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The Witchery by the Castle: Traveler Reviews


The Royal Mile | Castlehill, Edinburgh EH1 2NF, Scotland
Best fare found from Minneapolis to Edinburgh: $606

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5 of 5 stars
nojiggerchick   13 contributions
West Midlands
Jul 5, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

The moment we stepped in the Vestry we were blown away. The suite boasts a huge bedroom that has a king sized bed and dining area, a seperate bathroom, seperate toilet room and seperate kitchen! The decor is the stuff of fantasy and is so delightfully theatrical and opulent that you cannot help but love it. The bathroom was amazing with a round stand alone bath with red velvet shower curtains! There were lots of nice touches too like a chocolates and champagne waiting for us on our arrival and the service from the staff was excellent. My only criticism is that because our room was next to the road that leads up to the castle it was very noisy but that certainly didn't spoil the experience and it's left me with memories I will cherish. Plus despite being noisy, being next to the castle not only meant easy access to the castle but that we were right in the heart of edinburgh city.

I (like so many others who wrote in the guest book in our room) can't wait to go back and try another suite. Many people wrote that they only left their room to go to dinner and given that it's such an entertaining, fantastical and romantic room I can fully understand why. If you go to Edinburgh and you like history, atmosphere and indulgence then you'd be mad to stay anywhere else.

  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay June 2009
  • Visit was for Leisure
  • Traveled with With Spouse/Partner
  • Member since August 05, 2007
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
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Great ambiance and service

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4 of 5 stars
chr1ss1e   5 contributions
England
Jul 4, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

After reading other reviews I was quite worried as we had already booked a table at this restaurant. I need not have worried as we had a great time. The staff were incredibly friendly - they couldn't have done more to make our experience a special one. I agree that the food was very expensive and I have had better for less but the surroundings and ambiance were unbeatable.

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    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay June 2009
  • Visit was for Leisure
  • Traveled with With Spouse/Partner
  • Member since May 27, 2009
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
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good food , full of tourists , try to get the outside table terrace

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3 of 5 stars
jkiddscot   23 contributions
Edinburgh
Jun 16, 2009 | Trip type: Family

good food , loads of tourists , load Americans mainly , not a good hors 'd'ouerves
Food was Scottish
take your Mother - its near the Castle - you get near to the tattoo in the festival
good atmosphere

  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay August 2008
  • Visit was for Leisure
  • Traveled with Extended Family
  • Member since August 03, 2007
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
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Theatrical!

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5 of 5 stars
Farnham_SurreySarah   6 contributions
Farnham, Surrey
Jun 15, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

We have stayed twice at The Witchery - August 07 and August 05. First of all in the Guardsroom and then in the Library. Loved both visits. First of all you are greeted by the very eccentric Roxy who is marvellous and so helpful. Both suites are stunning, fabulous lighting, thick gorgeous drapes, gas log fire, faux fur bed cover, really comfortable beds, TV that rises out of a chest at the end of the bed, Bose HiFi. Yes, I agree there is no view but what the hell!! It is like something from Moulin Rouge! The breakfast and complimentary champagne arrive each day as requested and fabulous Molton Brown shower gels and lotions. I cannot recommend The Witchery highly enough for an unforgettable experience.

  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay August 2007
  • Visit was for Leisure
  • Traveled with With Spouse/Partner
  • Member since July 19, 2007
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
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Fantastic experience

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5 of 5 stars
dbmDuns   3 contributions
duns
Jun 14, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

Went to the witchery with Hubby to celebrate our 10th Anniversary. we stayed in the old rectory which out numbered our expectations, We were able to check into the suite two hours early ( bonus ! ) and found the staff very obliging and helpful.
We didn't dine at the witchery as we had other plans, we had a FAB meal at Tiger lilly.
If you are looking for something special and want romance on a stick then the witchery is the place to stay, the champagne and breakfast were wonderful as were the beautiful fresh flowers in the room. would def go again.

  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay June 2009
  • Visit was for Leisure
  • Traveled with With Spouse/Partner
  • Age group 35_49
  • Member since June 14, 2009
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
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Address: The Royal Mile | Castlehill, Edinburgh EH1 2NF, Scotland