Located in the heart of Edinburgh’s old town, the 160 bedroom hotel has undergone a major £10million refurbishment

The former established Holyrood Hotel has relaunched as Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood, marking the completion of a £10million refurbishment.  

The property has undergone an extensive renovation, from the Greatroom Lobby to the newly appointed rooms and suites, spa and gym and meeting areas. 

The Greatroom Lobby is a key feature of the refurbishment. This is a relaxed and sophisticated bar, dining area and welcoming lobby, open for guests and local residents alike to catch up over coffee or cocktails or dine from a carefully curated, locally sourced lunch and dinner menu as well as grazing and sharing platters. Afternoon tea is also served in the Greatroom. 

The hotel’s Spa and Fitness Centre, with its 14m-heated pool, infrared Sauna, and fully equipped state-of-the-art gym has also been fully renovated and upgraded for guests and members to enjoy. 

The 160 sophisticated and inviting guest bedrooms include Junior Suites, Deluxe and King Rooms with sleek wooden floors, and drench walk-in showers amongst other facilities. All rooms boast spacious en-suites, comfortable beds, cosy armchairs and 55-inch wall mounted flat screen TVs as standard. 

The city’s vibrant arts scene is reflected in the art on display and carpet designs throughout; inspired by the late Scottish artist, Edinburgh-born Sir Eduardo Luigi Paolozzi CBE RA, known for his sculpture and graphic work and widely considered to be one of the pioneers of pop art.  The local influence combines with Marriott’s modern design aesthetics, with interiors based on a cool neutral palette featuring intricate multidimensional patterns and layered textures of natural materials such as marble, sand, onyx and water with rich patterns, an intriguing design tension that provides visual interest and invites reflection.  

Media and event spaces have been redesigned and fully equipped to offer excellent new meeting facilities in the city. 

Michael Falla, General Manager of Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood, commented: 

“The relaunch of Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood is an exciting development for the City and the Marriott brand. It is incredible to see the refurbishment nearing completion; bringing the aesthetic of the property and quality of service up to Marriott standards is testament to the hotel team’s hard work and commitment to take the Hotel on the next stage of its journey. Edinburgh is such a vibrant city bursting with history and culture, we’re looking forward to welcoming our new and returning guests to enjoy an elevated and enriched Marriott experience with all that the city has to offer.” 

Enjoying a prime location in the heart of Edinburgh’s historic old town, within the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Edinburgh Marriott Hotel is situated directly opposite the Scottish Parliament building, Dynamic Earth and Royal Holyroodhouse.

General Manager Michael Falla Image © Sandy Young Photography Edinburgh, Sandy Young/scottishphotographer.com
Image © Sandy Young Photography Edinburgh, Sandy Young/scottishphotographer.com
Image © Sandy Young Photography Edinburgh, Sandy Young/scottishphotographer.com