The Hoxton has opened its first Scottish hotel in Edinburgh’s West End, taking over 11 Georgian-style terraced townhouses on Grosvenor Street. Operated by Ennismore, which also includes Gleneagles Hotel in its and the Edinburgh Townhouse in its portfolio – this is the first Scottish Hoxton for the group which also operates the brand in London, Europe and the USA.
It’s latest Edinburgh property features 214 rooms, an Italian restaurant, events and meeting spaces, a cinema, and three selfcontained Houses for extended stays. The opening comes just months after Ennismore changed ownership.
In April 2025, Accor completed a deal to take full control of Ennismore, buying out its joint venture partner. The move marked a strategic shift, bringing all Ennismore brands fully under the Accor umbrella, while continuing to operate with their distinct identities.
Edinburgh is the first new Hoxton opening since the transition. Guests enter through a lobby that mixes Georgian heritage with modern design. A mural by Verity Woolley and a Murano glass chandelier mark the entrance. Finishes include dark woods, steel, unlacquered brass and textured glass, with patterned textiles and tiled fireplaces.
The lobby bar, clad in perforated brass with mirrored taps, serves coffee by day and cocktails by night and there is a five-seat cinema, The Small Screen, which sits just off the lobby. It has a curated schedule by local film group Cinetopia.
Rooms are split between the main hotel building and a townhouse across the street, and are available in nine categories: from compact Snug Singles and Bunks to larger Roomy and Biggy layouts. Georgian features like sash windows, cornices and high ceilings are retained throughout.
A standout feature is the introduction of The House – a new category launched by The Hoxton. Each House includes three bedrooms, three bathrooms, a kitchen, dining area and lounge. One House offers a private terrace. Designed for families or groups, the Houses will be available to book from September 2025, with extra services such as stocked fridges and curated local hampers available on request.
The on-site restaurant, Patatino, is modelled on a traditional Italian trattoria. Interiors include striped awnings, banquette seating and mirror details. The Hoxton Edinburgh includes a dedicated event space, The Get Together – a 300 sqm ballroom with a stage, private bar and skylight. The room can also be divided into two smaller spaces, The Get Up and The Get Down, suitable for weddings, conferences or cultural events.
The townhouse across the street, which houses 64 of the hotel’s rooms, can be block-booked for overnight accommodation linked to events.
The Apartment – The Hoxton’s signature meeting space comprises four rooms: the Dining Room, Library, Living Room and Drawing Room, surrounding a central pantry area.
True to Ennismore’s neighbourhoodfocused approach, The Hoxton Edinburgh also features work by local artists and supports community partnerships.
The opening exhibition in the Hox Gallery was by fine art photographer Soo Burnell. The in-house shop, Best Of, stocks products from Scottish makers, including Simo The Label, TBCo, Pieute and Edinburgh Printmakers.
