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About the Hotel

1 St James Square, Edinburgh, EH1 3AX

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8.8

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/10

4.3

“This hotel is perfectly situated in the heart of Edinburgh, making it effortless to explore all the local attractions and charming spots nearby.”view full review

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.

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

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

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.

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 offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

King Studio Suite
2 persons
41 sq. feet
1 King-size bed
Air conditioning
Heating
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James Craig Deluxe King Suite
2 persons
47 sq. feet
1 King-size bed
Air conditioning
Bathtub
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Premier Suite Terrace
2 persons
53 sq. feet
1 King-size bed
Air conditioning
Balcony
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Facilities

W Edinburgh offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Luxurious Upgrades!

“I was pleasantly surprised with a complimentary room upgrade that included amazing views of the castle, enhancing our stay tremendously.” read full review

Delicious Breakfast!

“The breakfast spread was really good; the fruit salad tasted as good as it looked, making for a perfect start to our day.” read full review

Relaxing Spa Experience

“I thoroughly enjoyed the spa services, which provided a pampering escape after a long day of sightseeing.” read full review

Well-Equipped Gym

“The fitness center was impressive, offering a variety of modern equipment and complimentary bottled water to keep me refreshed.” read full review

Facilities: Perfect

9.0/10Review score

General

Non-smoking rooms
Wi-Fi
On-site car park
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

Public parking is possible on site at GBP 25 per day.

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

W Edinburgh Location

1 St James Square, Edinburgh, EH1 3AX

Getting around

City Centre
Edinburgh 8 min · 2000 ft
Airports
Edinburgh (EDI) 21 min · 8.7 mi
Glasgow (GLA) 134 min · 55.4 mi
Train
Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station 4 min · 1000 ft
Bus
Bus stop 3 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 the entire hotel for free.

Breakfast

The hotel offers a full breakfast at the price of GBP 30.0 per person.

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 from previous guests about their experience.

Breakfast

7.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Comfort

9.3/10

Facilities

9.0/10

Free Wi-Fi

8.7/10

Location

9.7/10

Paid Wi-Fi

6.3/10

Staff

9.1/10

Value for money

8.0/10

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About the Hotel

Amenities

Dining

Services

Transportation

Select your room type

Price and Room Availability Calendar

Facilities

General

Guest Parking

Services

Dining

Business

Children

Facilities for people with disabilities

Spa & Leisure

Room features

Bathroom

Self-catering

Media

Room decor

W Edinburgh Location

Reviews and Ratings

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