New Town Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Opened
2023
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe SocialOutside the door
The house
MarriottBronze ribbon spectacle
High-energy social hubs hum with DJ sets, panoramic city outlooks, and late-night revelry that upend Edinburgh's traditional restraint.
“Beds are vast and luxuriously dressed, with most rooms profiting from gorgeous views, too.”
What it’s good at
Notable
A spiralling bronze ribbon facade enclosing interiors layered in charred timber, volcanic stone, and deconstructed tartan motifs.
Notable
Skyline-facing suites offer fire-pit terraces, circular revolving beds, bespoke bottled cocktails, and plush evening turndown comfort.
Notable
A 360-degree rooftop deck, vinyl listening sessions at speakeasy Joao's Place, and Scotland's first Sushisamba outpost.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Forbes Recommended
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and Wallpaper*.
The interiors are high-impact: mirrored ceilings, sculptural lighting, and skyline-facing suites designed to impress.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Set right in St James Quarter, the hotel sits moments from Princes Street, Waverley station, and the historic Old Town.
The rooms
Curved layouts feature custom Italian joinery, freestanding terrazzo washbasins, and floor-to-ceiling glass framing views across the city skyline.
The spa
Elemental treatment rooms hold heated quartz sand tables and singing bowls alongside a meditative waterbed.
The gym and sauna
The 24-hour fitness studio includes rowing machines and free weights, beside a timber infrared sauna cabin.
Bar
Joao's Place
Inspired by 1970s São Paulo listening bars, this intimate lounge serves Brazilian bites alongside cocktails on the terrace.
W Edinburgh combines its daring design with elements of local heritage to create a modern and mindful retreat.
At the table
Upper-level lounge seating and curving outdoor decks look straight across to Calton Hill over drinks and afternoon tea.
How it began
Opened in 2023, the property bridges three buildings around St James Square, pairing contemporary architecture with a restored Georgian townhouse.
“standing on the 12th-floor roof terrace of the W Hotel you are blessed with 360-degree views of the capital without the eyesore in sight.”
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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.