The Glasshouse, Autograph Collection

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A modern building with a glass facade, surrounded by well-maintained greenery and a clear sky.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.
A modern building with large glass windows, outdoor seating with chairs and tables, and a well-maintained lawn.
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is AU$470
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct

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2 Greenside Place, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 3AA
  • Place, Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Calton Hill
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Princes Street
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Room options

Autograph, Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

Room, 1 King Bed, Hill View

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • Hill view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

Signature Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(26 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Hill View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Hill view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Terrace (View)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

Suite, 1 King Bed, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

Suite, 1 King Bed, Hill View

  • Hill view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

Signature Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free wired internet

Autograph, Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free wired internet

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About the area

Edinburgh

A luxury stay in the heart of Edinburgh awaits you at The Glasshouse, Autograph Collection. Within steps you'll find Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and Princes Street within a short 5-minute stroll. Highlights at this boutique hotel include in-room free WiFi, free high-speed Internet and LCD TVs. .The restaurant, The Snug Lounge, serves British cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. 3714 square feet (345 square metres) of event facilities include 5 meeting rooms and a conference centre, and other business amenities include limo/town car service. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Each morning English breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM. .Within a 15-minute walk of this 5-property class Edinburgh City Centre hotel, attractions include Royal Mile and George Street.

What's nearby

  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Omni Centre Edinburgh - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Calton Hill - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Princes Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Royal Mile - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 6 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 8 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪John Lewis Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Playfair (Wetherspoon) - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Santu Coffee Roastery - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Conan Doyle - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪CC Blooms - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Glasshouse, Autograph Collection

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. 5 meeting rooms and limo/town car service are available.

WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 3714 square feet (345 square metres) and includes a conference centre. A rooftop terrace, barbecue grills, and multilingual staff are also featured at the luxury The Glasshouse, Autograph Collection.

This 5-star Edinburgh hotel is smoke free.

  • 77 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • 3714 sq ft of conference space
  • 345 sq. m of conference space
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Conference centre
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Car service
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Glasshouse, Autograph Collection offers 77 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features free minibar items and laptop-compatible safes. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower, bathrobes, slippers and designer toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Hypo-allergenic bedding and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking; discounts available
  • Limo/town car service

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: GBP 30 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Restaurants on site

  • Snug Lounge
  • The Snug Lounge

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting
  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 5 meeting rooms
  • Conference centre (3,714 square foot of space)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bathtub
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height electrical sockets in bathroom
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Portable bathtub seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Transfer shower
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally sourced food prioritised
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Rooftop garden
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • IPod dock
  • LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Free stocked minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Portable fan
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 75 per night.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • An effective city/local tax rate of 6.00 per cent will be charged

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately GBP 30 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 75 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property class

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Glasshouse, Autograph Collection?

The Glasshouse, Autograph Collection offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Glasshouse, Autograph Collection?

As of 27 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Glasshouse, Autograph Collection on 26 Oct 2026 start from AU$470, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to The Glasshouse, Autograph Collection?

The closest beach to The Glasshouse, Autograph Collection is Portobello Beach (4.7 km).

What makes The Glasshouse, Autograph Collection a romantic place to stay?

Garden-view dining and couples dining, as well as premium bedding in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Glasshouse, Autograph Collection.

Is The Glasshouse, Autograph Collection family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and a BBQ, as well as childcare services and free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that The Glasshouse, Autograph Collection is a hit with families.

Does The Glasshouse, Autograph Collection serve breakfast?

Yep, English brekkie is on offer daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Glasshouse, Autograph Collection?

No, The Glasshouse, Autograph Collection does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Glasshouse, Autograph Collection?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves British cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at The Glasshouse, Autograph Collection?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Glasshouse, Autograph Collection?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Glasshouse, Autograph Collection Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 609 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 249 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 90 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1001 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone is so nice and friendly, bed is super comfy. Stayed here for my birthday , would come back again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fantastic stay from the outset
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay at the Glasshouse - made extra special by the wonderful staff. Everyone we encountered was lovely.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was wonderful from the woman who greeted us to the hotel. We loved David, the concierge, who showed us around the hotel and recommended great restaurants and changed one reservation to an earlier time for us. The breakfast was very good and a pleasing outlook.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great room and great staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff, room and breakfast were all great. Will definitely be back again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of our favourite hotels we’ve ever stayed. The rooms were outstanding. An excellent location and staff were fantastic. Would love to stay next time we’re in Edinburgh.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cannot fault the hotel or service. Everything exceeded expectations and then some. Location also excellent right by tramline
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely big room, very comfortable bed and good breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were excellent, very friendly and welcoming
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Staff very welcoming and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff were so polite and friendly for the most part.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Clean & spacious room! Friendly staff who were attentive to every need, 1st stay but won’t be our last
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel. Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Bit awkward for those who do not care for lifts.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Knowledgeable and attentive staff. The room was clean and comfortable. It was a great home away from home.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay. Great location, all staff were so helpful and kind.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nice hotel in great location

Convenient location, good size rooms, very friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Do not stay in a room just off the bar as these are very noisy as they don’t close the doors to the rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Excellent staff!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The lady on reception was amazing. She was very friendly and attentive to our needs. She helped make our weekend special and I would recommend the Glasshouse just on her service. The rest of the staff were great and the hotel itself was lovely. No hesitation in recommending this hotel.
Beautiful bar area
View from our room up Calton hill
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay here and can’t wait to come back. Amazing hotel and staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
yess staff very courteous & friendly. Room clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025