Independent hotel guide
Gleneagles Townhouse
Couples, design-minded city breaks, St Andrew Square dining and travellers who prefer an intimate luxury hotel.
- Luxury
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At a glance
Quick facts
- Price band
- Luxury
- Neighbourhood
- New Town
- Location
- Edinburgh
Editorial take
Why consider Gleneagles Townhouse?
Hotel guests receive access to selected members’ spaces, including the Lamplighters rooftop bar.
Best for
Couples, design-minded city breaks, St Andrew Square dining and travellers who prefer an intimate luxury hotel.
Avoid if
you need on-site parking, a swimming pool or more than two guests in one standard bedroom.
- Couple
- Business
Strengths and trade-offs
Strengths
- Central St Andrew Square setting near Waverley and the airport tram
- Only 33 bedrooms, with access to a guest-only rooftop bar
- Gym and wellness studios with an extensive class programme
Trade-offs
- No on-site or valet parking
- Bedrooms accommodate a maximum of two people and extra beds are not available
Fit check
Who it suits — and who should skip it
Best for: Couples, design-minded city breaks, St Andrew Square dining and travellers who prefer an intimate luxury hotel.
Skip it if: you need on-site parking, a swimming pool or more than two guests in one standard bedroom.
Related reading:Edinburgh hotel guide; Where to stay in Edinburgh; Best Boutique Hotels in Edinburgh.
Stay details
Rooms and spa
These are the room categories for which our current source set contains useful, comparable detail. They are not presented as a complete live inventory.
room
Town Bedroom
- 30 m² published size
- Published for up to 2 guests
The official page gives a 30–36 square metre range with king or twin beds and various views.
Facilities in our source set
- Strong Rooms gym and wellness studios
Hotel guests have access to the gym and wellness spaces; treatments and classes may require booking.
- Lamplighters rooftop bar
The rooftop bar is reserved for members and hotel guests.
On the ground
Location and access
Gleneagles Townhouse is at 39 St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, EH2 2AD. See our Edinburgh hotel guide for the wider area context and other places to stay.
The hotel describes Waverley as a two-minute walk. St Andrew Square tram stop is close by; there is no hotel car park.
Before you book
Good to know
Check-in from
15:00
Check-out by
11:00
Children
Cots are available on request; no extra beds are provided and each bedroom has a maximum occupancy of two.
Policy notes
The hotel publishes discretionary service charges for some dining and leisure bills; check the current rate and inclusions.
Accessibility
The hotel states that accessible rooms and an accessible lift are available. Discuss the exact room and complete route with reservations.
Quick answers
Questions travellers ask about Gleneagles Townhouse
What is the main reason to choose Gleneagles Townhouse?
Hotel guests receive access to selected members’ spaces, including the Lamplighters rooftop bar.
Who is Gleneagles Townhouse best for?
Couples, design-minded city breaks, St Andrew Square dining and travellers who prefer an intimate luxury hotel.
Where is Gleneagles Townhouse?
The hotel is at 39 St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, EH2 2AD. The hotel describes Waverley as a two-minute walk. St Andrew Square tram stop is close by; there is no hotel car park.
What should I check before booking Gleneagles Townhouse?
Nook rooms are intentionally compact and attic-like; compare the named category, outlook and bath preference before booking.
Featured in our Edinburgh guides
Gleneagles Townhouse is shortlisted in these editorial guides, each written for a different trip.
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Alternatives
Other hotels we have written up that may suit a different brief.
The Balmoral
- Best for
- A first Edinburgh visit, rail arrivals, landmark luxury, spa time and families wanting a central full-service hotel.
- Trade-off
- Princes Street is busy and a castle-facing category can cost substantially more
Edinburgh’s landmark all-rounder: a full-service five-star hotel beside Waverley, with castle views, family rooms and a pool.
Booking tipBook Deluxe Castle View, Junior Suite Castle View, Castle View Suite or Family Castle View Suite; Old Town View is a separate category.
100 Princes Street
- Best for
- Couples, solo travellers, celebrations and families prepared to book interleading rooms directly.
- Trade-off
- Entry-level Single Rooms average 14 square metres
An intimate Princes Street townhouse with standout castle views, individual rooms and useful interleading options for larger parties.
Booking tipReserve Executive Double - Castle View, Junior Suite - Castle View, Isobel or Archibald; an ordinary Executive King or Terrace Suite is not a view guarantee.
Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel
- Best for
- Couples, spa weekends, business stays and travellers who prefer the quieter western New Town.
- Trade-off
- The hotel spans historic townhouses, so room layouts and routes vary
A stylish New Town spa hotel for travellers who want an indoor pool, Georgian-square atmosphere and a calmer West End base.
Booking tipRoom sizes and layouts vary across the connected townhouse buildings; choose the named category and confirm lift and pool access if important.
Editorial evidenceSources6 cited references supporting this page
Claims are paired with the publisher and access date used during editorial verification.
Hotel is open; address, 33 rooms, rooftop bar, wellness facilities and current luxury rate context
Official booking pages were open. Luxury is an editorial relative price band, not a quoted live rate.
Town Bedroom size, bed configurations and guest benefits
Check-in, parking, occupancy, child, accessibility and station information
Coordinates for EH2 2AD
Open Postcode Geo centroid for EH2 2AD
Open Government Licence. Map pin is the postcode centroid, not a surveyed entrance.
Guest and member wellness access, infrared sauna, cryotherapy and bookable classes; no swimming pool offer
Townhouse wellness facilities and distinction from the Perthshire hotel
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