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The Glasshouse boutique hotel, Edinburgh
2 Greenside Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3AA
Guest Rating: 
4.4 / 5
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About The Glasshouse boutique hotel hotel
Behind the facade of an old church you will find the clean contemporary lines of the Glasshouse - Edinburgh’s hip, boutique, luxury hotel.
An oasis in the city, the hotel boasts the only rooftop garden in Edinburgh offering unparalleled views - the perfect place for an aperitif. Award-winning bedrooms await with crisp Egyptian cotton linen for you to sink into.
Superbly located in the heart of Edinburgh, the hotel is 5 minutes from Princes Street, North Bridge and Harvey Nichols. Edinburgh Waverley mainline station is only 5 minutes by taxi, and Edinburgh International Airport is 10 km away, about 20 minutes’ drive.
Hotel Facilities
General
- 24-Hour Front Desk,
- All Public and Private spaces non-smoking,
- Bar,
- Garden,
- Luggage Storage,
- Newspapers,
- Non-Smoking Rooms,
- Parking.
Activities
- Massage.
Services
- Babysitting/Child Services,
- Dry Cleaning,
- Fax/Photocopying,
- Internet Services,
- Meeting/Banquet Facilities,
- Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN.
Hotel Policies
Important! Some policies may vary from these depending on your room, date and rate selection. Please check the room information when booking.
Check In / Check Out
- You may check in from 14:00 hours onwards.
- You must check out by 11:00 hours.
Cancellations
If cancelled up to 1 day before the date of arrival, no fee will be charged. If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the first night will be charged.
To cancel an existing booking please go to the Cancellation page.
Extra Charges
VAT is included. Service charge is included. City/tourist tax is not applicable.
Parking
Private parking is possible at a location nearby and charges are applicable.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel and costs GBP 5.95 per hour.
Deposit
No deposit will be charged.
Children and extra beds
All children are welcome. All children under 1 year stay free of charge when using existing bedding. All children under 2 years stay free of charge for cots. There is no capacity for extra beds in the room. Maximum capacity of babycots in a room is 1.
Payment - We accept
- Visa,
- Maestro,
- Master Card,
- American Express,
- Diners Card.
Important Information
Due to road work being carried out by Edinburgh Council, the hotel's front parking bay will be unavailable for 9 weeks from 04 April 2009. During this time, cars will not be able to access the hotel for parking or luggage unloading. If arriving by taxi, get out at Picardy Place. You can then walk 35 metres towards Leith Walk and cross the road by the Playhouse Theatre, which is next door to the hotel. If you are arriving by car, the hotel recommends parking at the Omni Complex (on Greenside Row). You can telephone the hotel if you need help with your luggage.
Room information
Contemporary in style, the suites are each named after a different type of single malt Scotch Whisky.
Deluxe Double Room more info
This is a deluxe double room with floor-to-ceiling windows offering views over the 2-acre roof terrace or Edinburgh city. Spacious and luxurious, the deluxe double rooms are approximately 28 m² in area. You can enjoy Egyptian cotton sheets, a duck down duvet and a stylish glass bathroom with Korres toiletries. The room has complimentary personalised business cards, complimentary shoe shine and a complimentary newspaper. Mineral water and a scented candle are provided at turndown. In addition to the facilities already listed (see below) the room has a plasma TV, a music library, a DDI telephone line, voicemail, broadband, and a fax and modem point.
Amenities:
- Air Conditioning,
- Bath,
- Bathrobe,
- CD Player,
- Hairdryer,
- Ironing Facilities,
- Minibar,
- Refrigerator,
- Safety Deposit Box,
- Satellite TV,
- Seating Area,
- Shower,
- Slippers,
- TV,
- Tea/Coffee Maker,
- Telephone,
- Toilet,
- Trouser Press,
- Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock,
- Work Desk.
Executive Double Room more info
Spacious and luxurious, the executive double rooms are approximately 38 m² in area. Each of the rooms has floor-to-ceiling windows offering views over the 2-acre roof terrace or Edinburgh city. You can enjoy Egyptian cotton sheets, a duck-down duvet and a stylish glass bathroom with toiletries from Highland Aromatics. Guests receive free personalised business cards, shoe shine and newspaper. Mineral water is provided on turn down. In addition to the facilities already listed (see below) the room has a flat-screen TV, a music library (on request), a DDI telephone line, voicemail, Wi-Fi internet, and a fax/modem point.
Amenities:
- Air Conditioning,
- Bath,
- Bathrobe,
- CD Player,
- Hairdryer,
- Ironing Facilities,
- Minibar,
- Refrigerator,
- Safety Deposit Box,
- Satellite TV,
- Seating Area,
- Shower,
- TV,
- Tea/Coffee Maker,
- Telephone,
- Toilet,
- Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock,
- Work Desk.
Studio Suite more info
Very spacious, these huge suites are approximately 52 m² in area. Each of these suites has floor-to-ceiling windows, offering views over the 2-acre roof terrace or Edinburgh city. The suite has Egyptian-cotton sheets and a duck-down duvet, and a stylish glass bathroom with Highland Aromatics toiletries. There is a free decanter of single malt whisky, and either a leather lounge area or armchairs. Guests receive free personalised business cards, shoe shine and newspaper. Mineral water is provided on turn down. In addition to the facilities already listed (see below) the suite has a flat-screen TV, music library (on request), a DDI telephone line, voicemail, Wi-Fi internet, and a fax/modem point.
Amenities:
- Air Conditioning,
- Bath,
- Bathrobe,
- CD Player,
- Fax,
- Hairdryer,
- Ironing Facilities,
- Minibar,
- Refrigerator,
- Safety Deposit Box,
- Satellite TV,
- Seating Area,
- Shower,
- TV,
- Tea/Coffee Maker,
- Telephone,
- Toilet,
- Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock,
- Work Desk.
Special Deluxe Room more info
This is a deluxe double room with floor-to-ceiling windows offering views over the 2-acre roof terrace or Edinburgh city. Spacious and luxurious, the deluxe rooms are approximately 28 m² in area. You can enjoy Egyptian cotton sheets, a duck down duvet and a stylish glass bathroom with Korres toiletries. The room has complimentary personalised business cards, complimentary shoe shine and a complimentary newspaper. Mineral water and a scented candle are provided at turndown. In addition to the facilities already listed (see below) the room has a plasma TV, a music library, a DDI telephone line, voicemail, broadband, and a fax and modem point.
Amenities:
- Air Conditioning,
- Bath,
- Bathrobe,
- CD Player,
- Hairdryer,
- Ironing Facilities,
- Minibar,
- Refrigerator,
- Safety Deposit Box,
- Satellite TV,
- Seating Area,
- Shower,
- Slippers,
- TV,
- Tea/Coffee Maker,
- Telephone,
- Toilet,
- Trouser Press,
- Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock,
- Work Desk.
Stay 1 Night and Save 5% - Deluxe Double Room more info
Discount is included in the rate shown. This is a deluxe double room with floor-to-ceiling windows offering views over the 2-acre roof terrace or Edinburgh city. Spacious and luxurious, the deluxe rooms are approximately 28 m² in area. You can enjoy Egyptian cotton sheets, a duck down duvet and a stylish glass bathroom with Korres toiletries. The room has complimentary personalised business cards, complimentary shoe shine and a complimentary newspaper. Mineral water and a scented candle are provided at turndown. In addition to the facilities already listed (see below) the room has a plasma TV, a music library, a DDI telephone line, voicemail, broadband, and a fax and modem point.
Stay 2 Nights, Save 10% - Deluxe Double Room more info
The 10% discount is included in the rate shown. This is a deluxe double room with floor-to-ceiling windows offering views over the 2-acre roof terrace or Edinburgh city. Spacious and luxurious, the deluxe rooms are approximately 28 m² in area. You can enjoy Egyptian cotton sheets, a duck down duvet and a stylish glass bathroom with Korres toiletries. The room has complimentary personalised business cards, complimentary shoe shine and a complimentary newspaper. Mineral water and a scented candle are provided at turndown. In addition to the facilities already listed (see below) the room has a plasma TV, a music library, a DDI telephone line, voicemail, broadband, and a fax and modem point.
Amenities:
- Air Conditioning,
- Bath,
- Bathrobe,
- CD Player,
- Hairdryer,
- Ironing Facilities,
- Minibar,
- Refrigerator,
- Safety Deposit Box,
- Satellite TV,
- Seating Area,
- Shower,
- Slippers,
- TV,
- Tea/Coffee Maker,
- Telephone,
- Toilet,
- Trouser Press,
- Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock,
- Work Desk.
Directions
The Glasshouse is located at Greenside Place, just off Princes Street and five minutes' walk from Waverley train station. The hotel sits atop the Omni Leisure Centre, and is accessed through the facade of the 150 year old Lady Glenorchy Church, which is part of the hotel.
*Directions included in email booking confirmation
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