Old Town Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Opened
2019
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Social LocalOutside the door
The house
Carlton CollectionScottish stone bolthole
Guests skip the ground-floor desk to check in on the seventh floor, greeted by skyline views and a glowing copper hearth.
What it’s good at
Notable
A Scottish stone facade encloses earthen walls, traditional tartans, and five floating copper fireplaces.
Notable
Seventh-floor rooftop Champagne lounge Nor' Loft pairs panoramic skyline views with sharing boards and cocktails.
Listed
Set between Old Town and New Town, rooms feature fabrics woven by the neighbouring Tartan Weaving Mill.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
UK Readers' Choice Awards – The best hotels in the rest of the UK
Condé Nast Traveler
2025
Inside, clean, minimalism-adjacent design runs from the Cozy rooms to the expansive Mhor Suite.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set directly opposite Waverley Station, the hotel places the Fruitmarket Gallery next door and the Royal Mile a short climb away.
The rooms
White oak floors and traditional wooden shutters frame Scandi-influenced spaces accented with local tartans and deep black marble bathrooms.
Restaurant
Nor' Loft
Floor-to-ceiling windows look out toward the Scott Monument, where the lounge pours over twenty Champagnes alongside seasonal small plates.
How it began
The 2019 stone newbuild borrows structural cues from Scottish baronial fortresses, crowning the Old Town roofscape opposite the vanished Nor' Loch.
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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.