Witchery by the Castle

This place is incredible. The decor, theme, and overall presentation is the most unique I have seen at a hotel. We stayed 5 nights in the Library Suite and were very pleased with our experience. Room: the Library Suite was very comfortable and the decor really played into the ‘hidden library’ theme. All of the doors are false bookshelves and the room is decorated with books and documents throughout. The bed is a queen and very comfortable. The bathroom is split between two rooms: one has the toilet and a sink and the other has a very nice bathtub with a shower and another sink. The bathtub was great for relaxing after some long days of climbing the hills of Edinburgh. The room also has a dining area with a very nice table where we had breakfast delivered every morning. Location: If you’re in Edinburgh to see and do things on the Royal Mile; it would be hard to find a better location than The Witchery. It is located literally at the foot of Edinburgh Castle which makes getting to the castle and other nearby landmarks a very easy/short walk. The only downside to the location is that since it’s right at the foot of the castle; it’s nearly at the top of the steep hill that is the Royal Mile. Getting to tours and attractions is easy since is a quick downhill walk to most things. But the walk back up the hill at the end of the day can be a little challenging. Restaurant: We had dinner one night at the on-site restaurant and it was incredible. The dining area is small and very intimate with a low ceiling and lots of candlelight. The drinks were excellent, I would highly recommend the Blood and Sand. The food was likewise exceptional, making our dinner there the best we had during our week in Edinburgh. Be aware that there is somewhat of a dress code, but I was allowed in wearing khakis and a polo shirt. Service: the staff at The Witchery are simply outstanding. Anything we needed they accomplished quickly. This ranged from getting our bags in and out of the room (up and down a small spiral staircase) to arranging transportation to the airport at the end of our stay. Whatever you need, the staff are ready and able to help. Overall, I cannot recommend this place enough. If you’re going to in Edinburgh for a couple days, do yourself a favor and spend a couple nights at the Witchery.