“This grand neo-classical building, a landmark of St Andrew Square in Edinburgh's New Town, offers stylish and spacious apartments whether for one night or a longer stay. With a club-style bar and restaurant, gym and 24-hour reception, it has all the trappings of a luxury hotel.”
“This grand neo-classical building, a landmark of St Andrew Square in Edinburgh's New Town, offers stylish and spacious apartments whether for one night or a longer stay. With a club-style bar and restaurant, gym and 24-hour reception, it has all the trappings of a luxury hotel.”
Hotel Review
Looking out over one of the two squares that bookend fashionable George Street in the city’s New Town, this impressive neo-classical 1930s building was once the headquarters of the Royal Bank of Scotland. Restored to showcase its original styling of wood-panelling, marble floors and brass-work this has been combined with a sleek modern design of bold geometric carpets, deep-coloured walls and statement lampshades.
Apartments, which range from studio and one-bedroom to a three-bedroom penthouse, share the same high-spec design though vary in shape and layout. All are spacious with dark-wood floors, off-white walls, Italian furniture and pops of colour in velvet sofas. Each has a fully-fitted kitchen; alternatively The Register Club offers tasty tapas-style dishes, plus killer cocktails, in a lounge-y vibe. If this doesn't whet your appetite, there are more than enough restaurants and bars within spitting distance.
Expect hotel-style service and facilities from the friendly and helpful reception staff to room service and a vast basement gym. Dogs and children are made very welcome, too.
Written by Helen Pickles
Recommended For
- City Style
- One of the more sophisticated luxury hotels in central Edinburgh, ideal for exploring the hotspots, shops and sights in style
- Sights nearby
- The Scott Monument is a 5 min walk, while Edinburgh Castle, St Giles’s Cathedral and the Palace of Holyrood are an easy walk
- Museums
- The National Gallery of Scotland and the Scottish National Portrait Gallery are free and within five minutes’ walk
- Great walks
- Calton Hill and Arthur's Seat offer great views of the city and Firth of Forth
- Designer Shopping
- George Street and Prince's Street are on the doorstep
- Romantic Break
- Business meetings
- Short break
- Families
- Close to nightlife
- Pet friendly
- Dogs are welcome with bed, blanket, bowl and toy
- Designer
- Romantic
- Downtown
- Family Suites
- Rooms with balcony/terrace
- Lively area
- Child friendly
- Grand Hotel
- Restaurant
- Artworks
- Historic
- Self catering
- Antiques
- Traditional
- Contemporary
- Luxury
Facilities
- Pet friendly
- Dogs are welcome with bed, blanket, bowl and toy
- Wifi
- Satellite / Cable TV
- Family Suites
- Bar
- Rooms with balcony/terrace
- Walking distance restaurants
- Child friendly
- Restaurant
- Sitting Room
- Suites
Activities
- Sights nearby
- The Scott Monument is a 5 min walk, while Edinburgh Castle, St Giles’s Cathedral and the Palace of Holyrood are an easy walk
- Museums
- The National Gallery of Scotland and the Scottish National Portrait Gallery are free and within five minutes’ walk
- Great walks
- Calton Hill and Arthur's Seat offer great views of the city and Firth of Forth
- Designer Shopping
- George Street and Prince's Street are on the doorstep
- Theatre
- Close to nightlife
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The Edinburgh Grand
Start with a former bank in a very grand location, add an exclusive club-style bar, headline restaurant and design-led rooms, and you create destination accommodation that's catnip to the cognoscenti – even if it’s a little light on some elements of five-star luxe once you get upstairs.
Originally published by The Telegraph (view article)
The Edinburgh Grand
This hotel, in an exciting, newly vibrant area, is one of the buzziest, most stylish places to stay in town.
Originally published by CNTraveler (view article)
