W Edinburgh Hotel

$$$$||View on mapEdinburgh, United Kingdom1 St James Square, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 3AX|
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W Edinburgh Hotel
1 St James Square, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 3AX·View on map
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Overall Score
Great · 1704 reviews
8.7Great
Location9.7
Comfort9.3
Cleanliness9.2
Staff9.1
Facilities9.0
Who stays here
Couples56%
Families21%
Groups12%
Solo7%

Overview

Overall Score
Great · 1704 reviews
8.7Great
Location9.7
Comfort9.3
Cleanliness9.2
Staff9.1
Facilities9.0
Who stays here
Couples56%
Families21%
Groups12%
Solo7%

5-star hotel offering 360-degree panoramic views from its rooftop bar and lounge, with a diverse range of on-site dining options.

Dining & Bars

The W Edinburgh houses three distinct on-site dining and drinking venues. SUSHISAMBA serves a fusion of Japanese, Brazilian, and Peruvian cuisine on the 10th floor with city views. Joao's Place offers a curated cocktail selection in an intimate setting, while the rooftop W Lounge provides 360-degree views of the Edinburgh skyline.

Rooms & Suites

All 244 guest rooms and suites at the W Edinburgh feature floor-to-ceiling windows and many include private balconies with city or castle views. Each room is equipped with a cocktail bar stocked with complimentary welcome drinks upon arrival. Higher-category suites, such as the Cool Corner Suite, offer wrap-around terraces and separate living areas.

Wellness & Spa

The AWAY Spa at the W Edinburgh offers a full-service wellness experience with multiple treatment rooms. The spa uses Ishga seaweed-based products for facials and body treatments. A 24-hour fitness centre with modern equipment is also available for guests.

Location & Accessibility

W Edinburgh sits adjacent to the St James Quarter shopping centre, directly connected to the mall at level 3. Edinburgh Waverley station is a 6-minute walk away, and the Royal Mile is just steps from the hotel. The property provides discounted parking at the St James Centre car park with validation at reception.

Services & Amenities

The hotel provides a 24-hour concierge service, express check-in/check-out, and daily housekeeping. Guests receive a complimentary welcome drink of tea, coffee, or champagne upon arrival. The property is fully accessible with wheelchair-friendly features and grab rails in bathrooms.

  • Dining: SUSHISAMBA, Joao's Place, and rooftop W Lounge
  • Rooms: 244 rooms with private balconies and cocktail bars
  • Location: 6-minute walk from Waverley station, connected to St James Quarter
  • Wellness: AWAY Spa with Ishga products and 24-hour fitness centre
  • Accessibility: Full wheelchair accessibility and grab rails
  • Parking: Discounted parking at St James Centre car park
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 15:00-23:59
until 12:00
Amenities
Public parking is possible on site at GBP 25 per day.
Wireless internet is available in for free.
Other information
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
Building
Number of rooms:268
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Rooms and availability

Premier Suite
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed
Elegant Double Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 Double beds
Deluxe King Suite
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed
  • Shower
  • Private bathroom
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking

GBP 25 per day

Luggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Outdoor dining area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Spa and relaxation

Spa & wellness centre

Laundry
TV

Flat-screen TV

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 view

  • City view
  • Castle View

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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Essential information about W Edinburgh Hotel

💵 Lowest room price 31806 INR
📏 Distance to centre 600 m
✈️ Distance to airport 14.0 km
🧳 Nearest airport Edinburgh, EDI

Location

1 St James Square, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 3AX
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1 St James Square, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 3AX
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1 St James Square, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 3AX
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
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Museum
National Museum of Scotland
590 m
Royal Mile
Royal Mile
290 m
High Street 2 Warriston's Close
The Real Mary King's Close
60 m
Museum
Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
390 m
Church
St Giles' Cathedral
130 m
Store
Edinburgh Old Town
190 m
Monument
Scott Monument
470 m
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The Writers' Museum
290 m
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Gladstone's Land
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Museum
Museum of Childhood
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Brass Rubbing Centre
120 m
Museum
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53 Princes Street
Princes Street
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Gallery
City Art Centre
270 m
354 Castlehill
The Scotch Whisky Experience
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Harvey Nichols Forth Floor Restaurant
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The Voodoo Rooms
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400 m
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Reviews of W Edinburgh Hotel

8.7 /10
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