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 built behind a 172-year-old church facade

Rooftop Garden & Whisky Bar

The hotel's 1 hectare roof garden provides outdoor seating with views over Calton Hill and Edinburgh city centre. The Snug Lounge bar offers a selection of nearly 100 different whiskies for guests to sample. This rooftop space also includes barbecue facilities and picnic areas for private use.

Rooms & Suites

Each bedroom at The Glasshouse, Autograph Collection Edinburgh comes with floor-to-ceiling windows and views of the roof terrace or the city. Most bedrooms include a balcony or private seating area within the roof garden. Bathrooms are stocked with Highland Aromatics toiletries, and rooms have Nespresso coffee makers and flat-screen TVs.

Dining & Breakfast

Breakfast is served in The Brasserie, which offers floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Calton Hill and a choice of Full Scottish or continental options. Guests can also order locally sourced sharing platters in the Snug Lounge or on the Rooftop Garden. The hotel provides complimentary Prosecco for guests upon arrival.

Location & Access

The Glasshouse Hotel Edinburgh sits behind the restored facade of 172-year-old Lady Glenorchy Church, a short walk from Edinburgh Waverley Rail Station and York Place Tram Stop. The Royal Mile and Princes Street's restaurants and bars are reachable within a 5-minute walk. The nearby tram stop offers a direct connection to Edinburgh Airport.

Weddings & Events

The Glasshouse Autograph Collection was voted Edinburgh's Most Romantic Hotel at the Scottish Hotel Awards 2018. The hotel offers customizable event spaces that can accommodate weddings, corporate meetings, and private celebrations. Personalised guest services, including concierge assistance with special occasion planning, are available.

  • Rooftop Garden: 1 hectare roof garden with Calton Hill views
  • Whisky Selection: Nearly 100 whiskies in the Snug Lounge bar
  • Room Features: Floor-to-ceiling windows and private balcony access
  • Location: 5-minute walk to Royal Mile, direct tram to Edinburgh Airport
  • Award: Voted Edinburgh's Most Romantic Hotel, 2018
  • Complimentary: Prosecco served upon arrival for guests
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

Luggage 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

Lift

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

  • Cots

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 227 £
📏 Distance to centre 800 m
✈️ Distance to airport 14.3 km
🧳 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
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
Theatre
Edinburgh Playhouse
70 m
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COSMO Edinburgh
40 m
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Frankie And Bennys
220 m
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Shazan
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Al Fresco Giuliano's Bistro
90 m
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Giuliano's
90 m
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Nando's
70 m
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passage to india
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Pomegranate
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CC Blooms
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The Theatre Royal Bar
110 m
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Phuket Pavilion
150 m

Reviews of The Glasshouse, Autograph Collection

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FAQ about The Glasshouse, Autograph Collection

Which popular attractions are located near The Glasshouse, Autograph Collection hotel?
You can always visit Holyrood Park, placed 2.6 km from The Glasshouse, Autograph Collection hotel. Another landmark that is worth your while is Museum of Childhood located only 1 km away.
Which landmarks are closest to The Glasshouse, Autograph Collection?
Guests of The Glasshouse, Autograph Collection can visit Edinburgh Playhouse (a mere 100 metres from the accommodation), or Calton Hill placed 8 minutes' walk away.
Can we park our car at the hotel?
Yes, the hotel provides parking spaces nearby.
What are the recommended dining options during the stay at this unique hotel?
Guests of this unique hotel can dine just outside the property in a highly rated-9/10 according to reviews-restaurant Olive Branch Bistro offering European cuisine.
What is check-in and check-out time at the 5-star The Glasshouse, Autograph Collection hotel?
Guests of the 5-star The Glasshouse, Autograph Collection hotel can check in from 15:00 to 23:59 and check out from 12:00.
What payment methods are accepted in the 5-star The Glasshouse, Autograph Collection?
Payment methods in the 5-star The Glasshouse, Autograph Collection include:
  • Mastercard
  • Visa
  • American Express
What kinds of rooms does the unique 5-star The Glasshouse, Autograph Collection hotel offer?
The unique 5-star The Glasshouse, Autograph Collection hotel offers such room types as Deluxe Room, King Suite, and Twin Room.
Which facilities are offered in the rooms of the hotel?
All rooms of the hotel feature a mini fridge bar, coffee and tea making facilities as well as a personal safe, some of them boast a sofa.
Does the staff at the 5-star The Glasshouse, Autograph Collection speak any foreign languages?
Yes, the staff of the 5-star The Glasshouse, Autograph Collection will help you in Polish, Japanese, Spanish, and English.
Are there any business facilities featured at the hotel?
For business travellers the hotel offers a conference room as well as conference equipment and a xerox.
Which facilities are provided in the unique 5-star The Glasshouse, Autograph Collection hotel?
Top locations of the unique 5-star The Glasshouse, Autograph Collection hotel include luggage storage and a restaurant, whereas guests' safety will be ensured with a safety deposit box and 24-hour security service.
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