Hoteliers from Cromlix Hotel, House of Gods, and Crieff Hydro share how they balance technology adoption with human connection to create memorable guest experiences.
The Edinburgh Grand, Scotland’s first Luxury Collection hotel, has unveiled the Spa at The Edinburgh Grand, a new luxury wellness experience set within the former Bank of Scotland vaults beneath St Andrew Square.
The 99-room property marks RBH's sixth Ibis hotel and fourth Edinburgh location, expanding their Accor relationship and new partnership with Legal & General.
Travellers to Edinburgh will have the opportunity to check-into a new budget hotel from 2028 following the decision by Edinburgh City Council to mind to grant planning permission for a new Premier Inn at Edinburgh Airport.
Edinburgh is the economic, cultural and political capital of Scotland and is considered one of the UK’s primary powerhouses. This reputation has fuelled significant population growth over the past decade, with the Edinburgh metropolitan area reaching nearly 559,000 residents in 2024, a 12.0% increase since 2014. A compact city steeped in history, with notable cityscapes and exceptional views, Edinburgh is a renowned weekend-break destination with an international airport recording strong passenger growth and fast rail links on the East Coast Mainline branch. As the second most visited city in the UK after London, Edinburgh’s appeal lies in its cultural vibrancy and strategic location. Moreover, the Edinburgh Festival Fringe continues to be a global cultural highlight. In 2024, the festival sold approximately 2.6 million tickets (compared to 2.5 million in 2023), reaffirming its status as the largest annual arts festival in the world.
Marking the brand's Scottish debut, The Hoxton has touched down in Edinburgh's West End, transforming 11 Georgian-inspired terraced townhouses. Bringing the signature Hox energy to the city, the 214 rooms are split across both sides of historic Grosvenor Street, with the hotel also home to trattoria-style Italian restaurant Patatino, The Get Together ballroom-style events space, The Apartment meeting and events concept, an intimate screening room, and three Houses: self-contained three-bed, three-bath homes-away-from-home, ideal for those looking to live like a local with all the usual Hox comforts.
The Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood is delighted to announce the strategic appointment of Ronald Little as General Manager, coinciding with the first anniversary of the hotel's relaunch following a £10 million refurbishment.
Edinburgh's Gleneagles Townhouse - the stylish city outpost to Gleneagles Hotel - announces the appointment of new General Manager, Ewan Grant.
Cheval Collection has appointed Tom Gibson as GM to oversee its portfolio of properties in Edinburgh. The group is currently expanding around the world, most recently announcing a second property in Dubai, alongside a growing estate in Scotland. Gibson will be joining the group from Virgin Hotels, where he was GM of the group's Glasgow property. He has extensive experience across the luxury sector, including as GM of The Glasshouse, Edinburgh, part of the Autograph Collection and as director of operations at the Dalmahoy, Marriott Hotel & Country Club.
The Caledonian Edinburgh has today announced the appointment of Ross Clark as Director of Operations to lead on hotel operations and projects. He comes to the role with a wealth of hospitality knowledge and over 20 years of industry experience.
Gillian Mylles has been appointed as General Manager at The Resident Edinburgh, overseeing the hotel's opening in the Scottish capital. The 164-room property was subject to redevelopment of a 1960's eyesore into an exemplar sustainable new purpose for the building as a hotel. Resident Hotels will operate the Upper Upscale hotel, developed with Mactaggart Family & Partners, becoming the sixth ''The Resident'' branded hotel within the group's portfolio.
With the planned hotel opening in the Scottish capital, MEININGER Hotels continues its expansion into new markets and takes a step into the United Kingdom.
The Balmoral, a Rocco Forte hotel in Edinburgh, has announced the appointment of Andrew McPherson to the position of General Manager.
Virgin Hotels, the global luxury hospitality brand created by Virgin Group Founder Sir Richard Branson, is delighted to announce the appointment of Mafalda Moura Albuquerque as General Manager of Virgin Hotels Edinburgh.
As Cycas expands into Scotland's major cities, Marc Jones is one of the newest General Managers to join the Cycas team, as he prepares to open the upcoming Four Points by Sheraton Edinburgh Haymarket later this year. With over 30 years in the hospitality industry, Marc brings in-depth knowledge of the Scottish market, following roles across the country in central locations including Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen.
Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh – The Caledonian is located in the heart of Edinburgh, Scotland, and is steeped in hundreds of years of royal history. Housed inside a former Victorian-era railroad station, the hotel offers views of Edinburgh Castle, and is within walking distance to The Royal Mile (that leads to Holyrood Palace) and Princes Street Gardens.
With local seasonal produce at its heart, The Balmoral is entering a new culinary era with Paul Hart at the helm
The expansion of the Ruby Group, under the leadership of founder and CEO Michael Struck, is progressing rapidly despite the challenges in the European hotel market. The new Ruby Hotel in Edinburgh is located directly on the famous shopping street of Princes Street, opposite Princess Street Gardens Park, and comprises around 300 rooms across seven floors. The hotel features a rooftop terrace with panoramic views of both the World Heritage Edinburgh Castle and Edinburgh Old Town. Public areas include a 24/7 bar which, like the rooms themselves, follows Ruby's Lean Luxury philosophy.
InnSpire, the leading provider of a comprehensive technology suite that helps drive a seamless, world-class guest experience for some of the world’s most iconic hotels and brands, today announced the latest integration in its partnership with Virgin Hotels through the implementation of its comprehensive suite of guest connectivity, entertainment and contactless-enabled solutions at the newly opened Virgin Hotels Edinburgh.
Virgin Hotels, the luxury lifestyle hotel brand by Virgin Group founder Sir Richard Branson, announces reservations are live for its first European hotel Virgin Hotels Edinburgh, on 1 June 2022. Reservations can be made directly on the hotel's website www.virginhotels.com/edinburgh.