Best Luxury Hotels in Edinburgh

The Witchery by the Castle offers a range of opulent suites in Edinburgh, each one unique with its own special features. Lavishly furnished suites display gothic touches, with large oak beds and 4-posters, velvet-lined walls and flamboyant red and gold décor indicative of the style. There are separate seating areas and large bathrooms with free-standing silver baths. Each of The Witchery’s 9 suites is different, but walk-in dressing rooms, love seats and tapestries set the tone. Some rooms overlook Edinburgh’s Royal Mile, looking down towards Princes Street, or across to the old town. An indulgent breakfast hamper will be served in the room each morning or guests can choose to have a cooked breakfast served in the restaurant at no extra cost. The Witchery’s seductive glamor has caught the attention of The Times, The Telegraph and Condé Nast Traveler, and many celebrity fans have enjoyed its suites. The impressive restaurant also showcases fine Scottish dishes in similarly decadent surroundings.

- "Magical" - "Really sets the scene for the history of the city." - "Incredible, Unique Experience" - "Step back in history and live like royalty right next to Edinburgh castle!" - "Maximalist, luxurious, indulgent!" - "Opulence and luxury" - "Would definitely come back" - "Breathtaking luxury in the heart of Edinburgh" - "Excellent, would definitely recommend this hote." - "An amazing experience in a boutique hotel at the very heart of Edinburgh’s history coupled with a fine dining restaurant"

Overlooking Edinburgh Castle and Waverley Station, the 4-star Scotsman Hotel was originally built in 1905. This majestic, listed building was once The Scotsman newspaper. Each unique room and suite at the Scotsman Hotel features individual features, including curved corner window bays with scenic views of the city and a marble-tiled private bathroom. Guests can enjoy luxury Egyptian cotton linen, a 48-seat cinema, free Wi-Fi, free Scotsman Newspaper, and a privacy hatch for 24-hour room service. Located a 1-minute walk from the Royal Mile and Princes Street, this hotel offers discounted parking, available at Edinburgh Waverley Station car park (long stay) on New Street, 5-10 minutes' walk away.

- "We loved our stay." - "Excellent trip for 4 nights, beautiful hotel, food & drink great- staff all very friendly and attentive. Will defini" - "Beautiful hotel in the heart of Edinburgh" - "Would definitely stay here again outstanding customer service" - "Brilliant and great fun" - "Very cosy" - "Just a great place to stay; a great cocktail bar and staff who effortlessly go the extra mile for c y" - "If only all hotels were like this!"

This luxurious 5-star retreat has a fine-dining restaurant and romantic bedrooms about 1.9 mi from the Royal Mile. Prestonfield is surrounded by gardens and a golf course. Busses to the city center are a 5-minute walk away. Parking is free. Each stylish room at Prestonfield House has antique furnishings, free Wi-Fi, plasma TV, a stocked mini-bar and views of the gardens and parkland. Rhubarb Restaurant serves excellent Scottish cuisine and traditional afternoon teas. The terraces, drawing room and gardens are relaxed, beautiful places to unwind.

- "We highly recommend Prestonfield House, and hope to come back!" - "Luxurious Edinburgh with space and a whisky room." - "A really special getaway." - "Once in a lifetime experience!" - "Beautiful house and amazing staff. A few things we didn’t like. Not sure we’d go back." - "An elegant and sumptuous Scottish experience" - "Great place to stay" - "Pleasant and enjoyable with excellent friendly staff" - "Nice experience"

Located on Princes Street, The Balmoral has a 4 AA Rosette restaurant, a pool and a gym. Waverley Station and Edinburgh's main shopping area are within 5 minutes' walk. First opened in 1902, The Balmoral now offers rooms with a spacious marble bathroom and an interactive TV. Many rooms have views towards Edinburgh Castle and the Old Town. Number One Restaurant provides a fine dining menu, Telephone, Air conditioning and Desk, while Brasserie Prince offers an informal dining atmosphere. Palm Court features afternoon tea and the Bar Prince serves innovative cocktails in a relaxed setting, while the SCOTCH offers over 500 varieties of Scottish Whiskey. With a sauna and a Turkish steam room, The Balmoral Spa features 5 treatment rooms and an exercise studio. With its own splendid clock tower, The Balmoral offers 5-star accommodations in the heart of Edinburgh. The city’s airport is a 25-minute drive from the building.

- "Effortlessly elegant, yet comfy and personalised." - "Beautiful historic hotel in every way in a beautiful historic city" - "Best hotel in Edinburgh period" - "Very nice!" - "Meeting Clients in an excellent environment" - "Very nice hotel with great location" - "Wonderful experience each time we go it gets better n better" - "I’ll be back in October when (hopefully) most tourists go home. And yes, I’m a tourist."

The Glasshouse, Autograph Collection is a modern 5-star boutique hotel set behind the historic facade of 172-year-old Lady Glenorchy Church. A short walk from both Edinburgh Waverley Rail Station and York Place Tram Stop, it features an amazing 2-acre roof garden with views over Calton Hill. Each bedroom has floor-to-ceiling windows, with views of the roof terrace or over Edinburgh city center. Luxurious touches include a flat-screen TV, Nespresso coffee maker, an iPod docking station, a free newspaper and Highland Aromatics toiletries in the bathroom. Most bedrooms offer a balcony or private seating within the roof garden. Breakfast is served in the hotel’s The Brasserie, which offers guests floor-to-ceiling windows, with a backdrop over Calton Hill. Breakfast includes both full Scottish or continental options. Guests can enjoy locally sourced sharing platters and beverages in either the Cozy Lounge or our Rooftop Garden, which features nearly 100 different whiskeys. Edinburgh Castle is 1 mile away and Princes Street's restaurants and bars as well as the Royal Mile can be reached in 5 minutes on foot. The nearby tram stop offers a direct connection to Edinburgh Airport.

- "Love everything about our stay, will definitely be back and would 100% recommend the Glasshouse," - "Loved it" - "Wish it had been for longer and can’t wait to return." - "Will definitely return" - "Glasshouse Stay" - "Great hotel with amazingly attentive staff" - "Excellent!" - "Beautiful hotel amazing staff" - "We had a great night at the glasshouse , when we arrived we got fizz & lovely tablet were shown to our room which wa"

Offering stylish bedrooms, an on-site restaurant and bar, The Roseate Edinburgh is set over 2 Victorian townhouses, on opposite sides of the road, in Edinburgh's West End. This recently awarded 5-star property is located within 550 yards of Haymarket Railway Station and 15 minutes’ walk from central Edinburgh. The rooms offer free WiFi and private parking is available. The Roseate Edinburgh was built in 1852 and still has many original features, including open fireplaces. The individually decorated bedrooms have Egyptian cotton bed linen, an LCD flat-screen TVs, tea/coffee trays with home-made shortbread and private bathrooms with free toiletries. The Suites include features such as 4-poster beds, freestanding copper roll-top baths in the bedroom, or sweeping views over the Edinburgh cityscape. The Dunstane Restaurant and Bar hosts all-day dining and daily afternoon tea, as well as gin and whiskey tastings. It serves a great selection of ales from some of Scotland’s micro-brewers and has over 100 types of whiskeys and over 30 different craft gins. It also has a food menu with local, seasonal Scottish produce. Edinburgh Airport can be reached after a 15-minute drive. There is also a bus stop opposite the property, which provides bus links to the airport and the city center. All Rooms & Suites prefixed with ‘House’ are located in The House Building. 35 elegantly designed, luxurious rooms with handcrafted beds and fine linen, 17 in the Roseate building and 18 in the Roseate House building.

- "a gem in Edinburgh" - "Great hotel with a particularly great breakfast." - "Lovely small character hotel. Spacious and comfortable rooms, friendly staff and a lovely breakfast." - "Fantabulous experience ! Delicious food, excellent of Whiskey and. Wine. And beer .. and the staff made it feel lik" - "Excellent hotel excellent experience" - "Thoroughly enjoyed our stay" - "Loved it !" - "Very charming hotel."

Boasting an enviable location in Edinburgh city center, the historic and chic InterContinental Edinburgh The George sits in the new town, close to Edinburgh Castle, Princes Street Gardens and Holyrood Palace. It features elegant rooms, a selection of events spaces and meeting rooms (including the magnificent Kings Hall) and a well-equipped gym. This Grade II listed building with its distinctive facade was first built in 1775 and has since undergone an extensive refurbishment project, transforming the majority of the bedrooms and public areas. The carefully-designed interior has created a sense of restored grandeur with simple detailing and the use of natural materials in a nod to its rich history. Each room features a flat-screen TV, free WiFi and an private bathroom, alongside welcome amenities and luxury Byredo toiletries. Free high-speed WiFi is also available throughout the hotel. The on-site restaurant, Le Petit Beefbar, serves the finest cuts of beef from around the world, as well as a menu of cocktails, spirits, soft drinks and coffees. The restaurant is open Wednesday–Sunday only, but the bar is open seven days a week from 12.30 until 11pm. The hotel cafe Burr & Co. is a local favorite, serving drinks and a selection of cakes, pastries, sandwiches, and salads. It is open 8am–5pm. on weekdays and 9am–5pm on weekends. A full room service menu is also available for guests wishing to dine in-room.

- "A wonderful place to rest and refresh at the end of each day." - "Beautiful room, excellent location in the heart of Edinburgh City Centre, high standard of hotel" - "Exceptional" - "Nice weekend break in a great hotel" - "Excellent hotel in a great location" - "relaxing and beautiful" - "Very comfortable well-positioned hotel with super helpful staff" - "Excellent stay" - "Relaxing break away in very comfortable hotel."

Located 3 minutes' walk from Princes Street, The Edinburgh Grand features apartment accommodations with an on-site restaurant, bar and coffee house. Free WiFi is featured throughout the property. All apartments are equipped with a living area featuring a flat-screen TV and a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher. An oven and microwave are also available, as well as a coffee machine. Guests can enjoy the period features in each apartment, and each one contains either a rainfall shower or bathtub. The Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle and Calton Hill are all half a mile from the property, and the Scottish National Gallery is a 7-minute walk away. The nearest station is 3 minutes' walk from The Edinburgh Grand, and Edinburgh Airport is 8 miles away.

- "Great location, lovely staff, amazing rooms" - "The staff were eager to please!" - "Sanchez Family" - "Fabulous location" - "Amazing Aparthotel in a perfect location" - "Perfect apartment in the middle of the capital" - "Special thanks to Bianca on reception who made sure our group had the best weekend." - "Excellent stay in a beautiful city, made even better by a wonderful staff and super service" - "Beautiful building - lovely room - great staff. Perfect"

Located in Edinburgh, a 11-minute walk from Royal Yacht Britannia, Fingal Hotel provides accommodations with a terrace, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. This 5-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. Royal Mile is 2.6 miles from the hotel and National Museum of Scotland is 2.9 miles away. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a coffee machine, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. Fingal Hotel has certain rooms that include a balcony, and each room comes with an electric tea pot. Guest rooms feature a closet. An à la carte, continental or Full English/Irish breakfast is served at the property. Edinburgh Waverley Train Station is 2.4 miles from the accommodation, while Edinburgh Playhouse is 2.5 miles away. Edinburgh Airport is 8.1 miles from the property.

RÌGH Residences - George Street offers accommodations in Edinburgh, a 11-minute walk from Edinburgh Waverley Train Station and 0.8 miles from National Museum of Scotland. This condo hotel provides an elevator and free Wifi. The property is a 8-minute walk from Royal Mile, and within 400 yards of the city center. At the condo hotel, each unit is equipped with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a kitchenette, a dining area, a safety deposit box, and a private bathroom with a shower, bathrobes, and slippers. A dishwasher, a microwave, and toaster are also provided, as well as a coffee machine. At the condo hotel, units are equipped with bed linen and towels. A continental, full English/Irish, or vegetarian breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. Popular points of interest near the condo hotel include Camera Obscura and World of Illusions, The Real Mary King's Close, and Edinburgh Castle. Edinburgh Airport is 5.6 miles away.

- "We will be back!!!!" - "Luxurious and uncomplicated!" - "Brilliant from start to finish, faultless." - "Fantastic and will definitely book again." - "A break of harmony in the lovely city of Edinburgh" - "I would live here if I could!" - "Near perfect stay in a near perfect location." - "Beyond luxury" - "This was the perfect place to celebrate a perfect weekend with all of my family. We have a great time." - "Beautiful place, excellent location for our trip"