W Edinburgh, Edinburgh

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Rooms and Guests2 Guests, 1 Room
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About the Hotel

1 St James Square, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 3AX
Great
8.8
9.0
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4.0
4.3
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W Edinburgh combines luxury and modern design in a 5-star hotel rated 8.8/10 on Booking.com. Amenities include a restaurant, bar, and concierge services. Located in a prominent area, it offers convenient access to local attractions.

Rooms & Amenities

Rooms at W Edinburgh feature air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a minibar, and a coffee machine. Each room includes a private bathroom equipped with a shower and complimentary toiletries.

Dining & Nearby Options

On-site dining includes a restaurant offering a selection of meals and drinks at the bar. Nearby dining options include Dishoom Edinburgh and Tattu Edinburgh, both within 0.5 km of the hotel.

Services & Local Area

W Edinburgh provides 24-hour front desk service with staff proficient in Arabic, Bulgarian, Berber, and Mandarin. Room service and concierge services are available to enhance guest experience.

Attractions & Transportation

Popular landmarks such as the Scottish National Gallery, Edinburgh Old Town, and the Palace of Holyroodhouse are within 1 km. Edinburgh Waverley train station lies just 0.5 km away and Palmerston Place bus stop is a 2-minute walk from the hotel.

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W Edinburgh Hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Deluxe Twin Two Double Beds
2 persons
270 sq. feet 
2 Double beds
Shower
Coffee machine
Deluxe King Suite
2 persons
650 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Coffee machine
Premier Suite Castle View
2 persons
670 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Coffee machine
King Studio Suite
2 persons
445 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Coffee machine
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Facilities

W Edinburgh Hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
Facilities: Perfect
9.0/10Review score

General

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • No pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • 24-hour security
  • Lift
  • Fireplace
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Valet parking
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Outdoor dining area

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities

Children

  • Cots

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled
  • Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Sun terrace
  • Spa & wellness centre

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Sitting area
  • Dressing area
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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W Edinburgh Hotel Location

1 St James Square, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 3AX
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1 St James Square, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 3AX
Nearby
Museum
National Museum of Scotland
2000 ft
Royal Mile
Royal Mile
1000 ft
High Street 2 Warriston's Close
The Real Mary King's Close
200 ft
Museum
Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
1300 ft
Church
St Giles' Cathedral
500 ft
Store
Edinburgh Old Town
700 ft
Monument
Scott Monument
1600 ft
Museum
The Writers' Museum
1000 ft
Museum
Gladstone's Land
900 ft
Museum
Museum of Childhood
1100 ft
2 Chalmers Close High Street (opposite Museum of Childhood on Royal Mile)
Brass Rubbing Centre
400 ft
Museum
John Knox House
1200 ft
53 Princes Street
Princes Street
1800 ft
Gallery
City Art Centre
900 ft
354 Castlehill
The Scotch Whisky Experience
1500 ft
Restaurants
The Cafe Royal
1400 ft
19 West Register Street
Harvey Nichols Forth Floor Restaurant
700 ft
30-34 St. Andrew Square
The Voodoo Rooms
1400 ft
19A West Register Street
Cafe Royal Oyster Bar
1400 ft
19 West Register Street
The Guildford Arms
1400 ft
1-5 West Register Street
Tattu Edinburgh
1300 ft
18 West Register Street
Dishoom Edinburgh
1300 ft
3a St Andrew Square
Hawksmoor Edinburgh
1200 ft
23 West Register Street
The Place to Eat
500 ft
John Lewis Department Store
Mezcal Mole
500 ft
Unit 8 Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre
Holy Cow
400 ft
34 Elder Street
The Register Club
1000 ft
42 St. Andrew Square Floor 4
Getting around
City Centre
Edinburgh8 min  ·  2000 ft
Airports
Edinburgh (EDI)21 min  ·  8.7 mi
Glasgow Airport (GLA)134 min  ·  55.4 mi
Train
Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station4 min  ·  1000 ft
Bus
Bus stop3 min  ·  700 ft
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 15:00-23:59
Check-out
until 12 pm
Guest Parking
Public parking is possible on site at GBP 25 per day.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in for free.
Breakfast
The hotel offers a full breakfast at the price of GBP30 per person per day. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Polish, Arabic, Bulgarian, Hindi, Breton, Slovenian, Thai
Number of rooms:
268

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about W Edinburgh Hotel from previous guests about their experience.
Review score
Based on 822 verified reviews
8.6/10
Great
85%
Recommend
Breakfast
7.9/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Comfort
9.3/10
Facilities
9.0/10
Free Wi-Fi
8.3/10
Location
9.7/10
Paid Wi-Fi
5.5/10
Staff
9.1/10
Value for money
8.0/10
Guest reviews
based on 1433 reviews
8.8/10
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