The Glasshouse, Autograph Collection

Hotels
Autograph Collection
8.6 (1010 reviews)
2 Greenside Place , Edinburgh , gb

Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Terrace
BBQ facilities
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly and attentive staff
Comfortable and well-maintained rooms
Cons:
Some delays in breakfast service
Limited dinner menu options

Categories

Cleanliness
8.41
Generally clean rooms and facilities, with some exceptions noted regarding specific instances of cold rooms.
Service
8.98
Staff received numerous compliments for attentiveness and friendliness across multiple reviews.
Location
9.02
Location praised for being central and easily accessible, a major highlight in the reviews.
Room Quality
8.57
Rooms described as large, comfortable, and well-maintained, although one review mentioned some odd room placements.
Amenities
8.5
Amenities such as a rooftop garden and bar area noted positively, though breakfast service was critiqued.
Value for Money
8.46
Guests felt they received good value for the price, especially with regard to location and service.
Food and Beverage
8.31
Breakfast received mixed reviews, with excellent items overshadowed by a few criticisms.
Overall Experience
8.58
Overall experiences reported as very positive, with many guests emphasizing a potential return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 04:13

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodations
Experience unparalleled luxury in our modern 5-star boutique hotel, The Glasshouse, Autograph Collection. Each room boasts floor-to-ceiling windows offering stunning views, along with premium amenities like Nespresso coffee makers and Highland Aromatics toiletries.

Stunning Rooftop Garden
Indulge in the beauty of our 2-acre rooftop garden, overlooking the picturesque Calton Hill. Whether enjoying breakfast in The Brasserie or savoring local delights in the Rooftop Garden, the panoramic views will leave you breathless.

Prime Location
Conveniently located near Edinburgh's top attractions, including Edinburgh Castle and Princes Street, our hotel offers easy access to the city's vibrant scene. With a tram stop nearby providing a direct link to the airport, your travel convenience is guaranteed.

Book now to elevate your Edinburgh experience at The Glasshouse, Autograph Collection.

Important information:

The Glasshouse Hotel is pleased to offer discounted parking at the nearby Q-Park Omni - our guests can take advantage of a 50% discount when pre-booking their parking online via https://www.q-park.co.uk/en-gb/cities/edinburgh/omni/ and using discount code GH50.

We are also pleased to offer our guests access to the Nuffield Health & Fitness Center next door in the Omni center. Passes are available for purchase with our Front Office team in order to use their Gym, Swimming Pool, Sauna and Steam Room.

Guests who are members of Marriott Bonvoy, or who enroll at the property - may be eligible to receive Bonvoy points on any additional spend at the property but will not receive any points or credit on bookings.

For guests who have booked a rate excluding Breakfast, the additional daily cost to add this on would be £30 per person for the Full Breakfast (which includes a plate from our A La Carte menu and the Continental Buffet Selection) or £15 per person for the Continental Breakfast offering only.

Please note that all guests will be requested to provide a valid Credit or Debit card for pre-authorization upon check-in as guarantee against any extras or incidentals (this will also include the stay cost for bookings that are to be paid at the hotel).Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: EDI

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People no matter the age stay for £75 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is needed) and costs GBP 12 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 1010 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.41
Service: 8.98
Location: 9.02
Room Quality: 8.57
Amenities: 8.5
Value for Money: 8.46
Food and Beverage: 8.31
Overall Experience: 8.58
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Juan Pedro Rojas family_with_children es
8
2026-04-18 via Nuitee
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Paul solo_traveller gb
10
2026-04-18 via Nuitee
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Koduru solo_traveller in
10
2026-04-18 via Nuitee
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Steve couple gb
8
Very pleasant overnight stay in a good location for city activities, pubs and restaurants.
Pros:

Lovely "garden room" that opened up onto the boundary garden and great view of the local area.

2026-04-17 via Nuitee
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Carmen couple gb
10
Will definitely be back! One of my favourite hotels
Pros:

Everything, just a beautiful hotel, location Fab right next door to The Playhouse, bedroom swish, breakfast superb plenty of choice! Staff couldn’t do enough for you. David the concierge very welcoming a True gentleman

Cons:

More coffee pods in room

2026-04-17 via Nuitee
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Marianne solo_traveller gb
9
Lovely hotel with a great location
Pros:

Location, staff

2026-04-16 via Nuitee
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Denise couple ch
10
2026-04-16 via Nuitee
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Lucas couple br
10
Ficaria nele sempre que voltar à cidade
Pros:

Tudo muito bom: Staff exemplar, quarto espaçoso e confortável, localização ótima, café da manhã excepcional.

Cons:

O fato de não ter academia

2026-04-15 via Nuitee
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Craig couple gb
5
2026-04-14 via Nuitee
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Gavin extended_group gb
8
2026-04-13 via Nuitee
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Carl family_with_children gb
10
Fabulous location, style and quality.
Pros:

Fabulous location, style and quality.

2026-04-12 via Nuitee
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Trudie solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

The services was amazing and very friendly

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-12 via Nuitee
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Alison extended_group us
10
Myself, husband and daughter spent a week there and did not want to leave. So relaxing and accommodating. We had a wonde
Pros:

We absolutely loved the location and the size we f our beautiful room.

Cons:

Loved everything

2026-04-09 via Nuitee
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Andrea extended_group is
10
Pros:

The Breakfast was very good, the hotel was awesome , when we arrived we were given a tour of the hotel. The location was great. The room was awesome, clean and the bed was very comfortable. I will definitely come back.

2026-04-09 via Nuitee
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Helen solo_traveller gb
10
2026-04-08 via Nuitee
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Nancy family_with_children us
8
Pros:

Breakfast and staff outstanding

Cons:

Issues with heater and TV

2026-04-08 via Nuitee
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Bel family_with_children gb
10
2026-04-07 via Nuitee
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Muhammad couple gb
10
Pros:

Excellent Service❤️

2026-04-06 via Nuitee
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Lynn couple gb
9
Pros:

Very central right across from tram stop

2026-04-05 via Nuitee
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Margaret family_with_children ch
8
2026-04-03 via Nuitee