112 Raeburn Place, Stockbridge, Edinburgh, United Kingdom | (888) 708-2081
Occupying
beautifully renovated Georgian house
Set in attractive
and affluent Stockbridge suburb
Luxury amenities
include Egyptian cotton sheets and robes
Impressive
in-room tech includes individual Wi-Fi hubs and 50-inch TVs
Marble bathrooms
have large, walk-in showers and some roll-top tubs
Excellent
restaurant with extensive wine list
Popular
family-friendly bar and cozy library
Most of
Edinburgh's tourist attractions not walkable
Rooms not air-conditioned
The Raeburn is an
upscale, family-run boutique hotel set in a charming Georgian building in
Edinburgh's affluent Stockbridge neighborhood. Although having undergone a
smart, contemporary renovation there's still plenty of period charm throughout, and both bar and restaurant are popular with locals. The 10 guest rooms are well-finished
with plenty of luxury touches -- even roll-top baths in some -- and in-room
tech is also impressive. While it's a bit away from most of Edinburgh's tourist
attractions, it's one of very few hotel in this lovely area, and one that
justifies its high-end price tag.
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Scene
Family-run, boutique hotel with contemporary vibe and plenty of Georgian charm
Originally built
in 1832 as a family home, it was the Raeburn House Hotel until 2007 when it
closed and lay derelict for several years. In 2011, however, it was bought by
the Maclean family, fully remodeled, and reopened in 2014 as simply The
Raeburn. From its lovely Georgian facade to its mixture of warm and
contemporary yet period-influenced interiors, the place feels every inch the upmarket
boutique hotel. There's even a cozy library lounge decorated with classic plaid- and leather-cushioned couches, built-in wood shelves stocked with books, beautiful wood floors, and a modern gas fireplace -- check-in also occurs here. Hallways are painted in a sophisticated brown, offset by plaid-patterned stairways and brushed metal mirrors. The family-friendly hotel bar is a bustling and lively hub,
popular with locals as well as guests, while its fine-dining brasserie retains
plenty of the building's original historical details, including atmospheric stone walls.
Location
Set in the affluent and village-vibey Stockbridge, a couple miles from Old Town Edinburgh
The hotel is
located in Stockbridge, one of the Edinburgh's more affluent and largely
residential areas with a village-like vibe, just couple miles northwest of the
bustling city center. About 10 minutes' walk away are Inverleith Park and the
Botanical Gardens, which provide a lovely peaceful green oasis, while about a
mile away is the busy main shopping area of Princes Street. While the tourist
attractions of the city's medieval Old Town aren't within walking distance, it's
about a 10-minute cab to the iconic Edinburgh Castle or cobbled streets of the
Royal Mile.
Rooms
Smart and welcoming rooms with plenty of luxury touches and impressive tech
The hotel has 10
rooms, all of which are decorated in smart, contemporary style with antique
furnishings, painted paneled walls, and natural wood floors decked with deep
pile rugs. High-end touches such as Egyptian cotton sheets, thick fluffy
towels, and bathrobes give a luxury feel, while standard in-room tech includes
iPod docks, espresso machines, 50-inch flat-screen TVs, and individual Wi-Fi
hubs. Bathrooms are particularly nicely-finished in gray marble, with fine
Victorian bathware and walk-in rainfall showers -- six of the rooms also
have roll-top baths. Rooms are not air-conditioned, so can get stuffy in the
summer, though Dyson fans are available on request.
Features
Breakfast on the terrace and excellent menu of classic British cooking
The Raeburn is
largely centered on its restaurant -- a lively brasserie-style eatery with a
menu of classic British cooking and over 50 wines served in smart and
attractive surrounds. Breakfast (usually included in the rate) can also be
taken on the bar's terrace during warmer weather, while the bar itself is
popular with locals and guests alike and also welcomes families with children. Parking is available on-site,
though limited to just four spaces and not free of charge.
