The best hotels Scotland

This Victorian style manor house with terraces, turrets, garden, copses offers superb views of the countryside from the rooms. It belonged to Colonel Cringletie, to whom Quebec surrendered after the death of General Wolfe. You will admire the trompe l'oeil ceiling and the walled kitchen gardens. The enclosed garden, dating from 1666, is listed and you can walk along the path through the woods. The hotel's restaurant has been awarded 2 AA Rosettes and an award as Gastronomic Experience of the Year 2019.

Built in 1899, it is one of the best homes in Scotland to taste the famous malts. Logical, when we know that it was the residence of the Johnnie Walker family (founder of the eponymous whisky)! The hotel has two restaurants: Pierslan's Walker Bar & Restaurant and Red Bowl Restaurant, for two different atmospheres. The rooms have a very classical style, as does the whole establishment. Take advantage of your stay to stroll in the magnificent park of the hotel. The place, very famous, is often reserved for weddings.

Welcome to the domain of this castle which dates from 1860. The view is superb, in keeping with the rest. The establishment has several accommodation solutions: rooms in traditional Bed & Breakfast, apartments for rent, cottages or independent houses. The rooms in the B&B area are sumptuous, with all the necessary comfort. On the first floor, the lounge and library are open to guests, as well as, of course, the breakfast room. As a family home, the castle is occupied all year round by the owners and their children.

Situated on a quiet street, this hotel enjoys a beautiful view of the Firth of Forth. Recent developments add to its Georgian era charm all the modern comforts expected. The rooms are equipped with Wi-Fi and the athletes can enjoy a gym. The restaurant is of quality. The hotel has 13 luxury suites, including the Glenlivet suite with its own patio and dining room.

This classic and contemporary hotel offers a breathtaking view of the park which is adjacent to the city centre.

Especially famous for its fitness centre and spa, this luxury hotel also features an indoor swimming pool and another outdoor heated swimming pool at 35 ° C! The decor is a bit pompous, but the rooms are large and comfortable. Some enjoy an excellent view of the castle.

The large building 1800 houses 75 rooms and suites. Spacious and cossues, their style blends classicism with contemporary enzymes. Waxed parquet or cream colour carpet, high ceilings, mantling curtains zerbo windows, cozy bedding and bathroom signed by Villeroy & Boch. A living environment where comfort does not give in to aesthetics. Some of the rooms have superb views of the castle or the Gardens of Princes street and until the Forth of Firth. Luxury, quiet and enchanting at the Royal Mile!

Located in a beautiful West End building, the Rutland Hotel is an ideal base for musarder in the beautiful shopping areas of the district and New town. It is also close to the charming Dean Village and Princes Street gardens. The rooms are decorated in a trendy and glamorous style: comfortable benches, tapestries and dessus with floral motifs, mirrors and chandeliers bringing their baroque touch to the whole. A mix of styles that are cleverly balanced and resolutely contemporary.

This Georgian house, now a world-class hotel, was the home of Charles Edward Stuart during his campaign in Culloden. His enemy Cumberland, the victor of the battle, moved in after 1746. The atmosphere is refined, and you can enjoy a variety of facilities: an Adam-style lounge, a whisky bar in a library, and a 40-hectare wooded park where you can stroll at will. You can also play golf, tennis and croquet. The restaurant is excellent and open to all.

The MacDonald Norwood Hall Hotel was built in 1881 on the site of a 15th century castle, Pitfodels Castle. Close to the city centre, it is a haven of peace with its 7 hectares of private gardens. The building itself is also beautiful and you will enjoy walking around as well as staying here. Enjoy dinner at the excellent Tapestry Restaurant or tea in the Georgian Coffee Shop. Charm and delight are guaranteed...

This modern, high-quality hotel is located in a beautiful building in the city centre and offers 11 beautiful rooms. The setting is pleasant: refined decoration, subtle lighting, modern art pieces, sumptuous furniture... And the place is quiet, for a serene stay! The size of the rooms differs, but the characteristics remain the same, suitable for a successful stay, with desk, wardrobe, television and bathroom. The establishment also has a brasserie and restaurant for lunch and dinner and offers a wide range of wines and whiskies for tasting.

Built in 1863, this castle welcomed Queen Victoria about ten years later. The 17 rooms are spacious and all have a view of the park and the mountains. An independent cottage is also available. The establishment can pride itself on being one of the most beautiful hotels in Scotland: between its location in a green setting, on the edge of a loch, its superb Victorian architecture, and its starred restaurant, run by the country's largest family of chefs - Albert and Michel Roux - it has everything to offer exceptional address.

The Duke of Roxburghe himself was responsible for the decoration of the 22 rooms of this establishment, which is considered one of the most charming luxury hotels in the United Kingdom. A park, a river, horses, collections of paintings, a bar in the old library, a fabulous wine cellar, a restaurant and two ghosts make the splendour of this Scottish country house. Bonnie Prince Charlie would have planted white roses there himself. And for golf enthusiasts, the green is one of the most famous in the Borders.

In the heart of the trendy Finnieston area, this hotel offers excellent value for money. The reception is very pleasant, the 25 rooms are simple, comfortable, bright and spacious. They have everything you need: TV, en-suite bathroom, courtesy tray... We will be happy to recommend you bars, restaurants and places to visit. Breakfast is served in the dining room in the form of a large continental buffet, and the typical Scottish version (cooked breakfast) is served on request.

Dating from 1828, this is one of the most luxurious hotels in Glasgow. Its 100 sumptuous rooms measure from 27 to 65 m² for the largest. In addition to Egyptian cotton bedding and marble bathrooms, they have contemporary furnishings and a high level of comfort. 24-hour concierge, spa, treatment room, fitness room, café and beautiful common rooms are also part of the high-end standing displayed here. A hyper central address to have fun, and to get to know each other, with, every evening (17h-18h) a time to meet.

Smaller than the downtown Hilton, this is a great place to relax and enjoy a stunning view of the Botanic Gardens. However, it is still in the immediate vicinity of restaurants, pubs and it is easy to get to the city centre thanks to the metro. Moreover, you won't fail to be seduced by its listed façade, spending an evening at the piano bar unless it's the imposing fireplace in the living room, the high ceilings or the period windows that make your head spin? The establishment also has two restaurants and a bar specialising in gin.

The excellent Savoy Park Hotel has been one of the most highly regarded hotels in the area for over 50 years. For half a century, the same family, the Henderson family, has been running it. Its front with manor house areas contains 15 quality bedrooms, with shower rooms and tasteful decoration. There is also a restaurant available - with excellent home-cooked dishes -, a 24-hour reception with doormen and a garden on site. The rooms are comfortable and elegantly decorated. Downtown and the beach are only a few steps away.

This is the most prestigious establishment in Portree and perhaps on the island. It takes its name from the Cuillin Mountains, which it overlooks with romantic views. The 27 rooms are a model of comfort and the whiskey bar is sure to please. There is also a restaurant on site and the whole place is quietly located one kilometer from the center. The view of the bay is unforgettable! In 2020, the establishment celebrated 25 years of prestige, excellence, awards and recommendations by various labels, organizations and publications.

Extensive renovations have made this former high school of 1854 a luxury hotel with a lot of charm, close to the castle. Its 96 rooms are spread over three floors and are decorated in a modern style. They all have a bathtub with shower above. Some of them are bigger and have a very pleasant view. One of them is designed for people with reduced mobility and lifts are available to move around the building. There is also an on-site restaurant, a large spa, sauna and whirlpool.

The hotel wants to be chic and elegant, and it is. The rooms are all different from each other, and relaxation is the order of the day throughout the establishment. They are decorated and furnished with care, blending traditional Scottish spirit with modern modern comfort. You will appreciate the comfortable bedding and warm merino blankets. Peatstacks, the hotel's restaurant, offers traditional Highland dishes and will delight shellfish lovers.

The hotel enjoys an enviable location in the heart of Stockbridge. It is a 10-minute walk from the Royal Botanic Garden and 5 minutes from New Town. 17 rooms are housed in a listed Georgian building. The bathrooms designed by Philippe Starck make you want to extend your bath more than right to enjoy the comfort. As a resident, the Caledonian Hotel's fitness room, located on Princes Street, is open to you. Ideal to relax by taking a few swims in the large swimming pool or to treat yourself to a beauty treatment.

If you want to stay, eat or drink in Dornoch, this castle is an address not to be missed! It has the best hotel in town, one of the best restaurants and a bar whose selection of real ales alongside its 300 single malts has been praised by CAMRA. The beers come from Orkney or the Cairngorms. The building dates back to 1577. The 24 rooms are elegant, very comfortable and some offer a four-poster bed or nice views on the enclosed garden. Food-wise, refinement and flavors are found in the plate.

This hotel is one of the ideal places to combine Highland discovery and Scottish luxury. The rooms are carefully furnished for the greatest comfort of the residents. It is possible to organize stays dedicated to golf, in connection with courses located in the immediate vicinity. Another strong point of the site: its restaurants. The Bistro offers a simple and relaxed culinary experience, the Garden Room is more modern and Lorimer's is distinguished by a more formal atmosphere.

With their three central addresses, Skene House Apartments Hotels offer some 189 apartments for rent by the night, for a home-like stay in the city. The value for money is particularly attractive in the event of low occupancy, with free parking and breakfast included. The apartments have all the necessary comforts and include a fully equipped kitchen, bathroom, sitting area and tastefully decorated.

The New Lanark Mill Hotel has skillfully taken advantage of its historic walls, in an old village production building, to create 38 beautiful double and family rooms with bathrooms and contemporary furnishings. The views over the Clyde are breathtaking and the hotel also has a restaurant, gym, sauna, steam room and a 16-metre swimming pool. There's even a large roof terrace. You can also choose one of the 8 independent cottages overlooking the River Clyde (minimum stay 2 nights).

Perfectly situated on the edge of the Muirfield Golf Course, this hotel has a reputation - well deserved! - to be a golfer's paradise. The establishment, designed by the Edwardian architect Sir Edwin Lutyens, came out of the ground in 1901 and has retained all its charm and authenticity over the past century. You will enjoy the French gourmet restaurant, the spa, the enclosed garden, the private croquet lawn and the hedonistic tranquillity of the place.

The Cairndale Hotel and Leisure Club offers great facilities in a splendid building at affordable rates. It has 91 rooms, all with en suite bathrooms, elegantly furnished and decorated, for a comfortable and enjoyable stay. Take advantage of your getaway to relax at the spa - unless you prefer to work out in the fitness room? -which has a fairly comprehensive menu of beauty and wellness treatments.

Yotel Edinburgh is the first of the international chain to set up in Europe. It offers the services and the quality of stay of a three or even four-star hotel, with the added bonus of a millennium spirit. Here, you don't stay in rooms, but in cabins. They are optimized to offer real comfort in a minimum of space. You will be looked after at the "Mission Control" (reception desk) with a more than friendly staff, but also with interactive terminals. During the day or in the evening, you can settle down in the Komyuniti space.

Overlooking Edinburgh Castle and Waverley Station, The Scotsman is a 4-star hotel built in 1905. It has a sublime baroque architecture. The hotel once housed the offices of the national newspaper The Scotsman, hence the name. Luxurious in every detail, the hotel combines Scottish hospitality with the comforts of the most modern establishments (DVD player and Internet access in the rooms, health club and spa, etc.). The hotel offers 58 rooms and 14 suites, ranging in size from 34 to 80 square meters.

With its location just 200m from Princes Street, Cityroomz is right at the entrance to the West End, close to New Town. Its 72 rooms are recent and quite classical, all equipped with a television and a bathroom. The smaller ones are logically the cheapest, but some can also accommodate families. There are two breakfast options and open communal areas for a drink. Proximity to the street can sometimes be heard, but it is also the price of such centrality.

Hidden behind the 172-year-old historic facade of Lady Glenorchy Church, the Glasshouse Hote combines luxury, class and elegance to perfection. Most of the 77 comfortable and contemporary rooms, including 20 suites, have a balcony or private lounge area. The hotel has Edinburgh's most secret garden, a small haven of peace and tranquillity set on the 2 acre rooftop with spectacular views of the city centre and Calton Hill. We also really enjoy the restaurant and whisky bar.

Just above Dean Village, B+B continues to build its reputation in Edinburgh. It combines history and modernism within its Victorian walls, built in 1883 for the owner of the daily newspaper Scotsman. He has since found a new future in the hotel business and business is going quite well. All 27 rooms are accessible by lift and have a shower or bathtub. Many also have local artwork. The lounge and its bookshop are absolutely outstanding and there is a bar for the residents. The reception is up to scratch!

This multi award-winning establishment, both for its hotel and restaurant part, is a nugget. Here, everything is taken care of and orchestrated to make your stay as pleasant as possible. The spacious rooms have super king sized beds and all the comforts and little extras that make you feel at home immediately. A bar area on the ground floor or a well-stocked library with soft armchairs invite you to relax.

Voted "Hotel of the Year 2019" by the Sunday Times, this establishment is extraordinary! A luxury hotel, it is above all a work of art and decoration to browse and inhabit throughout your stay. The artistic immersion is total and you walk through the lounges, library, corridors, restaurant and pub as if you were discovering a museum. Taxidermy pieces and contemporary art, antique furniture, old books and prints: each step is a surprise. As for the rooms, ultra comfortable, they all have a unique decor. To be discovered!

On the shores of Loch Alvie, this family hotel is a cocoon in the heart of the Cairngorms. You will be accommodated in comfortable rooms and will enjoy, during your stay, the cosy lounge areas, the excellent cuisine of the restaurant (dishes ranging from the great pub classics to Scottish specialties mastered to perfection), the rich pub menu or the very tasty cooked breakfasts. Add to that a very pleasant welcome!

Located in the business districts, this hotel of the international Hilton chain offers very appreciable assets: comfortable rooms (bed 160 x 200 cm, safe, flat screen TV, free wifi of good quality...), impeccable service both in terms of reception and bar and breakfast served as buffet, and availability of meeting and fitness rooms. We appreciate to taste a real comfort with very affordable prices (especially during the week)

The Loch Leven Hotel offers a range of accommodation - traditional en-suite rooms and pods - to suit all types of travelers. The warm and inviting location offers a variety of attractions, including a breathtaking view of the loch, a cozy library and lounge, a games room, a bar with a variety of scotch whiskies and gins distilled on site, and a restaurant and pub with a traditional and tasty menu.

Smart suggestion: take advantage of your stay to create your own gin with the Gin School Experience.

A new generation establishment, ultra modern and very comfortable, the Sleeperz hotel is a good deal for several reasons: its very reasonable rates, its spacious rooms with all the comforts, its welcome at any time of the day or night and its privileged location in the heart of the city, with direct access to the train station and in the immediate vicinity of the Discovery, the V&A, restaurants and shuttles to the Edinburgh airport. We also like its cosy and trendy restaurant and bar, and the breathtaking views from the rooms.

Saorsa 1875 is a vegan hotel that advocates ethical luxury. It has been designed by vegetarians and vegans, nature lovers who want to offer a different and exceptional experience while respecting their values. They have achieved their goal perfectly and this hotel is particularly appreciated. It has 11 elegantly furnished rooms in its 19th century baronial house, which is set in a large 2 ha park, between woods and gardens. The restaurant is open to guests and offers an original menu where plants are in the spotlight.

Located on the shores of Loch Oich, with a superb view of the water and the landscaped park, this establishment has an incredible charm. The building, a superb castle, the traditional, neat and elegant decor, the comfort of the rooms - all of them are en-suite and spacious - and the staff who are always available to make sure you enjoy your stay: all this contributes to immerse you in a cocoon from which you will probably never want to leave. The hotel also has an excellent restaurant and offers afternoon teas.

If you were to treat yourself to a bit of madness during your trip and stay in a luxurious establishment, Stonefield Castle would be one of our first suggestions. This castle, built in 1837, is a magnificent edifice, situated on the edge of a loch in a setting of 60 hectares of wooded gardens. The rooms are equipped with all comforts and spacious. The hotel has a superb library with antique books, a whisky bar, a lounge, a billiard room and a gourmet restaurant with panoramic views, where you can have lunch, tea and dinner. An enchantment!

Very nice hotel in the city centre, less than 5 minutes walk from Aberdeen train station. There is also a Molly's restaurant which offers local fresh products.

At the foot of Cockburn Street, between Waverley Station and the Royal Mile, Motel One is close to everything in Edinburgh. It's made a name for itself in the capital as one of the biggest mid-priced hotels in the Old Town, which is in stark contrast to the many big names around it. That's not to say that rates won't be sky-high in the summer, but it will still be more affordable than the neighbors. The 208 rooms are clean, and have shower and toilet facilities.

The Loch Ness Drumnadrochit Hotel is a family-run hotel located just 20 minutes from Inverness, offering an ideal base from which to explore the many local attractions and the Scottish Highlands. The hotel has 29 well-appointed rooms, offering flexible and affordable accommodation for families, couples or solo travelers. All rooms feature en suite facilities, hairdryers, TVs and tea and coffee making facilities. Wi-Fi is free, and on-site parking is available for all guests. The hotel is adjacent to the Loch Ness Exhibition, where visitors can learn more about the famous resident of Loch Ness. A short five-minute stroll takes you to the village, where you'll find local amenities, restaurants and souvenir stores. The Loch Ness Drumnadrochit Hotel also offers an on-site café and bar-bistro, serving fresh local produce.

This grand classic of the French chain of hotels has 141 rooms, faithful to the image of the brand: simple, comfortable, clean and equipped with bathroom. Some are connected, family, or adapted to persons with reduced mobility. A café and bar are also open to residents. The west end of the city centre brings together the establishment of West End and two other signs, styles and budget are located elsewhere in Glasgow.

On eight hectares of land in Callander, Roman Camp Hotel is one of the most luxurious establishments in the region. Built in 1625, its old walls contain 15 rooms full of character and comfort. All of them have, of course, a bathroom and the larger ones also offer a spa bath and a lounge area. The pleasant library is only one of several common rooms and there is even a small chapel.

14 rooms are available at the Tongue family hotel. Simple, double or triple, each has its own bathroom, as well as convenient, convenient, small table and armchair. Some have beautiful views and the decoration varies from one to the other. There is a large lounge available for guests, where there is an internet connection and a panorama of Kyle of Tongue. The hotel bar is open to all and enjoys a friendly atmosphere with a few good beers and a pool table.

On the very green and quiet Royal Terrace, behind Calton Hill, this family hotel offers one of the best value for money in Edinburgh. The rooms are single or double, with private or shared bathroom. These are always cheap, especially during the Festival. The layout is basic but comfortable and everything is there. Perfect for small budgets who want to stay in the city centre without going through the youth hostel.

Being one of the best hotels, pubs and restaurants in the area, the George Hotel has become a reference point for locals and tourists alike. There are 17 rooms in the main building and 8 more in the adjacent house. All of them have their own private bathroom and offer a unique, rustic and very successful decoration. The same family has run the establishment for six generations and also manages the traditional pub where you can enjoy over 100 single malts, some real ales and classic Scottish food.

The Caledonian Hotel is a 2-star hotel located on Quay St in Ullapool. Built in the early 20th century, it overlooks Ullapool Harbour and is close to Ullapool Golf Club and Loch Achall. The hotel offers classic rooms and suites with flat-screen TVs and tea and coffee making facilities. Some rooms also offer harbor views. Breakfast is available at an additional cost, and there's a restaurant serving traditional Scottish cuisine, a friendly brasserie and an afternoon tea lounge. Live entertainment is regularly organized. Wi-Fi is free in public areas. The Caledonian Hotel also offers meeting and reception facilities. Parking is free and the hotel accepts pets. Guests have rated the rooms with a 3.0, the location with a 4.7 and the services and facilities with a 4.4. Ullapool is the main port of the Outer Hebrides and offers easy access to many Highland sights, such as Loch Maree, Lochinver, Gairloch, Corrieshalloch Gorge and Inverewe Gardens. The city of Inverness can also be reached in less than two hours by car.