Mysterious, captivating, exotic: James Thomson’s Gothic conversion of the 16th-century General Assembly of the Church of Scotland is named after the witches that were burned nearby. It is flamboyantly decorated with gilded ceilings, panelling and swathes of jewel-coloured velvet. Huge sumptuous suites in vibrant colours are theatrical and supremely romantic, with four-posters and oil paintings. Extras include complementary champagne.
Foodies
Romantic Break
Close to nightlife
Designer Shopping
Sights nearby
Full of character
Local markets
Restrictions on children
Romantic
Free wifi
Views
Downtown
Good wine list
House party feel
Restaurant
Antiques
Quirky
Boutique
Artworks
Traditional
Historic
Charming
Luxury
Townhouse
Four poster beds
Intimate
Rooms
9 rooms in this hotelRoom service
For that extra touch of privacy have an indulgent breakfast hamper brought up to your room in the morningRestrictions on children
Children cannot be accommodated.No pets
Free wifi
Views
Bar
Car not required
Fireplace
In room DVD
Walking distance restaurants
Not suitable for disabled guests
Good wine list
Air conditioning
Concierge
Sitting Room
Suites
In room music system
Restaurant
Four poster beds
Wifi
Close to nightlife
Designer Shopping
Sights nearby
Local markets
Why do people love staying in your hotel? Romance, quirkiness, sumptuous luxury and a magical location next to Edinburgh’s Castle What is there to do in the area or on site? You are in the heart of the Old Town so lots of sights – Edinburgh Castle, National Museum of Scotland, Holyrood Palace, National Gallery plus great speciality shopping What kind of breakfast do you offer? A breakfast hamper is delivered to your suite each day or you can choose to eat a candlelit breakfast a la carte in the original Witchery dining room Do you offer other meals? And can you recommend good places to eat out locally? The Witchery has two magical dining rooms to choose from, the original oak-panelled Witchery of the charming Secret Garden with its own private terrace. Just around the corner we can arrange a table for you at our rooftop Tower Restaurant above the National Museum of Scotland – which also does a fantastic afternoon tea. Five minutes by cab could see you in the luxurious and grand setting of historic Prestonfield House and its opulent restaurant, Rhubarb Which are your most popular room types, and why? All of our rooms are suites, all have their own character quirks and charms. Some guests try each of the them in turn and then ask us to create another suite when they have done them all. What message would you like to give Hotel Guru readers? Check in, pour the Champagne and enjoy real cosseting luxury.
'...the Witchery is a shameless temple of too-muchness, with a celebrity-studded guest list including Jack Nicholson and Audrey Tautou.'
Originally published by Sunday Times
'A restaurant with rooms, so no residents' lounge or bar - these suites are intimate, secret dens of high-flown delight.'
Originally published by The Telegraph
Originally published by Good Hotel Guide
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