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 March 2026
Very enjoyable
We liked everything about our stay room,location ,food
Can’t think of anything
1 March 2026
Nicely refurbed smart bedroom and bathroom. Lovely service.
Lovely bedroom, well appointed and spotless. Service was also great. Expensive but great location.
Breakfast in The Huxley was a little odd, but worked. All great otherwise.
1 March 2026
Amazing
Everything was spot on
Nothing
24 February 2026
Will recommend & hopefully stay again,
Beautiful room with all the extras and no extra cost.
24 February 2026
Excellent in all respects
The property exceeded our expectations. It was perfectly situated in the city, with excellent facilities and the staff were extremely helpful. We would be more than happy to return in the future.
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23 February 2026
Exceptional
Location, facilities and decor were all excellent
22 February 2026
Exceptional
The location was perfect and the rooms were spotless. Upon arrival we were upgraded to a castle view room which was unexpected and brilliant which really made our stay that wee bit better. All the staff were rlly lovely, greeting us every time we entered/exited the building.
Nothing
21 February 2026
Very good
They upgraded us to an apartment which was large and well appointed with everything you needed.
18 February 2026
Comfortable and relaxed
Beautiful apartment, under floor heating in the bathroom was a great addition. Superb amenities and very comfortable.
18 February 2026
Third time here and there will be a fourth.
Exceptional
Nothing
18 February 2026
Exceptional
The location was perfect, the view of the castle was incredible, and the room was lovely! We had a lovely stay!
18 February 2026
Great staff luxury accommodation
Beautiful decor
Nothing
18 February 2026
A great hotel experience 💕
Everything! Welcoming staff, beautiful room, comfy bed, central location & fabulous breakfast.
Nothing!
17 February 2026
Wonderful stay in a quiet and unique hotel just minutes to everything
Just a short stroll to the castle and shops and restaurants outside the door - Room was quiet and very comfortable. When I arrived the heating was on - towel warmer toasty warm and chocolates on arrival and quiet music playing. Gorgeous spot
17 February 2026
Fantastic
Location was excellent, staff were very friendly
15 February 2026
Wonderful appointment bang in the middle of Edinburgh
Superb location Stunning appartment beautifully decorated Staff were amazing
13 February 2026
Blew us away!
This is a long overdue review so apologies for the delay, but my fiance and I traveled to Edinburgh from NYC for our engagement trip. We initially booked a standard room, but I had put in my notes that it was an engagement trip and requested some champagne. Not only were we greeted by the kindest and most welcoming concierge - but she UPGRADED up to an apartment!! We were absolutely blown away. Upon entering the apartment there was champagne, choclocates, and a very sweet note from the staff. They absolutely exceeded out expectations and this updgrade made our stay that much more special. HIGHLY recommend for anyone traveling to Edinburgh - you will not regret. The location is prime as well - Edinburgh caslte right outside our door and easily accessible to all locations. Rutland Hotel - we will be back! Thank you so much for making this trip so amazing.
9 February 2026
Fab hotel in a great location
Lovely hotel in an amazing location - we loved the rooms, the decor and the staff!
The bar prices were quite high but that's Edinburgh and completely normal
9 February 2026
Would highly recommend the Rutland Hotel great location and staff
From the minute we checked in the staff were incredible. So welcoming and accomadating. Gorgeous apartment, lots of space and very well designed . We loved our stay here ❤️
8 February 2026
Exceptional
Loved the one bedroom apartment. Really nice decor, big rooms, comfortable and a lush free standing bathtub
The bed could have been a little comfier. Mattress topper?
8 February 2026
Beautiful, Cozy Apartment in a Great Central Locatio
We stayed in this apartment at the beginning of January for one night, as two couples, and had a very pleasant experience. The apartment is located in an annex of the hotel, on the third floor, and there is no elevator — exactly as mentioned in the listing. Despite this, the apartment is beautiful, very well decorated, and extremely cozy. The heating system was very efficient, and we did not feel cold at all during our stay. When we arrived, we were welcomed with complimentary chocolates, which was a lovely touch. The apartment also provided still and sparkling water, as well as dishwasher products. There is also a minibar with paid beverages. The location is excellent and very central, with a supermarket just a few meters away and many shops and restaurants nearby. Edinburgh Castle is about a 10 to 15-minute walk from the property. We would definitely stay here again if we return to Edinburgh.
The only thing we missed was a washing machine in the apartment, as sometimes we arrived late and would have liked to do some laundry. However, the property does offer a paid laundry service.
8 February 2026
Exceptional
The hotel was amazing. The man @ the front desk was exceptional. We will be back.
8 February 2026
Exceptional
The Rutland was amazing! The room was very spacious and great location. Breakfast at The Huxley was great value for money. I will stay here again next time I’m in Edinburgh.
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5 February 2026
Fantastic hotel
Beautiful hotel,extremely clean and comfortable, and beautifully decorated throughout. Grateful location too.
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2 February 2026
Beautiful apartment with all the comforts :)
Great location. It's easy to walk to anywhere in Central Edinburgh from here. The apartment was spacious and well furnished. It was styled beautifully but not at the expense of comfort. It was surprisingly quiet with very comfy beds, so easy to get a good nights sleep. The reception staff couldn't have been more helpful. I would stay here again.
There wasn't anything I didn't like!
1 February 2026
Exceptional
Lovely hotel with excellent staff in a wonderful location
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1 February 2026
Scottish style boutique hotel
Very centrally located. Room was bespoke and tastefully decorated. Bathroom / shower big and modern. Fridge/ kettle/ Nespresso machine and retro radio. Bed very comfortable and roomy. Staff very friendly and helpful. Great view of the castle
Nothing - I wanted to stay another night but they were full.
30 January 2026
Total luxury, we didn’t want to leave!
Excellent facilities, great location and the staff were all so friendly and welcoming. Surpassed all our expectations and we will definitely return.
Nothing.
29 January 2026
Great sleep, great location.
We had the best night sleep ever!. Hotel is located in the city center, but you don't get any noise from outside. Beds are very comfortable and room was spacious and very clean. staff was nice and helpful. I would highly recommend this place.
26 January 2026
Lovely homely Central hotel
The view. Comfy bed. Lovely bathroom. Great staff who were extremely helpful.
The WiFi was a bit hit and miss and only seemed to work when sitting by the window.
26 January 2026
Excellent
Great accommodation in the perfect location. Clean warm and comfortable. Staff extremely helpful couldn’t do enough for you.
22 January 2026
Doesn’t get any better than this. We’ll be back.
Everything about the Rutland exceeded our expectations.
Leaving.
22 January 2026
Excellent Hotel with beautiful views and friendly staff
We had an excellent stay at this hotel in Edinburgh. The room was very clean, beautiful, and comfortable, with an amazing view of the castle and the city. The staff were incredibly lovely and friendly, always happy to help and make us feel welcome. We truly enjoyed our time here and would highly recommend this hotel to anyone visiting Edinburgh.
20 January 2026
Fantastic
Beautifully decorated very friendly helpful staff, products in room excellent quality, central location
Had to leave
20 January 2026
I had an exciting and lovely experience
Really enjoyed all the breakfast options and the location was beautiful inside the Huxley
20 January 2026
Exceptional
Great location, cozy and comfortable room.
20 January 2026
A great hotel and lovely staff. A hidden gem in the centre of Edinburgh.
As ever, the Rutland proved to be excellent. The front staff are great, location perfect and the accommodation above and beyond - the apartment was beautiful, spacious and very comfortable.
See above.
18 January 2026
My absolute fav. Book it.
Never disappoints. I am a regular at the Rutland when it suits my budget and stay a few times a year. The location is great really handy for Haymarket and Waverley station. Rooms are always immaculate, I was upgraded to executive which is bigger and always a nice plus. Fresh milk, GHD straighteners and a nice restaurant on site.
Toiletries still don’t hit the high hotel standard for me, pumps never work properly on them + one of pumps fell off mine. Same issues everywhere that uses them.
18 January 2026
Lovely staff. Helped us with bookings in the nearby cocktail bar and also Kylie steak restaurant.
Clean and plush.
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17 January 2026
Amazing stay as always. Our favourite hotel in Edinburgh.
Location, service, room quality
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15 January 2026
Very good
Size of the room, comfortable bed, good lighting, amenities
Crooked floor
15 January 2026
Rutland the Great
Great location, lovely staff, fantastic rooms, good meals
Nothing
15 January 2026
Lovely night away would definitely stay again
Beautiful rooms and hotel in general
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13 January 2026
Such a beautiful place. Would definitely stay again. It was so comfortable, the perfect place to come back to after a fu
It was just gorgeous. Beautifully styled, exactly what you see on the pictures provided.
No complaints.
13 January 2026
Second stay and just as good as the first.
Location is great, breakfast in the Huxley is fantastic. All staff were great especially in the reception.
Nothing
12 January 2026
Beautiful accommodation
Stunning location along the extremely friendly and helpful staff.
Nothing
12 January 2026
Exceptional
Very stylish, very clean. Wonderful location. Very helpful staff. Didn’t want to leave!
10 January 2026
One of the best stays I’ve had in Edinburgh – already want to return
The Rutland Hotel already has excellent reviews and a high rating on Booking.com, so this is a hard review to write simply because we only stayed for one night and checked out early the next morning. The hotel is made up of stylish apartments along a beautiful old street, with large traditional Edinburgh townhouses converted into boutique accommodation. Check-in is at the top of the street near Princes Street, and the apartments run down Rutland Street. I’ll upload a couple of photos because the style is classic Edinburgh and really charming. I had originally booked a deluxe room, but when we arrived (on 23rd December, which makes it even more impressive), we were upgraded to an apartment suite — and it was absolutely huge. High ceilings, loads of space, beautiful, fun, artsy décor, and a massive bathroom with both a separate bath and shower. I was genuinely blown away. We only paid £240, which felt incredible value for what we got. So grateful to the hotel for the upgrade. The location is outstanding. It’s right beside the famous Caledonian Hotel, and you get views of Edinburgh Castle as soon as you walk around the corner. It’s a quieter part of the city, yet only a 2-minute walk to all the busy areas, shops, bars, and restaurants. For parking, there is an NCP car park about 500m away which is cheaper, but I parked on the street instead. Parking is free overnight (6:30pm–8:30am, and on Sundays from noon–6:30pm), which was really convenient. I absolutely loved our stay and would come back in a heartbeat — if you can ever get a booking, as it always seems to be full!
Honestly nothing to dislike, everything exceeded expectations.
7 January 2026
Fantastic
Hotel is in perfect location.everything was 10/10 Room clean and cozy, staff super friendly and helpful and breakfast next door to the hotel was just divine.we will be back ☺️
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Kids' 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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2 March 2026
Exceptional