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The Rutland Hotel, Edinburgh

1-3 Rutland Steet, Edinburgh, EH12AE, United Kingdom. (show on map)

The Rutland Hotel, located at the corner of Princes Street and Lothian Road, is a stylish boutique retreat housed in a magnificently restored historic building. Interestingly, this elegant property was once the home of the renowned surgeon Joseph Lister, who pioneered the use of antiseptic in medicine. Today, the hotel seamlessly blends this deep history with contemporary flair.

The hotel features 11 individually designed boutique rooms and 13 serviced apartments, each offering a unique sense of style. While the exterior retains its classic Edwardian charm, the interiors contrast this with modern, bold décor—think designer prints, sleek furnishings, and vibrant graphic accents. Two of the guest rooms are especially sought-after for their panoramic, uninterrupted views of Edinburgh Castle.

Beyond the rooms, The Rutland is a local hub for dining and socialising. It houses *The Huxley*, a popular lounge bar known for its cocktails, and *Kyloe*, which is widely considered one of the city’s premier gourmet steak restaurants. The property’s layout is quite distinct, with these lively social spaces occupying the lower levels while the guest accommodations offer a private escape above.

Its location in the West End is hard to beat for explorers. You are within a short walk of the iconic Princes Street Gardens, the shopping districts of George Street, and the historic atmosphere of the Old Town. With Edinburgh Castle literally standing over the building, it serves as a perfect, central base for anyone wanting to experience the best of Scotland’s capital.

Expert reviews

Fodors review:

“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.”

Telegraph review:

“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.”

Guest rating

4.6 out of 5.0

Ranked 8th in Edinburgh


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What guests liked


Value for Money

91.8 %

Ranked 4th in Edinburgh


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Location

Recent guest reviews

5.0
Ying

7 June 2026

Beautifully decorated Georgian apartment, transported us to historical time!

Best location, so close to all attractions! Beautifully decorated Georgian styled apartments, everything is lovely and comfortable! Quiet and private, house keeping is very nice! Staff are so helpful and responsive, Jill is the best! Maintenance staff are also wonderful to help with adjusting the heating system! This is the best apartment we have ever stayed for vacation!

None, everything is lovely!

4.5
Stephen

4 June 2026

Everything and more than we expected.

Room was excellent, very clean and well provided. Great hair dryer and staightners, water every day, coffee and tea facilities, a nice tea cake every day. Great shower and bathroom. We ate breakfast in the Huxley, the on site restaurant downstairs which is open to the public but is part of the hotel and was excellent. Guests receive a 20% discount. Location was excellent, very near the castle and Princes Street. Staff in the hotel including the Huxley were brilliant, very helpful and friendly.

Would have liked a bigger bed but that's a minor point. Everything else was great.

5.0
Bruno

3 June 2026

We loved it

Beautiful rooms, great breakfast and great location

Nothing

5.0
Judy

3 June 2026

Lovely hotel and prwmts in fabulous location. Nice gym. Nice returns breakfast next door.

I loved our apartment. 19-3. So spacious and lovely decor. Bath products were nice. Huge kitchen. Breakfast t returns next door was delicious and got 20 percent off each meal. Nice compact gym

Gym should be cable by room key and not have to wit for busy front del staff. Hours are too short for gym.

5.0
Holly

1 June 2026

Castle view was exceptional. Beautiful room. Great staff.

Very friendly and helpful staff. GREAT location - walked with equal ease to locations in new town and old town. Castle view room was outstanding.

No complaints

4.0
Susan

31 May 2026

Great seat, very comfortable

We got an upgrade and the room was so large. The location was good for walking and public transport

Nothing - bit on the pricey side

4.5
Josephine

30 May 2026

Fab location, lovely bed

Fantastic location, super room

Just didn’t have English breakfast tea in the selection, I’m sure if I had called down it would have been brought.

5.0
Alexis

29 May 2026

Lovely, chic accommodations with great staff and good location

The staff was amazing, particularly this lovely man with a nose ring at the front desk. The room was so cool and had luxurious touches. The tunnock’s were the icing on the cake for me. Such a treat! Awesome location with a great view. Very quiet street at night. We would absolutely stay here again.

N/A. It was great.

4.5
Juergen

26 May 2026

Perfect location in Edinburgh

Location, nice room and very friendly staff

Nothing

5.0
David

23 May 2026

A very restful, convenient, clean, comfortable respite in Edinburgh.

Very spacious, well appointed flat in the heart of Edinburgh. Super easy to get around this lovely city.

Nothing! Excellent overall.

5.0
Stephan

18 May 2026

We will return

The room, the facilities, the brilliant staff, limitless supply of Tunnocks Tea Cakes, everything.

Saying goodbye

5.0
Seana

16 May 2026

In every way, Rutland Hotel is absolutely perfectly suited for first time visitors to Edinburgh.

Everything! The location, the friendly staff, the beautiful room, the onsite restaurant, laundry service

Nothing

5.0
Agneta

5 May 2026

Perfect long weekend in Edinburgh! We will be back!

Lovely furnished apartment in beautiful georgian townhouse in a great location. Comfy beds and great jacuzzi bath. Fully equiped kitchen with Nespresso machine and little treats provided. Super friendly and helpful staff. Breakfast at the Huxley every morning was absolutely outstanding!

Nothing. The apartment was on the second floor so be prepared to climb some stairs.

5.0
Joan

3 May 2026

Comfort in the heart of Edinburgh

We booked a standard room and, fortuitously, when we arrived we were told that we were upgraded to a luxury apartment so I can't rate our original booking. However, the luxury apartment was beyond gorgeous and comfortable and I highly recommend that anyone who wants a splurge in Edinburgh should spend their money here. We had a late-night dinner in their Huxley Bar when we arrived, and breakfast there in the morning. Both were excellent. The location is perfect for exploring Edinburgh

Nothing

5.0
Fe

3 May 2026

Beautiful apartments but inflexible check outs

Design, cleanliness, friendly staff
Heated bathroom floors
Excellent restaurant: the Huxley.

I asked for an extended stay because our flight was at 10pm, and willing to pay for the extra hours, they declined so I had to pay for a full extra night (I checked out at 7:40pm).

5.0
Olga

30 April 2026

Best stay in Edinburgh so far

The best hotel we stayed for a while. Great location, two restaurants in the building, a short walk to car park and public transport. Our room was beautifully decorated, full of character, great bar, coffee / tea making facilities, fresh milk, handmade truffles, complimentary still & sparkling water. Amazing shower products. Room had everything we could possibly need, even hair straightener. Loved ground floor restaurant for breakfasts and drinks (same business, discounts for guests). Also went to steak house with friends, guest discount was much appreciated! Would love to come for Christmas / New Year but too expensive then. This place is worth it though!

5.0
Mariela

28 April 2026

Amazing Apartment- the way to spend your vacas in Edimburgh

The property is a beautiful fully renovated apartment, only meters from the main building. It is super spacious, top notch decorations and fully equipped with appliances in the kitchen and bathroom. It is quite, daily cleaned and restocked with everything you need. On top of that, you have the great service of a hotel- the staff is incredibly attentive. Beds are more than comfortable, they are delight. Bathrooms have heated floors (2 great bathrooms). The living room area is great to wind down after a walking day. The terrace/patio with access to an internal garden is perfect to enjoy a lovely breakfast or great sunset drink. Decor is top notch, modern with a warm touch.

Nothing

5.0
Celeste

28 April 2026

Overall, very nice.

Our room and bathroom was very spacious, clean and decorated beautifully. The staff was very friendly. After we checked out, the staff was very nice to keep our luggage safe while we went on a tour.

For the price, I think it should have included breakfast.

5.0
Deniz

26 April 2026

The insider tip for a city trip to Edinburgh

Very friendly staff, outstanding location close to the castle, very good breakfast

5.0
Jo

22 April 2026

Great service , great location , every detail thought of - wish we were staying longer to enjoy it

It was beautiful - really spacious , nicely done out - just really lovely and exceeded expectations

Liked everything

5.0
Jiři

19 April 2026

Best of best

The best room we have ever had. The room number one in the building fifteen, is absolutely perfect. Feels like at home

5.0
Stephanie

19 April 2026

10/10 will be staying again!

Every single thing!

Nothing!

4.0
Marion

17 April 2026

Lovely building. Great size apartment. Not best location and more attention to detail required.

Beautiful old building. Great size apartment.

I moved the mirror in the bedroom as it was strangely in a corner facing the bed which made it unusable. On doing this I discovered it was covered in dust at the back as was the skirting. All skirting’s need a good clean. Also the mirror is at a weird angle which makes you look odd when getting dressed. Although it is a very nice mirror. Looks like there’s some kind of leak in the bathroom. There was water to side of bath. I assumed the cleaner hadn’t dried up properly but it was there the next day too. No proper light above the dressing table mirror so you can see when drying your hair. No coverings on the windows from the outside world for a wee bit of privacy unless you close the curtains completely which means no light gets in. I feel you should make folk aware of the amount of work going on across the road. Very noisy and felt like the lorry drivers were staring straight in. Bottled water should be kept in fridge to keep cold. Coffee machine instructions in your magazine are incorrect. I had to google to work out how to put the pod in. Your cleaners need to either have their conversations somewhere else rather than outside the door or keep their voices down. Male and female talking loudly outside the door for a long time. These may seem bitty but all add up to what makes your experience. Especially when it’s a celebration visit. I wanted it to be perfect.

5.0
Laura

17 April 2026

Fantastic time in Edinburgh made all the more special staying in the Rutland hotel

Liked the luxurious decor and the cleanliness of the hotel the attention to detail was excellent

Nothing

5.0
Victoria

15 April 2026

Wonderful and hope to come back to Edinburgh to stay here again!

Central but quiet location. Friendly and helpful staff from Kade on reception to the staff at the restaurant. We loved the radio welcome in the room with classic fm playing and complimentary chocolates!

Nothing, everything exceeded our expectations

5.0
Barbara

15 April 2026

Luxurious and very friendly hotel on perfect spot next to old town and on transit line. Perfect!

Staff were wonderful, room was luxurious, location to old town was perfect and easy to get to by tram or bus from airport.

No grab bar to get in and out of the gorgeous tub/shower and that was a bit treacherous. Recent Reno of bathroom obviously and absolutely beautiful.

4.0
Ross

15 April 2026

Great location & very comfortable hotel.

Location was great & breakfast was very good.

Lift did not go to the top floor

4.5
Wilson

14 April 2026

VERY ENJOYABLE CENTRAL CITY HOTEL

Stayed at the Rutland as the hotel looked impressive, was in Central Edinburgh, Kylie's looked intriguing, easy access to places we planned to visit. We were not disappointed. A bit strange entering from what seems to be a side entrance, but a warm welcome ensued. The room was clean and had a good perspective. We enjoyed the Huxley bar several times, and felt very relaxed. Service was excellent, friendly, not overbearing and helpful. We really enjoyed the soft background music, maybe our era, but was not intrusive. Had a belated birthday meal in Kyloes, enjoyed the presentation of the cuts, the service was very good and the food was enticing and enjoyable - maybe our eyes were a bit too big, but we finished what we ordered. Overall an excellent stay and would consider staying there again.

5.0
Claire

13 April 2026

The perfect spot to explore Edinburgh from and enjoy some quality time together - we absolutely loved it.

Gorgeous apartment in a fab location - really easy to get round the city and with plenty in the immediate vicinity.

The place comes complete with everything you need and plenty of extras!

Nothing - it was perfect.

5.0
Steven

12 April 2026

Extremely comfortable in the one bed apartment

Wet smart and classy
Very clean great location in the heart of everything
I was upgraded to a one bed apartment and they are world class

Nothing

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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