W Edinburgh

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2 bars/lounges
Exterior
Studio, 1 King Bed
2 restaurants; breakfast, lunch, and dinner served
2 bars/lounges

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Business services

Explore the area

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1 St. James Square, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 3AX
  • Place, Princes Street
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, George Street
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal Mile
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 49 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (View)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (View)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Studio, 1 King Bed

  • 41 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Premier Suite, 1 Bedroom, Terrace, Corner

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, 1 King Bed, City View

  • City view
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Premier Suite, 1 Bedroom (View)

  • City view
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, 1 King Bed, City View

  • City view
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Room, 2 Double Beds, Balcony

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Studio, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 41 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Edinburgh

With a stay at W Edinburgh, you'll be centrally located in Edinburgh, steps from St James Quarter and within a 5-minute walk of Princes Street. .This luxury hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from George Street and 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre.

What's nearby

  • St James Quarter - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Princes Street - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • George Street - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Royal Mile - 7 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 4 min walk
  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 6 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wingstop - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Society Bar & Kitchen - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪John Lewis Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Salerno Pizza - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk

About this property

W Edinburgh

W Edinburgh offers 244 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Beds feature premium bedding. 55-inch LCD televisions come with premium digital channels.

Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, and hair dryers. This Edinburgh hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices). Additionally, rooms include espresso makers and irons/ironing boards. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include change of bedsheets.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are 5 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments.
Make yourself at home in one of the 244 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have hair dryers and bathrobes. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and electric kettles.
Relax and unwind with massages, body treatments, and facials. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Grab a bite at SUSHISAMBA, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Edinburgh? This hotel has 3046 square feet (283 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 5 meeting rooms.
SUSHISAMBA - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required.
W Lounge - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Reservations are required. Open daily.
Joao's Place - Onsite bar. Open select days.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Secured, covered valet parking on site (GBP 40 per stay)
  • Limited on-site valet parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants

Restaurants on site

  • Joao's Place
  • SUSHISAMBA
  • W Lounge

Things to do

  • Shopping centre

Family friendly

  • In-room cot

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • 3,046 square feet of conference space
  • 5 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • 5 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 accessible parking spaces
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (110 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • 12 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 2023
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch LCD TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Meal delivery service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Guests are required to download the property's Marriott Bonvoy mobile app before check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 80.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • An effective city/local tax rate of 6.00 percent will be charged

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Covered valet parking fee: GBP 40.00 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 80.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)

We should mention

Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

W Edinburgh Hotel
W Edinburgh EDINBURGH
W Edinburgh Hotel EDINBURGH

W Edinburgh Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 343 out of 445 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 50 out of 445 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 445 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 445 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 445 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Ideal location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Georgina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small room but staff & service very good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

David, Ballyclare

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super Friendly staff, great location and great room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was perfect. A little late completing the housekeeping but the cocktail vouchers made up for it
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

janette

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Moira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were great and went out of their way to make sure we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rosie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great service, lovely room, amazing location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Business traveller, Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful hotel. Warm welcome at check-in. Room with a great view and everything you would possibly need. Fantastic central location. Would 100% recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kristopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everthing we were very lucky and got upgraded and the suite we got put in was out of this world staff could not have been any better
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room/Suite was outstanding. Sinks outwith toilet area.. strange but okay. Service from the staff was exceptional, cant fault them. All very pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

ANTHONY

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Abbie

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Gregg was very helpful when checking us in upon arrival. Location is great as well.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gorgeous hote
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Jordan

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025