. It features 2 swimming pools, a sauna, a steam room, gym, and an outdoor hot tub. Set among rolling hills, the resort is home to The PGA Centenary and National Academy Golf Courses, along with The King’s Course and The Queen’s Course.

- "The staff were exceptional . Facilities and hotel all beautifully presented . A memorable stay ." - "Perfect Christmas holiday" - "Fantastic !" - "Literally felt like king and queen by staff members for 24 hours" - "60th birthday celebrations" - "Luxury at the Glorious Playground - a place to relax, celebrate and can’t wait to go again" - "Absolutely amazing. Staff can't do enough for you ." - "Excellent stay and the rest of the staff 1st Class."

Luxury hotel with a 24-hour fitness center and a 24-hour front desk
A 24-hour fitness center, concierge services, and dry cleaning are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk, and express check-out are onsite.
Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection offers 75 accommodations with washers/dryers and laptop-compatible safes. Accommodations are furnished with single sofa beds. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets. Accommodations at this 5-star hotel have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Additionally, rooms include espresso makers and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

- "Great property and location!" - "Absolutely perfect experience. The two bedroom appt was perfect for our needs and was palatial compared to London. Super comfy beds and amenities. Perfectly located on the royal mile, just a few mins walk directly to the castle. Blew away our expectations, was the best hotel we stayed in during our 5 week trip around the UK." - "Amazing property great location and wonderful for families " - "Superb aparthotel , our room on third floor was fantastic , two bathrooms upstairs and downstairs and good kitchen diner , problem with TVs but didn’t go to Edinburgh to watch tv !! The breakfast was excellent , great staff throughout from a warm welcome when we arrived greeting us at the taxi and front desk and restaurant and the room was very clean on arrival and cleaned each day of our 3 night visit. The location is absolutely out of this world in the old town opposite StGiles Cathedral where our beloved Queen lay in rest , and the castle is 5 minute walk away Thank you Chevsl Team you were incredible and really made our visit unforgettable, we will come back I’m certain and our friends and family will receive my recommendation to stay with you "

Featuring a shared lounge, a restaurant as well as a bar, 21212 is located in the center of Edinburgh, a 12-minute walk from Edinburgh Waverley Train Station. This 5-star hotel offers free WiFi. Camera Obscura and World of Illusions is a 19-minute walk from the hotel and The Real Mary King's Close is 0.8 miles away. Guest rooms at the hotel are equipped with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a private bathroom with free toiletries and a shower. All guest rooms include a desk. A continental breakfast is available at 21212. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Edinburgh Playhouse, Royal Mile and National Museum of Scotland. Edinburgh Airport is 6.2 miles away.

- "I would stay again in a heartbeat,earlier flight,lower floor room !" - "We had a short but wonderful stay here and we will return." - "Could not fault our stay in the luxurious, spacious & spotlessly clean apartment . We really did not want to leave" - "A great find - small, friendly and a very comfortable stay." - "Best stay in UK. Very hospitable" - "Little gem of a find, will definitely use again when visiting Edinburgh"

Luxury hotel with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk
A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and valet parking are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, 24-hour room service, conference space, and concierge services are onsite.
Ness Walk offers 47 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Beds feature premium bedding. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

- "Outstanding in every way" - "One of the nicest hotels we've stayed. Great room, beautiful surroundings, the finest staff." - "Great hotel and even better staff!" - "The staff is outstanding. " - "Fabulous hotel with outstanding service- probably the best we have experienced in a hotel for many years. Beautiful rooms , spotlessly clean and large comfortable beds. We had breakfast which was really good. Highly recommended for a stay in Inverness. "

This luxurious 5-star retreat has a fine-dining restaurant and romantic bedrooms about 1.9 mi from the Royal Mile. Prestonfield is surrounded by gardens and a golf course. Busses to the city center are a 5-minute walk away. Parking is free. Each stylish room at Prestonfield House has antique furnishings, free Wi-Fi, plasma TV, a stocked mini-bar and views of the gardens and parkland. Rhubarb Restaurant serves excellent Scottish cuisine and traditional afternoon teas. The terraces, drawing room and gardens are relaxed, beautiful places to unwind.

- "We highly recommend Prestonfield House, and hope to come back!" - "Luxurious Edinburgh with space and a whisky room." - "A really special getaway." - "Once in a lifetime experience!" - "Beautiful house and amazing staff. A few things we didn’t like. Not sure we’d go back." - "An elegant and sumptuous Scottish experience" - "Great place to stay" - "Pleasant and enjoyable with excellent friendly staff" - "Nice experience"

Luxury hotel with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk
A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and concierge services are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free full breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, dry cleaning, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour front desk are onsite.
Fingal - A Luxury Floating Hotel offers 22 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and espresso makers. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 32-inch Smart televisions come with Netflix. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, and hair dryers.

This Edinburgh hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and irons/ironing boards. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

- "A gorgeous hotel. Staff are so helpful and friendly, wonderful atmosphere, fabulous food and an insanely comfortable bed. Would highly recommend. " - "It was fabulous, friendly, unbelievable although a bit expensive. The staff were fantastic, the room amazing and the food was brilliant." - "Outstanding in every way" - "Very special stay. Such a lovely atmosphere. Highly recommend " - "As always, one of the finest hotels. Staff are fantastic and food exceptional. When we are in the UK we always visit. "

Located in St. Andrews, 7.3 miles from St Andrews University, The Peat Inn Restaurant With Rooms provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. This 5-star hotel offers luggage storage space. The rooms at the hotel are equipped with a seating area and a flat-screen TV. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at The Peat Inn Restaurant With Rooms also offer free WiFi, while some have a garden view. Guest rooms will provide guests with a closet and a coffee machine. Fairmont St Andrews Bay Golf Course is 9.4 miles from the accommodation, while Discovery Point is 17 miles away. Dundee Airport is 19 miles from the property.

- "A lovely place to stay" - "Brilliant all round experience, a real treat." - "Relaxing, clean and friendly." - "Perfect from beginning to end!" - "Lovely property and service." - "Will definitely return" - "We can’t wait to return some day and will be recommending to all of our friends." - "A fabulous restaurant with rooms. Perfect for a special occasion!" - "Relaxing and getting breakfast in our room was a great experience"

Luxury hotel with a restaurant and a bar
This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and an outdoor tennis court. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include 24-hour room service, concierge services, and dry cleaning.
Cromlix offers 15 accommodations with iPod docking stations and safes. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary newspapers. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include in-room massages.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

- "Fantastic hotel in all ways!!!" - "Very nice place. Will stay again." - "A relaxing one night stay." - "Excellent stay from start to finish, and made to feel very special by all the Cromlix team. Food was exceptionally good too. Nice touch having the wellies we could use to go explore the lovely scenic grounds as well. " - "Everything really sweet." - "This is a beautiful and peaceful property. After a long day of travel and the desire to delay the more busy Edinburgh, this was the perfect place to relax and rest and renew before continuing on with our travels in Scotland. The property is perfectly maintained, the staff is excellent and every detail has been thought through with care. We would have loved to stay a second night. "

Located in Pitlochry, 20 miles from Castle Menzies, Killiecrankie House provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant. This 5-star hotel features free WiFi and a bar. Aberfeldy Golf Course is 19 miles from the hotel and The Scottish Crannog Centre is 24 miles away. The private bathroom is equipped with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Blair Castle is 3.3 miles from the hotel, while Blair Atholl Golf Club is 3.2 miles away. Dundee Airport is 45 miles from the property.

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Luxury hotel with free breakfast and bars
This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, 4 bars/lounges, and a rooftop terrace. Free weekend breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include 24-hour room service, concierge services, and dry cleaning.
Prestonfield House offers 23 accommodations with DVD players and minibars. Beds feature premium bedding. 50-inch Smart televisions come with satellite channels. Refrigerators and espresso makers are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

This Edinburgh hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include complimentary newspapers and laptop-compatible safes. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

- "Amazing property, we stayed in the Alan Ramsay suite and did not want to leave. The staff was exceptional." - "Exceptional all round.." - "Incredible service, the restaurant is excellent, as was high tea. Sort of walkable to downtown (45 minutes) and there are buses as well. About 30 minute cab from airport. Each room is uniquely decorated and very comfortable." - "A remarkable blend of luxury, design and tradition with the very warmest of welcomes"

Located in Edinburgh, a 11-minute walk from Royal Yacht Britannia, Fingal Hotel provides accommodations with a terrace, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. This 5-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. Royal Mile is 2.6 miles from the hotel and National Museum of Scotland is 2.9 miles away. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a coffee machine, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. Fingal Hotel has certain rooms that include a balcony, and each room comes with an electric tea pot. Guest rooms feature a closet. An à la carte, continental or Full English/Irish breakfast is served at the property. Edinburgh Waverley Train Station is 2.4 miles from the accommodation, while Edinburgh Playhouse is 2.5 miles away. Edinburgh Airport is 8.1 miles from the property.

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Luxury inn with free breakfast and a restaurant
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free inn has a bar/lounge and a garden. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include free breakfast.
Kildrummy Inn offers 4 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. This Alford inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

- " Everything about our stay was perfect, the food was delicious, the room was beautiful and our hosts looked after us from the moment we arrived. The whisky snug was a great way to finish our evening after a fantastic meal. The refurbishment of the inn has been done to such a high standard - it was really stunning. Would thoroughly recommend." - "Absolutely fantastic stay at The Kildrummy Inn. The rooms are beautiful and furnished to the highest standard of quality. The food is excellent and so is the service. "

BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh features free bikes, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Edinburgh. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The property is a 6-minute walk from Edinburgh Waverley Train Station, and within half a mile of the city center. At the hotel, rooms come with a closet and a flat-screen TV. Each room comes with an electric tea pot and a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, while certain rooms include a kitchenette equipped with a fridge. Guest rooms will provide guests with a minibar. The breakfast offers Full English/Irish, American or vegetarian options. Popular points of interest near BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh include National Museum of Scotland, Camera Obscura and World of Illusions and University of Edinburgh. Edinburgh Airport is 6.2 miles away.

- "Great atmosphere and helpful staff- a really lovely hotel!" - "So, so good! Would stay again in a heartbeat……just NOT in August" - "Amizing hoyel" - "Stayed before and definitely our favourite hotel in Edinburgh" - "Book this, you won't regret it! Fantastic stay!" - "Totally enjoyable. Great atmosphere and we would recommend and stay again."

Luxury hotel with a full-service spa and free breakfast
This smoke-free hotel features a full-service spa, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge. Free continental breakfast is provided, as well as free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free manager's reception. Other amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, concierge services, and dry cleaning.
Links House at Royal Dornoch offers 15 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and bathrobes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature Frette Italian sheets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include slippers, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

- "One of our best hotel stays ever. The room was just perfect, very relaxing with welcome drinks. Staff are warm and friendly." - "First class" - "Fantastic. Full Stop. All fantastic." - "Memorable experience" - "Incredible property with large clean stylish bathroom. Most comfortable bed ever. Loved the in-room pitcher of ice water. " - "This is one of those special places that is worth the trek. Once you step foot into the front door it feels as if you’ve stepped back into a different time. The finishes are all rich and appropriate and the town itself is adorable. Service is outstanding, bed was delicious and would go out of my way to stay here again!! True luxe on a small scale! A bit difficult to find which bldg to check in so ask for clear directions prior to check in. "

Greshornish House Hotel features free WiFi in public areas and views of sea in Edinbane. Among the various facilities of this property are a garden and a bar. Scottish cuisine is served at the restaurant. At the hotel each room is fitted with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. Greshornish House Hotel provides some rooms with garden views, and rooms have a kettle. At the accommodations each room includes a seating area. A continental, vegetarian or buffet breakfast can be enjoyed in the breakfast area. The restaurant at Greshornish House Hotel specializes in British cuisine. Portree is 17 mi from the hotel, while Kyle of Lochalsh is 31 mi from the property.

- "Beautiful and spacious rooms in a very lovely hotel on a gorgeous property" - "Wonderful" - "Nice choice" - "A great place to relax" - "Could have been fab...sadly lacked that extra mile for such a costly experience"

Beachfront hotel with a golf course for sun and fun
Spend the day relaxing at the beach or practicing your swing at Trump Macleod House & Lodge's golf course. Then enjoy a meal at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants.
Trump Macleod House & Lodge offers 19 accommodations with iPod docking stations and minibars. Beds feature premium bedding. 48-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

This Aberdeen hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes, and phones. Additionally, rooms include espresso makers and complimentary bottled water. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include in-room massages.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

- "We had a fabulous stay at MacLeod house. The house is situated on the Trump estate, the estate is very well maintained, it’s very peaceful with beautiful scenery. The hotel itself shouts luxury from the moment you step through the front door. Spotlessly clean, really friendly, helpful staff and the suite we stayed in was super comfy. Breakfast the following morning was excellent.. This hotel deserves its 5 *. We would certainly stay here again. "