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18 Holyrood Park Road, Edinburgh, EH16 5AY (show map)
Hotel Overview
Formerly Masson House
Before May 2022 The Scholar was known as Masson House
Before January 2019 The Scholar was known as Masson House

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Facilities of The Scholar
General
Free parking, On-site parking, Parking, Pets allowed, Private parking
Activities
Golf course (within 3 km)
Services
Free WiFi, Internet services, WiFi
Food & Drink
Bar, Restaurant, Room service
Front-desk/reception area services
24-hour front desk, Luggage storage, Safety deposit box
Common areas
Garden
Cleaning services
Daily maid service
Miscellaneous
Family rooms, Heating, Lift, Non-smoking rooms, Non-smoking throughout
Room facilities [ These may vary room to room ]
Bathroom, Carpeted, Desk, Electric kettle, Flat-screen TV, Free toiletries, Hairdryer, Heating, Iron, Ironing Facilities, Laptop safe, Linen, Safety Deposit Box, Shower, Telephone, Toilet, Towels, TV, Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock
Hotel Policies
Check-In
15:00:00- hours
Check-Out
Untill 11:00:00 hours
Cancellation / Prepayment
Cancellation, prepayment and 'book now pay later' policies vary according to room type. Please check the room conditions when selecting your room above.
Accepted credit cards
The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine print
Free car parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Unfortunately, spaces are limited and the property cannot guarantee they will always be available.Only non-refundable rates must be paid for before arrival.For more than 15 pax booked within one party, we reserve the right to amend the payment and cancellation terms for the booking.Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Traveller reviews

“Superb”
15 Jan 2025
Nice facilities, very clean. Huge room, enormous bed and loads of extras

“Great experience”
15 Jan 2025
The staff was amazing! Extremely helpful and empathetic. The room was great, clean and comfortable.

“Very good stay with lovely friendly staff”
14 Jan 2025
We love the location as it is just the right distance walking to almost everywhere in Edinburgh

“Lovely friendly hotel”
13 Jan 2025
The hotel is lovely and have stayed here many times, the location is within a 15 min walk to the Royal Mile, there is free parking, the rooms are lovely and comfy, very clean and the staff are very friendly and helpful.

“My wife and I really enjoyed the experience we had at the hotel. Staff were excellent.”
07 Jan 2025
Food was excellent. Room was very good, clean and tidy.

“We had a good time exploring Edinburgh.”
06 Jan 2025
good location for Arthur’s Seat and also the City Centre

“Very good”
06 Jan 2025
Comfortable spacious rooms. Proximity to Arthur’s Seat for a morning walk. Easy access as away from city centre.

“Superb”
05 Jan 2025
The staff was really nice during our stay, the room was beautiful and comfy, the location is a bit far from the royal mile but it’s an easy walk and it’s close of Arthur Seat

“Great rooms, great reception team.”
05 Jan 2025
Very good reception staff and spacious room with nice toiletries

“Lovely hotel with exceptional staff”
04 Jan 2025
Our third stay at The Scholar and it never disappoints, lovely and clean and the staff are so welcoming