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Stunning Luxury Georgian Penthouse: 'Hopetoun Grande'

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3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Interior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9180 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Washer

Explore the area

Map
Edinburgh, SCT
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Royal Mile
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh Castle
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪21 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Stunning Luxury Georgian Penthouse: 'Hopetoun Grande'

'Hopetoun Grande' is a bright, spacious and fully refurbished three bedroom apartment with great big Georgian windows and high ceilings right in the centre of town. Within walking distance to the Playhouse theatre, high street, Botanical Gardens, train station and tram.

An elegant apartment with a vast area of 180 sq.m/2000 sq. ft. situated on the third floor of a beautiful Georgian building located in the heart of Edinburgh City. Completely refurbished in 2015, this large penthouse offers 5-star self-catering accommodation in one of Europe's most visited cities. All the common areas and rooms are generously proportioned with large windows that bring in a lot of light giving a sense of space and brightness all around.

Two of the three bedrooms have superking-size beds and the third bedroom is a special handmade four poster king-size bed. The bathrooms have been done in Italian Marble, granite worktops and provide a feeling of real luxury to the senses. The larger bathroom has a jacuzzi bath and a walk-in shower and the smaller bathroom has a power shower within an enclosure with a skylight. The quality of bedlinen and towels match that of any five star hotel.

The kitchen is large with earthy wooden kitchen cabinets and granite work surfaces and state of the art fridge, freezer, gas hob, grill, oven, inbuilt dishwasher and washing machine and microwave. It is a pleasure to spend time in the kitchen either to cook or to gaze out of the window at the twinkling lights of Fife across the sea at night.

The beautiful dining-drawing room with its large windows yet private space is a wonderful place to relax, chat and have a meal. Whilst the dining table seats 8, there is also a cosy seat of 4 at a round Mahogany table in the hall/reception room.

At this apartment you will find yourself in a place full of character, surrounded with period charm yet decorated tastefully in modern style.

By choosing our penthouse you are choosing five-star self-catering accommodation in an excellent location that is close to tourist attractions, great shopping, restaurants and theatre. Its a great place to enjoy a holiday with family or friends alike and will undoubtedly add to your experience of this incredible city.

Please note that check in time is from 3pm and checkout time is 11am.
During your stay at this apartment building, you're just a quick walk from Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre. You'll find features such as 1 hot tub and laundry facilities. The apartment offers free WiFi and in-room jetted baths.
  • Air-conditioned apartment with kitchen, washing machine and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Princes Street and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
Stunning Luxury Georgian Penthouse: 'Hopetoun Grande' offers its guests a hot tub, barbecue grills, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Edinburgh apartment is smoke free.

Property manager

Martin Scott

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,938 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: On request and with additional cost

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Child Cot and high chair available

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

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Stunning Luxury Georgian Penthouse: 'Hopetoun Grande' Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 54 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Nicole B.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Not Luxury!

Really disappointed with this host and “Luxury Penthouse” we understand the building is 200 years old however the cleanliness is non existent! There was a layer of dust on just about everything. The cookware provided should be thrown out it was beyond old and rusted! Not to mention they leave dirty old sponges for you!? Inside of the cabinets where the cookware is absolutely filthy! There is mold in the showers, one of the shower drains does not drain properly leaving you in standing water. The tile grout in the bathrooms is disgraceful, tiles are cracked and shifting. There is mold everywhere, I sent pictures to the host in hopes I would receive the cleaning fee back and got radio silence! The location is great however know when you walk up those three flights of stairs it’s practically in the pitch dark! There really should be some lights in the hallway that work! It’s an accident waiting to happen! I was really looking forward to this part of our trip and we spent almost 2,000 for three nights to stay in a really dirty, outdated and definitely NOT Luxury penthouse! The description for this penthouse is a straight out lie! The listing pictures are so deceptive!
Moldy and dirty showers
The amount of grime and dust is ridiculous
Dirty silverware trays
Dirty baseboards
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Alison R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Characterful apartment in great location for Edinburgh si

Weekend stay for a group of 8 friends looking for home comforts within easy access of Edinburgh centre. The steps to the top floor aren’t for the feint-hearted but they’ll keep you fit, and the apartment is worth the climb!Well-appointed and comfortable apartment for sitting, dining and sleeping for 8 adults. 2 showers came in handy to get everyone out of the door at the same time.Recommended for a short stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Lottie R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Pros and Cons

Pros:*Great Location, it was walking distance to all the things we wanted to see in old town, including great bars and restaurants one block away.*Beds were comfortable-I would say the space is best suited for 3 couples.*The home was clean and charming.**Pro/Con: 3 flight walk up.Cons:*Phone number was not correct on the confirmation email. I had to call VRBO to get connected to the homeowner. (Stress level was very high by this point.)*Key code number was not correct in the email and took almost an hour to get into the Apartment.*Showers stopped draining water, texted the owner via personal number and VRBO messages and did not get confirmation that messages were received.*Unfinished construction projects in a couple rooms and construction materials in the main bathroom.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Edinburgh Stay

Our entire family loved our stay. The apartment was close to everything!! We used the train, buses, uber for longer distances but walked all over the city as well. Grocery stores are very close by as well as restaurants, bakery, deli and pubs. In addition the accomodations were wonderful! The beds are comfortable and the entire place very comfortable. Lots of room for everyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy K.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent Penthouse

My family and I loved our stay at this large penthouse conveniently located in Edinburgh. We walked to all of the key areas of the city from this property. Also a short walk from the tram / trolly that takes you to and from the airport.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Poinsettia G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved this flat!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Amy P.

Great location, but an alright stay.

The home is definitely charming and has a lot of character but given the age, it needs a little work. The wooden floorboards had nails coming up, boards that were moving up if you stepped on them, potentially could be unsafe if we stepped on either. The home also smelled of dust and age. The stairway going up to the 3rd floor is narrow, spiral, and dark. The listing failed to mention that the staircase was not fit for someone of age or disability. One of the bedrooms has two small beds with slightly disturbing decor. I understand this is someone’s home, but needs to be updated properly if renting out property to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcie M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family celebration in Edinburgh

Martin was a great host and was prompt to address minor issues. This apartment is ideally located and made a great base our crew to explore. We loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joyce B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Lovely apartment in great location. Clean with plenty of space. Comfortable beds. Manager communicated throughout the stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sophia S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Just what we needed

This apartment is in a great location of you don't want to be right in the centre of Edinburgh but withing walking distance of everything and plenty of restaurants etc. The only downs are the three flights of stairs of you're less able, the noise from the road in one bedroom due to being on a bus route, and that one of the showers was out of order at the time which I hadn't been made aware of to my knowledge, so showering 8 guests was tricky. The positives are that the kitchen was stocked with lots of essentials and is well equipped for most dishes to be cooked, the beds were clean and comfy and the heating and hot water system is great. We enjoyed our stay thoroughly in this spacious apartment.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to explore Edinburgh

One quick note about this apartment: it’s on the top floor of a winding staircase, so if you have any mobility issues it might not be for you. That said, it’s a beautiful place in a great location! Lots of pubs and restaurants nearby with easy access to the tram and buses to get into the heart of Edinburgh! Charul and Martin do a great job reaching out to make your stay comfortable. Would definitely recommend as a home base to explore Edinburgh!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spacious Family Friendly, Convenient to Transportation

Clean, lots of room, quiet but just off main street with trams and buses. Easy downhill walk from the train station, and close to food and drinks. Must be reasonably fit to manage 72 steps to the third floor but we did it with toddlers and grandparents. Owners responded quickly to a minor issue. Only watch out are the huge old windows that, if opened, would be a safety concern with children. We had cool weather typical for the area and had the windows securely locked. Plenty of kitchen essentials and a nice big table for the whole gang. Loved the historic vibe.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Superb Location

We have made several trips to Scotland dating back to the early 90's. We previously stayed at a family B&B in Dunbar on each of those trips. The owners retired so we looked for a location in Edinburgh that was within walking distance of Waverly Station. This was the perfect location. The accommodations were excellent in a classic Edinburgh neighborhood. Beds, baths, kitchen, living room were great. An historic apartment setting. I appreciated the owners telling the story of the building, the apartment and the neighborhood down through the years. The owners pride for this apartment yielded a great place for us to stay. We only had one question during our stay to which the owners quickly responded. While we love walking and do a lot of it each day. We did find the Edinburgh tram system is awesome. Easy to catch a block away from the apartment. Plenty of good places to eat in the surrounding blocks. A perfect Edinburgh for our family. Mike
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nathan B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful time in Edinburgh

Wonderful flat. Great location. Beautiful city. The combination left me speechless
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Nadia A.

3 Star not 5

Were thrilled to find we were able to access Flat at 1.00pm. Spiral staircase is stunning & ok for the fit & healthy, but lugging cases & groceries up & down is hard going. Flat is full of character, spacious & fab location. Homeaway overview & comms provided by owner all state 5 Star luxury in this flat, inc their supply of Linen/towels/toiletries. We were sent a detailed list of basic kitchen consumables and cleaning essentials provided. Although the below items were listed we had very low or no supply of Kitchen & toilet rolls, d/washer tabs, T towels, bin bags, tea bags (owner arranged top ups). ‘Luxury’ Toiletries were dregs of assorted supermarket products (previous guest?) & towels were not ‘plush’ as described, but rough, rigid & scratchy. Hairdryer broken. Flagged up a few maintenance issues 2 owner on day 1, but advised they couldn’t fix for five days. We left after 7 nights & hadn’t heard from owner, so have more things they ought to b aware of. Main bathroom – underfloor heating not working, filthy floor behind the door area, jacuzzi pumping black debris into the water, non slip bath mat perished & full of holes, shower slow to drain. Shower Room – toilet seat in need of repair, toilet brush & plunger plug in sink broken, shower tray not draining, door won’t lock or shut properly. Lounge – two lamps not working, third had loose connection, chandelier constantly flickering, overloaded electric sockets. Kitchen – several bulbs out, fridge temperature either tepid or freezing (literally), coffee machine not fully topped up with beans (as promised), very rattly fan oven, dead plants on window cill, chipped /cracked crockery & mugs, gaping holes behind door, cupboard full of random part used food items ( half of which were out of date or stored in plastic boxes with no labelling. Some of the cereal was BB Apr 2016) The heating is set up for the owner to control wirelessly so it is not possible to control the heating from the apartment other than to boost the heating when the temperature drops. As the thermostat is in the hallway we found the hall area was getting up to temperature & cutting out, but lounge was still chilly. The toilet in main bathroom is ‘saniflow’ style. A repair would cost your full security deposit! Fortunately owners flag up do’s & don’ts b4 your stay. We had an amazing trip & EDI is a fantastic City. The flat was beautiful but in our experience not 5 Star Luxury. Loved the quality of duvets & slept very well.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kath K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Staying with friends to visit the Fringe

Lovely flat - large airy rooms, very well furnished and appointed and a great location for walking into the city. The beds are large and comfortable and the main bathroom is gorgeous. We had a fantastic week and will definitely book again next time we visit Edinburgh.

8/10 Good

Gary P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice place however....

Very clean and spacious with a good location fairly quiet for such a busy area. However the owner should be very clear about the massive circular staircase to get to the flat, it is at least 100 steep steps up a circular staircase. Visitors with health issues or small children could be very challenged by the 40’ or more straight up stairs. It did not affect our stay as we are all healthy adults but had we brought my mother in law who suffers from a lung condition she would have never been able to use the stairs. There is a washer but no dryer but there is an indoor clothes line. However in the Edinburgh humid conditions things like jeans took 3 days to dry and since we were only given 6 bath towels for a week it meant a damp towel every morning. Not great. Shower in the small bathroom barely drained and flooded floor constantly and with 6 towels in the flat that never dry well you get the pic. Overall it suited our needs but a bit more attention would have made it 5 star.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Eric D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice place within walking distance of all the great attractions Edinburgh has to offer

We enjoyed the property and it’s location. Very clean and well appointed. Would definitely recommend this property
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Teresa N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved the location

We were able to get around very easily from the location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Debbie M.

Great space, perfect location.

Great property for a group of friends. Two bathrooms so sharing will be required based on the size of the group. Kitchen amenities are great. Some staple food items available on arrival. Great to have a washing machine, no dryer but clothing line in the kitchen. Large living room for gathering and unwinding after a busy day of touring. Great location, about 15 -20 minute walk from old town. Lots of restaurants close by and felt very safe. Spiral staircase to the third floor so not easy to access if mobility issues. I would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Anne S.

Amazing light filled apartment in central Edinburgh

This is a lovely apartment in a historic building in central Edinburgh. It was perfect for our extended family, and we could walk to the major sites. There are some very tasty restaurants nearby. The hosts were quickly responsive to questions.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bruce W.

Perfect Location

We had a wonderful time in this apartment. Centrally located and easy to walk to city center, local restaurants and nightly outings! The apartment was HUGE! Very comfortable. There are a few stairs to get there, but worth the climb! Loved Edinburgh!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sue F.

Wonderful stay

This stunning apartment was a roomy, comfortable, convenient and fun stay for our family of three children, two parents and two grandparents. There is room for everyone to be together and also room enough for solitude. The furnishings are very comfortable; especially the beds. The apartment is a convenient walk for so many Edinburg attractions, stores, restaurants and pubs. Yes, the stairs were challenging, but they were good for us! Martin is very attentive and easy to get a hold of with any concerns...as a VRBO host myself, I find this to be a crucial quality because anything can be needed at anytime. We truly enjoyed our first visit to Edinburgh and the apartment will be a big part of our fond memories
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019