Hit Lamplighters rooftop bar for sophisticated cocktails with stunning views.
Despite the sweeping scale of the grand lobby and dining room, the modest size of the hotel, teamed with excellent customer service, offers an intimate sense of belonging; this is a townhouse, after all, albeit in the grandest sense of the world.
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Elegantly designed and classically charming, our Townhouse’s boutique bedrooms promise exceptional comfort and unique character. Our finest rooms offer stunning views over St Andrew Square. The Townhouse features some of Edinburgh’s most vibrant dining and drinking venues, including The Spence, an all-day restaurant, and Lamplighters, a rooftop bar boasting spectacular views of the city's iconic skyline.
Guests can also access exclusive treatments and therapy spaces in the bank’s former vault. Here, you'll find curated holistic wellness experiences and innovative technologies such as a cryotherapy chamber and an infrared sauna.
Book your stay at the Townhouse to enjoy unparalleled comfort, exceptional dining, and cutting-edge wellness in the heart of Edinburgh.