The Ruthland Hotel, Edinburgh
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“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
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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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
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