11th August 2026

Discreet Might Be An Understatement

Once a toasty clubhouse for the Royal Over-Seas League, this Scottish townhouse takes its cues from the keen explorers who formerly gathered within its walls. Inside those walls today, there certainly remains much of that story, waiting to be discovered.

ZAC PROCTER

June 2026

Greener Pastures: An Adventure Through Scotland by Way of the Most Luxurious Lodgings

The jewel in the crown of Edinburgh hotels, this has the most enchanting of views, overlooking Princes Street Gardens and the famous castle.

Harper's Bazaar

Each of the 29 rooms is individually decorated with bespoke tartans, opulent velvets, original artworks, and thoughtfully chosen books, while the linen-clad beds are supremely comfortable and the marble bathrooms luxurious.

June 2026

Harper's Bazaar Editorial Team

Spear's

At the whisky bar, guests can sample some of Scotland’s finest malts. The hotel’s dedicated whisky ambassador can host guided tastings for those looking to experience a variety of drams. Their collection spans some of the best-known whiskies in Scotland to drams from up and coming distilleries.

14th May 2026

Christian Maddock

14th May 2026

100 Princes Street: a Luxurious Bolthole in the Centre of Edinburgh

A surprisingly new hotel set within a notably historic building, 100 Princes Street offers a sense of calm in the centre of Edinburgh.

3rd December 2025

The Edinburgh Hideaway That Feels Like a Private Members’ Club

Set in a Georgian townhouse, the hotel feels more like a private members’ club than a hotel.

Goop

The heart of the hotel is the Wallace, which serves as bar, restaurant, and lounge. The leather-walled space is gorgeous, with plush sofas and armchairs upholstered in rich green velvets and tartans (there are five bespoke tartans that were designed exclusively for the hotel by Araminta Campbell), gilt-framed oil paintings, and low lighting.

3rd December 2025

Aura Davies

Aspire Travel Club

As a resident-only hotel with such few rooms, 100 Princes Street feels boutique and the service is personalised. We are always greeted by name, our dietary requirements catered for without us having to ask and nothing is too much trouble.

29th July 2025

Isobel Turner

29th July 2025

Review: Inviting Edinburgh Gem 100 Princes Street

Overlooking the city’s illustrious castle, and just a short walk from the Old Town and a 30-minute drive from the airport, 100 Princes Street puts guests right in the heart of Edinburgh.