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W Edinburgh

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

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Stunning spiral design building with a spacious courtyard and staircase.
Relax in a spacious atrium lounge with a curved sofa and round coffee table, surrounded by a stunning city view.
Relax in a cozy seating area with a bench and comfortable chairs, surrounded by lush greenery and a fully stocked bar.
Relax in a spacious bathroom with a bathtub, large mirror, and round sink.
Experience the geometric design of this stylish hallway, featuring a patterned wall and unique ceiling.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
1 St. James Square, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 3AX
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Royal Mile
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh Castle
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior with Balcony, 2 Doubles

Superior with Balcony, 2 Doubles | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Superior with Balcony, 2 Doubles

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 356 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Suite

  • 592 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for James Craig Deluxe, 2 Doubles

1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

James Craig Deluxe, 2 Doubles

  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Superior with Castle View, King

1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Superior with Castle View, King

  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Studio Suite

  • 441 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for James Craig Studio Suite

1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

James Craig Studio Suite

  • 438 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior with Balcony, King

1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Superior with Balcony, King

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for James Craig Deluxe, King

1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

James Craig Deluxe, King

  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior with View, King

1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Superior with View, King

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

View all photos for Premier Suite

1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Premier Suite

  • 592 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Penthouse | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Penthouse

  • 592 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe, 2 Doubles

1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe, 2 Doubles

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for James Craig Deluxe Suite, King

James Craig Deluxe Suite, King | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

James Craig Deluxe Suite, King

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

View all photos for Deluxe, King

1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe, King

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premier Suite with Terrace

1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Premier Suite with Terrace

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

View all photos for W Suite

W Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

W Suite

  • 592 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for James Craig Deluxe Suite, 2 Doubles

1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

James Craig Deluxe Suite, 2 Doubles

  • 592 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

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 - 0.1 miles
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Royal Mile - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Edinburgh Castle - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • University of Edinburgh - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Zara - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pho - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Five Guys St. James Quarter - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Salerno Pizza - ‬1 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.

Languages

Arabic, Bulgarian, Chinese (Cantonese), Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Slovenian, Spanish, Thai

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

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
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

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

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, American Express, and Union Pay. 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

Frequently asked questions

How close is W Edinburgh to the airport?

W Edinburgh is 8.2 mi (37-min drive) away from the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at W Edinburgh?

As of Jul 21, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at W Edinburgh on Jul 30, 2025 start from $332.04, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does W Edinburgh have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at W Edinburgh.

How close is W Edinburgh to the beach?

This hotel is 3.1 mi (19-min drive) from Portobello Beach and 14.5 mi (40-min drive) from Seton Sands. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does W Edinburgh offer free breakfast?

W Edinburgh does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at W Edinburgh?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at W Edinburgh?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at W Edinburgh?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Valet parking is available for GBP 40.00 per stay.

Does W Edinburgh have a pool?

W Edinburgh does not have a pool.

Does W Edinburgh have a restaurant?

There are 2 onsite restaurants, offering options like local cuisine, al fresco dining, and light fare.

Does W Edinburgh have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer body scrubs, body wraps, and facials.

How close is W Edinburgh to downtown Edinburgh?

W Edinburgh is 0.1 mi away from Edinburgh.

W Edinburgh Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 220 out of 278 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 278 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 278 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 278 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 278 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jefferson

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra, Union

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the W Edingburg. Staff was exceptional. Well done on the renovations. Room felt comfortable and stylish. Sushi restaurant was also amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chiara

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel with top notch facilities including a well equipped gym and a great terrace with 360 views, great cocktails and cafe del mar style soundtrack. Great restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xiaolan

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
The W is fabulous in every way! The staff are friendly, helpful and professional and the room was amazing. We had a superior room with balcony and it was fabulous, very funky with the bar and two bar stools! The lounge was very comfortable and the view from the top deck was truly amazing. We will definitely return
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amarjit

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only down side is lack of pool and steam / sauna room for guest use without paying extra otherwise good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

AMAZING

From the second you walk into the hotel the staff are incredibly accommodating and welcoming. Nothing was an issue for anyone and check in/out was seamless. The hotel oozes class with the rooms all modern and the on site facilities are fantastic. There is a selection of different cuisines on offer from the hotel restaurants and the roof top is not to be missed. We can’t wait to come back and fully experience the away spa and will definitely stay for more than one night.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We booked two twin rooms for our family trip to Edinburgh (2 adults + 2 teenagers). We loved the location of the hotel - seemed close to everything we wanted to do. We liked that it was new and fun - in no way stuffy!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russ

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

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

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

10/10 Excellent

Gemma

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful new building, fabulous facilities, very restful and enjoyable stay. Scottish breakfast a bit dry and tasteless, but otherwise everything tip top.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ritchie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an amazing time this weekend thank you W
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great new hotel for city centre
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing

Absolutely amazing hotel & service. Staff could not be more helpful. Beautiful rooms, comfiest bed i have ever slept in. Could not fault this hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine, Bangor

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fabulous stay

All that you could expect from a fairly new luxury hotel in the heart of Edinburgh. Courteous and attentive staff, excellent room with balcony, well stocked bathroom amenities, and a delicious room service menu - highly recommend the club sandwich and the haggis bites. Breakfast was a final highlight before checkout. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025