Within the St James Quarter, W Edinburgh’s ribbon-like form rises above the New Town, close to Princes Street and Calton Hill. Rooms and suites draw on local references through layered textiles, city or hill views and details shaped by Edinburgh’s festival and music culture, while the larger suites give the hotel its strongest sense of theatre. SUSHISAMBA, W Lounge, Joao’s Place, Soundwave and the rooftop terrace provide dining, bar and skyline spaces, with AWAY Spa and FIT adding wellness facilities. The Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle, the New Town and the city’s main shopping streets sit nearby.