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W Edinburgh

5.0 star property
5-star luxury hotel near St James Quarter

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2 bars/lounges
Penthouse
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2 bars/lounges
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Business services

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1 St. James Square, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 3AX
  • Place, Princes Street
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal Mile
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe, King

Deluxe, King

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe, 2 Doubles

Deluxe, 2 Doubles

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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James Craig Deluxe Suite, King

James Craig Deluxe Suite, King

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 49 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior with Balcony, King

Superior with Balcony, King

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior with View, King

Superior with View, King

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior with Castle View, King | Bathroom

Superior with Castle View, King

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio Suite

Studio Suite

  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Suite

Deluxe Suite

  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Suite with Terrace

Premier Suite with Terrace

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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James Craig Deluxe Suite, 2 Doubles

James Craig Deluxe Suite, 2 Doubles

  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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W Suite

W Suite

  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Suite

Premier Suite

  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Penthouse

Penthouse

  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, 2 Double Beds, Balcony

Superior Room, 2 Double Beds, Balcony

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Studio, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Edinburgh

City center stay.A stay at this Edinburgh City Centre hotel places you steps from St James Quarter and within a 5-minute walk of Princes Street. George Street and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Princes Street - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • George Street - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Royal Mile - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 4 min walk
  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 6 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wingstop - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Society Bar & Kitchen - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Place To Eat - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪John Lewis Cafe - ‬5 min walk

About this property

W Edinburgh

5-star luxury hotel near St James Quarter
There are 2 restaurants on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Public spaces have free WiFi. Event space at this hotel measures 3046 square feet (283 square meters) and includes conference space. A rooftop terrace, spa services, and concierge services are also featured at the luxury W Edinburgh. For a fee, parking is available.

This 5-star Edinburgh hotel is smoke free.

  • 244 guestrooms or units
  • 12 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • 2 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Meeting rooms
  • 3046 sq ft of conference space
  • 283 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2023
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Concierge
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib

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

Things to do

  • Shopping mall

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 55-inch LCD TV with premium digital channels

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 80.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
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
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott).

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

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. 292 out of 383 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 383 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 383 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 383 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 383 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Johnny

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Nice staff and clean; however, as a 5 star hotel asking for extra water they say we have to charge. Simple service like that should be as hospitable to guest.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Brittany

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Disappointed in service.

The hotel is nice but the service is lacking. We went to celebrate a 40th birthday. The balloons and champagne were sent to a friends room instead of ours. Disappointing. We also booked a limo service through the hotel but was never sent a limo. They sent us a van instead. Very disappointing I’ve emailed the hotel multiple times now and haven’t got a response back. I won’t be staying here again due to their lack of communication and our negative experience with guests services.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Elena

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Poor service

We’re didn’t have room cleaning and drinking water refill for 3 days of our stay. Very disappointed by poor quality of service.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Damon

Liked: Cleanliness
Location is great. For a high end hotel, we expected more than a single sink. Mattress worn to limits. Staff were friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Pamela

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

heriberto, Miami

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel and the best service !!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leonid

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Lucy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at this hotel were all very friendly and welcoming, the hotel itself is stylish and in an excellent location in the centre of Edinburgh. We had drinks in the bar with the most fantastic views and we ate in the W Lounge on Sunday evening - all of which was faultless. We had breakfast on just one morning and the food was delicious and staff efficient and attentive. However, I do feel that visitors should be made aware that when booking, the rooms are not as pictured or necessarily located in the main ribbon building but some are located in the building next door. We had booked a superior 2 double room with balcony which on the website shows 3 full glass windows with a door onto a balcony with glass front but instead our room had one glass door onto the balcony and no other windows and whilst the room was very comfortable, the lighting was poor and the shower room the size of a large wardrobe. The makeup mirror was set for someone who is over 6ft so no use to me! We were extremely surprised that the rooms were not made up each day and we had to ask for more toilet roll and water - I have no issue using the same towels and bedding but do think in a 5* hotel this was very below the service we expected. When we did raise the issue, the staff were quick to deal with our housekeeping issue and even rang to check we were happy later that day.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karine

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
Exceptional service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Tayla

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You probably can’t find a better location! Staff was very attentive and all areas of hotel very well maintained and clean. The only reason I’m not giving a 5 stars rating is because of the breakfast. They’re limited to the idea behind SushiSamba and sometimes all you need when away from home is a regular buffet or a true continental breakfast. I’d probably not necessarily include breakfast on my rate and instead explore options nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zainab

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zainab

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay and staff were excellent and friendly. Nothing was too much
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is very efficient, thoughtful, and professional, providing seamless comfort. The amenities are the best of the W. The 360 degree view off the deck is priceless and the best in the city.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juraj, Stamford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
all good
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are nice but rooms can use some more controllable lighting
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda, New York

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas, Seaham

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Rebecca Anne Marie

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Camron

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible location, rooftop and room. We had a King Suite with Castle View. To be honest not a direct view of the castle but room was incredible and spacious. Bed was comfortable and luxurious.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Theresa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a fabulous time, just like every other time we have visited.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trisha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning and presented amazingly well. Breakfast, services abd the staff were all so lovely. Bolaji at the front and Ricardo expecially!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025