Best Luxury Hotels in Scotland

Scotland is a land where myths and legends intertwine with breathtaking natural beauty, rich history, and a vibrant, enduring culture. From the rugged peaks of the Highlands to the serene lochs that mirror the sky, and the bustling streets of its historic cities, Scotland offers an enchanting blend of experiences for visitors. Whether you’re drawn to the haunting melodies of bagpipes echoing across ancient castles, the allure of the world’s finest single malt whiskies, or the call of adventure amidst untamed landscapes, Scotland welcomes with a timeless charm that is sure to captivate all who venture to its shores. When it comes to finding the best luxury hotels in Scotland, there are plenty to choose from. Whether you’re looking for a five-star hotel in the city or a cosy country retreat, there’s something to suit every taste and desire, read on to discover our favourites.

Scotland, Isle of Arran, Brodick

Auchrannie Resort

Hotel
(4 stars)
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Rooms 5-star Luxury Lodges & Retreats Complement Two 4-star Hotels at Auchrannie Resort
Amenities The aspa' Spa, Fitness Suites, Two 20m Pools, Cruize Bar Brasserie & Brambles Seafood Grill, Plus 'the Playbarn' for Children
More Located on the Isle of Arran, Scotland, offering a Family-friendly & Pet-Friendly Environment Amidst Scenic Landscapes

Just minutes from the ferry terminal at Brodick (staff collect guests in liveried vans), Auchrannie is set beside a burn, in the shadow of the mountains. Choose to stay in the spa hotel (best for families), the old house hotel, in a multi-bedroom lodge catering to groups, or at the far reaches of the resort in a couples’ timber-built one-bedroom retreat with a wood burner, a wood-fired hot tub, fire pit and wilderness views. All are within walking distance of the facilities; three restaurants, two pools, two thermal suites, a children’s play barn, an activities centre and games hall and ASPA for treatments.

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Scotland, Isle of Arran, Brodick

The Douglas Hotel

Hotel
(4 stars)
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Rooms 22 Luxurious Bedrooms including Executive Rooms, Douglas Double Rooms, & Suites, Some with Sea Views
Amenities Bistro Serving Daily Meals with Scenic Views, & Bar offering Local & Regional Whiskies, & Pet-Friendly options
More Situated near Brodick Ferry Terminal

Even closer to the ferry (fewer than five minutes walk), The Douglas Hotel is a boutique property overlooking the sea, with just 19 bedrooms, two suites and a lodge catering for four. Its origins date back to 1782 when it catered for the aristocracy; the hotel later became a medical practice and the doctor’s home, but, after falling derelict, was taken on by Sean Henry in 2010. The decor is both classic and fashionable, with plenty of tweed and plaid to reflect local culture. It has a bar and bistro, with a large terrace for boat and seal spotting on warmer days.

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Scotland, Highlands, Inverness

Rocpool Reserve Hotel

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 11 individually Designed Rooms including Some with Private Balconies & Outdoor Hot Tubs
Amenities Exclusive Resident-only Bar offering Signature Cocktails & Fine Wines
More Located in the heart of Inverness with views of the River Ness

Stroll a mere ten minutes from the centre of Inverness to discover this uber-trendy hotel – the city’s only to have five stars. The sleek, modern Rocpool Reserve, is contained in a Georgian mansion house and overlooks the River Ness. It has its own moody cocktail ‘r bar’ and Chez Roux (part of the wider Roux group) serving everything from amuse-bouche to hearty high-end fare and even special meals for your pooch. Four categories of bedrooms (11 in total) offer delights such as hot tubs, cabin-style saunas, balconies, oversized beds and Tassimo coffee machines, along with dark and dramatic decor. Valet services and beauty treatments are available on request.

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Scotland, Highlands, Inverness

AC Hotel Inverness

Hotel
(4 stars)
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Rooms 191 Rooms
Amenities Dining includes AC Kitchen, AC Lounge & Beira, 24hr Fitness Centre
More Riverside Location near inverness Railway Station

Opt for modern accommodation in the city centre, right on the banks of the River Ness (some rooms have views directly over the fast-flowing water). Handy for the railway station, shops and nightlife, this serves as a great base for those wishing to tour the Highlands, but with plenty of places to go and things to do by day and after dark. There are 191 bedrooms spread over four floors, a kitchen for all-day dining and a lounge area, to relax with a beverage. AC Hotel caters equally well for families (including four-legged friends) and business travellers.

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Scotland, Highlands, Inverness

Culloden House Hotel

Hotel
(4 stars)
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Rooms 28 Rooms & Suites
Amenities Fine Dining in Adams Dining Room, Bar with Whisky Selection, Recreational Facilities include Tennis Court & Croquet Lawn
More Set Amidst nearly 40 acres of Woodland & Private Gardens with Historical Significance as Bonnie Prince Charlie's Lodging During the 1745-46 Jacobite Uprising

Found close to Culloden Moor, this was the place used by Bonnie Prince Charlie as lodging and battle HQ in Jacobean times. Now its 40 acres are given over to leisure and pleasure, with guests able to explore the expansive woodland and walled garden, fine dining on the best local produce at its Highland restaurant, sip rare whiskies in the traditional library and sleep in four-poster beds within the grand ivy-clad mansion house. You’ll be surrounded by an air of history in its 28 bedrooms, with large fireplaces, crystal chandeliers, tartan drapes, baronial architecture and antique furnishings from bygone eras.

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Scotland, Lothian, North Berwick

Marine North Berwick

Hotel
(5 stars)
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Rooms 84 Rooms & 8 Suites Are Offered At This Coastal Hotel Overlooking A Historic Golf Course.
Amenities Facilities Include A Spa With Indoor & Outdoor Pools, A Fitness Centre, A Restaurant Serving Local Cuisine, A Bar With A Selection Of Beverages, & Pet-Friendly Accommodations.
More Located In North Berwick, Scotland, The Hotel Provides Scenic Views Of The Firth Of Forth & Easy Access To Nearby Golf Courses.

With open views across the golf course to the Firth of Forth and Bass Rock, this is the hotel to choose if you want to be right beside the sea. The Marine has been restored to reflect its grand past, with tastefully chosen furnishings and textiles exuding a sense of old-world opulence and vintage flair, that’s as inviting as the outlook. Dine on local beef, game, and freshly landed seafood at The Lawn and order a cocktail or afternoon tea beneath the glittering chandeliers of the stylish Bass Rock Bar and Lounge. The French skincare brand Caudalie has partnered with the hotel to bring its spa treatments, designed using scientific techniques and active ingredients from the brand’s Bordeaux vineyards.

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Scotland, Lothian, Edinburgh, Marchmont

Black Ivy

Hotel
(4 stars)
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Rooms 21 Uniquely Designed Bedrooms including Park View Suites & Deluxe Rooms
Amenities Restaurant & Lively Bar with Diverse Beer Selection, & Outdoor Terrace Open Until 1am
More Located in Bruntsfield overlooking Bruntsfield Links Park, a 15-minute Walk from Edinburgh City Centre

Opposite the wide green space of Bruntsfield Links, in a charming neighbourhood, just a 15-minute walk from the heart of the city is the glamorous Black Ivy boutique hotel. A beautifully decorated terrace strewn with floral displays and lanterns greets arriving guests and provides a prime spot to watch the park and neighbourhood activity over a cocktail. Inside is an opulent, fashionable interior, home to a large Drafthouse bar and Conservatory Dining Room, as well as the 21 bedrooms. Each of the guest spaces takes on a luxe boho style, with pops of colour, period windows, stylish design and bathrooms replete with White Company ‘Noir’ toiletries.

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Scotland, Lothian, Edinburgh, New Town

Hotel Indigo Edinburgh, an IHG Hotel

Hotel
(4 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 64 Rooms & Suites with Modern Amenities
Amenities Fitness Centre Hotel Lounge
More Locate on York Place & a two minute Walk to Princess Street and the St James Quarter

Walk along York Place in the heart of the city, and you’ll see a row of beautiful historic Georgian townhouses. Within five is a beautiful, chic and contemporary hotel ready to steal you away from the bustle of the city. More than a place to rest your head at night, it’s a hotel that works to ensure comfort and luxury is at the forefront. With a business centre, health and fitness centre and luxury room amenities, they make it easy for you to access whatever you need during your stay. Don’t forget to take advantage of their spa-inspired rainfall shower, mini bar with complimentary soft drinks and snacks, WiFi, and 32” HD LCD TV in all King bedrooms. And when you’re too tired to stay up, you’ll be handsomely rewarded as you snuggle into crisp Egyptian cotton linens, perfect for a good night’s sleep.

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Scotland, Highlands, Kylestrome

Kylesku Hotel

Hotel
At a glance
Rooms 11 Individually Styled Rooms Including Double King & Family options some with Balconies Offering Loch or Mountain Views
Amenities Restaurant Serving Locally Sourced Cuisine, Bar With a Selection Of Whiskies Ales & Gins, Pet Friendly
More Located on the Shores Of Loch Glendhu along the North Coast 500 Route in the Scottish Highlands

Sat right on the water with views of the Kylesku Bridge, this hotel’s location is idyllic. The area of Assynt is a beautiful remote region of Sutherland, but the Kylsesku hotel on its fantastically situated peninsula overlooking Loch Glendhu will warmly welcome any visitors in from the untamed nature outside. Some parts of the hotel date from as early as the 17th century although the complex is now made up of a ramble of buildings built up over the years. Inside the hotel has a contemporary feel. – rooms are airy, comfortable and kitted out in a muted cool palette with touches of Scottish textile here and there, whilst the bar and restaurant serve up delicious local seafood to panoramic sea loch views thanks to huge picture windows. Public spaces are decorated with a modern Scandi-Scottish ethos – think bare wood beams, cool copper lighting fixtures and minimalist wood-burning stoves. Whilst there are no gym or spa facilities here, relaxation and escapism is all around this stunning locale and the hotel runs boat trips to a nearby sea colony or the highest waterfall in the UK for fun day trips.

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Scotland, Lothian, Edinburgh, New Town

Righ Residences Edinburgh

Apartments
(4 stars)
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Rooms 25 Luxury Serviced Apartments Including Studios Suites & Penthouses With Fully Equipped Kitchenettes.
Amenities Features Include Climate Control Sky TV In-Room Tablets Keyless Entry & Pet Friendly Accommodation.
More Located On Edinburgh's Prestigious George Street Offering Easy Access To The City's Attractions & Amenities.([Righ Properties][1])

Located in the heart of Edinburgh’s new town, on the iconic George Street, the boutique Righ Residences is the perfect place for guests looking for more spacious accommodation in the centre of Edinburgh. The hotel’s 25 luxury serviced apartments are all bathed in natural light and are exceedingly comfortable. The apartments all feature kitchenettes, climate control, en-suite bathrooms, and high-quality linen. The apartments also have a high-tech flair with in-room tablets which have room controls and local guide services available. The hotel’s signature penthouse boasts some of the best views of the Castle to be found anywhere in the city. It also has three floating beds, a freestanding bath, three private roof terraces and a private living room. Whilst the Righ residence does not have its own restaurant, it is only a stone’s throw away from some of the city’s best restaurants.

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United Kingdom, Scotland

Glasgow Grosvenor Hotel

Hotel
(4 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 97 Guest Rooms, Including Suites
More Located in Glasgow's Vibrant West End, Adjacent to the Botanic Gardens & Byres Road

Located close to Byres Road, this beautiful listed building is at the beating heart of the West-end, across from the Botanic Gardens. Perfect for boutique shoppers, foodies, art and music aficionados and tourists alike, it’s a great place to take in the sites and sounds of Glasgow. With easy access to transport, this west-end location isn’t an impediment to access attractions. In fact, it’s a great way to see another side to this multi-faceted city. Don’t forget to spend some time relaxing at the hotel, enjoying beautiful garden views, marble bathrooms, as well as luxurious king-sized beds. For a bit more space, their suites offer separate sitting or dining areas, making your stay feel more relaxed.

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Scotland, Perthshire, Auchterarder

The Gleneagles Hotel

Hotel
(5 stars)
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Rooms 233 Bedrooms & 28 Luxury Suites Each Uniquely Designed to Blend Homeliness with Glamour
Amenities the Strathearn for Franco-scottish Cuisine & the Two Michelin-Starred Restaurant andrew Fairlie Alongside a Comprehensive Spa with indoor Pools & Treatment Rooms offering Various Therapies
More Situated in Auchterarder Scotland the Estate Boasts three Championship Golf Courses & Padel & Tennis Facilities

The Gleneagles Hotel is an institution when it comes to luxury getaways. Its conception came about in 1910 when the General Manager of the Caledonian Railway Company had the vision to build a large country house hotel built in the style of a palace in the picturesque valley through which his railway line ran. It opened in 1924 and was quickly coined ‘the Riviera in the Highlands” Set in an 850-acre estate with three championship golf courses and an unbeatable array of sporting activities to try. From equestrian and shooting to fishing and off-road driving, there is plenty to keep you entertained or for a more relaxing experience enjoy some time at the ESPA Spa. Whilst there are 232 rooms, the design of each is constructed to feel like a far more intimate, boutique hotel with a mix of traditional and modern interiors. Guests can enjoy dinner in the incredible Andrew Fairlie Michelin-starred restaurant, the only restaurant in Scotland to hold two Michelin stars or for something more casual The Dormy Bar & Grill serves a selection of delicious dishes.

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