Explore Scotland's Top 4 Small Luxury Hotels
This guide to the best luxury, 5-star, and design-forward hotels in Scotland, United Kingdom is manually curated by our editorial team based on first-hand research, verified guest reviews, location analysis, and overall service quality. Each hotel is selected to meet high standards of comfort, authenticity, and guest experience.
Greywalls Hotel is situated on the edge of Muirfield’s championship golf course, on the 9th and 18th holes. There are ample gardens, tennis courts and free Wi-Fi. The on-site Chez Roux restaurant offers a blend of classic French cuisine and local Scottish produce. Built in 1901, Greywalls now offers elegant bedrooms with private bathrooms. Most rooms have views either over the Firth of Forth, or across the gardens and farmland. The walled gardens feature a croquet lawn and there are 10 golf courses within 5 miles of Greywalls.
Guest Reviews:
- "Fabulous- will be back" - "Amazing place to stay" - "Heaven" - "Weekend family break" - "Magical stay, wonderful service, delicious food!" - "A country gem with independent charm" - "Greywalls is like living in a dream. It was the best hotel and food experience." - "Love the Grey Walls, so comfortable and so friendly" - "Certainly stay here again. Food incredible view from the room were fantastic" - "Looking forward to the next time."
Fabulous
320 reviews
Offering a restaurant, 24-hours room service and a spa, Isle of Eriska Hotel Spa & Island is set in 300 acres of lush landscapes in Oban. Free WiFi is available throughout and free private parking is possible onsite. All the luxurious rooms at Isle of Eriska Hotel Spa & Island feature the finest bed linen and warm, contemporary décor. Bathrobes, free toiletries, tea/coffee making facilities and a flat-screen TV are included in all rooms. The Spa at The Stables offers a range of ESPA products and treatments, an ozone indoor heated pool, sauna and steam room. Guests can also make use of the gym, sports hall and swimming pool, together with a specialized sports massage. All ages and abilities are welcome in the golf course and driving range, which is open daily from 08:00 until 20:00. Guests can also unwind in the Piano room and the Library, with an art deco fireplace and a wonderful selection of whiskeys, cocktails and house wines available throughout the day. An array of outdoors activities can be enjoyed in the area, including archery, water sports, fishing, cycling, walking and clay pigeon shooting. This property is just 6 minutes’ drive off the A828 road, and 3 minutes’ drive from Barcaldine Castle.
Guest Reviews:
- "A wonderful stay for a very special treat" - "Just perfect" - "A blissful birthday treat" - "Isle of eriska stay" - "Very relaxing and we have been spoiled" - "Amazing location, super service and lovely food. We really enjoyed our visit." - "Luxurious, stunning location and hotel. Very very relaxing, dispute lots to do." - "Hidden gem in the Scottish highlands" - "Incredible location backed up by excellent service."
Fabulous
181 reviews
This magnificent Georgian townhouse features sumptuous rooms, each with a 42-inch plasma TV and slate bathroom. Among the cobbled streets of Edinburgh’s New Town, it is 2625 feet from Princes Street. Individually designed with unique furnishings, the rooms at Nira Caledonia feature luxury goose feather beds and goose down pillows. Some offer large, floor-to-ceiling windows, a private garden, or a relaxing spa bath. Guests can enjoy breakfast in their room. The restaurant and bar, serves fresh cuisine with Scottish, and often organic, ingredients. The bar provides a range of over 25 Scotch whiskeys. The hotel has 5 floors and there is no elevator. There is no air conditioning in the hotel.
Guest Reviews:
- "Nice hotel" - "It's was perfect for our stay thank you!" - "I would stay again!" - "A very enjoyable stay" - "Amazing." - "Had a great stay, will definitely be back." - "Perfect!" - "Fantastic" - "Perfect little hotel in central but quiet location." - "Good hotel, great personnel and spacious rooms" - "A little gem of a place" - "Very comfortable stay in the centre of Edinburgh. Location was very convenient and staff helpful"
Very Good
412 reviews
Just 15 minutes’ walk from Princes Street and Murrayfield Stadium, the Four Points by Sheraton Edinburgh offers rooms with stylish décor and HD LCD TVs. Free Wi-Fi is also available. Haymarket Rail Station and the tram stop is 656 feet (about 656.17 ft) away and provides regular buses and trams to Edinburgh’s sights. The Royal Botanic Gardens, Holyrood Palace and the Scottish Parliament are all within 2 miles. The tram stop also provides easy commuting to and from Edinburgh Airport. Decorated in a simple, modern style, the rooms have tea/coffee making facilities. All rooms have a bathroom with a bath or powerful shower and toiletries. Four Points by Sheraton Edinburgh has an on site restaurant called Amalfino serving authentic Italian food.
Guest Reviews:
- "An excellent hotel -great room, service and location - already planning return visit" - "Excellent value for money hidden gem in Edinburgh!" - "Excelle" - "nice" - "great" - "Great hotel & location!" - "Every thing was excellent but it was a bit elwarm at night." - "Surprisingly nice for the (Edinburgh-adjusted) price" - "Comfortable stay in Haymarket" - "Would defo stay again as very central to everything."
Good
1072 reviews
