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The former established Holyrood Hotel in Scotland’s Capital has relaunched today as Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood, marking the completion of an extensive £10m refurbishment.
Located in the heart of Edinburgh’s historic old town, the hotel, under new ownership, has undergone an extensive refurbishment. Marriott’s signature style is found throughout all facets of the property and guests can “now enjoy an experience with modern, inviting spaces”.
The refurbishment includes a new Greatroom lobby. Marriott said this is a space to “connect, work, or unwind”, and called it a key feature of the refurbishment with a relaxed lifestyle space, bar and dining area. Afternoon tea is also served in the Greatroom.
The hotel’s spa and fitness centre, with its 14m-heated pool, infrared Sauna, and fully equipped state-of-the-art gym has also been fully renovated and upgraded for guests and members to enjoy.
The 160 guest bedrooms include junior suites, deluxe and king rooms with sleek wooden floors, and drench walk-in showers amongst other facilities. All rooms feature spacious en-suites, comfortable beds, cosy armchairs and 55-inch wall mounted flat screen TVs as standard.
Brand new GRMS seamlessly optimises heating, cooling, and lighting within guest rooms, ensuring a level of personalised comfort for each guest. By harnessing advanced automation and intelligent sensors, the system “not only enhances the overall guest experience but also contributes significantly to energy conservation”.
The city’s vibrant arts scene is reflected in the art on display and carpet designs throughout, inspired by the late Scottish artist, Edinburgh-born Sir Eduardo Luigi Paolozzi CBE RA, known for his sculpture and graphic work and widely considered to be one of the pioneers of pop art.
The local influence combines with Marriott’s modern design aesthetics, with interiors based on a cool neutral palette featuring “intricate multidimensional patterns” and layered textures of natural materials such as marble, sand, onyx and water with rich patterns.
Media and event spaces have been redesigned and fully equipped to offer new meeting facilities in the city.
Michael Falla, general manager of Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood, said: “The relaunch of Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood is an exciting development for the City and the Marriott brand. It is incredible to see the refurbishment nearing completion – bringing the aesthetic of the property and quality of service up to Marriott standards is testament to the hotel team’s hard work and commitment to take the Hotel on the next stage of its journey.
“Edinburgh is such a vibrant city bursting with history and culture, we’re looking forward to welcoming our new and returning guests to enjoy an elevated and enriched Marriott experience with all that the city has to offer.”
