{"id":566480,"date":"2025-11-13T00:00:17","date_gmt":"2025-11-13T00:00:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/566480\/"},"modified":"2025-11-13T00:00:17","modified_gmt":"2025-11-13T00:00:17","slug":"the-hoxton-edinburgh-hotel-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/566480\/","title":{"rendered":"The Hoxton Edinburgh \u2013 Hotel Review"},"content":{"rendered":"

Why book?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Because The Hoxton knows exactly what it\u2019s doing after seventeen other openings across the globe, and Edinburgh deserves a hotel that straddles cool and confident. Long-time fans of the brand will feel the comforting hum of familiarity: sociable common areas, considered interiors, and rooms that nail the elusive art of feeling both fun and functional. But there\u2019s a distinctly Scottish soul to this particular Hoxton, as it takes its cues from Edinburgh\u2019s characterful contrasts and storied architecture.<\/p>\n

Set the scene<\/strong><\/p>\n

Trotting up to the entrance, you\u2019d be forgiven for thinking you\u2019re in the wrong place entirely. This, surely, is a residential street of traditional gray stone townhouses. There\u2019s little fanfare or fuss outside, with just one small portico and a subtle logo denoting that, thankfully, all your marbles are still intact, and you\u2019re in the right place after all.<\/p>\n

Inside, the hotel demonstrates a handsome layering of eras and influences that reflects Edinburgh\u2019s famous tapestried streets with a unique pairing of a contemporary Verity Woolley mural and vintage amber Murano chandelier, setting the tone in the lobby as you enter. Explore further and you\u2019ll find the rest of the hotel\u2019s interiors follow suit, with seamless, era-spanning design. Think original pillars, carefully preserved Edwardian details, midcentury lines, and even a nod to postmodernism here or there. The muted color palette of sage greens and heather pinks ushers the outside in, reminding guests that there\u2019s as much to explore externally as internally.<\/p>\n

The whole thing unfolds like a tardis, stretching outwards and upwards across multiple floors to reveal winding staircases crowned with intricate cornicing at their tops; a dinky cinema with just five velvet-clad chairs, a popcorn machine and a run of free arthouse films; a ballroom-sized party space splashed with daylight courtesy of a cupola up on high; an Amalfi-inspired trattoria bedecked in maximalist fabrics and finery; and a whole series of linked lounge areas that you can commandeer for the day.<\/p>\n

The backstory<\/strong><\/p>\n

This is Scotland\u2019s first Hoxton hotel, a launch that has been years in the making after a series of delays halted progress on a number of occasions. Now that it\u2019s here, it feels a bit like a new baby in both that it was worth the wait, and you can\u2019t imagine a world without it.<\/p>\n

As with each Hoxton, the team collaborated with a creative crew of neighbors to root the look in place while staying true to the brand\u2019s DNA. Soo Burnell is one of the first exhibitionists in the public gallery space, a lifelong local resident with a uniquely storied style, while their \u201cneighborhood shop,\u201d Best Of, showcases Edinburgh brands like Simo The Label or TBCo.<\/p>\n

The rooms<\/strong><\/p>\n

There are over 200 rooms across multiple categories that range from the dinky-but-perfectly-formed bunk rooms to the three-bed townhouses. Expect the now-classic Hoxton palette: warm timber, statement lighting, tactile finishes, and upholstered headboards with nifty shelf spaces and Roberts radios tinkling in the background. But Edinburgh gets its own twist too: nods to Scottish textiles, tonal landscapes, and books by local authors.<\/p>\n

On the first floor are some of the swishest quarters, with large rooms that benefit from floor-to-ceiling sash windows framed with thick, fringed curtains, original cornicing, cosseting color schemes of blue and rust, and large, comfy lounge areas with plenty of space to stretch out. The beds are vast and Goldilocks levels of just right with crisp white sheets and generously stuffed pillows that fluff up around you as you drift off (if you can\u2019t quite peel yourself away come morning, opt for breakfast in bed).<\/p>\n

This is city-center living, so most bathrooms are petite. They\u2019re small, but they\u2019re equally crisp and stylish with all the tickbox stuff like walk-in showers with double spray heads, full-size amenities, and piles of fluffy towel sheeting to wrap yourself up in post pavement-pounding. A few of the more unique rooms boast tubs for long soaks post-Arthur\u2019s Seat, so make sure to add a note to your booking if you prefer a bath to a shower.<\/p>\n

Food and drink<\/strong><\/p>\n

Edinburgh\u2019s culinary offering is Patatino, an all\u2011day trattoria that effortlessly blends laid\u2011back charm with generous hospitality. Designed to whisk you away to the Amalfi Coast<\/a> (complete with striped awnings, Baroque accents, and the gentle murmur of a central working fountain), Patatino serves up classic, hearty plates that can be greedily gobbled solo or ordered in larger portions for sharing. The latter comes piled high on hand-painted ceramic platters ready for serving family-style.<\/p>\n

At one end, there\u2019s a gentle hum of industry from the open kitchen as the team turns out plates like spaghetti fritters, cured meat platters, puffed and perfectly charred pizzas, steaks grilled over open fire, and plates of pasta that span familiar favorites like crab, cacio e pepe, and sausage gnocchi. The pezzo forte is the tableside tiramisu which is wonderfully theatrical, impossibly light, and made with enough espresso to keep the night interesting. There\u2019s real range, and a please-all approach, plus an upbeat, frivolous atmosphere that makes this feel like the perfect place for a party. All of the above is neatly wrapped up in a very shiny service bow, with the proud new team bustling across the floor, eager to make everyone feel like they\u2019re their own personal guests, just like Mamma would have wanted.<\/p>\n

Breakfast is also served in Patatino with mainstays like Eggs Royal offset by more unusual serves that include an addictive plate of flatbread with honey, ricotta, and grapes, and a feather-light stack of orange-scented pancakes liberally doused in a shiny chocolate sauce.<\/p>\n

For everything from a sunrise espresso to late\u2011night Negronis, there\u2019s also the lobby bar with its signature menu of international favorites like burgers, salads, and sandwiches. Guests are warmly welcomed to use the ground-floor areas as working-from-home spaces. Fair warning: the cocktails here are very drinkable, so approach with caution if you have real graft to do.<\/p>\n

The neighborhood<\/strong><\/p>\n

Haymarket feels like it\u2019s on the edge of having a moment. Still slightly under-the-radar, it’s perfectly positioned as the gateway to Stockbridge\u2019s well-heeled streets and the edgier energy of Leith down towards the water. There\u2019s not a huge amount on your doorstep here, except for a very pleasant cathedral and one of our favorite restaurants in Edinburgh\u2014The Palmerston\u2014but you’re a 10-minute stroll from Princes Street, moments from the Usher Hall, and within easy reach of the city\u2019s major galleries and green spaces. Plus, with a train station and a tram stop just around the corner, it couldn\u2019t have better city- and country-wide connections.<\/p>\n

The service<\/strong><\/p>\n

Casual, capable, and genuinely warm, we found service to be attentive and knowledgeable but never overbearing or stuffy. Check-in was swift, housekeeping was unobtrusive (although it\u2019s worth noting that the hotel\u2019s policy is not to clean quarters daily as standard policy, so you have to request your room to be made up if that\u2019s something you like), and the team are brilliantly bright-eyed with bags of enthusiasm and a pleasant familiarity.<\/p>\n

For families<\/strong><\/p>\n

Rooms can be linked, with bunks perfect for older kids and large spaces ideal for cots. Little ones are well taken care of with extras like baby baths, toys, and toiletries all included, and a mini breakfast menu plus essentials like wipes, diaper bins, and bottle warmers all thought of to boot. Plus, the casual dining setup makes life easy with little ones in tow.<\/p>\n

Eco effort<\/strong><\/p>\n

Like all Hoxtons, this one has sustainability baked in: refillable amenities, an aim of no single-use plastics, and an emphasis on local sourcing. The building\u2019s restoration was also carried out with preservation in mind, keeping its bones intact while bringing the interiors up to speed.<\/p>\n

Accessibility<\/strong><\/p>\n

Several rooms are fully accessible, and public areas are on one level. Elevators connect all floors, and the staff are proactive and accommodating. However, the lobby is up a single flight of stairs from the street, so this is something to keep in mind.<\/p>\n

Anything else?<\/strong><\/p>\n

The meeting and event spaces are worth noting\u2014a collection of cozy, creative rooms (dubbed \u201cThe Apartment\u201d) that can be hired for everything from presentations to parties. There\u2019s also a huge ballroom, complete with its own working fireplace that allows for large-scale gatherings in stylish surroundings, something that is lacking elsewhere in Edinburgh. Also, check out the hotel’s in-house program of cultural events, often spotlighting Edinburgh\u2019s emerging talent.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Why book? Because The Hoxton knows exactly what it\u2019s doing after seventeen other openings across the globe, and…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":566481,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8816],"tags":[748,1102,4884,712,16,15,4715],"class_list":{"0":"post-566480","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-edinburgh","8":"tag-britain","9":"tag-edinburgh","10":"tag-great-britain","11":"tag-scotland","12":"tag-uk","13":"tag-united-kingdom","14":"tag-web"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@uk\/115539452164716041","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/566480","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=566480"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/566480\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/566481"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=566480"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=566480"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=566480"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}