Eden Locke, George Street
Hotel · Dean
127 George St, Edinburgh EH2 4JN, United Kingdom
Highlights
Stylish suites with kitchens, cafe/bar, and fitness classes
127 George St, Edinburgh EH2 4JN, United Kingdom Get directions
Stylish suites with kitchens, cafe/bar, and fitness classes
127 George St, Edinburgh EH2 4JN, United Kingdom Get directions
"Studio apartments made for hipsters Eden Locke calls itself an aparthotel for self-sufficient people staying in downtown Edinburgh, but don’t be put off by the description. From the street, it looks just like any other classical New Town Georgian townhouse: staid and rather imposing. But inside, the Mint Julep walls, wicker chairs, tropical plants, and rag rugs on pale oak floors beat the ubiquitous tartan to the punch. This place is a hipster headspin. Check-in happens at the ground-floor third-wave coffee shop Hyde & Son, which transforms at night into a lively bar serving razor-sharp cocktails, artisanal gins, and beers. On Saturdays, a DJ plays funk and soul. Apartments are a perfect storm of millennial pink and Elephant’s Breath, brass detailing, and anglepoise-style lamps, curated by Manhattan design firm Grzywinski+Pons (other projects include New York’s Nolitan Hotel and Hotel on Rivington, and sister property Bermonds Locke in London). The original sash windows give views down to the clickety-clack of George Street. Kitchens are equipped with a Smeg cooker, a stash of Rude Health granola and T2 tea bags, plus spot-on listings of the closest grocers and provisions that can be delivered to your door. Or step out to one of the delicious restaurants in Edinburgh. And the longer you stay, the cheaper it gets. Address: 127 George St, Edinburgh EH2 4JN Price: From around $201 per night"
"Eden Locke offers 72 spacious rooms and suites, all with a kitchen and lounge area, making it ideal for extended stays. The accommodations feel more like apartments than typical hotel rooms. The coffee shop downstairs is perfect for remote work. Rates are not specified in the article." - Travel + Leisure Editors
"Inside the doors of Eden Locke's austere Georgian exterior is a hip, pastel space that won't rest until you Instagram it—not surprising, given that NYC-based architecture firm Grzywinski+Pons is behind the design. The lobby is mint green, with intensely trendy details (brass and marble shelves, about a million potted plants, modern wicker chairs) that soften into a friendly, welcoming cafe-bar space populated by day with a young crowd clicking away at laptops. Think of it as your dream Airbnb, but run by pros." - Krystin Arneson
"Set the scene for us. What's your first impression as you arrive at the hotel?Inside the doors of Eden Locke's austere Georgian exterior is a hip, pastel space that won't rest until you Instagram it—not surprising, given that NYC-based architecture firm Grzywinski+Pons is behind the design. The lobby is mint green, with intensely trendy details (brass and marble shelves, about a million potted plants, modern wicker chairs) that soften into a friendly, welcoming cafe-bar space populated by day with a young crowd clicking away at laptops. Think of it as your dream Airbnb, but run by pros. That's unexpected. Is there a good story behind this place?Locke has aparthotels in Manchester and London, in addition to this Edinburgh property, and all of them focus on welcoming spaces that are equally friendly to staying in and going out; solo travelers and groups; and work and play. Artist residencies, yoga classes, running clubs, and social events draw in locals, as well. Sounds like a good time. So what are the rooms themselves like? What can we expect from accommodations?George Street is one of Edinburgh's swankiest thoroughfares, and the rooms here are a wonderful haven after a day shopping, dining, and sightseeing. Designed in sherbet pastels with brass accents, the 72 Scandi-influenced rooms are smaller than you might expect, but space is used intelligently. Much like residential apartments, a room divider separates the sleeping and living spaces. Wifi is gloriously fast, and there's an Apple TV for before-bed Netflixing. Rooms also have fully equipped kitchens, complete with Pukka tea, milk, and cocktail shakers. Perfect. How are the food options on site? Should we stay in for a meal or venture elsewhere?Stock your private kitchen with groceries or head to the downstairs cafe for a smoothie, juice, cup of third-wave coffee, or locally baked pastry. In the evenings, the space morphs into Edinburgh's first "Pure Bar," meaning each spirit must be fine enough to drink neat. How's the service?In-house staff is available around the clock for whatever you need, though you're otherwise left alone. Housekeeping comes around daily. It's time to get out of the hotel. What will we find in the surrounding area?New Town's strictly planned streets can seem aloof with their Georgian architecture, and you might walk right by Eden Locke if you weren't looking out for the small brass nameplate and welcoming chairs outside. The hotel works hard to make itself a part of the community through wellness, cocktail, and music events designed to mix tourists with locals. Stay here if you want the reassurance that comes with a professionally run property but the autonomy (and kitchens) of an Airbnb. Is there anything you'd change?No—it's lovely. Bottom line: Worth it? Why?Absolutely—it's a great location, it's dedicated to creating a unique guest experience, and it has beautiful design." - Krystin Arneson
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