Resident Hotels is pleased to announce the official  opening  of The Resident Edinburgh, the brand’s first Scottish property and sixth in the UK. The hotel’s prime location befits the 164 stylish rooms and suites, each equipped  with mini kitchens, a dressing  area and luxurious ensuites, with most rooms enjoying  memorable  views of Edinburgh  Castle or expansive views across the Firth of Forth to the Kingdom of Fife.

Having previously been home to HMRC’s offices  and dubbed  by locals for decades as an “eyesore”, The Resident Edinburgh has transformed the retained structure of the building to create a stylish home like experience.

David JM Orr, CEO of Resident Hotels Ltd, reflects: “We have been longing to let our lovely team bring our  heartfelt hospitality to Edinburgh.  We look  forward  to guests enjoying  a home  like  sense of belonging  that comes from the authenticity of the welcome.”

He adds, “Our elegant new hotel also enjoys the verdant amenity of a fine garden square yet offers guests the best of the city right on their doorstep, many world-class destinations within a very short flat walk, unusual in a city with as many hills as Rome.”

“The Resident Edinburgh  will offer  guests a great  experience  in one of the world’s  most beautiful, historic,  cultured,  educated  yet  modern   and  thriving   cities.  Edinburgh’s  renowned   culture  and exceptional restaurant scene are rightly  celebrated well beyond  the UK and Scotland. With superb connectivity by air and rail to London and UK cities, Edinburgh  Airport is growing  rapidly with direct flights to more than 150 global cities, significantly connecting with the USA, Middle and Far East.”

“The hotel featured in Cop26 highlighting our thoughtful approach to sustainability, synchronising  the repurposing of a 1960’s building  with sustainable  redevelopment. Our guests tend to visit for a little longer, investing more time in the city, meaning we are well placed to align with a vision of visitation that is positive and valuable to the city.”

Gillian Mylles, General Manager, adds: “We’re thrilled  to welcome  guests and introduce them to the charm of Edinburgh.  With our local partnerships and bespoke  ‘Resident Insider’ recommendations, visitors will feel like true Edinburgh locals during their stay, regardless.”

Reservations are now available on the website, and members  can enjoy a 15% discount on bookings by signing up at https://www.residenthotels.com/registration/.