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title: "W Edinburgh, Edinburgh: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "W Edinburgh in Edinburgh: rated 9.5 by guests, 5-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-11
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Hotel · ★★★★★ · Marriott
# W Edinburgh

Greenside, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

9.5 ·  Exceptional 41 reviews ·  #12 #12 of 216 in Edinburgh ·  9.6 Location score
## About W Edinburgh

W Edinburgh is a hotel in Greenside, Edinburgh, United Kingdom. It holds a 5-star rating. Guests rate it 9.5 out of 10 across 41 reviews. Facilities include free breakfast, bar, 24-hour room service. It is 590 m from the centre of Edinburgh. The nearest airport, Edinburgh Airport (EDI), is 11 km away.

- **Type:** Hotel

- **Star rating:** ★★★★★

- **Check-in from:** 15:00

- **Check-out until:** 12:00

- **Chain:** Marriott

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 73

1 St James Square [marriott.com](https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/ediwh-w-edinburgh/overview/?scid=d2406702-e8ea-4b45-bb9b-69cddaaef03d)

## How W Edinburgh scores

Better rated than 95% of hotels in Edinburgh

-   Guest rating **9.5**
-   Location **9.6**
-   Beach access **0.0**
-   Public transport **10.0**

Edinburgh average

## Amenities

Free breakfastBar24-hour room service

### Food & drink

-   Free breakfast
-   Bar
-   24-hour room service

### Parking & transport

-   Parking

### Services

-   Car hire
-   Concierge

### In the rooms

-   Minibar

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **9.6**/10

- **Walk grade:** **100**/100 Great for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **150**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **40**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Wardie Bay Beach</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">3.3 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">7 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">St Andrews Square Tram Stop</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">140 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">2 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Edinburgh Airport (EDI)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">11 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">26 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Edinburgh</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">590 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">10 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   National Archives of Scotland130 m
-   Melville Monument200 m
-   Waterloo Place Edinburgh220 m
-   Sir Walter Scott Monument250 m
-   The Monument of the Royal Scots270 m
-   Ingleby Gallery280 m

## W Edinburgh: in detail

W Edinburgh provides flawless service and all the necessary facilities for visitors. The hotel offers car hire amenities to assist you in discovering your desired offerings in Edinburgh. When arriving by car, take advantage of the hotel's convenient on-site parking facilities. The hotel offers reception assistance, including concierge service, to ensure guest satisfaction. Your stay will be comfortable with the presence of 24-hour room service, room service and daily housekeeping as an in-room amenity for your relaxation and enjoyment. In order to ensure the utmost level of relaxation, the guestrooms feature an inviting design and are equipped with all basic necessities, creating a delightful stay experience. Selected rooms offer in-room amusement like cable TV as a source of entertainment for guests to enjoy. Within specific rooms, instant tea and mini bar is conveniently available for your use. W Edinburgh offers a hair dryer and bathrobes in the restrooms of specific accommodations. Start your day stress-free at W Edinburgh as breakfast is made available for you on the premises. Upon your arrival, don't miss experiencing bar for enjoyable in-house evening entertainment.

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## Questions about W Edinburgh

### How do guests rate W Edinburgh?

W Edinburgh has a guest rating of 9.5 out of 10 from 41 reviews, which is better than 95% of rated hotels in Edinburgh.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at W Edinburgh?

Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is until 12:00.

### Does W Edinburgh include breakfast?

The listing mentions free breakfast. Check the room you book to confirm it is included.

### Is there parking at W Edinburgh?

Yes, parking is available; charges may apply.

### How far is W Edinburgh from the airport?

The nearest airport, Edinburgh Airport (EDI), is 11 km away in a straight line.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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