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Ideal city break
From the moment we arrived, the service received from the staff was excellent. I was like a...
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T. Waters
- May 22, 2012
We stayed for two nights in February
We stayed for two nights in February 2011 at the Glasshouse paying £165 for a 'Deluxe room 1...
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Michael
- Mar 22, 2011
Luxury hotel with rooftop garden steps from Princes Street
Five-star Glasshouse Hotel resides behind the façade of the 18th Century Lady Glenorchy church near Edinburgh's Princes Street and on top of the Omni retail center. Glasshouse features a lavender-scented roof garden, acres of patios, shady verandas, and outstanding views across Edinburgh. The mixture of Deluxe and Executive rooms, and Studio and Deluxe suites offer guests luxurious accommodations with five-star service, including Egyptian cotton bed linens. Guests access free Wi-Fi in the bedrooms, public areas, and function rooms.
The Glasshouse Rooms
- Studio Suite
- Suite has a spacious double room with one king bed and leather lounge area with floor to ceiling windows offering views over the two acre roof terrace or Edinburgh City, Egyptian cotton sheets with duck down duvet, free decanter of Whisky, stylish glass bathrooms with luxury toiletries, complimentary personalized business cards, complimentary shoe shine and complimentary newspaper, mineral water and scented candle on turndown, Plasma TV, CD player and music library, mini bar, satellite TV, air conditioning, DDI telephone line, voice mail, broadband, fax, modem point and wireless Internet access.
- Deluxe Room
- Room with one queen bed has floor to ceiling windows offering views over the two acre roof terrace or Edinburgh City, Egyptian cotton sheets with duck down duvet, stylish glass bathrooms with luxury toiletries, complimentary personalized business cards, complimentary shoe shine and complimentary newspaper, mineral water and scented candle on turndown, flat screen TV, CD player and music library, mini bar, satellite TV, air conditioning, DDI telephone line, voice mail, broadband, fax and modem point and Wireless Internet access.
Hotel Map
- Area served
- Edinburgh.
- Nearby airports
- Edinburgh International Airport.
- Area description
- The Glasshouse is located next to the Edinburgh Playhouse just a few minutes' walk from Princes Street - surrounded by the striking Georgian architecture of the New Town.
Amenities
- Business center
- Concierge
- Conference Facilities
- Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
- High-speed Internet
- Internet Access
- Meeting/Banquet Facilities
- Room Service
- Wireless Internet
Hotel Policies
- Check-in:
- 1400
- Check-out:
- 1100
Terms and conditions
Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.
The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.
Guest Reviews (11)
Ratings and reviews for The Glasshouse
- All travelers (11) 4.5 / 5
- Couples (3) 4.3 / 5
- Families (1) 3 / 5
- Singles (3) 4.7 / 5
- Amenities:
- 4.1
- Room cleanliness:
- 4.8
- Hotel staff:
- 4.8
- Room comfort:
- 4.3
- Location:
- 4.6
- Value:
- 4.3
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Would recommend
T. Waters
Ideal city break
From the moment we arrived, the service received from the staff was excellent. I was like a pampered pooch. Located in the heart of Edinburgh with everything on your doorstep, I wouldn't go anywhere else.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Michael
We stayed for two nights in February
We stayed for two nights in February 2011 at the Glasshouse paying £165 for a 'Deluxe room 1 -Queen". For quality and location this hotel scores very highly. The only downside is that for this price one gets little other than the room. Breakfast and broadband are extra. To be honest breakfast was not an issue (The Frankie & Benny's restaurant in the cinema complex next door is perfectly good and well-priced), but for a hotel of this calibre broadband should be free. Although everything they have is of the best standard, the Glasshouse lacks some facilities that some may expect, such as pool and spa etc. However, all things considered this is probably one of the finest hotels in Edinburgh (and I've stayed in a few).
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- No rating
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
jennifer
On arrival we were met and welcomed
On arrival we were met and welcomed by the entrance. The staff were very polite, friendly and helpful. We were shown to our room which was of a very good standard. The outlook over the garden space and carton hill was very pleasant, toiletries in the room nice and the room itself separated into a clothes, bathroom, sleeping and sitting area. We had a drink from the honesty bar which was a special touch and a wonderful breakfast in our room. Edinburgh itself is a beautiful city. We enjoyed a lovely few days at the glasshouse and would certainly return.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- No rating
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Johndt
Evenings in Edinburgh
The glasshouse was a cool building with a really convenient location. The staff were very friendly & attentive. The room was very clean although a little on the small side, as was the bathroom. Thankfully I was traveling alone, 2 people wouldn't have any room to move & certainly couldn't get 2 people in the bathroom at once. It might have been my room as I'm not sure how typical it was. It was one of 2 rooms tucked away under the stairs at the honesty bar so I have a sneaking suspicion i may have drawn the short straw and ended up in an odd room. That said staff were great & hotel was cool. I'd recommend it but next time if I stay might ask for a room other than 92 just to see if the other rooms are bigger. The photograps on the website certainly make them look roomier.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 3
Shopping tip:
Short walk from hotel
Check out jenners. It's part of Edinburgh shopping history & right on Princes Street. I'd also suggest trying out some of the older bars on the High Street
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Elcorcor
How much I loved the Glasshouse
The hotel staff was very friendly. I'm a mis-fit traveler type as I look like I should be staying in a youth hostel. Some hotels have been blatantly rude about this fact that I am not perhaps their type of clientele. The staff was so unpretentious. My bed was the most comfortable, the room gorgeous, modern, and had a lovely view up to Calton Hill. The food was delicious and I will stay there again. Hell, it wasn't even expensive to stay there.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
David
Most enjoyable stay staff were
Most enjoyable stay staff were very helpful and pleasant. Great location for eating out,shopping and drinking. Rooms spacious loved the balcony and although did not venture out into roof garden it looked lovely. Although it was sunny it was too cold to sit outside in November. Would definetley go back to the hotel and would recommend to friends and family.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- No rating
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Roni
Great hotel!
Very clean, very helpful, very professional, walking distance to everything. Rooms were very nice and spacious.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
Great dining options next door to hotel!
Reviewer score
Would recommend
RobnEdin
Sanctuary in Scotland
Beautiful room, gracious staff, wonderful view. A real sanctuary in the busy-ness of Edinburgh.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Neil
Yet another superb stay. We were
Yet another superb stay. We were upgraded to a suite on arrival and the breakfast service was outstanding. The reception booked a table for us at a great french restaurant and the porterage was outstanding....fully recommended get htere and experience the best of Scottish service
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- No rating
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Martin
Great Place
Location was great for me to be with family
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
