Best Luxury Hotels in Scotland

Believe it or not, this boutique hotel was once an Episcopal Church, which lends culture and heritage to the beautiful space. It may have once been a church, but Malmaison is anything but austere. The crowd tends to be young and hip, and each of the rooms are lush and contemporary. Dine at the onsite brasserie for fusion fare or head to the Malbar for an upbeat vibe and wild cocktails that sets the tone for a night of excitement.

Step into a world of vibrant energy and contemporary design at Radisson RED Glasgow, located in the city’s west end next to the city’s main venue arenas. This stylish hotel features 174 rooms and suites, each boasting bold decor, floor-to-ceiling windows, and state-of-the-art amenities like smart TVs and high-speed Wi-Fi. The hotel’s OUIBar + KTCHN serves up delicious international cuisine, while the RED Sky Bar offers stunning views of the River Clyde, making it a perfect spot for evening cocktails. For fitness enthusiasts, the 24-hour gym is equipped with the latest equipment. Radisson RED is ideally situated near major attractions such as the SSE Hydro, SEC Centre, and Glasgow Science Centre, making it an excellent choice for leisure visitors to the city. The hotel’s pet-friendly policy ensures that your furry friends can also join in on the adventure.

Rusacks St Andrews offers a luxurious retreat that honours the sport’s rich heritage. This iconic hotel, established in the 1800s, provides breathtaking views of the Old Course Links and West Sands Beach, making it a haven for golf enthusiasts. The 123 exquisitely designed rooms and suites blend traditional charm with modern amenities, ensuring a comfortable stay. Each room is thoughtfully decorated to reflect the history and spirit of golf, featuring plush furnishings, luxurious linens, and contemporary conveniences like high-speed Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs.

Culinary delights await at the hotel’s three dining venues. The 18 Restaurant offers a fine dining experience with panoramic views of the 18th hole, where guests can indulge in dishes crafted from the finest local ingredients. The Bridge provides a more casual setting with a menu full of hearty favourites, while the One Under Bar is perfect for relaxing with a drink and enjoying classic pub fare. For those seeking relaxation beyond the greens, Rusacks St Andrews offers a range of amenities, including a fitness centre and a library stocked with golf literature. The hotel’s prime location also allows easy access to the historic town of St Andrews, with its charming shops, cafes, and cultural sites.

Part of a boutique chain with an emphasis on epicureanism, the Hotel Du Vin provides a glamorous yet contemporary place to stay, right in the heart of the city. Just 36 rooms and suites give this Victorian-built hotel a more intimate flair. Each comes with its own custom-built bed with Egyptian cotton sheets, a Lavazza coffee machine, a rainfall shower or rolltop bath and Miller Harris toiletries. The French cuisine served in the onsite bistro is a highlight as are the breakfast pastries (arguably best enjoyed in the hotel’s idyllic courtyard).

Five minute’s walk from the island’s main town of Portee, this four-star Manor Hotel, puts you a little further toward the busier parts of Skye. However, set on a hill and surrounded by mature gardens, with views across the coast, you can still enjoy a sense of peace. 34 bedrooms come with Nespresso coffee machines, Bose sound systems, Highland Soap toiletries and 300 thread count sheets. Seafood is the focus at the Chargrill Restaurant, which provides excellent views, seasonal menus and a wood-burning stove for cosy evenings eating beside the fire. During warmer months, guests can dine and drink out on the hotel’s terrace, overlooking the Cuillin Hills.

Back in the 16th-century, this was a hunting lodge. Now it’s a well respected, family-owned and run hotel in a remote part of Skye (although, most of Skye is by nature remote). Local craftspeople have been employed in the process of decorating this hotel, giving it a distinctly Scottish, yet upscale look. Homely rooms are all individually designed, with views of the nearby loch, fluffy robes and L’Occitane bath products. Guests can go foraging with the lodge’s own ghillie, take part in traditional country pursuits, play board games, dine on menus constructed to include ingredients from the Kinloch’s kitchen garden and drink at the honesty bar.

Overlooking the 18th hole and clubhouse of the world-famous Old Course in St Andrews, the 5-star Seaton House provides the famous Scottish golfing town with its most refined hospitality experience to date. Formerly The Scores Hotel, the property has reclaimed its original name, following a sensitive restoration of its two Georgian townhouses which date back to 1864. The Luxury Editor spent a weekend at Seaton House, so read on to discover why this is, without doubt, St Andrews’ most sophisticated new address. Positioned on ‘The Scores’, St Andrews’ most iconic road, Seaton House offers 42 luxurious guest quarters, including expansive garden and terrace suites, destination dining by celebrated Edinburgh’s seafood restaurant Ondine Oyster & Grill, Bar and outdoor alfresco dining terrace and a further all-day dining experience, The Board Room.

This modern boutique hotel, wedged between traditional tenement buildings in Glasgow’s city centre, is a welcome retreat in the busy city. Only steps away from some of the best shopping, theatre, art galleries and museums in Scotland, it’s the perfect place to sojourn. With 104 rooms, there is something for all budgets and needs. From standard twin and double rooms to superior twin and double rooms through to family rooms. But it’s the duplex suites that flex the Apex’s luxury muscles. Each of their five duplex suites are split over two floors, with open mezzanine levels overlooking some of the best views of the city. Take some time to gaze at the beautiful skyline.

This beautiful hotel in the heart of the city centre was once one of Glasgow’s very first power stations. Showing off the opulence in architecture both on the outside and in, the hotel mixes the beauty and composition of the original designs, like high ceilings and original brown brick, with modern splendour and comforts. With a business centre available on-site, business travellers will find everything they need to keep them on track. To wind down after a hard day at the office or sightseeing, spend some time at their on-site fitness centre or surf the web with their wi-fi available in all areas. More than just a place to rest, it’s an essential part of Glasgow’s mercantile history and a key to its transformation into the industrial city it has become. Don’t forget to take a walk around the neighbourhood and look up to see the architectural beauty that surrounds.

40 miles from Glasgow (certainly, as the crow flies) is Portavadie Marina, a resort surrounded by rolling West Coast hills and on the banks of Loch Fyne. The hotel itself is a modern and glass-fronted building overlooking the marina full of yachts and boats. The village itself is compact with not much more than a few cottages, but the resort more than makes up for that with its luxury spa and well-being facilities. After a £10 million development, the contemporary spa facility offers a 16-metre pool, fully equipped gym, sauna (with a picture window offering incredible views), Jacuzzi, and a plethora of spa treatments using Ishga products developed in the Outer Hebrides using the pure Scottish seaweed. The star of the show here however is the heated outdoor infinity pool (the biggest in Scotland) which feels like you are swimming in the loch but without the freezing temperatures!

Dating back to the mid-1800s, this castle overlooks the peaceful Sound of Mull. Its imposing exterior gives way to a cosier interior; glowing fires, wood panelling, country house decor, a complimentary array of whiskies and just five bedrooms. The incumbent owners (Tom and Marjorie Nelson) live in a private wing within the building. But they’re on hand to meet guests’ needs, including the supply of a hearty daily breakfast taken sociably, at a 16th-century trestle table. It’s a great choice for families seeking a more intimate stay, and pet pooches are most welcome to join too.

Found beside a canal, in a little fishing village where the sea meets Loch Fyne, it follows that this hotel would be the go-to place for seafood. Freshly caught shellfish is served at the relaxed Crinan Seafood Bar (don’t miss the huge local prawns and Colonsay oysters ). Guests can also eat in-house at its L’Assiette Michelin fine dining establishment, The Westward, Lock 16 Restaurant on the top floor and a cafe laden with home-baked goods. The hotel itself is family-run, with a total of 20 bedrooms – each themed on a Scottish artist, and all with ocean views. Any visiting artists have access to an onsite studio and there’s a magical secret garden at the rear.