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
2 January 2025
Beautiful view
Everything
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2 January 2025
Exceptional
Excellent all round
Staff and accommodation
1 January 2025
Great location, large room, friendly staff
Location is spot on walkable to all the main areas. Spacious & large room, despite being above the main room didn’t hear traffic noise as decent double glazing on windows. Lovely toiletries and amenities in room - coffee machine, mini bar etc.
Internal doors clearly fire doors so they slam shut, this was quite noisy and my bedroom door would move everytime the corridor door opened. I jammed it with a towel in the end!
31 December 2024
Fantastic hotel, will definitely return
Views were incredible
That we had to come home!
31 December 2024
Prefect ,I recommend this hotel ,you should stay there for sure 🌷
Everything was so good,the room was amazing ,I checked many reviews before I booked and was very excited to stay in this hotel. Location is perfect ,everything is clean ,reception is very welcoming .
27 December 2024
Great location, fantastic staff and the breakfast sausages were to die for…..
The staff were absolutely amazing, so helpful and so friendly.
Nothing at all, brilliant spot to stay and I’ll definitely be back….
24 December 2024
Fantastic, we’ll be back!
Perfect for a family of 4. Lots of space, gorgeous decor, and the jacuzzi bath was a big hit. Great location by the Christmas fayre / play park.
24 December 2024
Exceptional
Location is great, on the main street but just far enough away to be quiet at night time The apartment upgrade was brilliant and made the weekend far better than we could of expected All the facilities were great and staff were very friendly and helpful!
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22 December 2024
Overpriced but expected weekend before Xmas
Location is perfect end of Princess St
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19 December 2024
Had a great stay. Very comfortable accommodation, couldn’t be closer to city centre.
Right in the city centre Great facilities Lovely staff Great breakfast
Quite expensive per night
19 December 2024
We would like to return for a long weekend
Room was very spacious and the decor was beautiful
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19 December 2024
Lots to do in Edinburgh at Christmas
The location was excellent. It was a garden room which in the summer would be lovely - apartment was very spacious. This is our our second time staying at the Rutland.
Was disappointed that it didn’t match the decadence of the one bedroom apartment. There were some issues with cleanliness particularly in the main bathroom.
15 December 2024
A brilliant stay at a lovely hotel. Would definitely return! Highly recommend.
The rooms were gorgeous, spacious and clean. It was in a perfect location, right in the centre of Edinburgh. The hotel has two restaurants attached. The staff were all very polite and helpful.
The steak restaurant seemed very popular so I would recommend booking in advance.
14 December 2024
Very good
We got upgraded to the apartments so that was the best part.
Having to go down stairs with a 1 year old to get to the apartment
13 December 2024
Lovely hotel with great staff and food
Ideal location, lovely room, food good, everything we needed for our stay and the staff were wonderful
13 December 2024
Beautiful location with brilliant views.
Excellent location. Fantastic staff.
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13 December 2024
Fabulous
Beautiful hotel in an excellent location. Staff were friendly and professional. Our room looked out over Princes St and there was a nice touch with some chocolates and water. The breakfast was very nice with plenty options (we had the full breakfast).We also ate in Kyloe which was exceptional both food and service. Will definitely stay here again
13 December 2024
Brilliant
Lovely big room, fantastic bathroom. Brilliant location. Huxley great for breakfast.
Bed a little firm for me
12 December 2024
I regret not knowing this apartment long time ago. I wish I stayed even more as I booked the apartment for two nights on
Oh my God, I love everything. This is one of the most beautiful apartments I’ve ever seen in my life. I felt like a royalty while staying. They literally made it perfect. It has all the essential things that you think you’re gonna need and even more beautiful decoration, beautiful welcoming, beautiful crew location was amazing.
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12 December 2024
Fabulous location within walking distance of all that Edinburgh offers. The restaurant serves lovely food which is disco
We were upgraded to an apartment which was fabulous. The rooms were huge and had everything you could possibly require. They would be excellent if you wanted to stay and cater for yourself.
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10 December 2024
Great venue , definitely return
Excellent Location, apartment was spotless & very friendly staff.
Breakfast wass only average.
10 December 2024
Exceptional
Beautiful well equipped apartment, great attention to detail, it was perfect. Great location and friendly staff. Highly recommended and we would definitely stay again.
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9 December 2024
Excellent! We were in Edinburgh to attend a function and decided to stay overnight. We were lucky to get an upgraded ro
Location was great and the hotel room, bar and restaurant facilities were all outstanding.
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8 December 2024
overall very good
Room and staff excellent.
Had lunch with friend in Huxley ( extremely loud music) rather spoiled the occasion.
8 December 2024
Fabulous location, accommodation and value. We will be back for longer next time
Everything, fabulous Hotel Apartment
6 December 2024
Had a wonderful stay in The Rutland, will be recommending it to all. Luxury Suite was amazing.
Excellent breakfast provided in The Huxley restaurant
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6 December 2024
Great staff and amazing space. I love that they upgraded us because they had availability.
Very spacious and centrally located.
Enjoyed everything.
6 December 2024
Our hotel had everything you need for the perfect trip to Edinburgh.
Great location. Friendly, helpful staff.
Facilities excellent. Breakfast great value and of an excellent standard.
4 December 2024
Staff were lovely and the room couldn’t have been more comfortable
Our bedroom in the hotel was absolutely lovely, very spacious with everything you’d need in it. Even fresh milk in the fridge rather than UHT
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4 December 2024
One of the best stays ever
Everything, beautiful apartments and so incredibly centrally situated.
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1 December 2024
Beautiful hotel
Perfect in every way. The room was stunning and immaculate. Location brilliant with a lovely view of the castle. Will definitely stay again.
1 December 2024
Had a lovely time, and everyone was very welcoming
It was clean, the staff couldn’t do enough to help you. The rooms were comfortable and had everything you needed
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30 November 2024
Perfect getaway.
Great location, room & staff.
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29 November 2024
Comfortable stay with warm welcome
Fantastic location and incredible views of the castle from the room.
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28 November 2024
Amazing
Staff were extremely welcoming and friendly. Room was warm, clean and spacious. Room was stylish, modern. Brilliant sized bed. Lighting was great. Loved the robes, drink options and teacakes. Bathroom was large. I would definitely return and recommend this to others. Fantastic place to stay.
26 November 2024
This was a fantastic hotel, with a great location and all the amenities provided. The room was fabulous with a great vie
This was a fantastic hotel, with a great location and all the amenities provided. The room was fabulous with a great view of Edinburgh castle and within walking distance of some of the main attractions. The staff were friendly and service was impeccable. I would highly recommend and would definitely stay again!
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25 November 2024
Fabulous!
Great location, walking distance from city centre and just across the road from Edinburgh Castle. Beautiful suite (booked a room for my partner’s birthday and got upgraded, thank you very much!) Breakfast in the Huxley was also very good.
Nothing.. if I’m being really picky I would have liked the water to be a bit hotter when I took a shower).
24 November 2024
Exceptional
Everything about the hotel was excellent Next time in Edinburgh this is my go to Hotel , wouldn't stay anywhere else .
24 November 2024
Nice apartment - excellent location - nice staff
The apartment looks great and it’s in the middle of the city.
20 November 2024
Everything about this hotel was superb. Will definitely be booking again
Massive room, super comfy with amazing selection of drinks. Staff were very welcoming and helpful.
19 November 2024
Room was stunning. Staff amazing
Location , service and excellent room
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16 November 2024
Brilliant short break at the Rutland.
Fabulous luxurious apartment in the heart of the west end. All of the staff were very attentive and really friendly. Breakfast in the Huxley was so good and the service exceptional. We will definitely return to the Rutland on our next trip to Edinburgh.
16 November 2024
Wedding
Location was excellent, staff were so friendly and helpful, rooms had everything you needed. Full Scottish breakfast was azaming.
14 November 2024
Superb in every detail
Location ideal. Room 10 was enormous and superb in every detail. Breakfast was very good. Staff very helpful.
13 November 2024
Had a wonderful stay and would absolutely go back
Breakfast was excellent as was the service
Have no complaints
13 November 2024
Amazing room, amazing view!!!
Amazing room, spacious, well decorated with little luxurious details in every corner and of course with and amazing view to the castle. Few minutes away of all the key sights, right in the heart of Edinburg!!!
13 November 2024
Outstanding Hotel
This is one of the best hotels I have stayed in. Our Castle View room was superb with everything you could ask for, including a cocktail shaker!! However, the most impressive feature was the staff. From Reception to Housekeeping they were so friendly, welcoming and professional. Food in the Kyloe restaurant was superb (with 20% discount) as was the breakfast.
Having to leave!!
12 November 2024
Exceptional
Fantastic establishment: spacious, cosy, confortable and modern. Far exceeded my expectation. Staff was very friendly and helpful as well. I cannot recommend it enough and I look forward to visiting again.
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11 November 2024
Exceptional
This place exceeded my expectations! The apartment was super spacious, comfy, and stylish. Many details contribute to a special atmosphere: vintage furniture, huge windows, chandeliers, a fireplace, and many more. The kitchen is fully equipped, so if you're planning a long stay, there is everything you need to make it comfy. The location is just near the castle, adding extra value to this place. Also thanks to all the team for being so friendly and guest-oriented.
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
- - Lift
- - 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
3 January 2025
Exceptional
Lovely and warm and staff was excellent Lovely and polite and always spoke