Located on Edinburgh’s historical North Bridge, The Scotsman Hotel has been converted from the Scotsman Newspaper’s baronial offices into one of the most stylish hotels in the city. The hotel is just a minute’s stroll from both Princes Street and The Royal Mile. The hotel brings together the efficiency of the 21st Century with careful design, attention to the comfort of our guests and the very best in Scottish hospitality. The primary desire was to create a hotel of comfort with an ageless design. There are novel features throughout the building, echoing back to the buildings former life as the offices of the Scotsman Newspaper, resulting in a unique experience, for all guests.

North Bridge Brasserie & Bar is set in the original reception hall of The Scotsman newspaper. The splendid wood-paneled room with its four imposing marble pillars is set on two levels, connected by a contemporary stainless steel staircase. The bar is set in the middle of the room and its counter is the former counter used by the advertising sales team. The menu at North Bridge Brasserie is modern Scottish using local, fresh produce. Typical dishes include Pan seared Loch Tarbert scallops, black pudding, pea puree and cider. Rump of Perthshire Lamb, pressed confit shoulder with potato, aubergine caviar, roast garlic and tomato Organic lemon tart, vanilla custard and blueberry compote Scottish artisan cheeses and Hebridean oatcakes.

The bar is known by locals for its seasonal drinks menu - fresh berries and citrus flavors for the summer and rich, aromatic and spicy flavors for winter. The hotel offers a 24 hour room service menu with an extensive range to select from, this is great for when you’re adapting to a new time zone and you’re in the mood for something tasty at an unusual time.

The Scotsman Spa & Health Club can help you find peace, some purity, to live well, or simply be spoilt. The Scotsman Spa is 20,000 sq ft of space dedicated to your health and fitness well being set on the lower floors of the hotel. Facilities include 7 treatment rooms run by a team of therapists using scientifically-proven Thalgo facial & body products, Sauna, steam room, spa pool, tropicarium, Scotland's first stainless steel swimming pool, a fully equipped 60-station gym, lots of changing room little luxuries, fitness classes; yoga, pilates, spinning, body pump and personal trainers.