Title: The Scholar Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # The Scholar ## Photo gallery for The Scholar ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3920000/3911600/3911559/8d37cde4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Food and drink](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3920000/3911600/3911559/71dcb260.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3920000/3911600/3911559/089b2d15.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Family Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3920000/3911600/3911559/c935fc48.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Lobby lounge, garden views, open daily](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3920000/3911600/3911559/f0262f42.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Luxury VIP Access 9.2 ### Wonderful ### Serene escape near Edinburgh's heart Beautiful grounds with a wild fox sighting create a serene escape near Edinburgh's vibrant city centre. Enjoy spacious, clean rooms, a convenient restaurant, and excellent breakfast options. ## Popular amenities - Bar - Room service - 24/7 front desk £115 includes taxes & fees 15 Dec - 16 Dec VIP Access ### Get more when you're a member - Save 15% or more on select VIP Access properties when you reach Silver tier or above - Experience top-rated quality and exceptional service - Get an in-stay perk at select properties, plus free room upgrades, early check-in, and late check-out when available [Learn more](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/vipaccess) ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Dec 3 - Dec 4](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-03&endDate=2025-12-04&selected=3911559&PinnedHotelID=3911559&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-03&endDate=2025-12-04&selected=3911559&PinnedHotelID=3911559&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Dec 4 - Dec 5](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-04&endDate=2025-12-05&selected=3911559&PinnedHotelID=3911559&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-04&endDate=2025-12-05&selected=3911559&PinnedHotelID=3911559&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Dec 5 - 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140 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room, Ensuite ![In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3920000/3911600/3911559/c4afb9b5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Twin Room, Ensuite 9.2 Wonderful 9 reviews ### Highlights Heating Free cots/infant beds LCD TV Hairdryer Private bathroom Coffee/tea maker Digital channels Laptop-compatible safe - 140 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 2 Single Beds ### View all photos for Deluxe Double Room Single Use, Ensuite ![In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3920000/3911600/3911559/06e502bc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Double Room Single Use, Ensuite 10.0 Exceptional 1 review ### Highlights Heating Free cots/infant beds LCD TV Hairdryer Private bathroom Coffee/tea maker Digital channels Laptop-compatible safe - 140 sq ft - Sleeps 1 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Deluxe Single Room ![Deluxe Single Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3920000/3911600/3911559/14ccd5a2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Single Room 9.2 Wonderful 7 reviews ### Highlights Heating LCD TV Hairdryer Private bathroom Coffee/tea maker Digital channels Laptop-compatible safe Iron/ironing board - 100 sq ft - Sleeps 1 - 1 Single Bed ### View all photos for Family Room ![Family Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3920000/3911600/3911559/c935fc48.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Room 10.0 Exceptional 3 reviews ### Highlights Heating LCD TV Hairdryer Private bathroom Coffee/tea maker Digital channels Laptop-compatible safe Iron/ironing board - 140 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed ### View all photos for Deluxe Double Room ![In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3920000/3911600/3911559/4a0c4e01.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Double Room - Sleeps 2 ### View all photos for Deluxe Single Room ![In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3920000/3911600/3911559/7b70388a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Single Room - 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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, smoke-free property and a nature reserve - 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. Guests reviews say good things about the 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 heating ### 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. ## Similar properties ![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19220000/19218500/19218414/ed1c1859.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh West Riccarton - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Air conditioning 9.0 Wonderful 1,001 reviews £80 includes taxes & fees 22 Dec - 23 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-22&endDate=2025-12-23&selected=19218414&PinnedHotelID=19218414&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9140000/9131700/9131632/76032bf9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Village Hotel Edinburgh Craigleith - 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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 - 1 building - 4 floors - Built in 1994 - Smoke-free property ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Private bathroom - Shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - LCD TV with digital channels ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Limited room service - Refrigerator on request ### More - Desk - Heating - 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 at the property Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### 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 Food and water bowls are available ### 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 16.00 for adults and from GBP 16.00 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 This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### 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? ### How much does it cost to stay at The Scholar? ### How much is parking at The Scholar? ### What time is check-in at The Scholar? ### What time is check-out at The Scholar? ### Where is The Scholar located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Scholar Reviews ## Reviews 9.2 ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 653 8 - Good 269 6 - Okay 59 4 - Poor 21 2 - Terrible 6 ### 9.4/10 Cleanliness ### 9.4/10 Staff & service ### 9.0/10 Amenities ### 9.0/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 9.2/10 Eco-friendliness ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Iain 13 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Lovely, reasonably priced accommodation about 1.5 miles from Edinburgh city centre. ##### Iain Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Thomas 7 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Fantastic hotel with very attentive staff. We had to use the hotel next door as the bar and dining room were being renovated and this worked seamlessly. We had a wonderful stay. ##### Thomas Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sepideh 9 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities peaceful and cosy ##### Sepideh Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joanne 17 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities We had a wonderful stay at The Scott. They really pay attention to detail, the staff are all lovely and helpful. The breakfast was excellent with a good variety to choose from including delicious pastries. It's in a nice quiet area but close enough to the city centre. The decor and design of the hotel is so charming which enhanced the magical feel of Edinburgh. My only regret is not staying longer! ##### Joanne Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael 3 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Nice and friendly stuff. ##### Michael Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carol 2 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Beautiful quiet green setting, very comfortable bed, great shower ##### Carol Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sharmina 26 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities healthy options available ##### Sharmina Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Rod 18 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Very nice hotel nestled in the university environment. Great breakfasts at the Scott. Great location near Arthur’s seat and outside of the busy tourist areas. Would definitely return to this hotel. ##### Rod Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Daniel 1 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great breakfast, convenient for conference centre, short walk to centre of city, really great staff. Nice little bar too! ##### Daniel Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joanne 15 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Incredibly helpful and friendly staff!! ##### Joanne Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Caroline 17 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Well appointed rooms, clean and super friendly staff. Excellent breakfast buffet. ##### Caroline Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kirankumar 11 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Right next to Uni campus, fantastic if you are dropping of kids to the Uni. Great toiletries, good breakfast options and very helpful staff! ##### Kirankumar Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Alanna 20 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Clean room ##### Alanna Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Antonia 13 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities They were doing upgrades to the restaurant at the hotel and we were sent to their partner hotel just a few steps away. This proved to be a great “inconvenience” since breakfast was spectacular, as well as service and the location itsef ##### Antonia Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Diane 18 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities It was very clean and the breakfast was very good. ##### Diane Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tia 20 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities It was great! ##### Tia Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ian 18 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Excellent stay at The Scholar From the moment we arrived the stay at the Scholar was fabulous. Staff really looked after us, room was clean and spacious as was the rest of the hotel. Breakfast buffet style with pleny to choose from. ##### Ian Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Caroline 15 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities A lovely property with very friendly staff. Rooms are clean and well equipped. Nice breakfast buffet with lots of choice. Easy bus ride into Edinburgh. ##### Caroline Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### STEPHANIE 6 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Nice place only complaint was the heater didnt warm the room and it was very drafty ##### STEPHANIE Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katie 10 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Lovely place to stay, very comfortable and quiet. Handy to all the central offerings of Edinburgh - walkable and plenty of public transport nearby. We had a car and could park for free within the scholar grounds. Park like surroundings, good dining and drinks options (breakfast was so yummy) and the service from the staff was immaculate and so warm and friendly. Would stay again if in Edinburgh! ##### Katie Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### THOM 9 Jul 2025 Great staff - especially front desk they were amazing in every sense of the word. ##### THOM Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### R 8 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### wonderful hotel Great hotel, super comfortable, friendly staff, super clean room, I only have good things to say about the hotel. ##### R Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jayleen 9 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Fantastic stay! We will definitely stay here again. ##### Jayleen Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Edward 11 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities A great place to stay located between urban and park zones, great breakfast as well. ##### Edward Stayed 1 night in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rylan 15 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Excellent stay! The hotel was very comfortable and the setting was fantastic! The breakfast was top notch too. While it's a bit of a walk from the city centre, there is transit directly out front which made for an easy connection. Would definitely recommend this hotel. ##### Rylan Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-DoubleTree-By-Hilton-Edinburgh-Airport.h520429.Hotel-Information) > > [Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Courtyard-By-Marriott-Edinburgh.h15710648.Hotel-Information) > > [Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Macdonald-Holyrood-Hotel-And-Spa.h546065.Hotel-Information) > > [Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Radisson-Blu-Hotel.h4270.Hotel-Information) > > [Malmaison Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Malmaison-Edinburgh.h664615.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Edinburgh.h3516.Hotel-Information) > > [The Balmoral Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-The-Balmoral-Hotel.h9339.Hotel-Information) > > [Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Cheval-Old-Town-Chambers.h6175181.Hotel-Information) > > [Novotel Edinburgh Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Novotel-Edinburgh-Park.h1781324.Hotel-Information) > > [Britannia Hotel Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Britannia-Hotel-Edinburgh.h4533.Hotel-Information) > > [Apex Grassmarket Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Apex-Grassmarket-Hotel.h62750.Hotel-Information) > > [ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Ibis-Edinburgh-Centre-South-Bridge-Royal-Mile.h6793484.Hotel-Information) > > [Fingal - A Luxury Floating Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Fingal.h38753319.Hotel-Information) > > [Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Sheraton-Grand-Hotel-Spa.h15554.Hotel-Information) > > [Village Hotel Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Village-Hotel-Edinburgh.h9131632.Hotel-Information) > > [Virgin Hotels Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Virgin-Hotels-Edinburgh.h74635444.Hotel-Information) > > [DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh City Centre](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-DoubleTree-By-Hilton-Edinburgh-City-Centre.h518686.Hotel-Information) > > [Apex Waterloo Place Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Apex-Waterloo-Place-Hotel.h2278092.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton Edinburgh Carlton](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Hilton-Edinburgh-Carlton.h1648.Hotel-Information) > > [Leonardo Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Leonardo-Royal-Edinburgh-Haymarket.h4035314.Hotel-Information) > > [The Scotsman Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-The-Scotsman-Hotel.h570820.Hotel-Information) > > [Moxy Edinburgh Fountainbridge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Moxy-Edinburgh-Fountainbridge.h64450784.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Airport by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-Edinburgh-Airport.h84014.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-Edinburgh-City-Centre.h1088215.Hotel-Information) > > [The Caledonian Edinburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-The-Caledonian-Edinburgh.h4198.Hotel-Information) > > [YOTEL Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-YOTEL-Edinburgh.h36667881.Hotel-Information) > > [Delta Hotels by Marriott Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Edinburgh-Marriott-Hotel.h873944.Hotel-Information) > > [Hampton by Hilton Edinburgh West End](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Hampton-By-Hilton-Edinburgh-West-End.h19288210.Hotel-Information)