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
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
Not applicable
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!
1 November 2025
Wished we could have stayed longer.we will definitely be back!
The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. The room was spacious and beautifully decorated. Location was great - close to everything.
31 October 2025
Accommodation made our stay a very enjoyable experience. I will book this accommodation again and would highly recommend
Stunning decor, very clean, very well kitted out. Overall stunning accommodation
Everything. Spacious, cosy, excellent facilities. Fantastic location
30 October 2025
Wonderful stay in a fabulous location
The location. The comfort, space and decor of the room. The view from our room :) Friendly staff. The small touches like the selection of teas, fresh milk in the bar fridge, the chocolates, the speaker.
28 October 2025
Location perfect. . Great friendly staff. . .clean and comfy bedding. . Great value for money. .
Breakfast was fabulous. . As an English man 1st time trying haggis and loved it!!!
Nothing exceeded my expectations
27 October 2025
Great location
Location fantastic, staff so welcoming, room interiors stunning.
Nothing, everything was perfect
27 October 2025
Pearl of Edinburgh
The room, the staff and oh my goodness the food at the Kyloe, some of the best we've ever had. And what a superb location, with stunning views.
26 October 2025
Had a great time staff lovely apartment comfortable and really nice
Lovely large apartments
Stairs 2 large flights
26 October 2025
Exceptional
Great room. In fact great hotel all round. Clean and tidy and staff were friendly and helpful. Breakfast was good although it would be nice to have the option of fruit or cereal as well as a cooked breakfast. Getting 20% off the price of drinks in the separate cellar bar was a nice touch.
There was nothing I didn't like. It was quite expensive to stay but as it's a 4 star hotel in a capital city I suppose it is the going rate.
26 October 2025
Great location, delicious food, helpful staff
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
Nothing I can think of
25 October 2025
Excellent location and hotel with great staff and very clean!
Exceptional room and property with restaurant attached.
25 October 2025
The Rutland is a rather splendid Edinburgh hotel
Rooms are unique - some amazing little features. excellent work. Staff are brilliant - all of them
Nothing really
25 October 2025
Perfect for a stress free short or long stay
Location excellent, food-vegetarian burger bst I’ve tasted, suite excellent and all staff were exceptional.
Not worth mentioning
23 October 2025
Exceptional
Very central location. Comfortable, clean, well equipped double room.
We had no issues with the hotel.
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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20 December 2025
Fabulous