Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at The Glasshouse, Autograph Collection

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 centre. 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 Snug Lounge or our Rooftop Garden, which features nearly 100 different whiskies. 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 particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Autograph Collection
Hotel chain/brand
Autograph Collection

Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Edinburgh, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.5

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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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
7.9
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
9.2
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Daniel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Gorgeous hotel. Very contemporary. Amazing selection of whiskey in the snug bar.
  • Karen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very central, surprisingly quiet given location. Excellent, courteous and professional staff. Good quality furnishings and facilities
  • Carla
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff turn this hotel from great to exceptional. Impressive building and reception, attractive and comfortable rooms, but the staff couldn't have been more helpful and accommodating. Without exception, we found the staff professional and...
  • Carol
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Amazing location. Rooms highest standard. Staff friendly and welcoming
  • Evelyn
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff were friendly the room was spacious and so comfortable.
  • Martin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location and quality of the accommodation. Staff were amazing and the small touches, such as Prosecco at check in was special.
  • Kevin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Hotel is simply stunning. Roof top garden an excellent added extra. Rooms fabulous with extremely comfy beds.
  • S
    Sophie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Breakfast was lovely! All staff was extremely friendly and made the stay perfect! Would recommend to anyone and it was a perfect location, can't wait to visit again.
  • Nina
    Germany Germany
    This hotel and its staff was perfect. We had an upgrade of our room. The only little thing to critizise was the breakfast- the room was extremly cold and the staff a bit slow. But keeping this asside perfect stay.
  • Olga
    Poland Poland
    The hotel itself is in a good location, beautiful old building. Lots of good restaurants nearby and close enough to the main attractions. Friendly staff. Lovely roof terrace.

Hotel surroundings

Facilities of The Glasshouse, Autograph Collection
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular facilities

  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Terrace
  • Bar
  • Lift
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock

View

  • View

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is needed) and costs £12 per day.

  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking

Reception services

  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Trouser press
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business facilities

  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Hypoallergenic
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Car hire
  • Laptop safe
  • Carpeted
  • Lift
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron

Accessibility

  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Spanish
  • Japanese
  • Polish

House rules
The Glasshouse, Autograph Collection takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00 to 00:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
From 00:00 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

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

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots 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 supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBMaestroUnionPay credit card Cash is not accepted

The fine print
Need-to-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 Centre next door in the Omni centre. 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 enrol 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-authorisation 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 identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

FAQs about The Glasshouse, Autograph Collection

  • Guests staying at The Glasshouse, Autograph Collection can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.4).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Buffet
    • À la carte
    • Breakfast to go

  • The Glasshouse, Autograph Collection is 0.7 miles from the centre of Edinburgh. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at The Glasshouse, Autograph Collection may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Room options at The Glasshouse, Autograph Collection include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Studio
    • Double

  • The Glasshouse, Autograph Collection offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Horse riding
    • Bicycle rental

  • Check-in at The Glasshouse, Autograph Collection is from 15:00, and check-out is until 12:00.