The Glasshouse, Edinburgh's Boutique Hotel (5 Star Hotel)
One of Edinburgh's newest five star boutique hotels, located right in the centre of the city and somewat dramatically atop a glass building. Glasshouse Hotel features a 2 acres rooftop garden and panoramic views of the city and the Firth of Forth. The bedrooms are situated on the rooftop, mostly facing the internal garden. Just make sure you close the curtains...
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Contemporary in style, The Glasshouse has successfully combined man made and natural materials with rich, spicy tones all of which complement the unique glass bathrooms and dramatic floor to ceiling windows, creating a feel of space and light. The modern glass architecture of this new hotel incorporates the facade of the 150 year old Lady Glenorchy Church, creating a perfect balance between the modern luxury of the future and the beautiful designs of the past. A rooftop garden provides a secret haven for guests to enjoy peace and tranquillity throughout their stay. Located at the foot of Calton Hill in the heart of the city centre, The Glasshouse is next door to the Edinburgh Playhouse and just a few steps from Princess Street and Edinburgh Castle.
Description: Location. The Glasshouse Edinburgh is located in Edinburgh, Scotland. Less than 10 blocks from the hotel are landmarks including The Edinburgh Playhouse Theater, St. James shopping center, National Gallery of Scotland, Princes Street Gardens and St. Giles Cathedral. Edinburgh Castle is less than one kilometer away. The hotel is approximately 12 kilometers from Edinburgh Airport.
Hotel Features. The glass architecture incorporates the facade of the 150-year-old Lady Glenorchy Church into the Glasshouse Edinburgh. A two-acre rooftop garden is landscaped with lawn, shrubs, a patio and paths offers view of Calton Hill. The roof garden is open all day and often hosts sculpture exhibitions.
The Snug, is a self- service bar. The Restaurant Szenario serves buffet breakfasts and lunches. In the summer, seating is available on the summer terrace. Three modern boardrooms and two syndicate rooms are available for business functions, and two social rooms, as well as the rooftop garden, are available for event and weddings. The hotel's 19 conference rooms have walls between the rooms that can be rolled back to create larger spaces.
Guestrooms. All 65 of the three-story Glasshouse Edinburgh's guestrooms feature the clean lines of modern furniture and floor-to-ceiling windows. Suites feature spacious living areas with wooden floors. Guestroom amenities include minibars, CD players and wireless Internet access. The private bathrooms offer bathrobes and slippers. Frette Egyptian cotton bed linens are featured in the guestrooms. Many of the guestrooms have private terraces or street-facing balconies.
Expert Tip. Each of the hotel's suites are named after a Scots whisky and contains a decanter of the whisky for guests to sample.
Rooms: 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.
Check-in: 2:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Transportation: From Edinburgh Airport:
Approximate distance to the hotel is 12 kilometers.
Attractions: Playhouse Theater - Adjacent
Carlton Hill (wooded parkland) - Adjacent
St James Shopping Center - 1 block
Princes Street (shopping) - 3 blocks
National Gallery of Scotland - 5 blocks
Princes Street Gardens - 5 blocks
St Giles Cathedral - 6 blocks
Palace of Holyroodhouse - 1.0 kilometer
Arthur's Seat (historic monument) - 1.0 kilometer
Edinburgh Castle - 1.5 kilometers
Edinburgh International Conference Center - 1.5 kilometers
Facilities: Pets Not Allowed, Shoe Shine, Dry Cleaning Service, Banquet Facilities, Bar/Lounge, Conference Room(s), Elevator/lift, Photocopy machine, Umbrella, Use of nearby fitness center (discount), Picnic area, Room service (24 hours), Parking garage, Patio, Medical assistance available, Meeting room (small groups), Parking (surcharge), Fireplace in lobby, Internet public area - surcharge, Internet public area - wireless, Exhibit space, Express check-in, Express check-out, Wedding services, Event catering, Computer rental, Concierge services, Beauty services, Coffee in lobby, Comp newspapers in lobby, Air-conditioned public areas
Room Facilities: Clock radio, Designer toiletries, Desk, CD player, Premium bedding, Separate sitting area, Climate control, Complimentary toiletries, Bathrobes, Hair dryer, In-room safe (accommodates laptop), Iron/ironing board, Air conditioning, Cable/satellite TV, Housekeeping (daily), Coffee/tea maker, Hypo-allergenic bedding availa, Multi-line phone, Minibar, Complimentary newspaper, Wake-up calls, Window opens, Voice mail, Trouser press, Internet access - high speed, Turndown service, Cribs (infant beds) available, Rollaway beds, Blackout drapes, Child care (in room, surcharge, Internet access - wireless, Electronic/magnetic keys, Extra towels/bedding in room, Internet access - surcharge, Makeup mirror, Sewing kit, Slippers, Massage - available in room, Bathroom scale
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, separated from carpeted bed area by floor-to-ceiling mahogany divider. Bathroom clad in black-marble tiles, with bidet and both handheld and fixed-power showers.
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.
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ChildRate Available: No
Star Rating: 5
Sleeps:
Number of Bedrooms: 65
Address Information:
Street Address: 2 Greenside Place
Town: Edinburgh
Postcode: EH1 3AA
County: Lothian
Travel Information:
Nearest Major Train Station: Waverley
Nearest Local Train Station: Waverley
IATA Airport Code for nearest airport: EDI
The following cards are accepted by The Glasshouse, Edinburgh's Boutique Hotel:
American Express: Accepted
Diners Card: Accepted
Visa: Accepted
Switch: Accepted
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