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About the Hotel

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

W Edinburgh Hotel is conveniently located within 300 metres of Royal Mile and offers views of the city. All guests can enjoy Wi-Fi throughout the property and access to a fitness area.

Location

Situated 0.8 km from Castle Rock, the W is a short distance from The Writers' Museum. This hotel is nestled a 14-minute walk from Dynamic Earth.

The property is also within walking distance of Arthur's Seat hike and Edinburgh bus station is 650 metres away.

The nearest train station is Edinburgh Waverley, which is a 10-minute walk away.

Rooms

The W Edinburgh offers rooms with a seating area featuring air conditioning, along with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. They include a microwave, an electric kettle, and glassware. Offering hair dryers and a shower cap, the bathrooms also feature a tub, a walk-in shower, and a separate toilet.

Eat & Drink

Guests are invited to the on-site Sushisamba restaurant to indulge in culinary delights. The cocktail bar is ideal for a relaxing drink. The bar area includes a terrace and a lounge. There is a bar serving European food about 200 metres away.

Leisure & Business

There is a fitness room at the W Edinburgh.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
King Studio Suite
2 persons
41 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Coffee machine
James Craig Deluxe King Suite
2 persons
47 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Coffee machine
Premier Suite Terrace
2 persons
53 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Coffee machine
Deluxe King Suite
2 persons
60 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Coffee machine
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Getting around

A complete list of available transportation options

City Centre
Edinburgh600 m
Airports
Edinburgh (EDI) 14.0 km
Dundee (DND) 96.8 km
Train
Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station300 m
Bus
Bus stop200 m

What our guests says about facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
What’s included

General

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • On-site car park
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • No pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • 24-hour security
  • Lift
  • Fireplace
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Valet parking
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Outdoor dining area

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities

Children

  • Cots

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled
  • Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Sun terrace
  • Spa & wellness centre
  • Sauna
  • Jacuzzi
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Body scrub
  • Facial
  • Treatment room
  • Body wraps

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Sitting area
  • Dressing area
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Location

1 St James Square, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 3AX
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1 St James Square, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 3AX
Nearby
Museum
National Museum of Scotland
590 m
Royal Mile
Royal Mile
290 m
High Street 2 Warriston's Close
The Real Mary King's Close
60 m
Museum
Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
390 m
Church
St Giles' Cathedral
130 m
Store
Edinburgh Old Town
190 m
Monument
Scott Monument
470 m
Museum
The Writers' Museum
290 m
Museum
Gladstone's Land
270 m
Museum
Museum of Childhood
310 m
2 Chalmers Close High Street (opposite Museum of Childhood on Royal Mile)
Brass Rubbing Centre
120 m
Museum
John Knox House
340 m
53 Princes Street
Princes Street
530 m
Gallery
City Art Centre
270 m
354 Castlehill
The Scotch Whisky Experience
430 m
Restaurants
The Cafe Royal
410 m
19 West Register Street
Harvey Nichols Forth Floor Restaurant
190 m
30-34 St. Andrew Square
The Voodoo Rooms
400 m
19A West Register Street
Cafe Royal Oyster Bar
400 m
19 West Register Street
The Guildford Arms
410 m
1-5 West Register Street
Tattu Edinburgh
380 m
18 West Register Street
Dishoom Edinburgh
370 m
3a St Andrew Square
Hawksmoor Edinburgh
350 m
23 West Register Street
The Place to Eat
150 m
John Lewis Department Store
Mezcal Mole
150 m
Unit 8 Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre
Holy Cow
110 m
34 Elder Street
The Register Club
280 m
42 St. Andrew Square Floor 4
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