Gleneagles Townhouse
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Edinburgh New Town
Vibe
Velvet seating and preserved columns bring spirited, residential glamour to a neoclassical landmark on St Andrew Square.
“Restored banking heirloom”
Restored Georgian bank interiors crowned by a towering glass cupola, pastel velvets, and preserved vault doors.
Category A-listed former British Linen Bank headquarters crowned with six allegorical rooftop statues sculpted in 1848.
Attentive staff recognizing guests by name, paired with bespoke bath amenities and generous marble bathrooms.
On St Andrew Square in Edinburgh's New Town, steps from Princes Street and Waverley Station.
“the style is somehow both ultra-chic and ultra-Victorian, and the accommodations are ultra-luxe, even the cozy top-floor Nook rooms.”
Rooms
High ceilings frame antique rugs and decorative moldings, while select rooms add freestanding soaking tubs and square views.
“the Note Burning Room is absolutely and without question the loveliest room in the entire place. A reason in itself to become a member.”
Wellness
Hidden behind heavy vault doors, subterranean wellness spaces feature an infrared cedar sauna, a whole-body cryotherapy chamber, and daily movement classes.
“Inside, feminine touches like pastel seating, delicate lights, and fringed details soften the grandeur of the original marble columns.”
Backstory
Built in the nineteenth century as the British Linen Bank headquarters, the stone facade remains crowned by six allegorical rooftop statues.
“Housed in a glamorously updated former bank, Gleneagles Townhouse is a fun, urban offshoot of the palace-like country hotel.”
Eat & drink
Dine beneath the soaring glass dome at The Spence, then take rooftop cocktails and panoramic city skyline views at Lamplighters.
The neighborhood
Set on historic St Andrew Square, the townhouse places New Town boutiques, Princes Street, and Waverley Station within a short walk.
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Our shorthand
What makes a hotel special, how well they pull it off, and what it feels like outside the door.
How well they pull it off
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
They did this well. You’ll notice.
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work.
The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made.
Rooted in place. Local character runs through the whole stay.
Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here.
A building with history. The story of the place is part of the stay.
Built around feeling better. Rest, sweat, soak, spa.
A hotel the city grew up with. Same rituals, same regulars.
A world of its own. No reason to leave the property.
Scene — what’s outside the door
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
A place apart: the property is the destination.