The Witchery by the Castle

Outstanding location staff food & experience…Especially thank you to Mackenzie for your attentive service & Cameron for checking our service

The room is everything you think it’s going to be from the photos and more. The breakfast hamper delivery and set up is exquisite. Theservice is beyond anything I’ve received in other places. Every single person is so kind and accommodating. The ambience is the reason we all book this place and it did NOT disappoint! We didn’t end up eating in the restaurant because we don’t really eat a lot of meat and seafood and there were a few, but not many other options but the menu looks amazing if you do!

Dinner in The Secret Garden and then a night in the Turret Suite for a birthday treat. It was a wonderful experience throughout, from the friendly and informative driver who picked us up at Edinburgh Airport to a magnificent continental breakfast the following morning. (I'm sure the breakfast buffet in the restaurant would have been great but we wanted to make the most of our Suite and chose to have the continental brought up to us.)

The dinner was fabulous, with plenty of choice for non-meat eaters, and the Turret Suite was amazing - packed full of atmosphere from its beautiful antique furniture and fittings, and a bathroom with both a lovely free-standing bathtub and a huge walk-in double shower.

The bustle outside didn't intrude into the very quiet Suite and there was a real buzz to be had from knowing we were so close to the Castle itself.

The staff could not be faulted: all friendly, welcoming and very efficient from start to finish.

Not cheap, but worth every penny for such a marvellous experience.

Gorgeous setting, perfect location, service and food wonderful, details unmatched for an castle feel. Mist memorable for mostly good memories.
One small detail overlooked when booking the Heriot suite
There is NO shower ! My 6 ft tall husband was a very good sport …but it is truly not realistic for a hotel of this caliber. This room should be in a lower price range in my opinion compared to the other rooms with this proper amenity. We never thought to look for “a shower” while booking ;) a room.

30 years ago we had dinner, now on our anniversary we returned and also stayed the night. What a charm! The staff are exceptionally forthcoming and friendly and the property is absolutely stunning! What a treat it has been to stay a night in the Armoury!

The staff are exceptionally polite and forthcoming and the property is just delightful. It transports you right back to days gone by!

Excellent stay. Unique hotel with superb attention given to detail. Wonderful and helpful staff. Great location

Magical charm with well executed details. Cozy and full of character. Location location location. Professional and warm wait staff in the restaurant.

One of the most enchanting, uniquely beautiful and charming hotels I have ever had the pleasure of staying in. So much attention to detail and James, Stephen and staff were an absolute pleasure to meet. Thank you for such a wonderful stay.
Victoria Jenkins

This is a truly fabulous hotel! If you like minimalism, white furniture and clean lines it's not for you. If you love over the top luxurious maximalism you're in for a treat.
We stayed in the Sempill suite which is just across the cobbled road from the Witchery restaurant, approached down Jolie's close, full of Edinburgh atmosphere.
There is a lovely hall with a little kitchen, a stunning dining room, huge bathroom and a gothic velvet clad bedroom.
If you book direct there is a bottle of ice cooled champagne waiting, tea, coffee, shortbread, and truffles.
The dining table is set ready for a private continental breakfast if you choose it.
Everything is beautifully thought through from lighting, a Dyson hairdryer, and ghd straighteners.
All the staff are helpful and polite, nothing is too much trouble and you never feel like you are asking too much.
We stayed for two nights and the hotels position by the castle makes it close to all the old town has to offer. If you dont care for hills and steps try somewhere different but for a step back in time it's worth the effort.
We had our first included breakfast in the Witchery restaurant, first class. Our second breakfast we had delivered to our room, beautiful continental breakfast with fruit, meats, yoghurt and breads.
The only negative I had was that there was no separate shower, fine if you are happy to climb into the roll top bath to shower but someone with limited mobility may struggle.
We hope to return.

Great room. With very good staff

We stayed in the Turret at The Witchery by the Castle and honestly, it felt like stepping into a dream. I’ve always wanted to stay here, so when my boyfriend surprised me for my birthday weekend, it made it even more special.
From the moment we walked in, everything felt indulgent and theatrical in the best possible way. The Turret itself is pure romance, rich fabrics, candlelight, and that incredible bath. The bath deserves its own paragraph. It was absolute heaven. The products were beautiful, the atmosphere was perfect, and I was so content sipping champagne while soaking that we actually asked to move our dinner reservation later. The team at The Witchery Restaurant couldn’t have been more accommodating. Nothing was a problem.
Dinner was an experience in itself. The food was exceptional and the service made me feel completely spoiled. They even surprised me with a gorgeous birthday dessert and candle, which was such a thoughtful touch and just added to the magic of the evening.
We parked at their sister hotel, Prestonfield House, which looked equally stunning, and made use of the complimentary taxi service over to The Witchery. It was seamless and so well organised.
This isn’t just a hotel stay, it’s an experience. Romantic, dramatic, indulgent and unforgettable. If you ever get the chance to stay here, take it. I genuinely didn’t want to leave

The most splendid room. Location on the Royal Mile was perfect. The food was exceptional and the staff wonderful. We had continental breakfast both mornings served in our suite, the spread and choice was phenomenal. Perfect choice of accommodation to compliment our fabulous weekend experiencing Edinburgh and the 6 nations game at Murrayfield. What a memorable weekend and atmosphere. We shall return soon without question

What an amazing experience! The service was beyond exceptional you didn’t even notice the wait staff but suddenly your plates were cleared and your glass was refilled. I’m going back to Edinburgh just to go back to the witchery! Not to mention the food was the best I’ve ever had, I’d definitely recommend any fish dish! AMAZING!

More than I hoped for. Perfect location. Private. Wonderfully decadent decor. Breakfast was superlative. And the staff were great.

에든버러 성 바로 앞, 로얄마일의 주인처럼 지낼 수 있다. 친절하고 따뜻한 서비스와 중세 드라마 주인공이 된 듯한 아름다운 방이 여행에 품격을 더해준다.

Stayed in The Turret for our wedding anniversary, this is our 4th stay and now my favourite of the Suites. Spacious and comfortable, with everything you could need. Check in is from 14.30 and we were shown up the 3 flights of stone spiral stairs to the most amazing suite. Champagne, sparkling and still water were chilling in the ice bucket. Tea and coffee station with fresh milk in the fridge, chocolates, crisps and cookies are provided. The sitting area has a TV and a selection of seats to relax in. The bathroom is beautiful, large central bath, 2 sinks and a separate area with a loo and shower for two. Plenty of warm fluffy towels and lovely toiletries. The bedroom area is large and extremely comfortable. Another TV hidden in the wall, large dining table and lovely touches like the Dyson hairdryer and hair straighteners. We opted for the continental breakfast to be delivered, it did not disappoint, breads, jams, pastries, yoghurts, selection of cereals, hot drinks and a platter of meat, fruit and cheese. Enough for 4 people! Everything about our stay was fantastic, comfortable, warm and welcoming. Can not wait to try the other suites.

I had heard so much about this restaurant over the years from family and friends that finding myself in Edinburgh I decided to treat myself. It didn’t live up to expectations. I started with the terrine which I thought was overcooked and hard and did not have a good taste, then to the halibut which was the redeeming feature. The desert was uninspiring. Overall I was not impressed with the value or the food.

Where to begin with this review….we have stayed in a lot of top hotels in many countries across the world over the years - from boutique to mountain castles to beaches and cities…but the witchery has to be in the top few of these. It’s simply unique location and style, coupled with the fantastic decor and ambiance make it a global standout. It’s easy to get a bit carried away with a review after a good stay somewhere but this was simply perfection. The restaurant with rooms concept works perfectly in this location, with the suites a fabulous treat for the senses - it really is like a Time Machine taking you back in history, but coupled with all the luxuries and top class service you’d expect in this age.
Supper in the original restaurant is a treat not to be missed - the ambiance continues here with a surreal dining room. The gothic style compliments the suites perfectly. The food was excellent and the service was a perfect balance of attentive but discrete - surely it cant be long before the restaurant gets a Michelin star…it’s certainly on a comparable level we’ve experienced with venues that do…..
For sure it’s not inexpensive, but for top class global perfection, I’d say it’s worth every penny.
So, in all, one of the most memorable all round experiences we’ve had. Thanks to all the Witchery team involved in making it happen - keep doing the same and we’ll be back for more.