Edinburgh has so many gorgeous hotels to discover, but nothing quite matches the fun and exuberance of staying at The Hoxton, Edinburgh. The Hoxton made its Scottish debut in the capital last summer and what a gem it is!
Set across 11 Georgian townhouses, nestled away on a grand yet rather sober street, The Hoxton, Edinburgh breathes new life into the former Grosvenor Hotel. The signage is so subtle that you could easily miss it, making it a bit of a secret urban bolthole.
Location
The dog-friendly hotel is conveniently located in the heart of the West End, just moments from Haymarket Station and within walking distance of iconic Princes Street, the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art and the elegant New Town. It’s also just 20-minutes walk from Edinburgh Castle, Royal Mile and upscale Stockbridge with its buzzing cafes and restaurants.
Design
AIME Studios (Ennismore’s in-house designers) are behind the hotel’s stunning look, balancing The Hoxton’s signature design flair with the functionality needed for a comfortable stay. The hotel’s original Georgian features have been thoughtfully restored and enhanced with cool mid-century furniture, exquisite jacquard fabrics, jewel-toned tiles and plenty of quirky design touches.
Arrival
Stepping through the doors of The Hoxton, Edinburgh, you immediately feel the creative energy of the place with a vibrant Verity Woolley mural, a vintage Murano glass chandelier, cool chequered flooring and plush seating to relax and refuel.
We were checked in swiftly by the delightful staff, who chatted with us about our plans for the day and their favourite pastries at The Palmerston (shout out to Laura and the team).
The lobby
Unlike some of the more high-energy lobby scenes found at the likes of The Hoxton, Paris and The Hoxton, Holborn, Edinburgh has more of a relaxed townhouse feel with cosy nooks, open fireplaces and slumbering dogs.
The ground floor social spaces include a series of open-plan lounges, a tiny cinema with five red velvet chairs and a cool gift shop with some iconic Scottish souvenirs like a deep-fried Mars bar tee.
The bedroom
The hotel’s 214 rooms range from the micro Snug Bunk to the family-sized Biggy Up (there don’t appear to be any suites as such). Our Cosy Room on the first floor was absolutely fabulous with plenty of space and enormously high ceilings.
The two-tone sage green walls with original cornicing and heather pink curtains adorning the high sash windows bring a feeling of calm, punctuated with custom artwork, a geometric patterned rug and a modern glass chandelier.
The king-size bed with a striking art deco red velvet headboard, bespoke duck feather cushions and crisp white linen was ever so sumptuous. Other room features include a large Smart TV, vintage-style Roberts radio, telephone with free international calls and a dresser with tea, coffee, milk and water, plus cute ceramic mugs and glasses.
Everything feels notably high-end and luxurious with well-chosen amenities and keen attention to detail.
The bathroom
The petite, monochrome tiled bathroom features a powerful walk-in shower, stylish Perrin and Rowe brass fixtures, extra-wide towels and full-size Blank bathroom products that are exclusive to The Hoxton.
Dining
Italian trattoria Patatino brings sunny Amalfi vibes with spritzes, antipasti and big bowls of pasta – for the adventurous, there’s even a haggis pizza. For early breakfast, all-day bites and late-night cocktails, the lobby bar is the place to hang out.
The Hoxton is also just one block away from The Palmerston, an acclaimed restaurant and bakery by chef Lloyd Morse. We enjoyed the indulgent set lunch (at just £23 for two courses or £26 for three) so much that we came back the next morning for freshly-baked blood orange and milk chocolate pastries. It’s also worth booking tables at the fantastic BABA, Noto and Tipo in the New Town.
The Hoxton, Edinburgh is a glorious place to spend a few nights in Edinburgh and with the recently introduced self-contained three-bedroom houses for group stays and events, there are even more reasons to visit.
All photos by Chérie City
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