The Glasshouse, Autograph Collection - Edinburgh

$$$$||View on mapEdinburgh, United Kingdom2 Greenside Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 3AA|
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The Glasshouse, Autograph Collection - Edinburgh
2 Greenside Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 3AA·View on map
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Overall Score
Great
8.6Great
Location9.5
Staff9.3
Comfort9.2
Free WiFi9.2
Cleanliness9.1
Who stays here
Couples55%
Families27%
Groups9%
Solo7%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.6Great
Location9.5
Staff9.3
Comfort9.2
Free WiFi9.2
Cleanliness9.1
Who stays here
Couples55%
Families27%
Groups9%
Solo7%

5-star boutique hotel behind a 172-year-old church facade with a 2-acre roof garden

Roof Garden & Historic Setting

The Glasshouse is set behind the historic facade of 172-year-old Lady Glenorchy Church. The hotel offers a 2-acre roof garden with seating and views over Calton Hill. This property was voted Edinburgh's Most Romantic Hotel at the Scottish Hotel Awards 2018.

Accommodations

Each bedroom at The Glasshouse Edinburgh has floor-to-ceiling windows with views of the roof terrace or the city center. Most bedrooms offer a balcony or private seating within the roof garden. Bathrooms include Highland Aromatics toiletries, and rooms come with a Nespresso coffee maker and a free newspaper.

Dining & Whisky Bar

Breakfast in The Brasserie offers full Scottish or continental options with a backdrop over Calton Hill. The Snug Lounge and Rooftop Garden feature a selection of nearly 100 different whiskies. Guests receive complimentary Prosecco upon arrival.

Location & Transportation

The Glasshouse hotel is a short walk from Edinburgh Waverley Rail Station and York Place Tram Stop. The tram stop offers direct connection to Edinburgh Airport. The Royal Mile and Princes Street restaurants are reachable in 5 minutes on foot, and Edinburgh Castle is 1 mile away.

Services & Event Spaces

The hotel provides customizable event spaces for weddings and meetings, a feature not typical in other hotels. Concierge services include personalized guest assistance tailored to special occasions. The property also offers car hire, bicycle rental, and accessible parking.

  • Roof Garden: 2-acre terrace with Calton Hill views
  • Whisky Selection: Nearly 100 whiskies in Snug Lounge and Rooftop Garden
  • Complimentary Prosecco: Offered to all guests upon arrival
  • Location: 5-minute walk to Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle
  • Awards: Voted Edinburgh's Most Romantic Hotel 2018
  • Transport: Direct tram to Edinburgh Airport from York Place stop
  • Rooms: Floor-to-ceiling windows with balcony or private garden seating
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 15:00-23:59
until 11:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Breakfast
A full breakfast is served at the price of GBP 30.0 per person. 
Children & extra beds
Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
English, Spanish, Japanese, Polish
Building
Number of rooms:77
Former name
The Glasshouse
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Rooms and availability

Deluxe Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
  • Garden view
  • Shower
  • Coffee machine
King Room
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
  • City view
  • Shower
  • Coffee machine
Larger King Room
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
  • Shower
  • Coffee machine
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking

Handicap parking

Baggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Outdoor dining area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Laundry
TV

Flat-screen TV

Elevator

Sports & Fitness

  • Hiking
  • Horseback riding
  • Cycling

Services

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Picnic area/ Tables
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cribs

Spa & Leisure

  • Garden area
  • BBQ facilities

Room view

  • Garden view
  • City view
  • Courtyard view
  • Hill view

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Sitting area
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Sink

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Essential information about The Glasshouse, Autograph Collection

💵 Lowest room price 231 US$
📏 Distance to center 100 yd
✈️ Distance to airport 8.9 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Edinburgh, EDI

Location

2 Greenside Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 3AA
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2 Greenside Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 3AA
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2 Greenside Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 3AA
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