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The Glasshouse

2 Greenside Place Edinburgh, EH1 3BN United Kingdom

Chic Scottish hotel near Princes Street

By the Playhouse
Next to the Playhouse, the city's largest theater, this hotel is at the foot of Carlton Hill, three blocks from Princes Street and Waverley Station, and one mile from Edinburgh Castle. Show more
Wireless Internet
A tranquil haven for guests, the two-acre rooftop garden hosts sculpture exhibits and has contemporary landscaping; wireless Internet access is provided in public areas.
Minibars in rooms
The Glasshouse Edinburgh's 65 contemporary guestrooms have terraces on the roof garden, or street-facing balconies; all feature minibars and complimentary wireless Internet access. Hide

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Deluxe Room
One queen or two twin beds. Duvet and Egyptian-cotton linens. View across garden terrace towards woodland and/or street view. Approximately 315 square feet. Two bijou armchairs and coffee table on hardwood floor, separated from carpeted bed area by floor-to-ceiling mahogany divider. Glass-paneled bathroom.
Executive Room
One queen or two twin beds. Duvet and Egyptian-cotton linens. View across garden terrace towards woodland and/or street view. Approximately 375 square feet. Two bijou armchairs and coffee table on hardwood floor. Bathroom clad in black-marble tiles, with bidet and both handheld and fixed showerheads.
1 rollaway bed (surcharge) is permitted in this room type. Rollaway beds are subject to availability, and not guaranteed to be available at time of arrival. Guests must contact the hotel directly in advance to reserve a rollaway bed. Contact information is provided on the booking confirmation email.
Suite
One king bed. Duvet and Egyptian-cotton linens. View across garden terrace towards woodland and/or street view. Approximately 560 square feet. Plasma TV swivels to face bed or a separate sitting area, with leather sofa and two- or four-seat dining table. Remote drapery control. Glass-paneled bathroom has bidet, and double sink in anteroom. Complimentary decanter of single-malt whisky.
1 rollaway bed (surcharge) is permitted in this room type. Rollaway beds are subject to availability, and not guaranteed to be available at time of arrival. Guests must contact the hotel directly in advance to reserve a rollaway bed. Contact information is provided on the booking confirmation email.
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Hotel Policies & Fees

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.

Policies
  • Pets not allowed
  • Check-in time starts at 2 PM
  • Check-out time is
  • No rollaway beds available
Fees
  • The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
    • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 25 per night
  • The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Property Amenities

  • Concierge services
  • Complimentary newspapers in lobby
  • Use of nearby fitness center (discount)
  • Room service (24 hours)
  • Bar/lounge
  • Parking (surcharge)
  • Limo or Town Car service available
  • Parking garage
  • Multiple small meeting rooms
  • Multiple large conference rooms
  • Event catering
  • Exhibit space
  • Banquet facilities
  • Internet access in public areas - surcharge
  • Audio-visual equipment
  • Computer rental
  • Internet access - wireless
  • Express check-in
  • Total number of rooms - 65
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Express check-out
  • Doorman/doorwoman
  • Multilingual staff
  • Beauty services
  • Medical assistance available
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Picnic area
  • Shoe shine
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Patio
  • Air-conditioned public areas
  • Number of floors - 3
  • Elevator/lift
  • Umbrella
  • Wedding services
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Garden
  • Smoke-free property
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Rooms

The Glasshouse Edinburgh's 65 stylishly contemporary guestrooms offer beech furniture, warm color schemes, and separate sitting areas. Desks have high-backed leather chairs. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available. Framed photographs celebrate the female form. Rooftop-garden terraces or balconies are furnished with tables and chairs. Bathrooms have heated floors, separate tubs and power showers, heated towel rails, and complimentary Aveda toiletries.

Rollaway beds (surcharge) are permitted in Executive and Suite room types. Rollaway beds are subject to availability, and not guaranteed to be available at time of arrival. Guests must contact the hotel directly in advance to reserve an extra bed.

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The Glasshouse, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, Rooms Guest Room

Room Amenities

  • Wireless Internet access
  • High-speed Internet access
  • Cable/satellite television channels
  • CD player
  • Premium bedding
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • Separate sitting area
  • Climate control
  • Complimentary newspaper
  • Air conditioning
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Internet access (surcharge)
  • Multi-line phone
  • Voice mail
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Wake-up calls
  • Turndown service
  • Designer toiletries
  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Makeup/shaving mirror
  • In-room massage available
  • Sewing kit
  • Slippers
  • Extra towels/bedding in room
  • Bathroom scale
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Electronic/magnetic keys
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Desk
  • Clock radio
  • Trouser press
  • Window opens
  • Cribs (infant beds) available
  • Wireless high-speed Internet access (complimentary)
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Dining

The Snug - Open every evening until the early hours, this sophisticated but informal lounge has sofas, armchairs, and an ultracontemporary gas fire set within a broad coffee table. Self-service bar, and snacks and meals from room-service menu.

The hotel does not have its own restaurant for lunch or dinner, but the room-service menu, available 24 hours, offers three-course meals, and there are several dining options within the surrounding area.

Nearby restaurants:

Fourth Floor Restaurant, Harvey Nichols

Howies

No. 3 Royal Terrace

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The Glasshouse, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, Dining Restaurant

Recreation

  • Golf - driving range nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Tennis nearby
  • Aerobics nearby
  • Yoga classes/instruction nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Fishing nearby
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Verified Reviews: All guest reviews are verified as submitted by our customers and reflect their stay at The Glasshouse

4.8
out of 5
avg. guest rating
Hotel service:
4.8
Hotel condition:
4.8
Room cleanliness:
4.8
Room comfort:
4.9
Location:
4.7
Neighbourhood:
4.7
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kim c from Garner NC
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 3 Oct 2011

“great location-interesting decor-funnkiy roof top gardens-lot's of outdoor space up on the roof”

We stayed at the Glass house for 4 nights on our first trip to Edinburgh. It is listed as a 5 star hotel-and it seems to be trying to strive towards that-the lobby is very modern and cold-did not appeal to me-staff friendly enough but seemed extremely formal and not as engaging as we found in other local's all over town-the room was nice-the roof top location of the rooms is cool-and the views from our room(10) were great! We could see clear right up to the top of Calton Hill-which is this great viewing location and a must see-not that hard of a walk up to the top-and well worth the trek up! Overall-the hotel was nice-maybe not our style-I would have liked something cozier-not the stark modern decor-etc.

Area recommendations
We liked the location of this hotel-it is right next door to the Playhouse-and the movie theater-from the front door turn right and go to the corner pub-you will enjoy this cute pub-order a Tennets pint and relax! Up the hill a tad bit-and across gthe street is this huge indoor mall area-good way to get thru and up to Prince street instead of walking along the busy street and around the corner-good shopping insdie too! At the top corner(Prince and Leighs) is a nice place for breakfast(not included at the hotel but they do offer a meal there) this rest. opens at 8am-above it is this super yummy chinese rest-we ate there twice-it was fresh and yummy! We loved Edinburgh-you will too! Great weather also!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We lucked out!
Getting around
bring good walking shoes since this city is extremely walkable-a dn most enjoyable walking! I brought 3 pairs of various shoe types and still ended up with a few blisters! haha Also take the hop on hop off double decker bus tour from Waverlely station(and other places) at least for one 24 hr ticket(12pounds) but worth it for the tour guides banter and the ride-stay on if you want and get to know the entire city-we really enjoyed this tour bus! We also took reg. city buses-like the bus from Prince ST area down to the Birtnana yacht(Queens ship) And then after 4 days at one hotel we took a bus(and all oour luggage) on another city bus out to our 2 day hotel-all easy to figure out-their bus system is super tourist friendly! CAb from hotel early morn to the airport-20.00 pounds-plus tip-worth it-easy drive(we had taken the 100 bus when we landed at 11am the first day-that also was very easy and good-if you have time take the 100 bus-6.00 pounds for a round trip ticket! Great deal!
A Traveller from Toronto
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 24 Sep 2011

“Great Hotel in Central London”

This is a very posh Hotel in a central location in London right off Trafalgar Square and within walking distance to the tube, the river and the railway. The entrance into a plush lobby and bistro bar is very impressive. The rooms are large by European standards and well appointed and laid out with a fridge and coffee/tea service. The service and security is very good. I highly recommend this hotel for a business travelor who wants a central location or a tourist who wants to be near everything.

A Traveller from California
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 7 Sep 2011

“Edinburgh”

Beautiful hotel and the rooftop garden is the best.

A Traveller from Birmingham
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 7 Sep 2011

“Great Hotel In Great Location”

The Glasshouse Hotel is very well maintained and has extremely helpful and courteous staff. It is also well located just a 5min walk to Princes Street and 10mins to the Royal Mile. Should you wish to, there are discounts available for the spa, gym and pool facilities at their sister hotel "The Scotsman" which is again only a 5min walk away. The only let down was the small size of the room compared to what we expected from the pictures. The TV was also extremely small and the remote didn't work which was frustrating. However, since we weren't there to watch the tv this was only a small hinderence. The bed was supremely comfortable and the shower was excellent! The views from the rooftop garden of the Firth were also very picturesque.

Craig C from Scotland
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 5 Aug 2011

“Great, but watch out for parking prices”

Had a great time and the hotel was fab, only downside was the 42 pounds for x2 nights parking, next door in the OMNI centre. Will go back but get the train next time.

A Traveller from Mexico
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 3 Aug 2011

“The most confortable Suit in Edinburgh”

The Glasshouse is an excellent choice for visiting Edinburgh, close to everything and in a nice area. Dont miss Calton Hill just a cross the street.

Andrew Se from London
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 9 Jul 2011

“A warm & Friendly hotel!”

We stayed on July 4th/5th and had one of the Whiskey rooms with Balcony facing out over Edinburgh. on arrival first impressions were wobbly. There was no hotel parking and you had to drop your bags off and find the nearest car park in the cinema car park next door...but once in the hotel the staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming...and we loved the room....the views from the balcony which was HUGE was fantastic...the playhouse theatre is next door and you are within walking distance of central edinburgh and some decent bars....the in-room service food was great and the Honesty bar and lounge was a nice touch too......will definitely go back!

john w from glasgow uk
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 14 Jun 2011

“great hotel”

Great hotel with very friendly staff. Everyone was very helpful and this in my opinion helped to make our stay even more enjoyable.Our room was on the top floor with an external door leading out on to the roof garden which we found made it all the better as you never had to sit inside if the weather was good. We would recommend this hotel and hope to return in the near future.

Area recommendations
The Old Town was great as there was so much to see and do. Plenty of stunning architecture shop and places to eat.
A Traveller from Caernarfon
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 6 Jun 2011

“A very good city hotel”

A very nice hotel within close walking distances to all city attractions. The staff were all very plesant and helpful. The bed was very confortable and the bathroom was very nice. There are some signs of aging within the room but nothing that made the stay an uncomfertable one. I would definately consider staying here again on my return to Edinburgh.

A Traveller from Sunderland
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 6 Apr 2011

“Luv to go back sometime”

Great welcome by the door staff and reception. The hotel and the suite was very spacious and spotless. The view from the balcony of our suite was great and would be even better in the summer. The night porter service is 24 hours and the meal I ordered in the early hours arrived within 15 minutes and was delicious and not expensive. A very enjoyable stay and would certainly return in the future.

Area recommendations
The area around the hotel is good for bars and restaurants. It is also close to a shopping centre and of course Princes Street.
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The Glasshouse

2 Greenside Place Edinburgh, EH1 3BN United Kingdom

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Nearby Points of Interest

  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
  • Omni Centre Edinburgh - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
  • Nelson Monument - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
  • Calton Hill - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
  • St. Andrew Square - 0.6 km / 0.3 mi
  • Princes Mall - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
  • City Art Centre - 0.7 km / 0.5 mi
  • John Knox House - 0.7 km / 0.5 mi
  • Museum of Childhood - 0.7 km / 0.5 mi
  • Brass Rubbing Centre - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
  • Scott Monument - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
  • Edinburgh Dungeon - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
  • Fruitmarket Gallery - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
  • Palace Holyroodhouse - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
  • Hollyrood Palace - 0.9 km / 0.5 mi

Location Highlights

  • In city center
  • In business district
  • In entertainment district
  • Convention center nearby
  • Full-service health spa nearby

The preferred airport for The Glasshouse is Edinburgh (EDI) - 11.2 km / 7 mi.

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  • Edinburgh, Scotland, UK (EDI)

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The Glasshouse

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