W Edinburgh

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A balcony with two leather chairs, a glass coffee table, and a view of a cityscape.
A modern hotel lobby with a large seating area, a round table, and a view of a cityscape through large windows.
A rooftop terrace with a view of historic buildings, including a clock tower. There are potted plants, a sofa, and a round table.
A modern, multi-story building with a circular design, featuring a prominent 'W' logo at the entrance.
A modern lounge with a view of a historic clock tower, a plush blue sofa, and two black side tables with decorative items.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Business services
The current price is $485
$385 nightly
$485 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31

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1 St. James Square, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 3AX
  • Place, Princes Street
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, George Street
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal Mile
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Suite James Craig Building

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 527 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (View)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (View)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Studio, 1 King Bed

  • 441 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 592 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Premier Suite, 1 Bedroom, Terrace, Corner

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 592 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Suite 2 beds James Craig Building.

  • 592 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed, City View

  • City view
  • 592 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Premier Suite, 1 Bedroom (View)

  • City view
  • 592 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed, City View

  • City view
  • 592 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Superior Room, 2 Double Beds, Balcony

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 356 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Room 2 beds James Craig Building.

  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Room James Craig Building.

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Studio, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 438 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Edinburgh

With a stay at W Edinburgh, you'll be centrally located in Edinburgh, steps from St James Quarter and within a 5-minute walk of Princes Street. .This luxury hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from George Street and 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre.

What's nearby

  • St James Quarter - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Princes Street - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • George Street - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Royal Mile - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 4 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 4 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pho Edinburgh - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Whittard of Chelsea - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Black Sheep Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Place To Eat - ‬5 min walk

About this property

W Edinburgh

W Edinburgh offers 244 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Beds feature premium bedding. 55-inch LCD televisions come with premium digital channels.

Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, and hair dryers. This Edinburgh hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices). Additionally, rooms include espresso makers and irons/ironing boards. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include change of bedsheets.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are 5 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments.
Make yourself at home in one of the 244 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have hair dryers and bathrobes. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and electric kettles.
Relax and unwind with massages, body treatments, and facials. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Grab a bite at SUSHISAMBA, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Edinburgh? This hotel has 3046 square feet (283 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 5 meeting rooms.
SUSHISAMBA - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required. Open daily.
W Lounge - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Reservations are required. Open daily.
Joao's Place - Onsite bar. Open select days.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Secured, covered valet parking on site (GBP 40 per stay)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants

Restaurants on site

  • Joao's Place
  • SUSHISAMBA
  • W Lounge

Things to do

  • Shopping mall

Family friendly

  • In-room crib

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • 3,046 square feet of conference space
  • 5 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • 5 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 accessible parking spaces
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (43 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • 12 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 2023
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch LCD TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Meal delivery service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Guests are required to download the property's Marriott Bonvoy mobile app before check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 80.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • An effective city/local tax rate of 6.00 percent will be charged

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Covered valet parking fee: GBP 40.00 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 80.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property class

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

W Edinburgh Hotel
W Edinburgh EDINBURGH
W Edinburgh Hotel EDINBURGH

W Edinburgh Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 367 out of 476 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 53 out of 476 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 476 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 476 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 476 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location, beautiful building, great views, great staff.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Scott j crowe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel. Great staff, great location, modern with great bars & restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Will

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Top notch modern hotel. 100% would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff in reception, lounge and at breakfast. Fabulous views from the restaurant & lounge.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were fabulous as was the room drinks and breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is very close to the center of the city, walkable and is right next to a shopping mall. It is quiet and a lovely building super modern and cool
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super Friendly staff, great location and great room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Martha

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Might have been the smallest hotel bathroom I've ever had but the view from the bar made it all worthwhile!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was attentive, helpful and kind
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rosie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great service, lovely room, amazing location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shamrez

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff and room were truly excellent. Really loved the staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Moira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were great and went out of their way to make sure we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amazing hotel Loved every minute of our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was terrific! We did have some trouble with data and cellular service in our room. We were also disappointed in view from balcony.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great welcome with hot towel and drink. Room was lovely
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Risa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and beautiful hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Georgina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small room but staff & service very good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super located hotel, helpful and friendly staff where nothing is too much trouble - from arranging taxi’s / local knowledge / extra tea bags! The room was perfect, really clean and modern. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the location off the hotel is excellent and the hotel staff very kind and helpful we had a very relaxing stay
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Ideal location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely unique hotel in such a great location - staff were so welcoming and obliging and the food was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant location. Very handy for Kilt Shopping!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From the moment we arrived, the staff were excellent! Offering a very warm welcome, arranging a birthday treat for my partner and going out their way to assist us. The room itself was beautiful and we can’t wait to visit again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hortense

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spectacular and the staff was consistently courteous and helpful. The spa experience renewed my faith in humanity. 😅 I'd stay there again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026