The Witchery by the Castle Hotel, Edinburgh

The waiting staff in the restaurant were fantastic

The transfer of luggage into and out of the hotel needs to be dramatically improved. There was no help getting luggage into a taxi and that is not acceptable given the price of this accommodation- it’s a shame because otherwise it would have been a fantastic place to stay.

Logistics of transferring luggage into/out of the rooms and into taxi could have been better organised

Pompous over important - living off someone else’s legency

Beautiful suite

Felt they could have thrown in a bottle of bubbly for the price but because it was booked elsewhere you didn't get that despite paying the same price. Parking also says they will validate parking if you park at the NDC near by but they couldn't as I needed to have downloaded the app first which I didn't know. Just little things but for the price you expect perfection in every way Room was beautiful. Haunted and very active which was fine for us!!!

Old world castle luxury

Sofa hard and lumpy. Actually quite painful to try to relax on

Lovely atmosphere

The teas and coffees; added chocolates for honeymoon; Alexa available; bath was sublime; privacy.

Breakfast was excellent; beautiful rooms and great location

Everything good

Location, ambiance, staff, privacy.

Minor things - no gathering area and would have like a variety of options for breakfast.

my partner booked for our christmas celebration and the witchery didnt dissapoint. We felt like we had stepped back in time and we really got into character on our stay, if you have been you will know 🤣

Being looked after.

Weather in scotland in December, but can't blame the hotel for that.

Everything was absolutely exceptional and in perfect condition. The attention to detail is astounding and the service was amazing. Perfect location. Felt like stepping back in time yet with modern facilities. Cannot wait to return!

Bedroom

Bed a little on the small side.

The best hotel I have ever stayed at. The experience is so unique and magical. Breakfast was excellent also we enjoyed the dinner at the secret garden. Staff were so helpful and so professional.

Pros: Very intimate setting, with only 9 rooms, each one with a particular and unique feel and decor. Very quiet despite being in the city center. Location is unbeatable, just feet away from the castle. The restaurants are beautiful and great. Staff was very friendly and attentive.

Cons: The bed was somewhat small for a couple (but I'm used to sleeping in a king-sized bed) and the sheets were a bit stiff. I also would've liked a shower for comfort purposes, but the bathroom decoration is one of the--if not THE--highlights of the room.

The location and breakfast were AMAZING. But we were obviously there for the decor, definitely did not disappoint! We stayed in the Herriot this time.

I didn’t read before hand that the suite didn’t have a shower (but that’s on me)

Quirky rooms with a real sense of history and fun. Superb location right on the Royal Mile. Excellent restaurants. Friendly staff

Amazing Hotel!!!! Loved every part of our stay

Friendly and professional staff. Great dining experience. Lovely food.

The suite was in fact a room with a bathroom. The room was over cluttered. Comfort was secondary to creating an “authentic” setting. The double bed was old fashioned and uncomfortable. The loo was outside the bedroom door which meant navigating a lot of obstacles in order to access it. There were no comfortable chairs to sit on.

The Witchery is likely unparalleled. Right from the moment you book you are treated like an esteemed guest. The staff was so incredible kind, especially Paul. Paul was able to accommodate a sudden change in plans (I was booked for two nights and ended up needing three), and did so in a manner that was flawless and saw me roomed back to back without having to wait for the official check-in time. The entire staff is lovely and absolute gracious. I imagine they would be able to fulfil any need. I was there during the coronation and they made sure to inform me, and were also available to assist with logistics should I need help. The rooms are stunning - I stayed in both the Old Rectory and the Sempill. Both were unbelievable and well serviced. The Old Rectory overlooks the Royal Mile and is at the foot of the castle - it contains three rooms, all of which are comfortable and well stocked. My favourite aspect of this room was the bathroom, and the view. The bed was very comfortable, and the desk was well placed and perfect for work. The Sempill is like your own flat, which multiple rooms and a long hallway. It is extremely well stocked and contains a kitchenette. The entrance is in a private close and just down the street a bit from the main Witchery building. The food is incredible. The breakfast, which is complimentary, is genuinely stunning. You will not go hungry in the mornings. They provide a room service option that is more basic, but both were absolutely wonderful. I was a huge fan of the Witchery Tea Blend, and probably drank my weight in tea during my stay. I can't describe how worth it the breakfast is. I do believe you get your money's worth staying here - between the comfort of the rooms, the food, and the incredible staff, you can't go wrong.

We felt like we went back in time with the wonderful decor of our room. We stayed in the Guard room. This is a must to stay in Edinburgh! Also, be sure to eat at the Secret Garden restaurant. It is an experience in itself with amazing food and ambiance. We will definitely visit again. Loved everything about the Witchery Hotel. Thank you to the staff and the owner for creating such a unique Hotel. Loved our stay.

We stayed in the Herriot Suite which had an amazing bathroom and very comfortable four poster bed and lovely seating area. The room was very clean, with very soft, fluffy bath towels. Even though it is in the centre of the city we had a great night's sleep, the room was really quiet. They have put gluten free cookies in our room which was a nice touch. Breakfast was delicious and freshly cooked and they had gluten free haggis and black pudding which was a real treat.

room, location, breakfast, staff

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Beautiful room, very friendly staff. Lots of little suprises and goodies.

No parking or help with figuring out parking. Had to use a parking lot which cost a lot of money.

Unique experience as if travels back in history and stays in another century but still maintains the modern comfort. Staff all helpful and make sure we have everything. Love the space in our room with its own dining room having a choice of breakfast delivered. Every room is of different decoration, can‘t wait to go again and discover.

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Both breakfast and dinner were excellent. Especially the men's service was the best. Women are not good enough.

Correspondence of woman of receptionist is not good enough. Thanks to the staff for carrying our luggage up the steep stairs.

very unusual and just stunning . location superb for the castle .

very beautiful setting , but £600 for 1 night was just a stretch too much for the average person .

it was dramatic in feel and look. at 795 for a night there were things missing ! no option for drink in the room regardless if it was a further costs. cookies half eaten in a jar. was very poor … much positive but could be much better ! tv was rubbish , but overall the feel was different due to the atmosphere and building ! I was able to blank out the irritants and focus on the pleasure of being in a time warp of old ! loved it but if you want that kind of money for a night ! step it up … t x

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Everything was perfect!

The staff were amazing,nothing was too much trouble. The room was gorgeous and totally unique and food was incredible, wonderful service wonderful stay

EVERYTHING! Staff was outstanding, they would do anything to make your stay perfect. The building is quite mysterious and it was fun to watch all the tourists taking pictures of our Close and then we got to unlock the gate and go in. ha! :)

Really nothing. The charm of the bathroom was the clawfoot tub; unfortunately, that can be hard to take a shower.

Best place we have stayed at. Beautiful rooms and the staff are so friendly. We parked our car at their sister hotel and got a complimentary taxi to the witchery. Nice vegan breakfast. We will be staying again 🙂

Magical hotel - rooms beautiful - location next to castle outstanding - wonderful place to stay

Everything was perfect

Incredible hotel! Beautiful suite consists of two rooms. Opulent and elegant design without shabiness. Exceptional bathroom with to gothic sinks, big bath, walk-in tropical shower for two people, canopy bed and truly magnificent lighting. Plus Echo for your favorite music.

It would be great if you add umbrellas and a coat hanger.

Beautiful historical building in a wonderful location

The stair are spiral several Hundred year old stone narrow and steep not idea For anyone elderly , handicapped, or obese

Expansive, private, centrally located to the main city attractions we were intending to see.

There was occasional noise from the room above, but it’s expected due to the nature of the rooms. Everything else was excellent!

Myself and my partner stayed in the Armory and we wanted to leave some feedback before we post any reviews online regarding our stay. I'll start by stating that we enjoyed many things about our stay. The breakfast hamper was fantastic, the staff were extremely friendly, and the general vibe and theme of the room was great and more than exceeded our next expectations.

There was, unfortunately, some severe issues which had a negative impact on our stay: Bath facilities. We were unable to run a hot bath on our first night - the temperature of the water was mild at best. Additionally, we noticed that the shower head drips continuously, even when other guests are using their showers / baths. Since it drips directly on to your head, this obviously ruins any possibility of enjoying a bath, which was one of the things we most looked forward to. When we returned from the town on Friday evening, a member of staff had turned the thermostat to it's maximum setting, leading to sweltering heat on our return. This made the room extremely uncomfortable for over an hour, and induced a migraine for my partner, which essentially ruined the rest of our plans for the night. Not to mention the waste of energy, this is unacceptable. The mattress is extremely uncomfortable and dips in the middle.

atmospheric stayed before

not too clean shabby in areas for £795 a night no little extras

everything!!

the tv in front of the bed is way roo low ro warch when lying down. must be at least 30 cm higher

Terrible experience and very unprofessional staff. we had an issue with the booking and we wanted to extend from 1 to 3 days but was impossible as unavailable. 3 people of the staff verbally ensured us we would have been refunded and consequently we booked another hotel for the 3 nights. The hotel manager decided not to refund us, so we lost 600 GBP. Extremely unprofessional. we had a dinner at the restaurant as well: overpriced and average food.

all what above

Exquisite rooms, the food is top notch and the service is the best thing about the property.

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Wonderful hotel with exceptional staff. The restaurant is lovely, albeit very expensive. Will definitely retutn.

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