5 Star Hotel

W Edinburgh

1 St James Square, Edinburgh, United Kingdom View Map

$319 nightly

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W Edinburgh

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Prime City Center Location W Edinburgh in Edinburgh offers a 5-star experience in the city center. Guests enjoy a sun terrace, modern restaurant, bar, and free WiFi. The Royal Mile is just a few steps away, Edinburgh Waverley station is a 6-minute walk, and Edinburgh Castle lies 0.8 mi from the hotel. Comfortable Accommodations Rooms feature air-conditioning, private bathrooms, balconies, and city views. Additional amenities include bathrobes, streaming services, and free toiletries. The hotel provides private check-in and check-out, a 24-hour front desk, concierge service, and daily housekeeping. Dining and Leisure The restaurant serves lunch and dinner in a modern ambiance. Guests can also enjoy an à la carte breakfast. Outdoor seating areas offer relaxing spaces. The bar provides a stylish setting for evening drinks. Nearby Attractions Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh Festival Theater, and the National Museum of Scotland are within walking distance. Boating, kayaking, and canoeing are available in the surrounding area. Edinburgh Airport is 6.2 mi away.

922 Reviews

8.8Very Good

What Guests Say

  • “The property was beautiful and very accommodating. I loved every bit of it. The customer service and the food service and the room…”
  • “Exceptional place to stay, staff always welcoming, hotel room amazing & views from the top are breathtaking!”
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  • Free Internet Access
  • Spa
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Premier Suite with Castle View1/4

Premier Suite with Castle View

668 sqft • 1 King

  • Accessible by lift
  • Additional toilet
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
Superior King Room with Castle View1/3

Superior King Room with Castle View

291 sqft • 1 King

  • Accessible by lift
  • Additional toilet
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
Deluxe Twin with Two Double Beds1/4

Deluxe Twin with Two Double Beds

270 sqft • 2 Double

  • Accessible by lift
  • Additional toilet
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
W Suite, Suite, 1 King, Round bed, City view1/4

W Suite, Suite, 1 King, Round bed, City view

1077 sqft • 1 King

  • Air conditioning
  • Baby Cot
  • Bathrobe(s)
  • City view
Superior King Room1/2

Superior King Room

291 sqft • 1 King

  • Accessible by lift
  • Additional toilet
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
James Craig Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom Suite, 2 Double1/4

James Craig Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom Suite, 2 Double

453 sqft • 2 Double

  • Air conditioning
  • Baby Cot
  • Bath or Shower
  • Bathrobe(s)

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    What Guests Loved

    8.8
    Very Good

    Based on 922 reviews

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    • The property was beautiful and very accommodating. I loved every bit of it. The customer service and the food service and the room service were impeccable. Preet took very good care of us she gave exceptional customer service at the beginning middle and end of our day. I can’t wait to visit again and I will definitely be staying at the W again.
    • Exceptional place to stay, staff always welcoming, hotel room amazing & views from the top are breathtaking!
    • Staff friendly

    Cons -

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    • Room terrible ; room service breakfast inedible and order issue
    • The doors to the toilet and shower weren’t completely private which felt a little intrusive (frosted glass). Wouldn’t put me off staying again though!
    10ShelbyPosted on: 2-21-2026

    The property was beautiful and very accommodating. I loved every bit of it. The customer service and the food service and the room service were impeccable. Preet took very good care of us she gave exceptional customer service at the beginning middle and end of our day. I can’t wait to visit again and I will definitely be staying at the W again.

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    10TaylorPosted on: 2-18-2026

    Exceptional place to stay, staff always welcoming, hotel room amazing & views from the top are breathtaking!

    2StephenPosted on: 2-18-2026

    Staff friendly

    Room terrible ; room service breakfast inedible and order issue

    10GillianPosted on: 2-16-2026

    Staff friendliness. Location. Quality.

    10HannahPosted on: 2-16-2026

    The hotel itself is finished to such a polished high standard. Everything felt slick, clean and stylish. We checked in for a nights stay for my 30th birthday and the hotel kindly surprised us with an upgrade, a bottle of bubbles, some sweet treats and a lovely card. We also got to check in early with no bother. It was so touching to be made to feel special. The room itself was beautiful, really unique and comfy. Everything you could need was available in the room from a wireless charger (my husband forgot his charger so this was great) to a steamer to umbrellas, tote bags, comfy robes and slippers and more. The bed was so comfy. We had breakfast included in our stay at SUSHISAMBA. The restaurant is stunning and views of Edinburgh are wonderful. It was a lovely breakfast, very generous. The location of the hotel is perfect for an Edinburgh getaway. We will 100% be back and be recommending to all our friends and family.

    The doors to the toilet and shower weren’t completely private which felt a little intrusive (frosted glass). Wouldn’t put me off staying again though!

    9AlexandraPosted on: 2-11-2026

    Breakfast was lovely, much preferred it to a buffet, only a slight problem with waste as The fruit was delicious but I couldn’t manage to finish the bowl.The location was fantastic, that’s why I booked it as we were shopping and I only needed the st James centre and it was a frightful day weather wise so the hotel was ideal.

    We went to the restaurant in the evening which was quite good and had the tasting menu. The only issue was again waste as the first three dishes were to large for us to finish.

    4KerryPosted on: 2-9-2026

    Very disappointed, receiving a email to say a payment has been taken out my account for a bar of chocolate from the mini bar. Which has not been taken.

    The room was nice

    10JenniferPosted on: 2-3-2026

    It was my birthday and the staff went above and beyond to make my stay special, with complementary treats and fizz.

    10GaryPosted on: 2-2-2026

    Breakfast was the highlight for us. Worth staying for this alone. The location was also a huge bonus. We have stayed at this hotel a few times already so knew we were going to have a pleasant stay.

    7DanielPosted on: 2-1-2026

    Location great.

    Smell emanating from shower. Reported it and they said it would be looked into. Staff were a bit rude about our sitting in one of the small bars when apparently others were wanting to be seated there. Reminded them we were residents and they backed down. Left a bit of a dampener on the stay.

    7AnselmPosted on: 2-1-2026

    Good location lovely style

    Sushi samba food average and v slow. Disappointing lunch

    9AimeePosted on: 1-31-2026

    We had a great stay for my husband’s birthday - the staff were really lovely and welcoming and we were really surprised (and delighted!) to be upgraded on arrival. They sent a bottle of bubbles and a wee cake and the lady was again really lovely when she dropped it off. Room was fab and bed super comfy, and of course it was in a great location.

    The bar service at the W Lounge was so awful that we walked out - we waited for 20mins before anyone even came over to us. Really disappointing and it let the rest of the hotel team down. Heard from a friend she had a similar experience.

    8AbbasPosted on: 1-29-2026

    Location Cleanness Design

    Surrounding noises

    10Dr.Posted on: 1-28-2026

    Great location- close to every attractions in Edinburgh- surrounded with lots of amazing restaurants, shopping and more. Should try their afternoon tea at Sushisamba- great view!!!

    There is nothing we didn’t like about the property

    9ClanmorrisPosted on: 1-27-2026

    Loved the hotel, and the bar, the room was excellent apart from one thing which I will mention below

    The shower/toilet area. Because it’s not private glass you could see and hear to much for our liking

    10JunePosted on: 1-26-2026

    Friendly staff especially Isobel at reception who couldn’t have done more for us.

    Location, style , beds very comfortable

    10FaridehPosted on: 1-20-2026

    The hotel was lovely and the staff couldn’t have been more helpful and friendly! We really enjoyed our stay. I would recommend booking the hotel bar on a weekend! It was fully booked when we were there, we were lucky and got a seat at the bar and had a fantastic cocktail! The view is incredible!

    4MaureenPosted on: 1-19-2026

    Sraff were friendly and helpgul. The room was spacious, well lit and comfortable.

    My room was not serviced for two days. There was no explanation but staff responded as soon as it was brought to their attention. However, some of the dirty towels were folded to be reused. I was not impressed.I found the attempt to use technology to communucate with guests was not at all smooth. Some information like check-out times or breakfast times were either totally missing or buried. Also, the television in our room didn't work properly. It sometimes cut out unexpectedly or didn't immediately come on when switched on.I was disappointed that I was unable to make use of the spa during my four night stay because it was fully booked. Maybe if I was told at check-in that it gets booked up quickly, I might have stood a chance. I was disappointed that a 5* hotel was so inattentive to detail.

    10Stuart_moodyPosted on: 1-19-2026

    The staff were amazing! So attentive to detail and smiles all around. The vibe of the hotel and restaurants were amazing and just what myself and my partner were looking for to escape our crazy lifestyle for a couple of days to celebrate a birthday.

    Nothing, staff, hotel, food, rooms, views were excellent.

    10JustinePosted on: 1-18-2026

    The service, hotel and location was amazing. Attention to detail was spectacular and the staff couldn’t have done more. Huge shoutout to I think his name was Ben on the front door he was so lovely, couldn’t have done more for us.

    The turn down service was a bit loud down the corridor as we went to bed earlier than others but wasn’t for long

    Amenities & Policies

    Amenities

    Fitness & Spa

    • Spa

    Food & Drinks

    • Restaurant

    Media & Technology

    • Free Internet Access

    Transportation

    • Accessible parking

    Health & Safety

    • Health Services
    • Professional cleaning services

    Accessibility

    • Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
    • Facilities for disabled guests available
    • Wheelchair accessible

    Guest policies

    Check-inAfter 3:00 PM
    Check-outBefore 12:00 PM
    InternetFree Wi-Fi is available.
    Children & Extra BedsChildren of all ages are welcome. Children of age 0 to 2 stay free with cot.
    PetsPets are not allowed.
    Room RatesAll rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted.

    Location

    W Edinburgh

    1 St James Square, Edinburgh

    Discover the AreaEdinburgh New Town - Princes Street

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