Edinburgh, United KingdomOld Town
House of Gods Hotel
Maximalist cocktail playground
Old Town Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Opened
2019
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Luxe SocialOutside the door
Maximalist cocktail playground
The hotel swaps traditional Scottish restraint for unbridled decadence, catering to night owls who prioritize rock-and-roll glamour over sleep.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Orient Express cabin aesthetics with velvet-lined walls, gold accents, and mirrored ceilings.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
House of Gods sets itself apart from Edinburgh’s often-traditional hotel scene with a decadent, maximalist approach to design, as well as a focus on nightlife that’s unlike anything else in town.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
The Royal Mile is a four-minute walk uphill, and the Cowgate outside hums with live music venues and late-night taverns.
The rooms
Sleeper-cabin rooms feature built-in beds, while larger quarters have draped four-posters set against dark panelling and crimson lighting.
Bar
House of Gods Cocktail Lounge
Guests check in right at the counter, where rock-inspired drinks are poured beneath Gucci Heron wallpaper and fringed lamps.
How it began
Brothers Mike and Ross Baxter opened the hotel in 2019, hand-sourcing antique furnishings to create pure decadence without the usual elitism.
Edinburgh
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
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.