Following a phased refurbishment, The Edinburgh Grand has reopened as Scotland’s first hotel under Marriott International’s Luxury Collection brand. Located on St Andrew Square in the heart of Edinburgh’s New Town, the five-star property becomes only the fourth Luxury Collection hotel in the UK.
Set within a neo-classical building that once served as the Royal Bank of Scotland’s headquarters, the hotel combines the scale and elegance of a landmark residence with the comfort and practicality of residential-style living. The first phase of upgrades includes 33 enhanced rooms and suites, alongside a new-look front foyer, refurbished Executive Lounge, updated gym and reworked retail space.
In total, The Edinburgh Grand offers 50 one, two and three-bedroom apartments, each with a fully equipped kitchen, separate living and dining area, and contemporary Scottish design touches. Larger suites include in-room breakfast service, and all guests can expect personalised amenities such as whisky nightcaps, children’s bedtime storybooks and tartan pyjamas, and a curated city guide. The hotel is also pet-friendly, with welcome packs that include treats and a branded dog tag.
Dining is spread across multiple venues within the building. The Register Club, the hotel’s lounge, offers breakfast, afternoon tea and evening cocktails. Lady Libertine spans two floors and transitions from daytime café to night-time bar with live music, while Hawksmoor Edinburgh serves its signature steak and seafood in a relaxed, polished setting. Downstairs, The Vault hosts whisky tastings and seasonal pop-ups in the old bank vaults.
With Waverley Station a short walk away and the city’s key attractions on the doorstep, the hotel is well placed for short breaks, family stays or longer visits. A new spa and further room refurbishments will be completed later this year.
