The Rutland Hotel & Apartments

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 9.4
Rated wonderful

Excellent location!

9.8

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About this property

The glamorous Rutland Hotel has stylish rooms, a luxurious late-lounge, and a unique restaurant with a glass wine cellar. It is located on the West End of Princes Street, with views of Edinburgh Castle. The Rutland is between Edinburgh's shopping and financial districts. The Scott Monument is a 15-minute walk away, and the EICC can be reached in under 10 minutes’ walk. Each unique room is chic and elegant. In-room treats include free Wi-Fi, a surround sound system, a flat-screen TV, bathrobes and GHD hair stylers. Guests can also enjoy homemade shortbread, real coffee and designer teas. A choice of cinemas and theaters can be reached in under 10 minutes on foot. It is also just 15 minutes’ walk through Prince’s Street Gardens to reach Edinburgh Castle.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • 3 restaurants
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Property highlights

  • Located in the best-rated area in Edinburgh, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.8

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free

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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
1 king bed
1 full bed
1 king bed
Bedroom 1
1 full bed
Bedroom 2
1 full bed
1 king bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Catherine
United States United States
“Great location Fantastic breakfast Friendly and helpful staff Clean facilities On site gym Spacious room with view of castle Nice shower pressure with plenty of hot water Quick and easy check out”
Richard
United States United States
“Exceptional room and property with restaurant attached.”
Jake
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Superb location and superb experience throughout. Upon arrival we were greeted with a free room upgrade to a one bedroom apartment. This apartment was gorgeous, huge and super vibey. The staff were most helpful, polite, offered fantastic...”
Constanza
United States United States
“Location was amazing and the room was absolutely stunning. The staff went above and beyond to make our stay enjoyable.”
Michael
United States United States
“I got upgraded to a one bedroom - it was one of the best hotels apartment experiences I’ve had. The fireplace was awesome and I slept more comfortably than I have in a while. The location was central to all of the tourist attractions and...”
Meagan
Canada Canada
“The staff is absolutely delightful - so helpful, so friendly, so kind! And the rooms are STUNNING! I was in Apartment 17-2 and it was beyond GORGEOUS - large, spacious, amenities, comfy large bed, high high ceilings, a delicious shower - ahhh! I...”
Huffman
United States United States
“Location was excellent. Staff was very friendly and helpful”
Marielle
Canada Canada
“We absolutely loved our stay at The Rutland Hotel! We had booked a classic room but got upgraded to one of the beautiful one bedroom apartments just down the street. The apartment was so spacious with beautiful high ceilings and windows. It was so...”
Laura
United States United States
“Amazing! Perfect location- excellent amenities and very comfortable beds. Checkin was smooth and easy. They offer discounts for nearby parking and local restaurants. We will stay here again.”
Linda
United States United States
“We got upgraded to one of the larger rooms when we went back and honestly I’ll never forget it. It was a good walking distance from the historic streets, was comfortable and had an interesting history to it. We took a multiday trip across the...”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

3 Restaurants On Site
Kyloe Steak Restaurant and Grill
  • Cuisine
    Scottish • Steakhouse • Grill/BBQ
  • Open for
    Dinner
  • Ambience
    Modern • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Halal • Vegetarian • Gluten-free
The Huxley
  • Cuisine
    American • British
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Modern
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Heads & Tales
  • Open for
    Cocktail hour

House rules

The Rutland Hotel & Apartments takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of £10 is required on arrival. That's about $13. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. The deposit will be fully refunded by bank transfer if there's no damage to the property upon inspection after check-out.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
£25 per child, per night
Crib upon request
£25 per child, per night
3 - 13 years
Extra bed upon request
£25 per child, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please be advised that our rooms and apartments either have limited or no elevator access; if anyone in your party has any mobility issues contact the property directly so that we can assist.

A £10 PreAuthorisation is required at Check In to secure against any damages or charges and requires a physical card. If a physical card is not available a £100 Cash or ApplePay/GooglePay deposit is required and will be refunded upon completion of room audits.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

A damage deposit of £10 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. The deposit will be fully refunded by bank transfer if there's no damage to the property upon inspection after check-out.