Following a multi-million-pound investment, Edinburgh-based Code The Court has completed a redevelopment that adds a new attic floor of hotel rooms and introduces a full brand refresh.
The Parliament Square venue, part of Code Concepts hotels and hostels, has expanded beyond its original pod-style to include a new level of en-suite rooms designed by Morgan Architects.
Each room is named after a notable figure from Edinburgh’s history, such as Adam Smith, Sophia Jex-Blake, Lady Lockhart, Sir Walter Scott, and David Hume with the design and artwork reflecting the city’s literary and intellectual heritage. The collection also features the Crossley Engine Room, named after a 19th-century engine uncovered during the original restoration.
The rebrand, delivered by Edinburgh agency Huckleberry, includes a new logo and website, updated visuals and a refreshed online booking platform.
The wider investment also funded John’s Coffee House & Tavern, which opened earlier this year following a £500,000 refurbishment. The bar and restaurant take inspiration from 18th-century meeting places once used by lawyers, philosophers and writers, and now serve as the main social area within the property.
Andrew Lansburgh, CEO at Code, said: “We set out to move beyond our original pod model and by extending into the roof space we could create a boutique hotel floor that can compete at a higher level. The refurbishment also allowed us to repair and upgrade areas of the building that were previously inaccessible, improving comfort and energy performance throughout.”
Code Concepts hotels and hostels include The Court and The Loft in Edinburgh with The Bindery in Edinburgh coming soon. Code is also managing The Lost Close in Edinburgh, an underground whisky tasting venue.
