8.7

677 reviews

W Edinburgh

W Edinburgh

1 St James Square, Edinburgh, EH1 3AX, United Kingdom

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Restaurant

Free wifi

Room service

Fitness center

Streaming service (like Netflix)

Air conditioning

Bar

Sun deck

W Edinburgh

Welcome to W Edinburgh, located at 1 St James Square, just a stone's throw away from the bustling city center of Edinburgh, United Kingdom. This sleek and modern hotel offers a range of top-notch amenities to make your stay truly luxurious. With 677 reviews under its belt, this hotel has proven to be a favorite among travelers.

For a minimum price, you can enjoy complimentary breakfast and access to a fitness center. If you're in the mood to relax, indulge in the spa and sauna facilities for an additional fee. The hotel also offers free WiFi, air conditioning, room service, and a 24-hour front desk for your convenience. Plus, with parking available on-site (extra charges apply), you'll have easy access to explore the charming city of Edinburgh.

With a sun deck, terrace, balcony, and stunning views, W Edinburgh is the perfect place to unwind after a day of sightseeing. Whether you're exploring the city's historic sites or simply enjoying the vibrant culture, this hotel's prime location and range of amenities make it a top choice for your stay in Edinburgh.

When it's time to tantalize your taste buds, look no further than SUSHISAMBA, the hotel's modern restaurant offering exquisite dining experiences. With a contemporary ambiance, this dining spot is the perfect place to enjoy delicious meals during your stay at W Edinburgh. From fresh sushi to flavorful samba dishes, you'll find a diverse menu to suit your culinary cravings without having to leave the comfort of the hotel.

For your convenience, the hotel accepts a variety of payment methods, including JCB, Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express. Cash is not accepted, so you can rest easy knowing that your transactions for accommodations, dining, and any additional services can be handled seamlessly with major credit cards. This hassle-free payment process ensures that your focus remains on enjoying your stay at W Edinburgh to the fullest.

With an array of room types available, including stunning options like the 1 King Bed Guestroom with a balcony, the 1 King Bed Suite with a terrace, and the 1 King Bed Guestroom with a castle view, you can choose the perfect accommodation to suit your preferences. Accommodating 2 adults and 1 child, each room is designed with elegance and comfort in mind, providing a serene retreat after a day of exploring the sights and sounds of Edinburgh. Whether you're seeking breathtaking views, additional space, or unique features like a balcony or terrace, W Edinburgh offers a variety of room options to enhance your stay in this vibrant city.

Closest airports

Edinburgh Airport

7.1mi

Dundee Riverside Airport

35mi

Glasgow Airport

48.5mi

Most popular amenities

Restaurant

Free wifi

Room service

Fitness center

Streaming service (like Netflix)

Air conditioning

Bar

Sun deck

Terrace

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Landmark view

Patio

Elevator

View

Bathtub

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Free toiletries

Balcony

Rooms

Wow King Suite with City View in W Edinburgh

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Wow Suite, City View

1 King Size Bed

1045 sqft

City view

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Terrace

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This spacious suite consists of 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and free toiletries. This air-conditioned suite is consisted of of a dining area, a flat-screen TV with streaming services a mini-bar and a terrace. The unit offers 1 bed.

Cool Corner King Suite with Terrace in W Edinburgh

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Cool Corner Suite, Terrace

1 King Size Bed

570 sqft

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Bathtub

Terrace

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Boasting 1 bedroom, this spacious suite has 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower, a seating area and terrace where you can relax. This suite has air conditioning, a mini-bar, a flat-screen TV with streaming services and a patio. The unit offers 1 bed.

Marvelous King Suite in W Edinburgh

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Marvelous Suite

1 King Size Bed

645 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Minibar

Coffee machine

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This spacious suite consists of 1 bedroom, a seating area and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a bath. The air-conditioned suite provides a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a mini-bar, a coffee machine and a wardrobe. The unit offers 1 bed.

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Extreme Wow Suite, City View

1 King Size Bed

1605 sqft

Kitchen

Balcony

Free wifi

Microwave

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The sauna and fireplace are the special features of this suite. This spacious suite consists of 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and free toiletries. Meals can be prepared in the kitchen, which is equipped with a refrigerator, a microwave and an electric kettle. This air-conditioned suite features a dining area, a flat-screen TV with streaming services a mini-bar and a terrace. The unit offers 1 bed.

Fantastic King Suite in W Edinburgh

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Fantastic Suite, King Size

1 King Size Bed

505 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Minibar

Coffee machine

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The air-conditioned suite features 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a bath. The suite has tiled floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a mini-bar, a coffee machine, as well as a wardrobe. The unit offers 1 bed.

Suite with Two Double Beds in W Edinburgh

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Suite, 2 Double Beds

2 Queen Size Beds

475 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Minibar

Coffee machine

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This suite consists of 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and free toiletries. The suite features tiled floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV with streaming services, air conditioning, a mini-bar, as well as a coffee machine. The unit offers 2 beds.

Fabulous King Room with Balcony in W Edinburgh

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Fabulous, King Size, Balcony

1 King Size Bed

290 sqft

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Terrace

Minibar

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Featuring free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The spacious air-conditioned double room features a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a mini-bar, a coffee machine and a seating area. The unit has 1 bed.

Fabulous Twin Room with Balcony in W Edinburgh

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Fabulous, 2 Double Beds, Balcony

2 Double Beds

290 sqft

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Terrace

Minibar

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Offering free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The spacious double room offers air conditioning, a mini-bar, a coffee machine, a seating area, as well as a flat-screen TV with streaming services. The unit has 2 beds.

Wonderful King Room in W Edinburgh

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Wonderful, King Size

1 King Size Bed

270 sqft

Private Bathroom

Minibar

Coffee machine

Flat-screen TV

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Offering free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The double room has tiled floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV with streaming services, air conditioning, a mini-bar, as well as a coffee machine. The unit has 1 bed.

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Cool Corner Suite, Castle View

1 King Size Bed

670 sqft

Free wifi

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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This spacious suite features 1 bedroom, a seating area and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a bath. The air-conditioned suite features a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a mini-bar, a coffee machine, a wardrobe as well as city views. The unit has 1 bed.

Fabulous King Room in W Edinburgh

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Fabulous, King Size

1 King Size Bed

290 sqft

Private Bathroom

View

Minibar

Coffee machine

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More details

Offering free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The spacious double room offers air conditioning, a mini-bar, a coffee machine, a seating area, as well as a flat-screen TV with streaming services. The unit offers 1 bed.

Fabulous King Room with Castle View in W Edinburgh

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Fabulous, King Size, Castle View

1 King Size Bed

290 sqft

Landmark view

City view

Private Bathroom

Minibar

+

More details

Providing free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The spacious air-conditioned double room provides a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a mini-bar, a coffee machine, a seating area as well as city views. The unit offers 1 bed.

Guest reviews

8.7

677 reviews

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Breakfast

Featured reviews:

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Andrew

8.2

October 2024

Great location, great facilities, beautiful views

I left a really expensive item in the room when I left and tried to contact the hotel 18 times during the week and no one picked up. I had to keep calling until someone picked up then to be told my item wasn’t there, I then explained it was an expensive item and then out of the blue the item was found. As you can appreciate it doesn’t sound like someone is trustworthy.

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Graham

8.2

February 2024

Breakfast fine once we found which floor it was on

An awful lot of money has been spent on this hotel including the rooms. The design of the room was not great. The opaque glass on the shower and toilet is no good , it does not feel private. The door of the toilet opens into the room and more than a silhouette can be seen through the doors. The shower door hinges out spreading water as is does and you cannot put a bathroom mat there because of the arch of the door opening. Why in what was a beautiful room put a worn style carpet down the look of which will soon look dated and more worn. All the staff extremely helpful and polite

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Sara

10

October 2024

Staff were amazing from check in to check out. Got checked in 4 hours earlier than expected which was great. Concierge were exceptionally helpful and wow what a beautiful hotel. Location is unbelieveble and definetely the best place to stay if you like shopping. Even the room service staff were incredibly kind. Felt so welcomed and treated like royalty.

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Wayne

10

November 2024

Top class hotel, modern and comfortable with friendly, helpful staff. Take the time to go to the 11th floor with views of the whole city.

The gym facilities should be provided as part of the hotel’s facilities and not as an additional charge.

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Anthony

8.2

November 2024

It was an interesting experience in an unusual building.I would have liked to have been higher as the view from our room was a wee bit restricted but we had a view of the castle.I did not like the room as it was not as big s i would have liked.The doors for the shower and toilet looked like they were designed for a morgue.The shower one did not close properly and leaked water.The toilet and shower doors were semi see through which i found a bit alarmingThe wash hand basin was open plan ,which we did not like.It is a spectacular building with great views and staff.

The dinner we had where the soup was lukewarm. Service very slow and steak with a burnt kind of look and quite tough.For the money i would have thought the steak would at least be tender.Chips were extra and a bit on the dry side.The breakfast was not to my satisfaction.I ordered the full Scottish breakfast but it was a bit small.The sausage and there was only one was a bit on the tasteless side.The bacon was streaky ,which i do not like and have never had served to me in fifty years of staying in hotels.The poached egg was very nice but two would have been nice.It just did not feel like a full Scottish breakfast

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Millie

8.2

December 2024

The location was great, really central to everything! The room was beautiful and very comfortable. The staff were very kind and attentive. Also loved having Sushi Samba and the W Lounge in the building. The Away Spa was also great, I had the Detox Facial and it was the best treatment i've ever had!

I think the mini bar could have been stocked with drinks and snacks other than water. We would've been happy to pay for any extras from the mini bar if there were more options. The cleaning service could be better, the room had been cleaned but not tidied. The room service menu was quite limited and didn't have a lot of choice.

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Holm

8.2

January 2025

The location of the hotel is superb, the staff are so professional and helpful. They really make you feel special.

Unfortunately there was a bit of a mistake with our room which was smaller than the image shown on booking.com the reason for this was that it was in a row of fabulous king rooms, however as it was the last in the row, a bit of the room was cut off at the corner meaning the room had a different design and was smaller than I was paying for. It was still a very nice room however I had paid for more. I did raise my concern at reception and they rectified the issue promptly to my satisfaction.

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Alexander

10

November 2024

Callum and Alexander were absolutely perfect as a welcoming committee. Their warmth and kindness made the checkin process so seamless and every time I saw them I wanted to say hi to them! They made for such a lovely stay. The bar staff in the W Lounge whose names I don't remember (he was from Brazil and she had a lovely show style hair cut) make my time in the lounge especially great as well. Overall the warmth of the staff is unmatched in all my European hotel experiences!

It was not clear how to access the free wifi and I missed a meeting trying to sort it out over the phone with the Whatever/Whenever team. When I came down it was sorted in seconds which I should have done to begin with. Oh well. Life goes on.

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Duffy

10

December 2024

This hotel was so clean and amazing. The design of the whole place was beautiful. I am amazed I got a free upgrade aswell up to the room with a balcony. This was honestly the best hotel I have ever stayed in. I wish I could have stayed longer. Food in the restaurant for Xmas dinner was Devine and they even gave us free little cakes for Xmas

Everything was perfect just wish there was more variety on room service food

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Charles

10

November 2024

The building is Art. It’s an amazing work of architecture. The view on top rivals any view I’ve seen. It’s a truly breathtaking view. The location is perfect, you have literally everything nearby. Only minor jibe here, there is not a grocery store that’s super convenient to get to but even that’s just a short walk away. Special thanks to Eva for helping us throughout our stay. You’re a star. We wanted to give you a gift directly but you were not present on our last day. So all I can give you is a huge huge thank you. Thank you Eva H!

Honestly? Apart from the minor annoyance of the lack of nearby grocery store. It is a little annoying the basic rooms are not inside the amazing building itself. Some of the rooms are adjacent to the building. I was not aware of this before booking the hotel. When we asked about this, we were swiftly upgraded free of charge so I really cannot complain. They accommodated us every way they could.

Points of Interest Around W Edinburgh

Attractions

Royal Scottish Academy

0.3mi

Scottish National Gallery

0.3mi

The Canongate

0.4mi

Edinburgh Cruise Port at Leith

2mi

Royal Observatory

2.2mi

Rosslyn Chapel

6.9mi

Aberdour Castle

8.1mi

Forth Bridge

8.6mi

Dunfermline Abbey and Palace

13.2mi

Preston Mill & Phantassie Doocot

20.8mi

Swilcan Bridge (Swilken Bridge)

30.7mi

Melrose Abbey

30.7mi

St. Andrews Golf Course

30.7mi

St. Andrews Cathedral

30.8mi

St. Andrews Castle

30.9mi

Restaurants

SUSHISAMBA

Ambiances

  • Modern

Amenities of W Edinburgh

Restaurant

Free wifi

Room service

Fitness center

Streaming service (like Netflix)

Air conditioning

Bar

Sun deck

Terrace

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Landmark view

Patio

Elevator

View

Bathtub

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Free toiletries

Balcony

Stay rules - W Edinburgh

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property