Edinburgh, United KingdomWest End
The Roseate Edinburgh
Restored Victorian villas
West End Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Opened
1969
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Heritage LuxeOutside the door
The house
RoseateRestored Victorian villas
Two facing stone villas run like a private country manse, pairing Victorian plasterwork with quiet fireside malts.
What it’s good at
Notable
Two 1860s West End villas retain their crowstepped gables and carved stone gatepiers.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
it’s rare that a city hotel room so perfectly captures the atmosphere of a bedroom in a classic country house.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The Water of Leith walkway starts nearby, following the river into the cobbled mills of Dean Village.
The rooms
Select suites place freestanding copper tubs inside bay windows, while bedrooms are layered with soft Scottish wool throws.
Restaurant
KIN
Chef Gary Maclean oversees seasonal Scottish menus, serving Tobermory smoked trout and hand-picked crab at lamp-lit tables.
At the table
Velvet sofas furnish the lounge beside an illuminated bar pouring botanical cocktails, and a corniced private salon hosts dinners.
How it began
A Victorian silk merchant built the first villa in 1866, while his sister lived directly across the street.
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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.