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The WitcheryvsB+B Edinburgh
Both The Witchery by the Castle and B+B Edinburgh are recommended by professionals. Overall, The Witchery by the Castle is preferred by most reviewers compared to B+B Edinburgh. The Witchery by the Castle is ranked #12 in Edinburgh with accolades from 7 reviewers such as Time Out, Lonely Planet and Oyster.
The Witchery
Fodor's
Rough Guide
Time Out
Frommer's
Oyster
The Telegraph Fodor's
Independent Independent Independent
The Royal Mile, Castlehill, Edinburgh EH1 2NF, Scotland
From $499/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Smoking Rooms
Fodor's "This lavishly theatrical lodging promises a night to remember." Full review
Rough Guide "Seven riotously indulgent suites grouped around this famously spooky restaurant just downhill from the Castle."
Time Out "Each of them is dark, theatrically gothic and lavishly furnished with antiques, leather and velvet, Victorian baths and grand beds, complementing the magical atmosphere at the Witchery dining rooms." Full review
Frommer's "This flamboyant and fabulously gothic bolthole is all your historical fantasies rolled into one. If it doesn't make your pulse race, quite frankly you haven't got one." Full review
OysterUpscale
"Essentially a restaurant ... with some suites attached, there are few communal spaces -- the hotel is a favorite among those seeking seclusion." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"This extraordinary collection of fantasy suites near Edinburgh Castle is the ultimate romantic hideaway: sumptuous, indulgent, and slightly (delightfully) mad." Full review
Fodor's "A Gothic fantasy in an ancient collection of stone buildings twisting around each other...one of Edinburgh's most hauntingly atmospheric places to stay, and it's next level luxurious to boot." Full review
Independent "Wake up in a mixture of camp four-poster boltholes straight from a costume drama or more intriguing Gothic suites filled with playful nooks, crannies and creaky furniture."
Independent "Forget comparisons to Hogwarts, The Witchery is so overflowing with grown-up Gothic decadence it would make passing Harry Potter tour groups blush"
Independent "Situated in a 16th-century building, the luxurious Witchery is gothic, glamorous and utterly beguiling. It’s also home to an award-winning restaurant – book ahead."
B+B Edinburgh
Lonely Planet Oyster Fodor's The Telegraph Independent Frommer's
3 Rothesay Terrace, Edinburgh EH3 7RY, Scotland
From $91/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Multilingual
- Business Center
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Built in 1883 as a grand home for the proprietor of the Scotsman newspaper, this Victorian extravaganza .... was given a designer makeover in 2011 to create a striking contemporary hotel." Full review
OysterUpper-middle-range
"The four-floor, 27-room B B Edinburgh is a modern boutique take on the traditional bed-and-breakfast inn." Full review
Fodor's "Standing out along an elegant and tranquil West End terrace, this imposing Victorian mansion combines grand public spaces with affordable modern accommodation." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"It is worth staying here just to see the galleried library lounge, not to mention the eccentric atmosphere, period features, generous breakfasts and excellent value for money." Full review
Independent "27-room boutique B&B: it’s away from the city buzz on a purely residential street of Georgian townhouses. But it far exceeds the expectations of a regular B&B with a full complement of quirks."
Frommer's "Each floor has a different color scheme, beds are comfy, furniture funky, and some have freestanding baths...views at the back—of pretty Dean Village to the Forth and hills of Fife—are equally good. " Full review
