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About the Hotel

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

Perched in the centre of Edinburgh, a mere 550 metres from Princes Street, the 5-star W Edinburgh Hotel offers 2 bars. Boasting the location a short distance from National Museum of Scotland, this smoke-free hotel includes a lounge bar and 249 rooms with wonderful views.

Location

Located approximately 5 minutes' walk from Royal Mile, the accommodation is 10 minutes' walk from Edinburgh city centre. Scottish National Gallery is just a short stroll from the hotel, and Dundee airport is 100 km away.

This Edinburgh property is situated at a distance of 2.8 km from Arthur's Seat hike, and Edinburgh bus station lies merely 0.6 km away.

W Edinburgh Hotel provides a place to stay only a few metres from the Edinburgh Waverley train station.

Rooms

All of the air-conditioned rooms are appointed with Wi-Fi along with a coffee maker, and some of them include a patio and a balcony. The private bathrooms, fitted with a tub, a walk-in shower, and a separate toilet, also offer shower caps and bath sheets. Enjoy views of the city, while staying at this Edinburgh hotel.

Eat & Drink

Guests can try lunch, usually served at one of the on-site restaurants, for example at Sushisamba. There is a bar serving British food about a 5-minute walk away.

Leisure & Business

The W Edinburgh has a fitness area.

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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

Explore the finest transport options for effortless navigation

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
  • 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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