The Witchery

Outstanding location staff food & experience…Especially thank you to Mackenzie for your attentive service & Cameron for checking our service

The room is everything you think it’s going to be from the photos and more. The breakfast hamper delivery and set up is exquisite. Theservice is beyond anything I’ve received in other places. Every single person is so kind and accommodating. The ambience is the reason we all book this place and it did NOT disappoint! We didn’t end up eating in the restaurant because we don’t really eat a lot of meat and seafood and there were a few, but not many other options but the menu looks amazing if you do!

Dinner in The Secret Garden and then a night in the Turret Suite for a birthday treat. It was a wonderful experience throughout, from the friendly and informative driver who picked us up at Edinburgh Airport to a magnificent continental breakfast the following morning. (I'm sure the breakfast buffet in the restaurant would have been great but we wanted to make the most of our Suite and chose to have the continental brought up to us.) The dinner was fabulous, with plenty of choice for non-meat eaters, and the Turret Suite was amazing - packed full of atmosphere from its beautiful antique furniture and fittings, and a bathroom with both a lovely free-standing bathtub and a huge walk-in double shower. The bustle outside didn't intrude into the very quiet Suite and there was a real buzz to be had from knowing we were so close to the Castle itself. The staff could not be faulted: all friendly, welcoming and very efficient from start to finish. Not cheap, but worth every penny for such a marvellous experience.

Gorgeous setting, perfect location, service and food wonderful, details unmatched for an castle feel. Mist memorable for mostly good memories. One small detail overlooked when booking the Heriot suite There is NO shower ! My 6 ft tall husband was a very good sport …but it is truly not realistic for a hotel of this caliber. This room should be in a lower price range in my opinion compared to the other rooms with this proper amenity. We never thought to look for “a shower” while booking ;) a room.

30 years ago we had dinner, now on our anniversary we returned and also stayed the night. What a charm! The staff are exceptionally forthcoming and friendly and the property is absolutely stunning! What a treat it has been to stay a night in the Armoury!

The staff are exceptionally polite and forthcoming and the property is just delightful. It transports you right back to days gone by!

Excellent stay. Unique hotel with superb attention given to detail. Wonderful and helpful staff. Great location

Magical charm with well executed details. Cozy and full of character. Location location location. Professional and warm wait staff in the restaurant.

One of the most enchanting, uniquely beautiful and charming hotels I have ever had the pleasure of staying in. So much attention to detail and James, Stephen and staff were an absolute pleasure to meet. Thank you for such a wonderful stay. Victoria Jenkins

This is a truly fabulous hotel! If you like minimalism, white furniture and clean lines it's not for you. If you love over the top luxurious maximalism you're in for a treat. We stayed in the Sempill suite which is just across the cobbled road from the Witchery restaurant, approached down Jolie's close, full of Edinburgh atmosphere. There is a lovely hall with a little kitchen, a stunning dining room, huge bathroom and a gothic velvet clad bedroom. If you book direct there is a bottle of ice cooled champagne waiting, tea, coffee, shortbread, and truffles. The dining table is set ready for a private continental breakfast if you choose it. Everything is beautifully thought through from lighting, a Dyson hairdryer, and ghd straighteners. All the staff are helpful and polite, nothing is too much trouble and you never feel like you are asking too much. We stayed for two nights and the hotels position by the castle makes it close to all the old town has to offer. If you dont care for hills and steps try somewhere different but for a step back in time it's worth the effort. We had our first included breakfast in the Witchery restaurant, first class. Our second breakfast we had delivered to our room, beautiful continental breakfast with fruit, meats, yoghurt and breads. The only negative I had was that there was no separate shower, fine if you are happy to climb into the roll top bath to shower but someone with limited mobility may struggle. We hope to return.