W Edinburgh, opened in November 2023 and has invigorated the town’s hospitality scene with the model’s innovative up to date hospitality providing. Situated within the vibrant St James Quarter, this Marriott Bonvoy property combines Edinburgh’s wealthy historical past with fashionable luxurious. The Luxurious Editor was one of many first to remain at this property and we beloved it! Learn on to find extra.
We have been first launched to the W Lodge model after we stayed on the W Bangkok after which once more having lunch on the W Amsterdam and brunch on the W Hong Kong – it’s protected to say we now have been hooked ever since. Calling Edinburgh house we now have watched the evolution of the St James Centre from a constructing website to an impressive leisure centre so the opening of the W Edinburgh this November 2023 is the icing on the cake.
The lodge options three distinct buildings; Ribbon Constructing, James Craig Stroll, and Quarter Home, every providing a singular perspective of the town. Its progressive design contains references to the town’s cultural, historic, and geographical elements and the distinctive rooftop W deck rewards guests with the best unfettered 360-degree views of Edinburgh and past. Inside, components of fireside, water, and native supplies create a compelling narrative. W Edinburgh has additionally launched thrilling eating experiences and social areas, together with Scotland’s first SUSHISAMBA restaurant celebrating Japanese, Brazilian, and Peruvian delicacies, the signature W Lounge excellent for all-day eating, and a secret speakeasy bar, João’s Place, serving inventive cocktails and premium spirits. The Luxurious Editor was one of many first friends to remain at this property and we beloved it!
The W Model
W Resorts emerged from the colourful 24/7 life-style of New York Metropolis and has revolutionised the hospitality business for over 20 years by difficult standard luxurious norms. Recognisable by its distinctive W signal, the model now presents over 60 lodges worldwide. It’s famend for its meticulous design, the distinctive No matter/At any time when service, and vigorous signature Dwelling Rooms, providing an unparalleled visitor expertise.
Artwork and design
The Ribbon Constructing, a exceptional nine-storey construction, boasts an eye catching exterior that embodies the town’s pageant environment, making it a notable landmark. Its façade, adorned with bronze-coloured metallic ribbons, attracts inspiration from a theme of expertise and hearth, which can also be mirrored within the constructing’s inside design and can also be house to the foyer.
On arrival to the W Edinburgh you’ll encounter a powerful mural by Craig Black within the gallery foyer, then images by Jodie Mann working all through the lodge (together with a sequence of ‘Ancestors’ Portraits’ based mostly on the artist’s time rising up in The Highlands). UK-based Jestico + Whiles was chosen to ship the inside design.
The inside design of the W Edinburgh is deeply influenced by the town’s distinctive geography, constructed atop a volcanic rock, with themes of fireside and water woven into its décor. The general public areas are adorned with darkish ‘charred wooden’ panelling, superbly contrasted by vivid copper accents, together with a exceptional copper-fringed ceiling within the W Lounge. The design incorporates pure rock within the welcome desks, the bar of the W Lounge, and the bars throughout the bedrooms. The color scheme all through the lodge attracts inspiration from native components, that includes shades harking back to thistle, copper, and woad blue.
Test-In and Welcome
A heat welcome is obtainable by doorman Alan who will information you thru check-in, I used to be given a glass of bubbly whereas I checked in, which I sipped on my manner as much as my suite, a becoming refreshment while I took in essentially the most unbelievable view from my suite. If you’re brief on time, you may even bypass the standard check-in and do it straight out of your cellphone, merely obtain the Marriot Bonvoy app which permits your cellphone to behave as your room key and nicely as offering entry to the No matter/At any time when concierge service.
Proper within the Coronary heart of Edinburgh
Over the previous few years, the St James Quarter has been welcoming a steady line of thrilling high-end outlets, bars, eating places and leisure to the advanced. A keep on the W Edinburgh lets you benefit from all of this actually on the lodge’s doorstep beneath whereas benefitting from bedrooms and suites with outlooks to Edinburgh Fortress, Arthur’s Seat, Calton Hill and the North Sea. Waverley Railway Station is only a few minutes stroll away, as are each the Previous City, Royal Mile and New City so it couldn’t be extra conveniently located.
The WOW issue
Of the 199 bedrooms and 45 suites, many have out of doors terraces to take full benefit of the spectacular views. Visitor lodging begins with the Fantastic King Rooms, then strikes on to Fabulous Kings Rooms earlier than transferring as much as the suite classes. Rooms are positioned inside all three buildings (that comprise the lodge) these positioned within the Ribbon Constructing and Quarter Home current a wholly up to date type.
Throughout in James Craig Stroll, a heritage-listed terrace relationship to 1775 captures the essence of Edinburgh’s historic attraction, highlighted by its sturdy and genuine stone exterior, lofty ceilings, and gracefully tall sash home windows. Inside this a part of the lodge friends are handled to a extra intimate, boutique-style expertise. The interiors listed here are adorned with architectural interval particulars and excessive ceilings, whereas the rooms present picturesque views over the newly developed St James metropolis sq..
For the most effective room in the home, ebook the Excessive Wow Suite — it has a wrap-around balcony with enviable panoramas of the town skyline. Encompassing 1,600 sq. ft, the inside has a front room, a eating room and a press release rock bar harking back to the fort’s volcanic base. Into the bed room for a dreamy night time’s sleep on the round super-king-sized mattress. The suite additionally has a walk-in wardrobe, whereas the spa-like rest room has a free-standing bathtub, a sauna, a walk-in bathe and a conceit unit.
Our Cool Nook Suite
Throughout our keep, we have been in a Cool Corne Suite ‘Room 831’. Occupying 62sqm and positioned within the Quarter Home constructing, this in my view, presents top-of-the-line views in Edinburgh. The bed room has a king-size mattress with a flatscreen TV (there may be one other within the lounge space), a luxurious rest room, and separate residing quarters with a cocktail bar podium and couch alongside one aspect of the lounge. My favorite facet was the out of doors terrace which wraps fully round the entire suite.
Bed room
With home windows on either side of the mattress, you may look out to the fort and the Balmoral Clock or right down to the Firth of of Forth. There are many plug sockets on both sides of the mattress too.
Lounge
Spectacular views from the lounge are on provide and you may combine up a cocktail on the cocktail bar.
Loads of facilities on provide too. Massive laptop-sized protected, hairdryer and steamer, a laundry service and expresso machine and a well-stocked and chilled mini-bar.
Rest room
I beloved the toilet, which sits behind the mattress, the tub is all managed through an interface, shampoo and bathe gel are by Davines whereas dental facilities are by Olas, twin sinks and a separate rainshower means there may be a great deal of area too.
Balcony & View
Just one phrase to explain the balcony, unbelievable! And it’ll come into its personal within the hotter summer time months.
On the highest flooring…
Within the Ribbon Constructing is the place the model’s famend social scene breaks out within the type of three venues; SUSHISAMBA, W Lounge and Joao’s Place.
SUSHISAMBA
SUSHISAMBA, a singular fusion of Japanese, Brazilian, and Peruvian tradition has introduced its eclectic mixture of cuisines to W Edinburgh. The menu presents an array of dishes starting from Japanese tempura and sushi to Brazilian churrasco and moqueca, and Peruvian anticuchos and seviches, catering to numerous tastes.
The venue’s dynamic design features a placing eating room and an outside terrace providing panoramic views of Edinburgh’s skyline. A non-public eating space adorned with a customized mural by a neighborhood artist and the enduring orange tree sculpture within the bar space will create an immersive environment for friends to get pleasure from a mix of delicacies, music, and design from day to night.
The menu additionally highlights native Scottish produce, that includes dishes like robata-grilled Highland Wagyu Flat Iron with honey soy, Loch Fyne Oysters Teriyaki, and the signature Samba Edinburgh Roll. The eating expertise is additional enhanced by an intensive cocktail menu, a choice of top-shelf sake, and an array of Scottish and Japanese whiskies.
W Lounge
The lodge’s beating coronary heart, W Lounge positioned on the high of the Ribbon Constructing presents 360-degree views across the metropolis, head to the cocktail bar or calm down within the lounge space the selection is yours. Outdoors on the panoramic W Deck, are customized igloos for all-weather consuming and eating, whereas inside is modelled on an evening membership.
The cocktail menu on the venue creatively attracts inspiration from the folklore and legendary creatures of the Gaelic nations, a theme that can also be echoed within the venue’s decor. Featured cocktails embrace distinctive creations like Èiridh – The Rising, a mix of Plum Teeling Poitin, Pear Eau de Vie, Peychaud Bitters, Lemon, and Scottish Honey Cordial, and Ùrachadh – Awakening, a wealthy mixture of Highland Park 12, Treacle Cordial, Espresso, Cream, and Flamed Spices.
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Whereas the meals menu takes a sharing plate method.
Joao’s Place
We completely beloved this hidden speakeasy, tucked away within the W Lounge. For Brazilian-inspired cocktails, sit on this area impressed by the neighbourhood of Liberdade in São Paulo. Temper lighting, couches and lounge music performed on vinyl create a relaxed and funky environment, whereas outdoors an outside hearth mixed with some premium tipples stored drinkers toasty.
Breakfast
Served in SUSHISAMBA in addition to W Lounge you may take your choose of the place you wish to begin the day. I opted for SUSHISAMBA which supplies a chic a la carte breakfast with each scorching breakfast dishes in addition to chilly continental choices, I selected the avocado on toast, with eggs. a aspect of cheese (which was very beneficiant in measurement!) a pastry basket and low and juice.
Away Spa
Impressed by the weather, the 4 therapy rooms at W are themed round Hearth, Earth, Water and Air. There’s additionally a double therapy room for {couples} searching for high quality time collectively. Remedies can be found from 11 am to 7 pm. The lodge additionally has a health centre with Technogym tools.
Health Centre
Last Ideas
Playful and trendy, this lodge does a unbelievable job of marrying the W ethos, with Edinburgh’s native tradition and influences from across the globe. It’s a great base for these wishing to find the town, with a number of the finest views on the town and unbelievable eating choices.
