EMPTYJET ApprovedThe Guests' — N° 384 of 777
100 Princes Street
Edinburgh · United Kingdom
95.0EMPTYJETEMPTYJET Consensus score out of 100$$$$$from ~$3,175 / night
- City
- city breaks
- food & wine
EMPTYJET RecommendEMPTYJET rank #1418
Gleneagles Townhouse
Second band: well-established luxury properties with consistent evidence across independent references.
646 guest reviews analysed
No. 39 St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, Midlothian, EH2 2AD, GB
Distinctions
Hotel distinction
Forbes Travel Guide
Among the world's finest
Global excellence index
Reader distinction- Industry awards
Advisor network
Card travel programme
EMPTYJET Consensus
78.4 / 100
Our own composite of guest reviews across Google, Tripadvisor, Booking, Agoda and every major platform — the praise and the complaints.
Analysed from 646 guest reviews across Google, Tripadvisor and Booking.com.
Most noted: rooms.
Best for
- city breaks
- food & wine
- wellness
- couples
About Gleneagles Townhouse
Gleneagles Townhouse offers 33 rooms in Edinburgh’s New Town, combining five-star service with a contemporary approach to wellness. The property features The Spence, an all-day restaurant, and a rooftop bar exclusive to members and guests, providing skyline views. The spa includes a cryotherapy chamber and infrared sauna, while the GYM & WELLNESS STUDIOS support training and treatments.
Recognised by The World's 50 Best Hotels (rank 78 for 2025), Forbes Travel Guide (Four-Star, 2026), and La Liste (Top 1000, 2026), Gleneagles Townhouse is noted for its innovative amenities and fine dining, making it a prominent choice in Edinburgh.
Why it stands out
Gleneagles Townhouse is listed as EMPTYJET for its central Edinburgh location, five-star status, and recognition from The World's 50 Best Hotels, Forbes Travel Guide, and La Liste. Its spa, fine dining at The Spence, and exclusive rooftop bar set it apart for city stays.
Key facts
- Official classification
- 5-star (google_maps)
- Keys
- 33 rooms
- Pets
- not_allowed
- Architecture
- Shaped by the spirit of our Georgian home, blending timeless character with contemporary comfort
- Type
- City, Wellness
Amenities
Verified 19 Aug 2026Dining
- Fine dining — evidence: adjacent to our all-day restaurant, The Spence
- Bar — Members and hotel guests get the keys to our rooftop bar for skyline cocktails
- Rooftop bar — evidence: Members and hotel guests get the keys to our rooftop bar for skyline cocktails
Wellness
- Spa — From a cryotherapy chamber to infrared sauna, expect innovation that restores
- Sauna — evidence: From a cryotherapy chamber to infrared sauna, expect innovation that restores
- Fitness centre — evidence: Our GYM & WELLNESS STUDIOS Your base for training, treatments and therapies
Dining
Verified 19 Aug 2026Spa & wellness
Verified 19 Aug 2026Awards & affiliations
- The World's 50 Best HotelsList · #782025
- Forbes Travel GuideFour-Star2026
- La ListeTop 10002026
- MICHELIN GuideOne Key
- Condé Nast TravelerReaders' Choice Awards
- World Travel AwardsWinner · Scotland's Leading Boutique Hotel2024
- American ExpressFine Hotels + Resorts
- VirtuosoMember
- American Express Fine Hotels + Resorts
Location
55.9541, -3.1917Sources+
- EMPTYJET seed catalogueSeed4 fields
- Official hotel websiteOfficial15 fields
- Serper (Google Maps data)Places provider2 fields
- WikidataEncyclopedia1 field
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