Location.
The Glasshouse is located in Edinburgh, Scotland. Less than 10 blocks from the hotel are landmarks including The Edinburgh Playhouse Theater, St. James shopping center, National Gallery of Scotland, Princes Street Gardens and St. Giles Cathedral. Edinburgh Castle is less than one kilometer away. The hotel is approximately 12 kilometers from Edinburgh Airport.
Hotel Features.
This hotel's glass architecture incorporates the facade of the 150-year-old Lady Glenorchy Church. A 2-acre rooftop garden, landscaped with lawn, shrubs, a patio and paths, offers view of Calton Hill. The roof garden is open all day and often hosts sculpture exhibitions.
The Snug is a self-service bar. The Restaurant Szenario serves buffet breakfasts and lunches. In the summer, seating is available on the summer terrace. Three modern boardrooms are available for business functions, and 2 social rooms, as well as the rooftop garden, are available for events and weddings. The hotel's conference rooms have walls that can be rolled back to create larger spaces. Complimentary wireless (high-speed) Internet access is available in public areas. Guests can find metered parking near the hotel.
Guestrooms.
All 65 guestrooms feature the clean lines of modern furniture and floor-to-ceiling windows. Suites feature spacious living areas with wooden floors. Guestroom amenities include minibars, CD players, and complimentary wireless Internet access. The private bathrooms offer bathrobes and slippers. Frette Egyptian cotton bed linens are featured in the guestrooms. Many of the guestrooms have private terraces or street-facing balconies. Rollaway beds may be available on request (surcharge). Guests must contact the hotel directly in advance to ensure availability of an extra bed upon arrival.
