100 Princes Street
Maximalist Scottish heritage with a members' club feel. Think custom Araminta Campbell tartans on the walls, hand-painted murals of Scottish explorers on the grand staircase (three years in the making), porthole windows, compass-star doorknobs, antique marquetry tables, and rooms dressed in deep greens or reds. Quiet and cocoon-like inside despite being on a busy main street.
Book a castle-view room — the difference between a street-side room and a castle-facing one is significant
Why It Matters
Red Carnation's first Scottish hotel, and arguably their most exclusive property globally. Holds a Michelin Key (2025) and a Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star rating (2026). The AA awarded it five stars and Hotel of the Year for Scotland. Ranked #6 of 171 hotels in Edinburgh on TripAdvisor. The castle view from the dining room is genuinely one of the best in the city.
100 Princes Street sits in a Georgian townhouse on Edinburgh's most famous street, directly facing Edinburgh Castle. It was previously the headquarters of the Royal Overseas League, and Red Carnation Hotels has leaned hard into that heritage — the whole place feels like a private members' club that happens to have bedrooms. Just 29 rooms, a residents-only restaurant and bar, and staff who remember your name before you've even unpacked.
Where You'll Stay
9 room types available
Archibald Signature Suite
The largest suite in the hotel, named after Archibald Menzies — Scottish explorer, naval officer, surgeon and botanist, and the first European to summit Mauna Loa. Open-plan with high ceilings and huge floor-to-ceiling windows facing Edinburgh Castle. The marble-lined bathroom has a deep soaking tub and walk-in rain shower, plus a separate toilet. Lounge area with a feature fireplace. This is the room.
kingExecutive Double – Castle View
A double room with a direct view of Edinburgh Castle. Good choice for a couple who want that headline view without stepping up to a suite.
doubleExecutive King
A comfortable king room without the castle view, ideal for those who want a solid base for exploring and don't mind the room facing away from the castle. More space for the money.
kingExecutive King – Castle View
A king room with an unobstructed view of Edinburgh Castle — the combination of a proper king bed and that view makes this one of the most popular configurations. Rooms are dressed in bespoke Araminta Campbell tartans in deep green or red colourways.
kingIsobel Signature Suite
Named after Scottish explorer, filmmaker and botanist Isobel Wylie Hutchison, who travelled solo across the Arctic. One of two top-tier signature suites in the hotel, with Edinburgh Castle views. Features Egyptian cotton sheets, marble bathroom, and all the suite-level extras.
kingJunior Suite – Castle View
The entry-level suite category, with castle views included. A solid step up from the standard rooms in terms of space, with the Edinburgh Castle panorama front and centre.
kingOne Bedroom King Suite
A one-bedroom suite featuring a stylish separate lounge complete with a feature fireplace. The kind of room that makes you want to cancel your dinner reservations and just stay in.
kingSingle Room
The smallest rooms in the hotel, individually designed and described by the hotel itself as 'small but perfectly formed.' Ideal for solo travellers who want the full 100 Princes Street experience without the footprint of a larger room.
Terrace Suite
A suite with a private outdoor terrace to the rear of the hotel and a marble-lined shower room. Good option for guests who want outside space or are travelling with a pet.
The Property
Eat & Drink
2 venues on property
Restaurant
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
A bespoke fragrance crafting session with the Edinburgh-based perfume house Kingdom Scotland, arranged exclusively for hotel guests.
A bespoke experience at Araminta Campbell's atelier, where guests work with her team to design a custom tartan. One of the hotel's most popular curated off-site experiences. Araminta Campbell is a celebrated Scottish textile designer whose work features prominently throughout the hotel.
Bespoke kilt-crafting experience arranged through the hotel's concierge team as one of their curated Scottish experiences.
A hands-on gin distilling session arranged by the hotel as part of their portfolio of Scottish cultural experiences.
A guided private whisky tasting session led by Dario Orsili, the hotel's dedicated Whisky Ambassador. Covers regional variations, rare bottlings, maturation techniques and flavour nuances — tailored to each guest's palate. Held in Ghillie's Pantry surrounded by over 100 bottles. A tasting menu is available.
A private guided tour taking in real-life Edinburgh locations tied to J.K. Rowling and the Harry Potter books, including Victoria Street (said to have inspired Diagon Alley) and places where Rowling wrote.
Guided private walking tours of Edinburgh arranged by the hotel, led by qualified Blue Badge guides.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
A shared lounge and library available to hotel guests.
Complimentary WiFi available throughout the property.
No parking available at the hotel. The Michelin Guide and official sources confirm this.
Monetary gift vouchers available for purchase via the hotel website.
Personal 'anything, anytime' concierge service led by Resident Manager Laura Jamieson. Can arrange private tours, airport transfers, bespoke experiences and more.
The hotel does not have a swimming pool, despite some OTA listings incorrectly claiming one.
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