The Witchery by the Castle

Location unbelievable, especially during Fringe and Tattoo. Highly recommend booking early for an August stay so you can also experience street performers, comedy and Fringe shows as well as the Royal Military Tattoo. The Witchery made it oh so special! First, our room, the Old Rectory, is stunning. I can only imagine they all are. The spiral steps up to half of the suites is part of the experience, but don’ t let that stop you from getting a room across the street if none on the turret are available. The Whiskey Experience is right next door, the entrance to the castle a half block one way and The Real Mary’s Close tour a block the other way. Pubs are all around but best of all, the punctual 11:00pm Tattoo parade goes right by your door. We went out at 10:55 and walked ten feet to stand behind a yellow barricade so we could watch it go by; as amazing as the show itself that we experienced the next night complete with the castle dinner. Just utterly rousing watching hundreds of pipes, drums, brass and dancers go by, and then sweep right back into our room to enjoy the ambiance and luxury. We had both the breakfast in the restaurant and breakfast in our room and I preferred the service of the restaurant plus the hot food items. We were given a full bottle of chilled champagne and bottled waters nightly plus cookies, coffee and tea always available in the room. There was a table where you could get take-away and enjoy the setting if you want, because really, the room is an excursion itself. Getting food anywhere after 9:00 at night is tricky so plan accordingly, especially if you are still on another time zone. We did not eat at the restaurant because we experienced the front room for breakfast. Truly, I don’t think I could justify more than two nights at the Witchery financially but one night wouldn’t have been enough to fully appreciate the location. It’s a magical experience I hope to replicate some day, especially in August.

Although we didn’t have time for a meal everyone said you must stop by to see the Witchery. It was so beautiful! I couldn’t believe the greens and landscape. The inside was so eclectic. Not like any other place you’ll see in Edinburgh. Our next trip we will for sure get a reservation!

My fiancé booked us into The Witchery on Valentines day as it is somewhere I have always wanted to stay. I was absolutely blown away with The Guardroom. Photos and videos only capture part of the magic and exquisiteness, to experience the suite in person is something else! From the antique ornaments and old photos on the walls to the luxurious drapes and bedding, we felt like we were part of some royal family staying here. The check in/check out process along with the room tour was seamless and the staff were very professional and friendly without being intrusive. There are 5 rooms in the suite – when you open the door you are met with a stunning waiting area which contained champagne, water and chocolates. You are then led down an elaborate hallway filled with mannequins dressed in real guard suits. The sitting area was truly a wonder – there was something new I noticed in it every time I entered. The bathroom was huge with a stunning bath and cosy underfloor heating and finally the bedroom which was stunning and magical. In the morning we opted for a continental breakfast delivered to our room as we wanted to spend as much time in the room as possible. It contained a great variety of food and beverages and it was a huge portion for 2 people. The staff kindly delivered the breakfast to the suite in a lovely hamper basket and set everything up for us (another royal moment!). I can’t wait to return to The Witchery and experience more of their stunning suites!

This is a wonderfully romantic ,luxurious hotel with so much more than just a pinch of magic ! From checking in to checking out ,eating in the restaraunt to sleeping in the beautiful Guardroom ,our stay was exceptional and such a wonderful experience .The staff were friendly and extremely professional . This hotel compliments the beautiful, undeniably romantic city of Edinburgh perfectly and we would recommend it in a heartbeat .

I found The Witchery Hotel after booking dinner reservations at their restaurant and thought to myself "A night here would make a great Christmas gift to my new wife." And I was absolutely correct! I am an amazing gift-giver...and a gift from God myself"...is what I'm sure my wife would say if you asked her.;) We stayed in The Vestry room and it was nothing short of a medieval fairytale castle. The lavishness of every detail was curated to perfection. I went the extra mile to have breakfast delivered to the table in our room, and it was a feast fit for "The King" my wife now calls me. Was this experience pricey? Sure. Was it worth every penny? ABSOLUTELY!!! Save your marriage today and book this room ASAP!