Masson House
18 Holyrood Park Road, Edinburgh, City Of Edinburgh - Scotland, EH16 5AY, United Kingdom
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18 Holyrood Park Road, Edinburgh, City Of Edinburgh - Scotland, EH16 5AY, United Kingdom
The Scholar is a newly refurbished hotel located in the beautiful grounds of the Pollack Estate, just a few minutes’ walk from Arthurs Seat, Holyrood Park and the Meadows and within walking distance of all of the City’s world famous landmarks. The local Southside neighborhood buzzes with small restaurants, bars and an eclectic mix of independent shops. All bedrooms are luxurious and feature large beds, Elite mattresses and quality linen to ensure the best possible night’s sleep. All rooms also include a TV with a whole host of channels, award winning Novus tea and cafetiere coffee and a desk with ample work space. Our large bathrooms include rainfall showers, Arran Aromatics toiletries and fluffy towels. The hotel’s contemporary restaurant, bar and garden dining area proudly serve the highest quality breakfast, lunch and dinner, focusing on using locally sourced Scottish ingredients, allowing you to sample Edinburgh’s excellent food and drink scene without needing to leave the hotel. We also offer free Wifi throughout the hotel and free onsite parking including a large number of electric car charging points. We acknowledge the importance of dogs as cherished family members, and it's our pleasure to extend our hospitality to them. We kindly request guests who plan to bring dogs to notify us after booking their stay. Charges are applicable Our friendly staff go above and beyond to make this the perfect place for to stay all types of travelers.

Hotel Services and Facilities

Free WiFi Free parking Free breakfast Pet friendly

Hotel facilities

  • Free Parking
  • Pets Allowed
  • Restaurant
  • Garden
  • Parking
  • Room Service
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Bar
  • 24-Hour Front Desk
  • Bicycle rental
  • Internet services
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Luggage storage
  • WiFi
  • Private parking
  • golf course (within 3 km)
  • 24-hour security
  • Family Rooms
  • Non-smoking Rooms
  • Daily Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Lift
  • Street parking
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Pet basket
  • Pet bowls
  • Key card access
  • Smoke alarms
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed
  • First aid kit available
  • Contactless check-in/check-out
  • Cashless payment available
  • Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
  • Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Invoice provided
  • Parking on site
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stayed in June, 2025
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
The breakfast was good and had ample choices. The room, and especially the bathroom, were spacious. The area nestled inside the university was very nice, with tree-lined areas for walking.
I didn't like the parking situation. I was particularly annoyed that they didn't inform me when I arrived, after I had messaged them three times asking for details about the parking situation, that we needed a parking permit to park on the university grounds if a spot became available. So, when we finally found a place, I still had to run back to the hotel to ask again about the parking, and only then did they give me the parking permit. For a 4-star hotel, I feel that the parking situation should be better delineated and communicated. That was poor planning on their side. Also, the mattresses were too soft. We also had asked for twin beds, but they gave us twin beds that were attached. I believe that if you request twin beds, they should be separate, not connected to form a super king-size bed.
stayed in June, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
stayed in June, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in June, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
stayed in June, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in June, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
stayed in June, 2025
Guest Score 5 out of 10
Fair
stayed in June, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Lovely clean room, staff went above and beyond to make my partners birthday special.
Rooms were very warm
stayed in June, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Beautiful setting on the University of Edinburgh campus. Pleasant and modern room. Very close to the bus stop for easy trip to old town and new town.
Parking is limited, but we were lucky to have a space available. It was a bit expensive. The only complaint we had about the room was that lighting in the bathroom was set up such that there was no nightlight and you had to turn on very bright overhead lights to use the bathroom at night.
stayed in June, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Beautiful property. Calm and away from noise
Very minimum menu for dinner. Not much variety , breakfast also same as everyday
stayed in June, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
The room was absolutely immaculate, lovely features such as a coffee machine and the bathroom felt really luxurious. Bed was comfortable and the sheets were high quality.
The only thing that we would give constructive feedback about is that the outside of the hotel doesn’t reflect the high standard inside the hotel, before walking in I was quite dubious! A few extra car parking spaces would be a bonus but we found one regardless!
stayed in May, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Breakfast was good. Location was near where I wanted to be.
stayed in May, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
stayed in May, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Loved the quiet location. Not sure if that is the case year round but in early May it was very quiet. It os right by Arthur's seat which was so nice Staff were lovely. Beds are comfy
It is a bit of a walk to the city centre but e didn't mind
stayed in May, 2025
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
stayed in May, 2025
Guest Score 6 out of 10
Pleasant
stayed in May, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Set in the gardens of the University of Edinburgh, this was a quiet, luxurious retreat. Excellent breakfast. Nearby local buses will take you to the center of Edinburgh. One of the best places we stayed in our trip.
stayed in May, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Great location - 20 Minute walk to centre of Edinburgh . Buses outside if needed . Great to visit students staying in Pollock Halls of residence . Very reasonably priced restaurant . Lovely toiletries in shower . Good selection of teas and coffee in the room . Staff all very friendly and helpful .
Nothing
stayed in May, 2025
Guest Score 6 out of 10
Pleasant
Location Parking Shower and toiletries lovely
Noisy in the morning No water fountain and bar staff seemed to busy to ask for water Room ok, needed hooks to hang things on
stayed in May, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Comfortable - dog friendly
Restaurant drinks expensive Nice staff but some service slow
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Availability from Thu, Jun 5, 2025 To Sun, Jun 8, 2025 For 1 Room (Change Search)
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Deluxe Double Room
This room has a king size double bed with elite mattresses, tv with freeview, complimentary wifi, tea and coffee making facilities, safety deposit box, iron, hairdryer, bathroom with showers, free toiletries and wake-up service.
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$287.50USD
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  • Body soap
  • Carpeting
  • Conditioner
  • Crib(s)
  • Desk
  • Electric kettle
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Free Wifi
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating
  • In-room safe box
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Key card access
  • Laptop safe
  • Linens
  • Phone
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Toiletries
  • Towels
  • Trash cans
  • TV
  • Wake-up service
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Deluxe Twin Room
This room with elite mattress, tv with freeview, complimentary wifi, tea and coffee making facilities, safety deposit box, iron, hairdryer, bathroom with showers, free toiletries and wake-up service.
2 x
Free cancellation
Free WiFi
$287.50USD
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Average nightly rate $287.50 Total (including tax) $1,035.00
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Free breakfast
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$321.33USD
Average nightly rate
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Average nightly rate $321.33 Total (including tax) $1,156.80
  • Bath or Shower
  • Body soap
  • Carpeting
  • Conditioner
  • Crib(s)
  • Desk
  • Electric kettle
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Free Wifi
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating
  • In-room safe box
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Key card access
  • Laptop safe
  • Linens
  • Phone
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Toiletries
  • Towels
  • Trash cans
  • TV
  • Wake-up service
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Area information

    Airports Show all on map »

    • Edinburgh International Airport - 7.81 mi
    • RAF Leuchars - 32.10 mi
    • Perth - 35.34 mi
    • Dundee Airport - 35.85 mi

    Hospitals

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      • Sir Jules Thorn Exhibition of the History of Surgery - 0.60 mi

    Museums

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      • Huntly House Museum - 0.69 mi
      • Our Dynamic Earth - 0.69 mi
      • Talbot Rice Gallery - 0.75 mi
      • National Museums Of Scotland - 0.78 mi
      • National Museum of Scotland - 0.78 mi
      • Museum Of Edinburgh - 0.78 mi
      • Huntly House - 0.80 mi
      • People's Story - 0.80 mi
      • Carson Clark Gallery - 0.80 mi
      • Peoples Story Museum - 0.80 mi
      • Royal Museum - 0.83 mi
      • Museum of Scotland - 0.83 mi
      • John Knox House Museum - 0.85 mi
      • Museum of Childhood - 0.86 mi
      • Portfolio Gallery - 0.88 mi
      • Police Information Centre - 0.92 mi

    Services

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      • Royal Commonwealth Pool - 0.89 mi

    Other attractions

      National Parks Show all on map »
      • Holyrood Park - 83 f
      • Greyfriars Kirk - 0.84 mi
      • Calton Hill - 0.94 mi
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      • St Marks Unitarian Church - 0.20 mi
      • Holyroodhouse Palace - 0.72 mi
      • St. Giles Cathedral - 0.94 mi
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      • Queen's Hall - 0.33 mi
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      • The Queens Hall - 0.39 mi
      • Surgeons Hall - 0.57 mi
      • Edinburgh Festival Theatre - 0.64 mi
      • Festival Theatre - 0.67 mi
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      • Prestonfield Golf Club - 0.41 mi
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      • Edinburgh University Collection of Musical Instruments - 0.66 mi
      • University of Edinburgh - 0.69 mi
      • Edinburgh College of Art - 0.79 mi
      Monuments and Landmarks Show all on map »
      • Palace of Holyroodhouse - 0.68 mi
      • George IV Bridge - 0.87 mi
      • Greyfriars Bobby Memorial - 0.87 mi
      • Brass Rubbing Centre - 0.90 mi
      • Nelson Monument - 0.94 mi
      Things to do Show all on map »
      • Rent A Bike - 0.82 mi
      • Netherbow - 0.85 mi
      • Scottish Gems - 0.86 mi
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      • Arthurs Seat - 0.57 mi
      • The Happy Gang - 0.74 mi
      • The Meadows - 0.74 mi
      • The Peoples Story - 0.79 mi
      • Gilded Balloon Box Office - 0.79 mi
      • Mercat Tours - 0.81 mi
      • The New Street Exhibition Space - 0.84 mi
      • Magdalen Chapel - 0.93 mi
      • Loch Ness Discovery Centre - 0.94 mi

Masson House

18 Holyrood Park Road, Edinburgh, City Of Edinburgh - Scotland, EH16 5AY, United Kingdom