W Hotels debuts in Scotland with Edinburgh opening
30 November 2023
The Marriott hotel group has opened the W Edinburgh hotel today, marking the W brand's debut in Scotland.
The W Edinburgh is located in the revitalised St James’s Quarter and comprises three distinct buildings positioned around St. James Square: the Ribbon Building, James Craig Walk, and the Quarter House, with a total of 199 rooms and 45 suites.
The hotel offers the signature Sushisamba restaurant, Joao's Place cocktail bar, W Lounge, Away Spa and fitness centre as well as an event space which includes a recording studio.
George Fleck, vice president and global brand leader, W Hotels, said: "The unveiling of W Edinburgh not only signifies our exciting entry into Scotland, but it also proudly marks our second property and continued expansion in the United Kingdom.”
The new hotel is Marriott's second W Hotel in the UK, joining the W London on Leicester Square.
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Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide has announced that it will debut the W Hotels brand in Scotland with W Edinburgh. Opening in 2021 the hotel will be part of TH Real Estate’s Edinburgh St James scheme, which is set to complete in 2020.
Designed by architecture and interior design practice Jestico + Whiles, in conjunction with Allan Murray Architects, the 12-story building will feature a unique façade crafted from a winding steel ‘ribbon’. W Edinburgh will form the centerpiece of the 1.7 million square foot development, which will incorporate a blend of retail, entertainment, leisure and residential apartments.
The hotel will offer 214 guestrooms, including 20 suites and one ‘Extreme Wow Suite’ (the W brand’s interpretation of the Presidential Suite). The rooftop will feature a destination bar and outdoor terrace, offering guests and locals 360-degree panoramic views of the historic skyline, along with a cutting-edge approach to cocktails and cuisine. Other areas will include W Lounge (the W brand’s spin on the hotel lobby), a signature restaurant, FIT workout facility, and an AWAY Spa. W Edinburgh will also provide 2,450 square feet of ultra-modern event space.
