The Ruthland Hotel, Edinburgh
Expert reviews
“The building may have once been the residence of Sir Joseph Lister—known as the \”father of antiseptic surgery\”—but there’s nothing clinical about this acclaimed boutique hotel at the west end of Princes Street. Nominated for several style awards, the design is chic without being intimidating.”
“This sassy West End hotel has bedrooms and serviced apartments, as well as a popular all-day restaurant/bar, a steak restaurant and underground bar that is gin distillery by day, watering hole by night. It’s perfect for couples looking for a helping of boutique style that’s not too edgy for comfort.”
What guests liked
- Top location
- Comfortable beds
- Free Wifi
- Boutique style
All you need to know
The Rutland Hotel is a distinct boutique establishment nestled in the heart of Edinburgh. Positioned within the ancient Old Town quarter, this hotel is a stone’s throw away from the city’s premier sights and experiences.
Upon stepping into The Rutland, you will be welcomed by the comforting ambiance of the hotel’s spectacular interior design. A blend of classic and contemporary aesthetics grace the hotel’s interiors, showcasing unique artwork, plush textiles, and a warm-hued color scheme.
The Rutland offers diverse room and suite options, each equipped with contemporary conveniences and offering picturesque city views. Guests have a plethora of choices, spanning from Superior Double Rooms to opulent Deluxe Suites. All accommodations are furnished with a flat-screen TV, free WiFi, and a lavish ensuite bathroom.
The hotel also prides itself on its exceptional amenities that add an extra touch of luxury to your stay. With a restaurant, bar, fitness center, spa, and business center on-site, it caters to leisure as well as work needs.
Given its prime location and superior facilities, The Rutland serves as the perfect launchpad for discovering everything Edinburgh has to offer.
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Location
Recent guest reviews
4 January 2026
Perfect location
Would highly recommend this hotel the staff are very friendly and helpful. The room was stunning and huge. The location is perfect to get to every where in the city. The bus and tram to airport is around the corner. We will definitely be back.
3 January 2026
Highly recommended place to stay!
Our suite was spacious, well decorated and comfortable. We had everything we needed, including a well equipped kitchen, since we preferred to stay in sometime. We could always get helped by the staff if we needed anything. The location is unbeatable - in the heart of the city and close to all main attractions, restaurants, shops etc.
3 January 2026
Best location for Hagamany!
Fabulous location. We stayed during Hagamany and had the best view of the whole town with fireworks from the room (had to request specifically). Short walk to both old and the new town across from the Johnny Walker experience. Hotel restaurants were superb.
3 January 2026
very enjoyable
the location of the apartment was very convenient and close to the hotel & restaurant. the hours for breakfast were very good also.
Not enough hot water for bath.
2 January 2026
Stall wonderful cannot do enough for you , Kyloe restaurant excellent
We were upgraded due to a miss communication regarding staying in an apartment. Apartment was lovely, spacious, quiet and comfortable. Fabulous location. Great ambiance and luxurious in many ways
A couple of areas in the apartment needed work ( main bathroom door is really shabby, nowhere to hang bathrobes, squeaky toilet door, limited utensils in kitchen.)
2 January 2026
Stylish and comfortable base for Hogmanay
Stylish and brilliant location
Would have liked the castle view
28 December 2025
Exceptionally memorable
The decor the aesthetics the style and the vibe
27 December 2025
Lovely
Was given an upgrade to an apartment, which was amazingly beautiful
25 December 2025
Exceptional
20% off the hotels restaurants was a nice touch. Along with the chocolates and drinks in the room.
24 December 2025
A lovely apartment.
Beautiful, spacious, comfortable.
24 December 2025
Fabulous views
The giant comfy bed and the fabulous views of the Castle and down Princess Street
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21 December 2025
Fabulous
Fantastic small hotel
Friendly staff clean comfortable room great location
20 December 2025
Fabulous
Fabulous room, perfect location Stunning views
A slightly thicker duvet
20 December 2025
A quirky, cosy apartment in a fantastic location.
We stayed in the 2 bedroom apartment which was spacious and very comfortable. The decor is very quirky which I liked. The location is fantastic and the staff were extremely helpful. I will definitely return.
18 December 2025
A very nice hotel in and excellent location
Location is excellent and the room was lovely and the bed was very comfortable.
17 December 2025
Exceptional
Location was perfect, staff were very friendly. Room was very nice.
17 December 2025
Comfortable stay, in a great location, with friendly and helpful staff.
Room was a great size, tastefully decorated. The hotel is in an excellent location
Bathroom floor was a little slippery
16 December 2025
Exceptional
Great area Apartment amazing
Close to shops etcc
15 December 2025
Exceptional stay in Edinburgh
The room was perfectly tasteful in decoration, with all the facilities you would need. There was some gorgeous welcome chocolates for my husband's birthday which was a beautiful touch. I liked the modern Scottish theme throughout the hotel and the attention to detail was appreciated - even the fresh milk in the fridge. Stunning view out to Princes Street and the best location in Edinburgh for shopping and sight seeing. Sound proof made us feel like we were the only ones in the place - we had such a great sleep. The staff were really warm and accommodating and we had such a special weekend - we will be back soon!
nothing
15 December 2025
I will definitely stay here again next time I’m in Edinburgh
I loved that there was a coffee machine and a Hair straighteners The decor was nice and the hotel was really well located Staff were extra friendly
I found the mattress a little hard, but that’s personal taste
14 December 2025
Lovely boutique hotel in a great location
Brilliantly located, beautiful room and very quiet despite being on a busy road. Excellent breakfast.
10 December 2025
Delightful high end boutique hotel, in a great spot with fab staff!
Beautiful boutique luxury property, located in the perfect spot to explore Edinburgh. Staff, room, gym, breakfast all fab. Highly recommend.
Nothing it was all marvellous!
10 December 2025
Incredible efficient service and a very comfortable, slightly luxurious stay
Our now favourite hotel in Edinburgh. Exemplary service from friendly staff. A beautiful apartment, very spacious and incredibly well furnished with quality appliances. The bed was extremely comfortable, the bathroom huge with a powerful shower, free-standing bath and big fluffy towels supplied. . Breakfasts at the Huxley were really good. A good range to choose from and a welcome change from ubiquitous breakfast buffets.
Only niggle that there was very little space to put away our clothes - only six coat hangers and a couple of dressing table drawers, so we lived out of our suitcases. Other than that, our stay was great
10 December 2025
Great hotel great quality brilliant price
Everything
A lift for apartment would have been beneficial
8 December 2025
Exceptional
This was our first visit to The Rutland Hotel, and we will certainly be back. The room was quirky (loved the wallpaper and all the furnishings) and spacious with a window seat looking right onto Princes Street. All the staff were very friendly and helpful and the breakfast at The Huxley next door was very good. Would thoroughly recommend to anyone contemplating a stay here.
7 December 2025
Great stay at Rutland who upgraded us into a quirky apartment. Great detail and well equipped.
Location great, apartment was well equipment and quirky.
Just one of the window latches wouldn’t shut, but not a problem.
3 December 2025
Bit pricey. But great location
Great breakfast. Super location
Bit pricey for what it was.
3 December 2025
Absolutely delightful & would stay again! Edinburgh magick!
The location was incredible - so close to the castle and old town! I loved the apartments - the beds are so comfortable! The staff was so helpful and warm and welcoming!
Nothing! Everything was amazing! Highly recommend this property!
2 December 2025
Wonderful stay 😊
Lovely room with plenty of space and lots of amenities. Location is excellent, very central.
Nothing, we’ve already booked to stay again.
2 December 2025
We loved very much Edinburgh, The Rutland Hotel and The Huxley.
The staff at The Rutland Hotel & Appartments were very friendly, polite and helpful. Our apartment at The Rutland Appartments was large, spacious, comfortable, and beautifully decorated. We loved the wallpaper in the living room. The kitchen was well-equipped.
Our only dislike was the use of white LED lighting in some appartment’s areas.
27 November 2025
Fabulous
Really lovely clean apartment and very cosy and comfortable to stay in - all staff encountered were friendly and accommodating
Nothing we didn't like but one tiny issue was shower was bit dribbly, probably just needs descaling
26 November 2025
Very central with good breakfast
Located in an excellent location. Beautiful furnishing and spacious room with city views. The breakfast was very good
No toilet brush in the bathroom.Asked 3 times and never got one. Lift did not work for 4 days,luckily our room was on 2nd floor
25 November 2025
Exceptional
The room we stayed in was super comfortable. We were in a beautiful junior suite located on the top floor. Even though the elevator was not working, the excellent staff assisted us througout our stay. The restaurant next door were breakfast is served at a discount, was beautiful, with great service and food. All in a all a super experience.
23 November 2025
Fantastic weekend with family Location perfect for sightseeing
It was well laid out. Great attention to detail. Fantastic
It was all good
22 November 2025
Rutland main hotel room
Great location, friendly staff, lovely big room
Expensive items in mini bar only down side that I can think of
22 November 2025
Apartment was beautiful. Excellent stay for my wife’s birthday, staff and Accomodation were superb
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21 November 2025
Exceptional
Quiet large room. Very friendly helpful staff.
16 November 2025
Very good
The hotel room was perfect
The apartment wasn't clean
16 November 2025
Absolutely brilliant - great location, staff and facilities
The hotel and apartments were very central, about a 15 minute walk from the station and close to Princes Street. The apartment was spacious and furnished well - reception staff very helpful and friendly - we used the fitness suite a few times as well. We would definately recommend.
It would have been useful to have a map of Edinburgh to use when out and about
14 November 2025
Nice stay
Location and room
The Huxley was lovely. The staff were kind and friendly but I would have liked the opportunity to have a continental breakfast.
14 November 2025
Fantastic place to stay in Edinburgh !
The location of the hotel is fantastic. All the main attractions are 10–15 minutes walking distance. The hotel building is pretty historical and beautiful. The included Breakfast is in a pretty restaurant at the first floor where you can enjoy a very fancy meal and Edinburgh’s morning beauty through the big windows. Our room was clean and beautiful, very spacious.
12 November 2025
Lovely and spacious room with a great view in a perfect location
The room was terrific. It was clean, spacious, nicely decorated, well-equipped, with a lovely radio and a fantastic view of Princess Street. The bed was comfortable and every day we got a fresh still/sparkling water. The location is central, so it's perfect to go anywhere in Edinburgh. I loved sitting on the window seat. If you want a coffee or something to eat, you don't need a jacket; you walk down to Huxley. The staff were very accommodating, and we appreciated that they allowed us to store our bags after checkout.
Since it's near the main street, it can be quite noisy from traffic. The first night was rough, but then we got used to it.
10 November 2025
Spacious stylish apartment in centre of Edinburgh
Clean and stylish apartment in a central position near cafes and tourist attractions.
Some breakfast foods in the fridge would have been even better
10 November 2025
Fabulous
The apartment was excellent in every respect. Large, beautifully furnished and equipped. The location is perfect and it is very quiet at night.
9 November 2025
we highly recommend the Rutland and will look to book with you again when in Scotland!
The apartment was beautiful, comfy and amenities included were wonderful.
Couch wasn't cushy soft to sit for long while, but we weren't there to sit in apartment. There were really no other suggestions we had with this apartment.
9 November 2025
Rooms are spacious quiet clean and the hotel is in a great location.
Restaurant was great and they discount meals
5 November 2025
Edinburgh at its best
Very clean - high quality hair and shower products - friendly staff - central location
3 November 2025
Beautiful, cosy and clean
Absolutely beautiful and spacious rooms with so much character, we had a real fireplace in the living room which was so cosy. Everything was exceptionally clean as well.
2 November 2025
Exceptional
Beautiful small boutique hotel, great location, friendly staff would definitely stay again!
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Kid meals (additional charge)
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
Services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Luggage storage
- - Daily housekeeping
Activities
- - Fitness centre
General
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Family rooms
- - Safety deposit box
- - Soundproof rooms
- - Heating
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
Accessibility
- - Wheelchair accessible
- - Lower bathroom sink
- - Emergency cord in bathroom
Miscellaneous
- - 24-hour security
- - Key card access
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - CCTV outside property
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Face masks for guests available
Reception services
- - Invoice provided

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5 January 2026
Perfect place to spend Hogmanay - late check out on New Year’s Day was much appreciated