{"id":155501,"date":"2023-08-29T16:32:15","date_gmt":"2023-08-29T14:32:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.voyages-d-affaires.com\/?p=155501"},"modified":"2023-08-29T17:06:27","modified_gmt":"2023-08-29T15:06:27","slug":"scottish-hotel-projects-foison","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.voyages-d-affaires.com\/en\/scottish-hotel-projects-foison","title":{"rendered":"The Scottish hotel industry on burning thistles"},"content":{"rendered":"

The W Edinburgh has taken its time getting off the ground. Seven years after the project was announced - when the lifestyle brand was still managed by the Starwood group, before its takeover by Marriott - and two years behind schedule - Covid having had its way with it - the hotel will finally open its doors next November. An inauguration that will complete major development<\/strong>St James Quarter, Scotland's largest leisure and shopping district. More than 30 bars and restaurants, nearly 80 shops in the shopping arcade, 150 residential flats, a Roomzzz apartment-hotel and a car park for 1,600 cars: this project, led by Nuveen Real Estate, at a reported cost of \u00a31 billion, has offered a new heart of the city to the east of the Scottish capital since its debut in 2021.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

With its 244 rooms, including 45 suites, its rooftop restaurant featuring South American-Japanese fusion cuisine Sushisamba, its signature W Lounge and its Joao's Place cocktail bar, the W Edinburgh<\/strong> has now added an accommodation component. Its architectural touch is also appreciated by many. Never short of nicknames, some Edinburgh locals quickly dubbed the building the \"Golden Turd\" because of its spiral fa\u00e7ade. A ribbon of steel reminiscent of the paper spirals of the many newspaper printing works that once operated in the area, but also reminiscent of an emoji that is often used negatively...<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Whatever the case - and who cares if travellers come to enjoy W's expertise in lifestyle and entertainment - this new top-of-the-range hotel is part of a series of openings <\/strong>in the Scottish capital. Also in November, another highly anticipated establishment, 100 Princes Street, will open its doors on the city's main thoroughfare. And it's in a historic location, the former home of the Royal Overseas League, a glamorous club for leading Commonwealth figures.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Sketch of the 100 Princes Street luxury hotel.<\/em><\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Part of the Red Carnation collection of luxury hotels, the 100 Princes Street <\/strong>has been designed by the same team, notably Toni Tollman, who redesigned the prestigious Ashford Castle in Ireland, in an eminently British 'home away from home' spirit. Or rather Scottish, since, in addition to an incredible collection of whiskies - and an extensive wine list - the establishment has been carefully furnished with furniture and works of art from local craftsmen, including bespoke tartan by Araminta Campbell. Residents will have the exclusive privilege of meeting up at the 'Explorers Club', where they can enjoy typical local dishes.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n