Gleneagles Townhouse
Edinburgh's most glorious gathering spot: a luxury hotel, exquisite dining, and an exclusive members' club with a rooftop view!
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About
If you're walking around the bustling St Andrew Square and spot the grand Georgian facade of Gleneagles Townhouse, you've found a truly exceptional spot. Step inside for an experience that effortlessly blends historic charm with modern luxury, from the jaw-dropping, columned expanse of The Spence restaurant to the chic Lamplighters rooftop bar offering unparalleled city views. Don't miss the hidden gem that is the members' only Note Burning Room, a real incentive to consider joining their exclusive club. For a tip, book any spa treatments at The Strong Rooms well in advance, as they're highly sought after for their state-of-the-art cryotherapy and infrared sauna offerings. It's a perfect city sanctuary that brings the famed Gleneagles flair right into the heart of Edinburgh, offering a warm welcome, whether you're a member or a hotel guest.
Facilities
Private Members' Club
The private members' club at Gleneagles Townhouse is designed for the social individuals of Edinburgh, offering a space to create, connect, and further the city's vibrant spirit. It also features a luxury hotel, all-day restaurant, and a rooftop bar.
Dining
Gleneagles Townhouse features an all-day restaurant, The Spence, known for its superb food and excellent breakfast, and a rooftop bar called Lamplighters, which offers skyline cocktails and a bijou treasure with an epic roof terrace. Private dining options are also available.
Fitness Classes
The gym and wellness studios offer over 40 classes, state-of-the-art technology, and tailored experiences including a cryotherapy chamber and infrared sauna.
Gym
The Strong Rooms is a sanctuary with state-of-the-art technology and tailored experiences, offering cryotherapy and infrared sauna, along with over 40 classes and gleaming Technogym equipment.
Spa
The spa facilities at Gleneagles Townhouse, known as The Strong Rooms, offer state-of-the-art technology and tailored experiences, including a cryotherapy chamber, infrared sauna, and spa treatment rooms, designed to restore, revive, and recharge guests.
Full Description
Gleneagles Townhouse is a luxury city hotel located at 39 St Andrew Square, Edinburgh EH2 2AD, United Kingdom. It is the first city outpost of the renowned Gleneagles hotel. The property boasts 33 luxury guestrooms, each shaped by the spirit of its Georgian home and blending timeless character with contemporary comfort. Room categories include Nook, House, and Masters, offering variety in size and aspect. The hotel features an all-day restaurant and bar on the ground floor named The Spence, which is described as a fabulous and stupendous space with columns and a cupola, serving bistro-brasserie cuisine crafted by Head chef Jonny Wright and with biodynamic wines curated by sommelier Elizabeth Mellish. There is also a top-floor bar, Lamplighters, overseen by Stef Anderson, which is a bijou treasure with an epic roof terrace offering skyline cocktails and vast views over the city. While available to hotel guests, certain spaces like the first-floor Note Burning Room are described as a members-only lounge. The hotel functions as a private members' club, offering membership options including 'Townhouse Membership', 'U-33 Townhouse Membership', and 'Gleneagles Member Add-on'. Guests booking a room automatically become 'almost' a member with many membership privileges. For wellness, The Strong Rooms provide a sanctuary of state-of-the-art technology and tailored experiences, including a gym with gleaming Technogym contraptions, studios, spa treatment rooms, a cryotherapy chamber, and an infrared sauna, with over 40 classes included. Private dining and gathering spaces, such as The Counting Rooms (for up to ten guests) and The Telling Rooms (complete with a snug, terrace, and pantry), are available for meetings and celebrations. The hotel is wheelchair accessible with an accessible entrance and lift, two bedrooms with accessible bathrooms, and accessible bathrooms off the main lobby, in the basement wellness areas, and in the rooftop Lamplighters bar. Property amenities include an electric vehicle charging station, free high-speed internet (WiFi), free breakfast, highchairs, and pets allowed. Room features include allergy-free rooms, blackout curtains, air conditioning, a desk, housekeeping, coffee/tea maker, cable/satellite TV, and walk-in showers. For families, three adjoining rooms are available, and cots can be requested for House and Master rooms. Children receive fun presents, bathroom goodies, and small robes and slippers on arrival, along with a special kids' menu in The Spence. The hotel is committed to eco-friendly practices, including energy efficiency improvements, sourcing seasonal and local produce, products for minibars, bathroom amenities, and staff uniforms, and providing in-room recycling bins. Gleneagles Townhouse holds a 5.0 of 5 stars rating from TheAA and has a user rating of 4.5 on Google Maps from 366 reviews and 4.1 on Tripadvisor from 121 reviews. Its central location in Edinburgh, specifically on St Andrew Square, earns a perfect walking grade of 100 out of 100, placing it within walking distance of Edinburgh's cultural and culinary hotspots, including the medieval Old Town and Georgian New Town, both UNESCO World Heritage sites. The service is consistently described as warm, youthful, and energized, with senior staff remembering names and actively ensuring guest well-being. The concierge team offers private tours of local attractions and can arrange personal-shopping safaris and off-site fitness activities.