Hotels of Character and Boutique Hotels in Scotland; Scottish hotel groups,
chains and individual hotels with character on Scotland's mainland and islands.
Our Scottish Hotels links come in two flavours: firstly, for people in a hurry, we offer a Fast Search section linking to selected booking engines and hotel chains that service Scotland particularly well.
On the other hand, our Boutique and Character Hotels section is for people with more time to search and a desire to find hotels with something a little special about them. It's for people who wish to get away from anonymous formula hotels.
Properties listed will include independently run hotels, family owned hotels, traditional guesthouses, hotels in historic country houses, 'Boutique' and 'Design' hotels and luxury retreat centres. We also include a selection of the most outstanding hotels from the booking engines.
ALSO SEE: Last minute
hotels – for hotel and guest house late deals and offers
HOTELS
OF CHARACTER: Scotland
FAST SEARCH HOTELS: Scotland
Apex
Hotels based: Lothian, Scotland, UK website:www.apexhotels.co.uk Contemporary
four star City Hotels, located in Edinburgh and Dundee offering a wide variety
of packages and promotions for leisure travellers. The new City Quay in Dundee
features a state of the art Spa facility. In addition to the informal Metro
Restaurant, all hotels offer banqueting and conference facilities.
Bonham
(The)
based: Edinburgh,
Lothian, Scotland, UK
website: www.thebonham.com Luxurious 5 Star hotel
situated in the heart of the City which combines contemporary elegance with
the beautiful traditional facade of a Georgian Town House. Voted one of the
world's coolest hotels by Conde Nast, the Bonham has a popular following. Each
of the 48 individually designed bedrooms contain the latest technology can offer,
with interactive TV, DVD and high speed internet access. Visit the website for
weekend breaks and special offers.
Crerar
Hotels based: Lothian, Scotland, UK website: www.crerarhotels.com A very select collection of hotels in some of Scotland's
most beautiful locations, from highlands to islands, including Inveraray, the
Isle of Mull, Oban and Glencoe. Crerar Hotels bring you the best of Scottish
scenery, history and activities in beautiful and relaxing settings. Visit the
web site for online booking and a variety of short breaks.
Dunstane
House Hotel based: Lothian, Scotland, UK website:www.dunstane-hotel-edinburgh.co.uk Small family owned Victorian hotel in Edinburgh, situated close
to the city centre and Edinburgh Castle in the prestigious West
End. This four star hotel offers lovely public rooms, a cosy bar
and highly regarded restaurant specialising in the 'taste of Orkney'.
Ideal for business and leisure. Please refer to the website
for short breaks and offers.
Dryburgh
Abbey Hotel based: Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK website: www.dryburgh.co.uk A delightful old country house hotel with modern comforts including 38 luxury bedrooms all with private bathrooms (two suites), a fine dining restaurant (The Tweed) and two beautiful lounges, a bar and indoor pool. The Dryburgh Abbey Hotel, owned by the Wallace family, is ideally located for activity breaks and romantic breaks. Please refer to website for current offers.
Four
Seasons Hotel (The) based: Perthshire, Scotland,
UK website: www.thefourseasonshotel.co.uk This
3 star family run Perthshire hotel is located on the shores of Loch
Earn and has wonderful views across the Loch. Guests can choose
between the fine dining restaurant and bistro bar. In addition to
the en-suite hotel rooms (many with Loch view) guests can stay in
log cabins located on the hill behind the hotel. Please view the
web site for special offers and more information.
Lovat Hotel (The) located: Fort Augustus, Highlands, Scotland, UK website:www.thelovat.com Award winning hotel situated at the southern tip of Loch Ness in Fort Augustus in the Highlands. Traditional but modern, this 28 room hotel has a high level of customer care and is top rated on Tripadvisor. This stunning location offers the best Scottish scenery, access to many of the local activities and has an award winning restaurant to enjoy on your return.
Rufflets
Country House Hotel located: Fife, Scotland, UK website: www.rufflets.co.uk– VIEW VIDEO A 4 star country house hotel located 1 mile west of St Andrews, Scotland. The turreted mansion house, set in 10 acres of award-winning gardens has been in the same private family ownership since 1952. Each of the 24 bedrooms is individually decorated to the highest standards. Rufflets has been in the same family ownership since 1952, and offers the ultimate relaxing atmosphere to get away from it all.
Scotland's
Hotels of Distinction based: Fife, Scotland, UK website: www.hotels-of-distinction.com Independent
group of privately owned hotels in Scotland. Scotland's Hotels of
Distinction represents some of the finest, traditional hotels in
Scotland. The website features seasonal short break options and
many hotels offer golf, Christmas, New Year and valentines packages.
Station Hotel located: Perth, Perth & Kinross, Scotland, UK website:Station Hotel The four-star Station Hotel is located in the centre of Perth in a grand restored Victorian mansion next to the Railway Station and with just a 5-minute walk to Perth city centre. The hotel offers spacious, elegant and individually decorated guest rooms and traditional Scottish breakfasts.
Corsewall
Lighthouse Hotel located: Stranraer, Scotland website:www.olstravel.com/hotel/lighthouse
A 4 Star Luxury Hotel – Corsewall Lighthouse Hotel, built in
1815. The Lighthouse is still functioning. Offering the comforts
of a small, unique luxury hotel and restaurant.
Dumfries Arms Hotel located: Cumnock, Ayrshire, Scotland website: www.dumfriesarms.co.uk
Recently renovated, this privately owned boutique hotel in Cumnock offers 26 individually designed guest bedrooms, a stylish new contemporary design restaurant and updated function facilities, making it an ideal holiday or wedding venue.
George Hotel (The) located:Edinburgh, Scotland website: George Hotel
At the Scottish Hotel Awards (2011) The George was voted "Best Hotel in Edinburgh". This historic, elegant and chic hotel is centrally located, close to the Castle, Holyrood, Princes St Gardens and Waverley Station. All rooms have plasma TV and broadband and many offer views of Edinburgh Castle or the Firth of Forth.
Hotel Hebrides located: Tarbert, Isle of Harris, Outer Hebrides, Scotland website: www.hotel-hebrides.com
A small, intimate privately-owned boutique hotel on the Isle of Harris. This 21 bedroom hotel offers top quality food, chic contemporary decor and a friendly welcome; all set in a beautiful Scottish Island landscape.
Lodge On Loch Lomond Hotel (The) located:Luss, Argyll & Bute, Scotland website: Lodge On Loch Lomond
Luxury hotel accommodation located amongst some of Scotland's most beautiful, unspoiled scenery, with many rooms having spectacular panoramic views of Loch Lomond. The in-house Colquhouns restaurant has been awarded 2AA Rosettes and offers fresh local food. The hotel is just 30 minutes from Glasgow by road.
Our recommendation for anyone seeking discounted rates and last minute deals on Scottish Hotels:
Laterooms
Ltd booking engine: multiple hotels website:Laterooms
With around 1000 Scottish hotels, Laterooms is particularly strong
throughout Scotland, from Glasgow to Aviemore to Inverness ... Laterooms is all about providing discounted
hotel accommodation and last minute hotel deals, with up to 70% off rates for hotels, guest
houses and B&Bs. This site comes highly recommended.
To select from a wide choice of hotels right across Scotland try:
Booking.com booking engine: multiple hotels website:Scotland Hotels – Edinburgh Hotels With a huge range of hotels, B&Bs and other guest accommodation right across Scotland, including a great selection in the capital. Booking.com offers low rates, no booking fees, a best price guarantee, and unbiased hotel reviews from real guests.
Expedia booking engine: multiple hotels website:Expedia With a wide choice from city hotels in Glasgow or Edinburgh, to hotels in popular tourist destinations in the Highlands and Islands. Expedia's
easy-to-use search engine will allow you to search in a range of ways, such as map, city, region, brand, landmark, theme, price etc.
Our top recommendation for Character and Boutique hotels from a small hotel chain try:
Macdonald Hotels & Resorts hotel chain: multiple hotels website: Macdonald Select from 13 hotels in Scotland, from Aberdeen to Stirling and from traditional to contemporary, each with its own individual character and charm. Each hotel is run by real and experience hoteliers, full of genuine passion to make your stay the very best.
If your budget is tighter and you are seeking a good range of affordable hotels try:
Hostelbookers booking engine: multiple hostels/hotels website: Hostelbookers For affordable hotels as well as hostel accommodation throughout Scotland, destinations include Aberdeen, Dundee, Edinburgh, Fort William, Glasgow, Inverness, the Isle of Skye, Loch Ness, Oban and Stirling.
UNIQUE HOTELS: Scotland
This section showcases some very special hotels in Scotland, each with a unique character and something really special to offer, be it unusual themed decor, a distinctive history, an amazing location, or an impressive design. Selections will change throughout the year, so keep coming back for more ideas!
BOUTIQUE HOTEL IN EDINBURGH: Le Monde Hotel located: Edinburgh, Scotland,
UK website:Le Monde
Unique 4-star boutique hotel with luxury themed rooms inspired by cities of the world, each with it's own individual style. The decor of each room reflects the city it's named after, be it Barcelona, Rio, Paris or St Petersburg. The guest bedrooms and suites each offer free wifi, 42" plasma TVs and DVD/CD players.
Le Monde is located in the centre of Edinburgh, close to Princes Street, Waverley Station, the castle and luxury shopping at Multrees Walk.
It has three restaurant bars – Milan, Vienna and Paris – each serving top-quality cuisine; and also an award winning and lively nightclub – The Shanghai Club.
ROMANTIC CASTLE-STYLE HOTEL NEAR STERLING: Glenskirlie House & Castle located: Banknock, Central Scotland,
UK website:Glenskirlie House
Located in the heart of central Scotland, a luxury 4-star, family-run boutique-style hotel with fairytale looks set in beautiful landscaped grounds near Stirling. The hotel boasts fifteen individually designed guest rooms, including two stunning suites, that combine traditional charm with contemporary design and up-to-date comforts. Guest rooms are named after roses and that theme is carried on throughout the castle decor.
The hotel offers two restaurants, the Glenskirlie House Restaurant is renowned as one of Scotland's premier restaurants and provides award-winning fine dining, while the Castle Bar and Grill is more relaxed and informal.
Glenskirlie House and Castle is easily accessed via good motorways from Glasgow, Edinburgh and Stirling.
VIDEO RECCOMMENDATION: Rufflets
Country House Hotel – MORE INFO located: Fife, Scotland, UK website: www.rufflets.co.uk
Look for yourself at the beautiful gardens and tranquil setting that Rufflets occupies:
Contemporary
four star City Hotels, located in Edinburgh and Dundee offering a wide variety
of packages and promotions for leisure travellers. The new City Quay in Dundee
features a state of the art Spa facility. In addition to the informal Metro
Restaurant, all hotels offer banqueting and conference facilities.
Luxurious 5 Star hotel
situated in the heart of the City which combines contemporary elegance with
the beautiful traditional facade of a Georgian Town House. Voted one of the
world's coolest hotels by Conde Nast, the Bonham has a popular following. Each
of the 48 individually designed bedrooms contain the latest technology can offer,
with interactive TV, DVD and high speed internet access. Visit the website for
weekend breaks and special offers.
A very select collection of hotels in some of Scotland's
most beautiful locations, from highlands to islands, including Inveraray, the
Isle of Mull, Oban and Glencoe. Crerar Hotels bring you the best of Scottish
scenery, history and activities in beautiful and relaxing settings. Visit the
web site for online booking and a variety of short breaks.
Small family owned Victorian hotel in Edinburgh, situated close
to the city centre and Edinburgh Castle in the prestigious West
End. This four star hotel offers lovely public rooms, a cosy bar
and highly regarded restaurant specialising in the 'taste of Orkney'.
Ideal for business and leisure. Please refer to the website
for short breaks and offers.
A delightful old country house hotel with modern comforts including 38 luxury bedrooms all with private bathrooms (two suites), a fine dining restaurant (The Tweed) and two beautiful lounges, a bar and indoor pool. The Dryburgh Abbey Hotel, owned by the Wallace family, is ideally located for activity breaks and romantic breaks. Please refer to website for current offers.
This
3 star family run Perthshire hotel is located on the shores of Loch
Earn and has wonderful views across the Loch. Guests can choose
between the fine dining restaurant and bistro bar. In addition to
the en-suite hotel rooms (many with Loch view) guests can stay in
log cabins located on the hill behind the hotel. Please view the
web site for special offers and more information.
Award winning hotel situated at the southern tip of Loch Ness in Fort Augustus in the Highlands. Traditional but modern, this 28 room hotel has a high level of customer care and is top rated on Tripadvisor. This stunning location offers the best Scottish scenery, access to many of the local activities and has an award winning restaurant to enjoy on your return.
Independent
group of privately owned hotels in Scotland. Scotland's Hotels of
Distinction represents some of the finest, traditional hotels in
Scotland. The website features seasonal short break options and
many hotels offer golf, Christmas, New Year and valentines packages.
The four-star Station Hotel is located in the centre of Perth in a grand restored Victorian mansion next to the Railway Station and with just a 5-minute walk to Perth city centre. The hotel offers spacious, elegant and individually decorated guest rooms and traditional Scottish breakfasts.
With a huge range of hotels, B&Bs and other guest accommodation right across Scotland, including a great selection in the capital. Booking.com offers low rates, no booking fees, a best price guarantee, and unbiased hotel reviews from real guests.
With a wide choice from city hotels in Glasgow or Edinburgh, to hotels in popular tourist destinations in the Highlands and Islands. Expedia's
easy-to-use search engine will allow you to search in a range of ways, such as map, city, region, brand, landmark, theme, price etc.
For affordable hotels as well as hostel accommodation throughout Scotland, destinations include Aberdeen, Dundee, Edinburgh, Fort William, Glasgow, Inverness, the Isle of Skye, Loch Ness, Oban and Stirling.
