Hyatt unveils development plans for Hyatt Centric in Edinburgh

Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a franchise agreement with Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC) to develop the Hyatt Centric Edinburgh Haymarket. Set to open in mid-2025, the 349-room property will mark the first Hyatt hotel in Scotland, signifying a “key milestone” for Hyatt’s strategic brand growth in the UK. The site is located less than 1,000 feet from the EICC, with the hotel forming part of the Haymarket Edinburgh development, which will encompass office blocks and retail units. In collaboration with Edinburgh College, the EICC development will also include a hospitality training academy for students and trainees focused on a career path in Scotland’s leisure, hospitality, and tourism industry. As well as 349 guestrooms, the hotel will also feature a gym and four meeting rooms, as well as “creative dining experiences” and six different rotating street food brands. The hotel is being designed by Foster + Partners, an architectural firm founded by Norman Foster, renowned for its “holistic approach” to sustainability and responsible design. Interiors are being designed by international architecture and design firm Ica, an expert-led hotel interior design consultancies, headquartered in Glasgow. The hotel will be situated near some famous Edinburgh landmarks, including Edinburgh Castle, National Museum of Scotland, and the Old Town. The St James’ Quarter, New Town, and George Street shopping and cultural districts are also in walking distance from the hotel. In addition, the property will be located just six miles away from Edinburgh International Airport. Felicity Black-Roberts, Hyatt’s vice president of development for Europe and North Africa, said: “We are thrilled to be collaborating with the Edinburgh International Conference Center on Hyatt Centric Haymarket Edinburgh, which will mark the Hyatt Centric brand’s entry into one of the world’s most celebrated capital cities. “This new-build development demonstrates Hyatt’s commitment to growing its portfolio of lifestyle brands across the U.K, in locations that matter most to our guests, members, customers, and owners.” Marshall Dallas, CEO of EICC, said: “The Haymarket Edinburgh development is central to the EICC’s future as Scotland's leading conference venue, and aligns with our mission to create an environment to inspire ideas that change the world. “Hyatt Centric Edinburgh Haymarket will be a cornerstone to attracting local and international travelers and notable luminaries to our venue each year. We are thrilled to work with Hyatt on what will be the first Hyatt hotel in Scotland, and look forward to the meaningful opportunities this property will bring to the city of Edinburgh.”