Gleneagles

A SETTING FOR SOIREES

The Tower Suite's position is unlike any other at Gleneagles, sat above the grand entrance and carousel door, through which guests have been welcomed for generations, and beneath the Saltire that flutters above the hotel. Boasting unrivalled spaces for lively dinner parties and group gatherings within the suite, guests arrive through a hallway of monochrome marble, high gloss burgundy resin and Art Deco pattern gold wallpaper, setting the tone of decadence and vintage glamour that echoes Gleneagles' history throughout.

A staircase winds its way through two floors, connecting a private, timber-rich dining room, to a plush sitting room and atmospheric library, where a hidden set of stairs leads to the hotel's only rooftop terrace. Reached through a secret door and revealing sweeping views across the rolling Ochil Hills, Gleneagles' three legendary golf courses and the gateway to the Highlands beyond, the terrace makes the perfect spot for a morning cup of coffee or a summer drinks reception.

In the ten-seat dining room, timber clad walls and herringbone flooring set the scene for lingering dinners, late conversation and one more round of cocktails, while by day the space lends itself equally well to working sessions and board meetings. AMing Green marble bar built into the panelling and Vintage Art Deco chairs gathered around the table complete the room.

The Tower Suite is designed for a stay that feels like an occasion in itself. Every stay is shaped around the guest, with a single point of contact in place from reservation through to departure, providing support around the clock. The philosophy is simple - no request is too much. From a morning coffee delivered at exactly the right time to a hot-ticket dinner reservation secured off site, your host will ensure your stay is tailored entirely to the individual. Be it an action-packed itinerary packed full of pursuits like an early morning padel lesson, followed by a day on the river salmon fishing, or simply providing a space to unwind, they are on hand to tailor fit each stay. Dining follows the same lead, with everything from relaxed suppers to formal celebrations treated as a conversation rather than a fixed menu. Guests are able to draw on the menus from across Gleneagles’ outlets in dialogue with the culinary team, as well as curating more bespoke experiences. 

PRIVATE QUARTERS

In the bedroom, a hand-painted bespoke mural by artist Nancy Daniell, capturing the surrounding Perthshire countryside, sits alongside a custom-designed four-poster bed and bespoke joinery in walnut, mahogany and burl. The room opens onto a breathtaking ensuite bathroom clad in marble, where an Arabescato arch frames the shower and bath, bordered in Nero Marquina detailing and mosaic Art Deco tiling. The dramatic curtained bath boasts a unique marble top and front, with tinted mirrors around the built in bath surround, with separate powder room. For those late night refreshments, there is the Night Pantry, a fully bespoke mini bar complete with fridge, freezer, coffee machine and curated snacks, all tailored to the guest's preferences prior to arrival. 

INSPIRED BY THE GOLDEN AGE OF TRAVEL

The redesign draws on the hotel’s origins in the 1920s, when the Caledonian Railway Company built Gleneagles to welcome its passengers in style. That romance runs through a distinctly Scottish material palette, layering glossy lacquer, gleaming brass and rich timber into a suite that feels both opulent and considered. In the first floor sitting room, a second mural continues Nancy Daniell's work from the bedroom, set against timber-clad walls and bespoke brass inlay detailing with a nod to vintage rail travel. A hidden bar, stocked by The American Bar with spirits and pre-batched cocktails, adds a sense of theatre and discovery as guests move between rooms. An eclectic mix of vintage and antique furniture, much of it sourced from the Scottish Antique & Arts Centre, 1stDibs and Pamono, sits alongside bespoke pieces by Julian Brown Fine Furniture and fabrics from Pierre Frey, Dedar and Rose Uniacke, while art consultant Sigrid Kirk, has brought together works by Scottish artists and newly commissioned pieces, completing a suite that feels both storied and thrillingly new.