Second Courtyard by Marriott to open in Scotland

Marriott International has announced plans to open a second Courtyard-branded hotel in Scotland. 

The 240-bedroom property in Edinburgh will join the Courtyard Aberdeen Airport Hotel, where Marriott’s new European design concept was launched last year.

The hotel will occupy Baxters Place – a listed building comprised of three adjoining Georgian townhouses, one of which was home to Robert Stevenson, a famous Scottish civil engineer and the grandfather of Robert Louis Stevenson, author of the 1881 novel ‘Treasure Island’.

The historic building has stood empty for many years, and a new building will be built behind its original façade. The hotel will have facilities including a bistro restaurant, fitness centre and a multi-functional meeting room.

Amy McPherson, president and managing director for Marriott International in Europe, said: “We are excited to announce the launch of Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh and continue to expand the presence of the brand in Scotland. We’re proud to have developed an innovative hotel design that meets the needs of today’s traveller and to bring this offering to this vibrant and thriving city.”