No. 11 Hotel, Edinburgh – 4 Star
The hotel is a typical example of an Edinburgh, Georgian period town house, being part of a terrace of matched properties each with their own grand stone portico entrance and spread over four floors. The ground floor comprises grand entrance and reception, Brasserie, guest lounge, guest toilet and kitchens. Stairs from the hall lead down to the lower ground floor which comprises three bedrooms; a double, an executive double and a mini suite with garden view. The discrete private garden is accessed from this level and is available for guest use. A guest toilet is located part way down the stairs. Stairs lead up from the entrance hall to the first and second floors. The first floor has one single room and two Georgian suites. The second floor has one single room, one double room, one executive double and one mini-suite.
Even though we are in centre of the city, the hotel is located in a quiet street where you can be sure of a good night’s sleep. Brunswick Street is situated just a short stroll from Calton Hill, Princes Street and the Playhouse Theatre Edinburgh. No 11 provides easy access to the cultural, leisure and business locations of central Edinburgh.
From the top of Calton Hill, a ten minute walk, you get a panoramic view up and down the Firth of Forth. The volcanic plug that is the Bass Rock lies to the East, the Forth road and rail bridges to the West, the Fife coast to the North and the Pentland Hills to the South. The Forth rail bridge, completed in 1890 is one of the triumphs of Victorian engineering.
Narrow your view and you find yourself looking out over the City, dominated by the Castle, the Palace of Holyrood and Arthur’s seat (another volcanic plug). The Medieval chaos of the “Old Town” magnificently contrasts with the magnificent splendour of the Georgian “New Town”.
Commissioned by the renowned Scottish architect William Playfair, No 11 Brunswick Street was completed in 1822. The building highlights some of the finest features of the Georgian era, from the illuminating cupola, ornate cornices and central ceiling roses, to the heavy front Portico flanked by solid stone Doric columns and grand entrance hall. Due to the soaring cost of stone and the quarries becoming exhausted only six of these houses were built and they were to become the last of the Georgian New Town.
The first owner was Lady Francis Erskine, the eldest daughter of the Earl of Mar. Upon her death in 1836 the house changed hands with a succession of ministers of the Church of Scotland living on the premises. In 1930 it was turned into the Black Watch club, for veterans of the oldest kilted regiment of the British Army, dating back to 1725. The extensive damage to the tiles in the entrance hall is believed to have been caused by the habit of soldiers rolling beer barrels in through the main entrance and into the bar.
In 1991 after sixty years as a regimental club, the building was turned into a hotel. The property has been extensively refurbished in 2012 to provide modern hotel facilities, while retaining the original features and character.
Accommodations :
Experience the timeless beauty and discrete luxury of the 10 individually designed bedrooms, with designer bathrooms, heated floors, fluffy bathrobes, luxury toiletries and Egyptian cotton linen.
Within a twelve minute walk from Edinburgh Waverley Station, we aim to provide a welcoming, friendly service, an oasis of relaxed calm for our guests, after a hard day’s work or sightseeing.
Small Double
This Double room covers around 12sqm. We won’t lie, this is a small room, partly in the eaves. We recommend the room for single occupancy. The en-suite bathroom has shower, w/c, wash hand basin, demisting mirrors and cosy-toe underfloor heating.
Amenities ::
- Console table, telephone and free internet access
- Flat screen TV
- Hair dryer
- Luxury toiletries
- Facecloth, hand towel, and bath sheet per person
- Heated towel rail
- Egyptian cotton sheets, duvets, and pillowcases
- Choice of firm or soft pillows
- Tea/coffee making
- Ironing board and iron
- Safe deposit at reception
Double Room 4
This room covers around 14 sqm. It is a bright full height Georgian room with floor to ceiling sash window and historic plaster cornice/ceiling rose. The en-suite bathrooms feature shower wash hand basis, w/c, demisting mirrors and cosy-toe underfloor heating.
Amenities ::
- Console table, telephone and free internet access
- Flat screen TV
- Hair dryer
- Luxury toiletries
- Facecloth, hand towel, and bath sheet per person
- Heated towel rail
- Egyptian cotton sheets, duvets, and pillowcases
- Choice of firm or soft pillows
- Tea/coffee making
- Ironing board and iron
- Safe deposit at reception
Standard Double
Our 2 Standard Doubles cover around 18sqm. These are cosy, compact rooms with standard double beds. The en-suite bathrooms feature large double showers or bath with shower over, demisting mirrors and cosy-toe underfloor heating.
Amenities ::
- Console table, telephone and free internet access
- Flat screen TV
- Hairdryer
- Luxury toiletries
- Facecloth, hand towel, and bath sheet per person
- Heated towel rail
- Egyptian cotton sheets, duvets, and pillowcases
- Choice of firm or soft pillows
- Tea/coffee making
- Ironing board and iron
- Safe deposit at reception
Executive Double
Our 2 Executive Doubles feature king sized double beds, which can be configured either as either a double bed or as twin beds. Covering around 25 sqm, these rooms offer superior space and facilities. The en-suite bathrooms feature, large double showers or bath with shower over, demisting mirrors and cosy-toe underfloor heating.
Amenities ::
- Console table, telephone and free internet access
- Flat screen TV
- Hairdryer and hair straighteners
- Luxury toiletries
- Facecloth, hand towel, hair towel, and bath sheet per person
- Heated towel rails
- Egyptian cotton sheets, duvets, and pillowcases
- Choice of firm or soft pillows
- Tea/coffee making
- Ironing board and iron
- Safe deposit at reception
Mini Suite
Our 2 luxury mini suites feature king sized double beds, which can be configured either as either a double bed or as twin beds. Covering around 28 sqm, these large rooms have a separate seating area and one has a luxury sofa bed for family use. The en-suite bathrooms feature large double showers, demisting mirrors and cosy-toe underfloor heating.
Amenities ::
- Work desk with telephone and free internet access
- Internet enabled flat screen TV
- Hairdryer and hair straighteners
- Luxury toiletries
- Facecloth, hand towel, hair towel, and bath sheet per person
- Heated towel rails
- Bathrobes
- Egyptian cotton sheets, duvets, and pillowcases
- Choice of firm or soft pillows
- Tea/coffee making
- Ironing board and iron
- Safe deposit at reception
Georgian Suite
Our 2 luxury Georgian suites feature four-poster beds, superior space and sumptuous furnishings. Covering around 40 sqm, they have vast floor to ceiling sash windows, a separate seating area, and luxury sofa bed for family use. The en-suite bathrooms feature free standing baths, separate shower cubicles, double sinks, demisting mirrors and cosy-toe underfloor heating.
Amenities ::
- Work desk with telephone and free internet access
- Internet enabled flat screen TV
- Hair dryer and hair straighteners
- Luxury toiletries
- Facecloth, hand towel, hair towel, and bath sheet per person
- Bathrobes
- Heated towel rails
- Egyptian cotton sheets, duvets, and pillowcases
- Choice of firm or soft pillows
- Tea/coffee making in room
- Ironing board and iron
- Safe deposit at reception
Golf :
When you stay at the No. 11 Hotel you are perfectly located to enjoy some of the finest golf courses on the of East Lothian golf courses, including Open Championship qualifiers Dunbar, Gullane and North Berwick West Links.
Muirfield Golf Course is also nearby, one of the great Open Venues.
Dining :
Welcome to No11. Our menu is made up of some of Scotland’s best local ingredients combining traditional flavours with the finest produce. Meats are from local farms, fish and shellfish from Arbroath. Cheeses are from the Banchory Devenick Dairy, preserves from Isabella’s of Edzle and Breads from the Manna House Bakery in Leith or are baked daily in the hotel.
Our aim is to combine the very best of local ingredients into fresh, tasty dishes. Please feel free to ask for smaller or larger portion sizes, we know everyone has a different appetite.
We offer a combination of Lunch, Pre-Theatre and Dinner Menus. These menus change regularly, and are augmented by specific menus for Christmas and other celebrations. Please check Seasonal Offers for variations and details. For Dinner there will always be a selection of daily specials and a five course tasting menu option in addition to the main menu.
