Detailed Review
Located just off of Princes Street in the heart of Edinburgh is the Glasshouse. Composed primarily of glass, this luxury hotel allows immediate access to all the art, history and nightlife the city has to offer.
The facilities
The Glasshouse serves as a haven of serenity, nestled among a bustling city. The two-acre rooftop Japanese garden exemplifies this concept even further. Guests can take a deep breath and relax at this luxury hotel.
The garden is also especially useful for business travellers with its extensive meeting room facilities. They are fully equipped with media equipment (including LCD projectors, VCR/DVD players, surround sound stereos, PA system, lighting control and video conferences).
Breakfast at the Glasshouse is served a la carte or continental-style and features a traditional Scottish breakfast. Guests also have access to the luxury hotel’s honesty bar as well as the Observatory.
The rooms
The 65 rooms at this luxury hotel are a combination of manmade and natural materials with rich, spicy tones, all of which complement the unique glass and stone bathrooms and dramatic floor-to-ceiling windows that create a feeling of space and light. Every room pampers guests with an array of amenities including Frette Egyptian-cotton bed linens, Korres toiletries and complimentary shoeshine.
Each room at the Glasshouse features a CD player with a music library, as well as satellite TV and wireless internet access. There is also 24-hour room service and a private bar in each room. If guests are looking for some extra indulgence, private suites feature a sauna and Jacuzzi.
Press Quotes
"The style is minimalist in a retro ’70s way - sharp-edged furniture, burnished wood floors, leather sofas and pendant lampshades.” Telegraph 07
