The Witchery by the Castle Edinburgh

★★★★★

Castlehill, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH1 2NF Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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Wi-Fi is available free of charge in every room of our property
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Hotel
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About The Witchery by the Castle

Featuring lavish suites with gothic touches and a renowned restaurant, the 5-star The Witchery by the Castle is located in Edinburgh, just steps away from the historic Royal Mile. This exclusive hotel includes 9 unique rooms that blend opulence with distinctive features such as four-poster beds and velvet-lined walls. Some suites offer captivating city views overlooking Princes Street or the Old Town.

Situated close to Edinburgh Castle, guests can enjoy proximity to other landmarks including Princes Street Gardens at approximately 0.2 km and St Giles’ Cathedral about 0.1 km away. The hotel’s central location provides easy access to Edinburgh’s main attractions, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in its rich history and culture.

Each suite is individually designed with luxurious furnishings such as large oak four-poster beds, walk-in dressing rooms, separate seating areas, and Victorian sofas in some accommodations. Bathrooms feature free-standing silver baths or antique Victorian roll-top tubs alongside amenities like bathrobes, slippers, complimentary toiletries, hairdryers, walk-in showers without steps, and safety deposit boxes for added security.

Guests benefit from comprehensive services including a 24-hour front desk and concierge service along with daily housekeeping and luggage storage facilities. Modern conveniences are well covered by free WiFi available throughout the property as well as satellite TV channels in each room. Dining options include an indulgent breakfast hamper served in-suite or a cooked breakfast offered at no extra cost within their fine Scottish restaurant set amid decadent surroundings.

Embark on a journey of tranquility – reserve your stay on our website for an experience filled with memorable moments.

Rooms: 9

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Rooms & Availability

Deluxe Suite - Old Rectory

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Photo gallery - Deluxe Suite - Old Rectory

Room Amenities

  • Down-filled pillow,
  • Work desk,
  • Carpet flooring,
  • Iron and ironing board,
  • Indoor heating,
  • Clothing storage or cupboard,
  • Sitting area,
  • Secure safe,
  • Clothes iron

Bathroom

  • Complimentary toiletries,
  • Bathtub,
  • Plush bathrobe,
  • Shower facilities,
  • Footwear for indoors,
  • Restroom,
  • Hair drying equipment,
  • Bathtub or shower,
  • Bathroom tissue,
  • Ensuite bathroom

Media & Technology

  • Phone,
  • Television with flat screen,
  • TV with satellite channels,
  • Television

Food & Drink

  • Bottled water,
  • Wine goblets,
  • Chocolates or biscuits,
  • Coffee maker,
  • Tea and Coffee making facilities,
  • Kettle for hot water

Services & Extras

  • Bath towels,
  • Bed linens

Outdoor & View

  • Scenery

Accessibility

  • Step-free shower

Safety & security

  • Emergency fire extinguisher,
  • Fire alarm
Photo gallery - Deluxe Suite - Inner Sanctum
Photo gallery - Deluxe Suite - Sempill
Photo gallery - Deluxe Suite - Turret
Photo gallery - Deluxe Suite - Heriot
Photo gallery - Deluxe Suite - Library
Photo gallery - Deluxe Suite - Vestry
Photo gallery - Deluxe Suite - Guardroom
Photo gallery - Deluxe Suite - Armoury

Amenities

General

General

  • Wireless internet access throughout the property
Services

Services

  • Online services
  • Wireless Internet
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi
Food & Drink

Food & Drink

  • Dining area
  • Breakfast served in the room
  • Customized dietary menus (upon request)
Reception services

Reception services

  • Round-the-clock reception
  • Baggage holding area
  • Personalized guest services
Common areas

Common areas

  • Outdoor patio
Cleaning services

Cleaning services

  • Everyday cleaning service
Business facilities

Business facilities

  • Facsimile and photocopy services
Miscellaneous

Miscellaneous

  • No smoking rooms
  • Climate control
  • Smoke-free property
  • Assigned smoking zone
Safety & security

Safety & security

  • Secure storage locker
  • Fire detection alarms
  • Surveillance cameras in shared spaces
  • Exterior video surveillance
  • Emergency fire suppression devices
Safety features

Safety features

  • Personnel adhere to all safety guidelines set by local authorities
  • Commonly used stationery items like printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper have been eliminated
  • Hand sanitizing stations in guest rooms and essential areas
  • Procedures implemented to monitor guest health
  • Availability of first aid kits
  • Face coverings available for guests
Physical distancing

Physical distancing

  • Touch-free check-in/check-out
  • Non-cash payment options
  • Social distancing guidelines observed

Internet

  • Complimentary WiFi!
  • The property offers internet services with free WiFi available in all areas.

Parking

  • Details about parking facilities are not available.

House Rules

Check-in

  • From hours

Check-out

  • Until hours

Pets

  • Pets are not permitted.
Important information
An indulgent breakfast hamper will be served in the room each morning or you can choose to have a cooked breakfast served in the restaurant at no extra cost.
Contact methods
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FAQ

What room options are available?

There are different room and bed setups available - please check our website for details.

  • Deluxe Suite - Old Rectory
  • Deluxe Suite - Inner Sanctum
  • Deluxe Suite - Sempill
  • Deluxe Suite - Turret
  • Deluxe Suite - Heriot
  • Deluxe Suite - Library
  • Deluxe Suite - Vestry
  • Deluxe Suite - Guardroom
  • Deluxe Suite - Armoury

Is there CCTV in the common areas of The Witchery by the Castle?

Yes, common areas are monitored by CCTV.

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