The Glasshouse, Autograph Collection

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Scored 8.6
Rated excellent

Excellent location!

9.6
  • City view
  • Garden
  • BBQ facilities
  • Free Wifi
  • Terrace
  • Balcony
  • Bath
  • Air conditioning
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Key card access

The Glasshouse, Autograph Collection is a modern 5-star boutique hotel set behind the historic facade of 172-year-old Lady Glenorchy Church. A short walk from both Edinburgh Waverley Rail Station and York Place Tram Stop, it features an amazing 2-acre roof garden with views over Calton Hill. Each bedroom has floor-to-ceiling windows, with views of the roof terrace or over Edinburgh city center. Luxurious touches include a flat-screen TV, Nespresso coffee maker, an iPod docking station, a free newspaper and Highland Aromatics toiletries in the bathroom. Most bedrooms offer a balcony or private seating within the roof garden. Breakfast is served in the hotel’s The Brasserie, which offers guests floor-to-ceiling windows, with a backdrop over Calton Hill. Breakfast includes both full Scottish or continental options. Guests can enjoy locally sourced sharing platters and beverages in either the Cozy Lounge or our Rooftop Garden, which features nearly 100 different whiskeys. Edinburgh Castle is 1 mile away and Princes Street's restaurants and bars as well as the Royal Mile can be reached in 5 minutes on foot. The nearby tram stop offers a direct connection to Edinburgh Airport.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Terrace
  • Bar
  • Elevator
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Autograph Collection
Hotel chain/brand
Autograph Collection

Property highlights

  • Located in the best-rated area in Edinburgh, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.6

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Buffet, Breakfast to go

Availability

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Guest reviews

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See what guests loved the most:

Lynne
United States United States
“The views from the garden were spectacular! Lovely rooms, very friendly staff, lots of nice little perks. Great location- very walkable to Royal Mile and some attractions. Exceeded expectations.”
Nerin
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
“Central location, the hotel exterior and interior is beautiful Spacious room and the team is very welcoming”
Angela
United States United States
“We checked in very late at night and Hassan was absolutely fantastic at getting us everything we needed. He even helped us with our TV. Please recognize this team member.”
Brian
United States United States
“It was a beautiful hotel with tons of beautiful nicks and crannies in it. To a courtyard with a beautiful view to an inside bar area.”
Joyce
Canada Canada
“Location, staff, especially David who was very informative and helpful. A lovely man. The room was very clean and comfortable with an exit from your room to outside.”
Ali
Bahrain Bahrain
“I had a wonderful experience at The Glasshouse, Autograph Collection. I stayed for five nights during my honeymoon, and the entire experience was truly memorable. The staff were extremely kind, welcoming, and attentive throughout the stay,...”
Jennifer
United States United States
“Breakfast was excellent with a full buffet AND cooked to order entree. Server was friendly and helpful with suggestions for sightseeing. Bed was very comfortable, room was huge.”
Debra
United States United States
“Very clean and very beautiful. I love David who helped get us, checked in and brought our luggage to the room and gave us the tour of the hotel and wonderful recommendations. What a great experience it was.”
Andrea
Iceland Iceland
“The Breakfast was very good, the hotel was awesome , when we arrived we were given a tour of the hotel. The location was great. The room was awesome, clean and the bed was very comfortable. I will definitely come back.”
Alison
United States United States
“We absolutely loved the location and the size we f our beautiful room.”

Hotel area info

Amenities of The Glasshouse, Autograph Collection

Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities

  • Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Terrace
  • Bar
  • Elevator
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

House rules

The Glasshouse, Autograph Collection takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
From 12:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
£75 per child, per night
Crib upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
£75 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

The Glasshouse Hotel is pleased to offer discounted parking at the nearby Q-Park Omni - our guests can take advantage of a 50% discount when pre-booking their parking online via https://www.q-park.co.uk/en-gb/cities/edinburgh/omni/ and using discount code GH50.

We are also pleased to offer our guests access to the Nuffield Health & Fitness Center next door in the Omni center. Passes are available for purchase with our Front Office team in order to use their Gym, Swimming Pool, Sauna and Steam Room.

Guests who are members of Marriott Bonvoy, or who enroll at the property - may be eligible to receive Bonvoy points on any additional spend at the property but will not receive any points or credit on bookings.

For guests who have booked a rate excluding Breakfast, the additional daily cost to add this on would be £30 per person for the Full Breakfast (which includes a plate from our A La Carte menu and the Continental Buffet Selection) or £15 per person for the Continental Breakfast offering only.

Please note that all guests will be requested to provide a valid Credit or Debit card for pre-authorization upon check-in as guarantee against any extras or incidentals (this will also include the stay cost for bookings that are to be paid at the hotel).

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

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