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Virgin Hotels, the luxury lifestyle hotel brand by Virgin Group founder Sir Richard Branson, is set to open its doors in Edinburgh on 1 June 2022.
Situated in the landmark India Buildings in Edinburgh’s Old Town, the hotel features 222 Chambers and Grand Chamber Suites and multiple dining and drinking outlets. This includes Commons Club, Virgin Hotels’ flagship restaurant and bar that acts as a modern day social club; and Eve, a vibrant, all-day dining space, offering a progressive approach to late night entertainment in Edinburgh.
The hotel site is also home to a 19th Century church, now known as Greyfriars Hall, that has been restored and repurposed as a special event venue. In addition, the hotel offers a “rooftop sanctuary” with unobstructed Edinburgh Castle views.
Spanning across 10 floors, the hotel offers a selection of Chambers or Suites, with 15 unique categories including the signature suite, Richard’s Flat with restored architectural details and furnished with contemporary pieces and the Eve Branson suite, found under the bell tower of the restored mediaeval church.
James Bermingham, CEO of Virgin Hotels, said: “Edinburgh is such an iconic city and we’re thrilled it will be the home of the first Virgin Hotels in the UK and across Europe. Through dynamic contextual design and neighbourhood-centric influences the new hotel will be a cultural city hub, with a design that sustains the building’s heritage while adding a vibrant, new style to the area.”
