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The bronze ribbon-wrapped egg of a building rising above St. James Quarter is hard to mistake for anything else. W Edinburgh is a luxury hotel that leans hard into spectacle, with mirrored ceilings, sculptural lighting, and wraparound terraces facing the skyline. A tartan tapestry and wood paneling nod to the city it landed in, while SUSHISAMBA handles the noise and the rooftop handles the views. Most of the 244 rooms are in the Ribbon Building, though a Georgian townhouse annexe is there for guests who want their drama slightly quieter.
Two honors, in evidence:
The record strongest first
- Forbes Travel Guide Forbes Recommended
- Michelin Guide Selected Hotels
One number, weighted & current 87
How we score
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