The Glasshouse, Autograph Collection

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Nestled in a striking Gothic stone facade, this upscale hotel blends modern luxury with warm, attentive service in the heart of Edinburgh.

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2 Calton Sq, Edinburgh EH1 3AA, United Kingdom Get directions

"You have to be here to get the mystery, drama and the magic of the place – photography strangely cannot do the place justice. When the 170-year old Lady Glenorchy Church was converted into The Glasshouse Hotel, the group YTL Hotels transformed it into a stylish comfort zone: magic beds, down duvets and reassuring service. It’s all about the location: you can see Calton Hill and the entire glittering Edinburgh skyline below from most of the rooms – and that’s not to mention the astounding views from the sprawling two-acre rooftop garden. With the Edinburgh Fringe Festival scheduled to be taking place from 6-30 August, expect the Glasshouse to be humming with the great and good of the theatre world."

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Mar 16, 2022

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John & June D

Google
Very friendly welcome and all staff we encountered during our stay were lovely. Room was very spacious and clean with view over Carlton Hill. Lovely comfortable bed and great underfloor heating in the bathroom with huge fluffy towels and robes. This was our 3rd visit and keep coming back for a special night in town as it's so central to everything. Snug bar with fire pit is great on a cold winter night. Breakfast was great with good choice on the continental and cooked breakfast very plentiful and fresh. Definitely recommend for a stay in central Edinburgh

Jet28025916376

Google
The Glasshouse is one of the most unique hotels you will ever visit. We were welcomed to the hotel by David the Concierge who's approach and manner was very welcoming and he couldn't have been more helpful. Not only was he extremely knowledgeable about the hotel but everything Edinburgh has to offer and is a great asset to the hotel. We had afternoon tea which was a delight, delicious and again the staff was extremely attentive. We had a great experience thank you so much. We will be back.

Robert C

Google
Great location and the staff were amazing. We were in room 30 it was ok nothing special . Standard room and clean . Free mini bar with water and soft drinks and a few beers included . Only thing was the duvet was really thin for the time of year resulting in a cold sleep, the pillows were thin and not very supportive . Although I’m sure the staff would have got us extra blankets and pillows if we had asked . Another small thing was the shower cubicle leaked out on to the bathroom floor but I don’t think the hotel knew about this. We mentioned in checkout so am sure it’s fixed now. Brilliant location right next to the theatre with lots of good places to eat next door or across the road. Will stay there anytime we are in Edinburgh in the future .

Sinead C

Google
Best hotel ever. The castle type entrance is humbling and then you are greeted with a modern open airy yet warm lobby. Check-in was a dream with prosecco and local fudge. And David the concierge was so lovely, welcoming and knowledgable- bursting with Scottish pride and hospitality. He gave us a hand drawn map for how to best navigate the city and make the most of our short trip. I would come back again just for him!! The room was beautiful, large, clean and extra comfortable. 12/10 would recommend.

Evelyn C

Google
The whole experience, even though we were there for only one night, was exceptional. We were checked by Amaliia, who was very professional and friendly. We had arrived early and did not expect our room to be ready but we were in no hurry. We were offered and accepted a glass of fizzy and some Scottish tablet, which went down very well! We were then greeted by Isaac who was looking very dapper in his tartan trews and tweeds. He could not have been more helpful, as when we returned to the hotel later when our room was ready, he gave us a full guided tour of the hotel-which is stunning both in location and design! We had been upgraded to a garden suite which gave us a view of calton hill and Leith, with a terrace onto the roof garden. The room itself was very comfortable and spacious. |Hotel is close to lots of restaurants, with the theatre just next door, so convenient for any event. Tram stop just outside. Princes street is a 5 minute walk. |After our evening meal, we returned to the hotel for a drink in The Snug. A cosy fire to sit by and enjoy a g&t. We were greeted by Ryan - a young American student who was working while studying here. She was very pleasant and chatty while working to keep everything in order. |Our choice of breakfast was continental but a full Scottish was also on offer. We had a late checkout and were once again greeted by Amaliia and Issac before our departure. |Our whole experience of the Glasshouse was a joy and we will definitely be back.

Ahmet Seren Sungur

Google
A historical yet modern hotel located in the heart of Edinburgh. Perfect location, perfect rooms and service with very friendly staff. Some of them are wearing traditional Scottish kilt outfit which is very nice to see. We’ve had one of our consultation events in this hotel and it was one of the most satisfied ones we’ve had. Definitely recommended

Jill H

Google
Beautiful hotel! Everything is so comfortable, best pillows we have ever tried! Really unexpected and lovely outdoor garden to sit in if the weather allows. |Right next door to the Playhouse and also the omnibus centre with all its restaurants. |Love the Glasshouse!

dawn hastings

Google
Perfect location in New Town Edinburgh, near shopping and highly walkable. The building is gorgeous, old mixed with the new. Very comfortable rooms. We loved the set up with the restaurant on site. It's surrounded by extremely comfy couches in a cozy layout and very casual for moderate to higher end food options. Excellent scotch selection on site as well. We adored the concierge who helped point us to a few places to visit. Easy cab service called from the front desk as well.
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