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About the Hotel

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

Rooms & Suites

W Edinburgh offers spacious double rooms and suites with air conditioning, flat-screen TVs with streaming services, minibars, and coffee machines. Private bathrooms include walk-in showers, hairdryers, and free toiletries. Some rooms feature terraces with city or landmark views. Suites add separate living areas, dressing areas, and some include saunas or fireplaces.

Dining & Bars

The hotel houses SUSHISAMBA, a signature restaurant serving Japanese, Brazilian, and Peruvian cuisine, with a Champagne Afternoon Tea option. Joao's Place offers Brazilian-inspired small bites and cocktails. The W Lounge provides all-day dining, and the W Deck rooftop bar has 360-degree views of Edinburgh.

Leisure & Wellness

AWAY Spa includes four themed treatment rooms (Fire, Earth, Water, Air) and a double treatment room for couples. The FIT Gym has Technogym equipment for cardio, strength, and functional workouts. The Sound Suite is available for music production or podcast recording.

Location & Access

Located in Edinburgh's New Town, the hotel is a 5-minute walk from The Real Mary King's Close, Gladstone's Land, and Edinburgh Castle. Edinburgh Airport is 10 km away. The area features Georgian townhouses, upscale boutiques, and eateries.

Services & Accessibility

24-hour front desk staff speak Arabic, Bulgarian, Berber, and Mandarin. Services include room service, concierge, and mobile key check-in. Accessible features include roll-in showers, lowered electrical outlets, and wheelchair-friendly parking. Marriott Bonvoy members get complimentary in-room Wi-Fi.

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From cosy doubles to spacious family suites – all with flexible options, breakfast, and exclusive 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

All Transportation Options at a Glance

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

Amenities

Thoughtfully designed amenities for a comfortable & memorable stay

General

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • 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
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • 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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