“Eclectic & atmospheric adult-only cocktail bar with boutique rooms in Edinburgh's Old Town. Decor inspired by the Orient Express & the palace of Versailles, combined with contemporary on-trend touches, packs a punch. Small yet sexy rooms have a cosy cabin-like feel. Designed for seduction. ”
“Eclectic & atmospheric adult-only cocktail bar with boutique rooms in Edinburgh's Old Town. Decor inspired by the Orient Express & the palace of Versailles, combined with contemporary on-trend touches, packs a punch. Small yet sexy rooms have a cosy cabin-like feel. Designed for seduction. ”
Hotel Review
If the House of Gods could chose their What3Words tag it would have to be Decadent, Theatrical and Seductive. This is Cabaret meets the Kasbah, on speed. Let yourself be seduced into a world of velvets, fringing and feathers. Decidedly OTT but you are staying here to have fun, so sit back and enjoy the ride. Velvet lined corridors add an air of mystique on your journey to the bedrooms, which although on the small side are well thought out - dark, mirrored, panelled, sexy with heavily drapped four poster beds and a compact wet room, no cupboards but cleverly disguised drawers under the bed. Upgrade to one of the packages such as "Treat me like I'm Famous" and enjoy ballons and rose petals, exclusive cocktails, midnight feasts and more. House of Gods is unlike anywhere else you can stay in Edinburgh and has the advantage of being slap bang in the middle of the Old Town, so it's an easy walk to all the major sites. Highly recommended for an anniversary treat or a couples getaway - not suitable for families !
Written by Hugh Graham-Watson
Recommended For
- Romantic Break
- The perfect formula for a romantic evening; sip on artisanal cocktails before heading upstairs to sultry suites
- City Style
- Will appeal to those after a real 'of the moment' boutique gem with equal parts charisma & character
- Close to nightlife
- The area is known for being an after hours playground; this is where cool locals come to party
- Museums
- Museum of Scotland, Dovecot Studios and National gallery all within walking distance
- Sights nearby
- It's a short walk to both Edinburgh Castle & Holyrood Palace
- Honeymoons
- Historic
- The location has has a rich history dating back to the 1500s, when it was a passage way to filter cattle down towards the castle
- Opulent
- Decor blends glossy wood, fake fur, velvet, bold prints, mood lighting & tassles galore
- No restaurant
- Breakfast basket delivered to your room
- Four poster beds
- Statement chic
- Downtown
- Designer
- Intimate
- Full of character
- Good wine list
- Quirky
- Townhouse
- Artworks
- B&B
- Boutique
- Chic
- Romantic
- Retro/Vintage
- Contemporary
Facilities
- Bar
- Expect Edwardian wood pannelling, Gucci wallpaper & absolutely killer cocktails in this decadent temple to vice
- No restaurant
- Breakfast basket delivered to your room
- Four poster beds
- Statement chic
- No pets
- Safe
- Bath robes
- Car not required
- Private chef / butler
- Walking distance restaurants
- Wifi
- Not suitable for disabled guests
- Good wine list
- Adult Only
- Room service
- Suites
- Concierge
- Air conditioning
Activities
- Close to nightlife
- The area is known for being an after hours playground; this is where cool locals come to party
- Museums
- Museum of Scotland, Dovecot Studios and National gallery all within walking distance
- Sights nearby
- It's a short walk to both Edinburgh Castle & Holyrood Palace
- Theatre
- Edinburgh's Festival Theatre is just around the corner
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House of Gods
Not so much a hotel as a Gucci-clad cocktail bar with rooms attached. Democratic decadence is the ambition in this mashup of Orient Express opulence and rock and roll louche. Rooms are snug cabins tricked out in wine dark colours with lashings of velvet, fake fur and moody lighting – just made for misbehaviour.
Originally published by The Telegraph
