W Edinburgh
High-design urban luxury with a music and festival edge. Bold interiors, sculptural lighting, and a distinctly Scottish art programme sit alongside Brazilian cocktail bars and Japanese-Peruvian-Brazilian fusion. It is the flashiest hotel in Edinburgh by a significant margin.
Request the Ribbon Building when booking standard rooms to get the building with the most personality and closer access to rooftop bars
Why It Matters
Edinburgh's most architecturally striking hotel — the Ribbon Building's coiled bronze exterior is impossible to miss on the skyline. Home to SUSHISAMBA Edinburgh, one of the city's most high-profile restaurant openings in years, and the AWAY Spa featuring the UK's only sand-bed treatment room. Won 'Best New UK Chain Hotel' at the Head for Points Travel & Loyalty Awards 2023.
W Edinburgh is a 5-star, 244-room hotel spread across three buildings — the bronze-ribboned Ribbon Building, the Quarter House, and James Craig Walk, a restored Georgian townhouse dating from 1775. Part of the £1 billion St James Quarter development completed in 2023, it sits right in Edinburgh's newest urban neighbourhood with Calton Hill, Edinburgh Castle, and Waverley Station all within easy walking distance. The W's 360-degree rooftop bar, SUSHISAMBA restaurant, and the AWAY Spa are destinations in their own right — not just hotel amenities.
Where You'll Stay
10 room types available
Deluxe King / Twin Room
Located in the Ribbon Building and Quarter House. More spacious than Superior rooms, with a seating area. Available in king or twin bed configurations. Open wardrobe, sofa set, and a more generous bathroom.
1 King or 2 Twin
Deluxe Suite
Entry-level suites at W Edinburgh, from 452 sq ft, located across the Ribbon Building and Quarter House. Separate bedroom and living area with Edinburgh's signature rock bar — a rough-hewn granite mini-bar inspired by the city's volcanic origins. King-sized W bed, freestanding bath with Ishga bath salts, and relaxed lounge furniture.
1 King or 2 Twin · 42 sqm
James Craig Deluxe King / Twin Room
Located in the Georgian townhouse James Craig Walk on St James Square. The building dates from 1775 and has stone facades, high ceilings and tall sash windows. Rooms here feel more intimate and private than the Ribbon Building — think home-from-home rather than hotel spectacle. Private entrance, dedicated W Insider concierge access. Legend has it Rabbie Burns partied here in the late 1780s.
1 King or 2 TwinJames Craig Deluxe Suite
At 613 sq ft across a separate bedroom and living room in the James Craig Walk townhouse. The signature rock bar, King-sized W bed, and dedicated vanity area sit alongside the character of a Georgian building from 1775. Suite Experience benefits include private airport transfer, enhanced bathroom amenities, daily à la carte breakfast, and AWAY Spa experience.
1 King or 2 Twin · 57 sqmJames Craig Studio Suite
Studio-style suite in the James Craig Walk Georgian townhouse. King bed, rock bar, separate bathroom with freestanding bath. More intimate scale than the Ribbon Building suites, with the character of the 1775 townhouse — high ceilings, tall sash windows, stone facade. Private building entrance and W Insider concierge.
1 KingPenthouse (E-WOW Suite)
The top of the Ribbon Building, 9th floor, at 1,603 sq ft. An expansive living area with modern fireplace, a rock bar inspired by Edinburgh's volcanic geology, and a dining room with a table seating 8. The panoramic private terrace has a fire pit, outdoor shower, and lounge furniture with views across the entire Edinburgh skyline. A round super-king bed pivots toward the skyline. The bedroom has a spacious walk-in wardrobe with adjustable mirrors. There is a private in-suite sauna — a standalone feature not found in lower suite categories. Artworks by Scottish photographer Jodie Mann include 'Waiting at Oceans End' and 'Capercaillie'. Freestanding bath, walk-in shower, complimentary minibar including a bottle of Champagne, 60-minute personal training session, and a private airport transfer in the hotel's Genesis car are all included in the Suite Experience package.
1 King (Round) · 149 sqmPremier Suite (Castle View or with Terrace)
Five Premier Suites in the Quarter House, each completely unique. Choose between a 667 sq ft Castle View option or a 570 sq ft version with a private terrace. Panoramic views to Arthur's Seat or Edinburgh Castle. Spacious living room with signature rock bar, King-sized W bed, and freestanding bath. The terrace version has relaxed lounge furniture for al fresco breakfasts.
1 King · 53 sqmSuperior King Room
A step up from Wonderful, the Superior King offers more space and is available with city views or Castle View options. Some Superior King rooms include a private terrace. Rooms feature the signature W Hotels open-plan design, walk-in shower, robes and slippers, and the rock-bar-inspired mini-bar.
1 KingW Suite
Three W Suites on the 8th and 9th floors of the Ribbon Building at 1,076 sq ft. Sleek, modern design with open-plan living area, a rough-hewn granite rock bar, Georgian-style panelling, and saltire-inspired wood flooring. The round super-king bed has soft mood lighting and faces an Edinburgh skyline view. Each suite features a suite-length outdoor private terrace with lounge furniture — plus a daring artwork collection by Scottish photographer Jodie Mann. Complimentary mini bar included.
1 King (Round) · 100 sqmWonderful King / Twin Room
Entry-level rooms at W Edinburgh, located in the Ribbon Building or Quarter House. At 26 sqm they are compact — expect an open-plan concept with the bathroom island (sink area) visible from the bed, frosted glass doors to the shower and toilet. MOMO toiletries, flat-screen TV, minibar, and air conditioning. Some have balconies.
1 King or 2 Twin · 26 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
4 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Afternoon tea served at SUSHISAMBA Edinburgh with a Japanese-Peruvian-Brazilian twist. Sweet and savoury dishes on a handcrafted tree, fine teas, coffee, and a glass of Laurent-Perrier Champagne included. Views across Edinburgh from the SUSHISAMBA terrace.
Fully equipped gym with TechnoGym equipment including treadmills, cross-trainers, rowing machines, exercise bikes, free weights, and strength equipment. Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Complimentary for hotel guests.
W Insiders can arrange tee times at Edinburgh's nearby golf courses or at legendary Scottish courses further afield. Includes golf club hire and insider tips. Suitable for all skill levels.
W Insider-arranged private whisky distillery tour with luxury transportation. Explore Scotland's distilleries with expert guidance on the history and craft of Scotch whisky. Bookable through the hotel concierge.
360-degree seasonal rooftop bar on the upper floors of the Ribbon Building. Views across Calton Hill, Edinburgh Castle, Arthur's Seat, and the Firth of Forth. Signature cocktails, live music in summer, all-weather pods. In August, nightly Military Tattoo fireworks are visible from the deck. At Hogmanay (New Year), one of Edinburgh's best vantage points.
Live DJ sessions every Friday from 7pm to 10pm at the W Lounge. Included as part of the hotel experience — no additional charge beyond drinks.
A professional recording studio built into the hotel — the first of its kind inside a UK hotel. State-of-the-art equipment for DJs, podcasters, and musicians. Available for guests to book. Designed to channel Edinburgh's diverse musical heritage.
W Hotels' signature concierge concept — last-minute restaurant bookings, city insider knowledge, forgotten necessities, special occasion arrangements. Available to all guests throughout their stay.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
4 meeting rooms (Studios 1–5) with total capacity of 190 people and 3,401 sq m of total event space. Wireless internet access in all meeting rooms.
Complimentary in-room Wi-Fi for Marriott Bonvoy members booking direct. Available throughout the property.
Professional recording studio on-site — the first in a UK hotel. Available for DJs, podcasters, and musicians. Bookable through the hotel.
24/7 complimentary gym with TechnoGym equipment including treadmills, cross-trainers, rowing machines, exercise bikes, free weights, and strength machines.
In-room dining available 24 hours a day from the hotel kitchen. Breakfast in bed to late-night cravings all covered.
24-hour front desk with dedicated W Insider concierge team. James Craig Walk building guests and suite guests receive an enhanced, dedicated W Insider service throughout their stay.
Evening turndown service available to all hotel guests. Daily housekeeping included.
W Edinburgh holds Green Key certification. Carbon footprint of 28.45 kg per room night; water footprint of 434.67 litres per room night. Food waste certified at SUSHISAMBA under The PLEDGE™ standard.
Marriott Bonvoy app mobile key for contactless room entry.
EV charging stations available on-site (subject to availability).
On-site parking available at £25/day (operated by St James Quarter, not the hotel). Valet parking at £40/day. Long-term parking also available.
Full-service spa on the 5th floor, open daily 10am–6pm. Five element-inspired treatment rooms, Elements Suite with sauna, jacuzzi, and experience shower. Open to hotel guests and non-guests. Phone: +44 131 287 1455.
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