The Glasshouse (hotel)

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The Glasshouse, Autograph Collection Hotels
Glasshouse-Balcony.jpg
Glasshouse hotel looking up to Calton Hill
General information
LocationEdinburgh, Scotland
OpeningJune, 2003
Owner
ManagementAutograph Collection Hotels
Technical details
Floor count3
Other information
Number of rooms77
Number of suites20
Parkingoffsite, discounted
Website
Official Site

The Glasshouse hotel in Edinburgh opened in June 2003[1] and is located on Greenside Place, next to the Playhouse Theatre. The hotel is on the edge of Edinburgh's New Town build into the 160-year-old façade of Lady Glenorchy Church. The hotel has 77 bedrooms (of which 20 are suites, all named after a specific brand of whisky) and two acre roof garden, overlooking Calton Hill.

Awards[]

The hotel has a five star status granted by Visit Scotland.

The Glasshouse has won the following awards:

  • 2014 'Most Stylish Hotel'
  • 2013 SW Wedding Venue of the Year
  • "One of the top 50 hottest hotels in the world" by Condé Nast Traveler magazine
  • Winner of the "Most Stylish Hotel" by the Scottish Style Awards
  • Winner of the "Sexiest Hotel in Scotland" by Hotel Review Scotland
  • Voted "Best hotel to get naked in" by Opodo
  • Winner of The Scottish Hotel Design Award by Hotel Review Scotland
  • Awarded as "Top 1% of hotels in the world" by Expedia

External links[]

References[]

  1. ^ Louise Bozec (28 May 2003). "Edinburgh's Glasshouse is a first for Eton Group". The Caterer. Retrieved 28 May 2003.

Coordinates: 55°57′8″N 3°11′22″W / 55.95222°N 3.18944°W / 55.95222; -3.18944


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