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Reviews of W Edinburgh 5 stars

1 St James Square, Edinburgh, EH1 3AX, United Kingdom

#30 of 181 hotels in Edinburgh

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 890 hotel reviews

8.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.3

  • Comfort

    9.3

  • Location

    9.7

  • Facilities

    9.0

  • Staff

    9.2

  • Value for money

    8.1

  • Free WiFi

    8.4

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  • Reviewed: 27 August 2025

    10
    A perfect location to see Edingburgh on foot in a chic part of town just a short walk from the railway and restaurants.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Modern,chic and awesome layout

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Flexible and kindness staff , excellent hospitality

    Comfortable ,

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 August 2025

    10
    Memorable trip and excellent staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Unique, central, great views

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • James Craig Deluxe Guest Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff were some of the least helpful people on the planet

    Incredible location. Great sized rooms. Very clean.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 August 2025

    10
    Amazing!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The toilet and shower inside the room and close to the bed.

    Everything!!!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Centrally located, facilities were 1st rate, and the staff went out of there way to make our stay the best

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 July 2025

    8.0
    Late check in.. no welcome drink
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Twin with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff

    Location

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 July 2025

    10
    Good experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The location

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 July 2025

    8.0
    Good but not clean.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only negative thing was the cleanliness of the place. Housekeeping was genuinely terrible. They kept forgetting to replace towels, one day forgot to clean our room altogether. Stains on the curtains. Dust bunnies in the corners. Didnt look like they owned a hoover at all. After three nights didnt change our sheets. When we complained about the sheets not being changed the sheets were changed but this time had weird stains on them. Genuinely not what i would expect from the W.

    The location was great. Staff exceptional as you would expect at the W. Very polite and happy to go out of their way to help. I told them it was my husband’s birthday and they gave us an upgrade and a bottle of proseco to celebrate. Property is stunning.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 July 2025

    10
    My wife's 29th Birthday Stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing everything was amazing I didn't like that we had to leave

    The hotel is exceptional our room was so big and thought of everything the hotel service was amazing we used the spa facilities which were amazing the staff were so friendly and welcoming an extra touch was added to our room we had foil 29 balloons as a surprise will definitely be back and recommend to anyone

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 July 2025

    8.0
    Well located, good staff, lots of complimentary snacks, but very poor hot tub and shower
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Studio Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I love a great hottub and did not blink twice about paying sixty pounds for a private tub, experience shower, and sauna. But the hot tub experience was poor - the tub was not jetted, just a few bubbles; the private room was very warm - the design should have included the ability to open a window; the experience shower was sold as “the pressure may be too much” and I guess compared to the weak shower in the suite we had it was stronger but it was certainly not a powerful shower. I canceled my other bookings for this experience.

    Well located, good staff, clean, unique room layout, lots of complimentary treats

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 July 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Twin with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 4 nights

    expensive

    the location the staff

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 July 2025

    10
    We stayed for our daughter’s recent graduation and had a lovely stay thank you to all the staff for making our stay so s
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing, all very good

    Great location, lovely modern architecture bringing and facilities.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 June 2025

    9.0
    5 Star
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We weren’t able to access the outside roof lounges, they should make the glass longer to still be able to go out because Edinburgh we always be windy that’s why I haven’t given 10 out of 10, also as we got the Superior King with Balcony Suite Breakfast should be included.

    Staff was amazing, the room was fantastic and clean

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 June 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights

    More cupboard space in the bedroom

    Fabulous location and exciting contemporary architecture. Great views from the restaurant and bar which offers a well prepared global menu. Breakfast was a great menu based feast.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 June 2025

    10
    An excellent stay at top class hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The restaurants and bars have the best views of the city! All staff were super friendly and professional. The gym was excellent.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 June 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Twin with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Ok

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 June 2025

    10
    Great service, great hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • James Craig Deluxe Guest Room
    • Stayed 7 nights

    Good Location and Amazing service by the staff.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 June 2025

    8.0
    Nice stay in a perfect location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Housekeeping wasn't consistent - some days my room was turned down, others it wasn't. Rooms not that thoroughly cleaned, lots of dust, glasses not cleaned, and towels left unfolded and on the side. I stayed for 6 nights and had a note saying my bedding would be changed after 3 nights but it wasn't. Bar staff in W rooftop were quite rude (it felt like I was an inconvenience to them to have to get me a pepsi). Bar manager behind the bar in W lounge was really loud and a bit rude to junior staff also behind the bar (told them he didnt want to hear them moaning and couldn't be dealing with them today) as I sat there. Not as 5* in the details as other 5* offerings I've stayed at.

    The beds are really comfy and the rooms a nice size. Shower perfect. Doormen and reception staff really great, such a friendly welcome each day, gave me a drink on arrival and a water to take with me as I checked out. Staff in W lounge (lounge bit not bar bit) brilliant during the week. I was doing work daily and guy remembered my order each day and was lovely. New, modern hotel with interesting design. Spa amazing. The lifts are so cool. Perfect location. Rooftop views stunning.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 June 2025

    10
    Great
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Twin with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Washroom style

    Amazing rooms and hotel

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 June 2025

    10
    Fantastic great hotel one problem need a resident area on the roof could not get a seat on the
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • James Craig Deluxe Guest Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Modern

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 June 2025

    8.0
    Great location and staff, but room design and noise disappointing.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Questionable room layout for a deluxe option. The open-plan bathroom overlooks the bed, which lacks a headboard, and faces a floor-to-ceiling window. The curtains did not provide sufficient blackout, making it difficult to sleep well. The corridor was quite noisy at night, with frequent sounds of people walking, talking, and doors swinging.

    Warm and attentive staff who truly resonated with the five-star hotel vibe. The location is excellent, very convenient for shopping and dining.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 June 2025

    10
    Great! Would recommend.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Twin with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/a

    The location is the best! It's real close to the train station, attached to many shops & eateries. Beds are comfortable. Everyone was very nice. Everything is walkable from here. I had two rooms for one night, but I wished I had booked here for the first 4 nights before we left for a 3 day tour of the highlands. I had just paid for our hotel elsewhere & saw a good price for the W for those same nights for the same price. If I ever come back, I'll book the W.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 June 2025

    10
    Well trained and polite staff - nothing too much trouble
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing - all good on this visit.

    Very helpful staff. I was there for a stag weekend and arrived at 11am so room not ready, of course. But the staff were great - showed me a quiet bathroom where I could change and then took my bags to be delivered to my room later in the day. I got an upgrade which, sadly, I didn't get much benefit of as I was out partying all day. As promised, the staff phoned me later to tell me the room number I had been allocated so they could not have been more helpful.

    Stayed in May 2025

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