The Witchery

Name: The Witchery
Address: Castlehill, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, GB
Rating: 9.5

9.5

Castlehill, Royal Mile, Edinburgh · Edinburgh, GB

Check-in 14:30Check-out 11:30

About this property

Opulent Suites with Gothic Touches

Discover the allure of The Witchery by the Castle in Edinburgh, where each lavishly furnished suite offers a unique, opulent experience. From large oak beds to velvet-lined walls, indulge in the gothic charm with flamboyant red and gold décor.

Luxurious Amenities and Views

Experience luxury beyond compare with separate seating areas, large bathrooms featuring free-standing silver baths, and captivating views of Edinburgh’s Royal Mile or the old town. The walk-in dressing rooms, love seats, and tapestries add a touch of elegance to each of the 9 distinct suites.

Indulgent Dining and Celebrity Appeal

Wake up to an indulgent breakfast hamper or savor a cooked breakfast in the restaurant at no extra cost. As featured in The Times and The Telegraph, The Witchery’s seductive glamour has attracted celebrity fans, offering a dining experience as decadent as its surroundings.

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Amenities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating
Terrace
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Breakfast in the room
Non-smoking throughout
Daily housekeeping
Designated smoking area

Good to know

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. A deposit may be required at the property.

Guest reviews

9.5241 reviews

Deninaza

10.0

For a little while, we felt like yesterday’s royalty

Liked mostStaying at The Witchery is an experience in itself. Walking into our room felt as though we had stepped backwards in time. The richness, drama and extraordinary attention to detail made us feel, just for a moment, as though we were yesterday’s royals rather than hotel guests. It is wonderfully theatrical and completely unlike an ordinary luxury hotel room. Our room was beautifully tended throughout our stay. We particularly loved the dedicated area for breakfast in the room — a small detail that made breakfast feel private and special. Even things such as our ice bucket being quietly replenished with fresh ice were noticed and appreciated. Dinner was excellent and the restaurant staff looked after us very well.

Could improveThe one element we felt was missing was a more personal connection with the hotel itself. Reception shares a small desk at the entrance to the restaurant, and because of The Witchery’s unusual, detached layout, there isn’t really a central hotel environment where relationships naturally develop between guests and staff. Service was perfectly pleasant, but we missed that additional personal interest and warmth. That said, perhaps The Witchery’s strength lies somewhere else entirely. It transports you. For anyone wanting to experience the romance, history and slightly decadent atmosphere of old Edinburgh, staying here is something very special indeed.

Mubarakae

1.0

Rebeccagb

8.0

Lovely stay, but not a 10/10 based on price paid.

Liked mostGreat experience. Brilliant staff, restaurant and food was wonderful.

Could improveIt is very expensive and didn’t feel it was a 10 out of 10 for the cost. I was a little annoyed that I paid over the odds to stay, but I wasn’t gifted with a free bottle on arrival, (understanding that if you book direct you get a free bottle of champagne). I thought they might provide us with something simply due to the price we paid, but only received water.

saraheG2554JRUttoxeter, Staffordshire, England

10.0

Opulence, Eceptional service and Luxury

Liked mostIf you love opulence, exceptional service and luxury, then The Witchery is the place for you. It is in a prime location at the heart of the Old Town, yards from the castle. The suites are opulent, with heavy drapes and antique furniture and curio's. Every need is catered for - all toiletries, tea and coffee making facilities, a fridge, champagne and mineral water on ice, ironing board and iron, safe, Dyson hairdryer and straighteners, smart TV and USB charging points. Breakfast can be served to your suite too. The restaurants are as much a sensory experience as a dining experience. Imagine a candlelit breakfast!

Upal Mahbubus

10.0

Exceptional Experience

Liked mostHard tondislike anything. The room was exceptionally well-decorated. Felt like living in a medieval suite with modern amenities. The hidden TV was a great touch. Also, having amazon echo in the room was quite convenient for me.

Could improveNo common lobby area to hang around. Lots of decorative artifacts in the room, but not really much to interact with - would have been nice to have some interactive elements like a board game may be. There were booksnon the city and "catwalk" - could have been much more interesting choices - some medieval story/history book could go along with the theme much better. Was also expecting a witch figure somewhere to align with the hotels name. Restaurant is one of the finest and of course priced at a higher end - but I did not expect that it would charge around 2 pounds to provide the bun and butter for each person. Normally these comes for free at such high-end eating venues.

gianmarcob441

10.0

Serata molto piacevole

Liked mostWe had an absolutely wonderful experience at The Witchery, made even more special thanks to Bruno. Without us mentioning it at reception, Bruno somehow noticed that it was our anniversary and surprised us by helping us celebrate this very special occasion. His kindness, attention to detail, and genuine thoughtfulness made us feel incredibly welcomed and valued. A heartfelt thank you to Bruno and to everyone at The Witchery for creating such a memorable experience. Everything was exceptional, and this thoughtful gesture made our stay even more unforgettable. We truly hope to return in the future and relive this magical experience. Highly recommended!

peytonb922

10.0

Fantastic

Liked mostLet me tell you. This is a must stay. You will have every need met above and beyond. It couldn’t have been a smoother experience. And Paul, our driver from the airport, was fantastic. Will certainly be coming back.

carahL622PBNew York

8.0

Magical but beware the narrow spiral staircase

Liked mostRoom was gorgeous. Honestly it was a mix of old relics and fake ones, and I'm not sure how I feel about that. Like the wallpaper in the bathroom was made to "look" like drapery. And the wall of fake books in the bathroom seemed out of place. Some of the furniture was so old we were almost afraid to sit on it, and then you had to wonder at what point should items be restored, like the deflated sofa cushions. The double shower was odd. First of all, the light in the bathroom was automatic on/off (motion detected), so if you were in the shower too long, yep, the light went out and I had no way to turn it back on. The glass door had a designated hole in it that functioned as a handle. But all the shower spray went right through this hole and all over the bathroom. The shower had a double rain head and double side sprays, but the placement of the sidesprays was off - it went up quite high, in my face, and right through the round hole in the glass shower door. It was definitely a magical place. Glad we only spent the money for just one night though. The key they give you is intriguing, but takes up so much space that if you just wanted to go out without a bag or pack, it takes a lot of space. Finally, I must comment on the stairs. I knew this was a very old building and didn't have an elevator/lift. Although I knew it ahead of time, that's very different from experiencing it first hand. Thank goodness staff brought our luggage upstairs. But I was not expecting 3 long flights up a narrow, dimly lit stone SPIRAL staircase to get to our room. I believe there were rooms above us as well. Anyone with agility issues be foreworned!

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