Leith Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Opened
2019
Price
$$$
Rated for
Heritage Design LuxeOutside the door
Converted lighthouse ship
A former working lighthouse tender is permanently moored in Leith, pairing quiet dockland seclusion with polished maritime glamour.
“The result is elegant, glamorous and cinematic – as staying on board a historic boat should be.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
A 1963 lighthouse service vessel converted into twenty-three cabins at Leith's docks.
What they say
Also in Condé Nast Traveler, Wallpaper* and AFAR.
Each of its luxe cabins—all with porthole windows, eight with private balconies, and one a Presidential Suite featuring a deck big enough to host a cocktail party for 80—will have its own look.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Alexandra Dock puts you minutes on foot from The Shore, Leith's cobbled waterfront lined with seafood bistros and pubs.
The rooms
Cabins curve along the hull with brass portholes, polished timber, and headboards stitched with coastal sea charts.
The Lighthouse Restaurant & Bar
Leather booths sit beneath a rippled copper ceiling on the top deck. The galley smokes its own Scottish salmon for dinner.
the Fingal has been developed with a major investment by the Royal Yacht Britannia, resulting in the ultimate luxury floating hotel experience.
At the table
The Bridge occupies the ship's former wheelhouse, hosting candlelit private dinners beside the original brass helm.
How it began
Built in 1963 to supply remote Scottish beacons, she was rescued from a Cornish river by the Royal Yacht Britannia Trust.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.