Well Hello There… Welcome to The Grassmarket Hotel, it’s great to have you here. Now that you are settled, we bet you can’t wait to get out there and start your adventure- so on that note, we will keep it brief. To help you get the most out of your stay with us, you’ll find everything you need in this handy little A-Z guide from us. From “B” for brekkie (the most important meal of the day) to “M” for mood setting music, just flip the page, it’s all here. View Guest Directory The post Guest Directory appeared first on Grassmarket Hotel ..read more

We Will Be Back With You Soon… We remain closed for now whilst we work through the latest Government issued guidance on re-opening our hotel safely. Our focus right now is on the implementation of various new procedures and equipment to ensure that both our customers and our staff can return to our venues feeling suitably protected. The post Staying Safely appeared first on Grassmarket Hotel ..read more

G1 Group Announce Host Of Initiatives To Support & Reward NHS Workers Scottish based hospitality group G1 have today announced a range of initiatives which they say are designed to recognise and reward the sacrifice that NHS workers are making, with many working flat out due to the Coronavirus pandemic. The first is a practical solution designed to help key workers get essential grocery items which they may be hard pushed to find due to shift work- G1 have said that their chain of One O One Convenience Stores are working with their suppliers to provide essentials packs to a total of one hu ..read more

An Important Message For Our Staff & Customers Last week, we found ourselves in entirely unprecedented circumstances, resulting in what was truly a rollercoaster week for us and our wider teams. Since the government’s announcement of support for businesses via the Staff Retention Scheme, we have seen a wide variation in interpretations and action from other hospitality employers. We understand it is an anxious time for many people and that companies who choose to be less transparent with their teams can add to the confusion and stress. For that reason, we want to send an open and honest me ..read more

The 2020 Six Nations Championship begins on Saturday 1st February, when Grand Slam champions Wales take on Italy at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff. The action then moves quickly to Dublin, where Ireland face Scotland at the Aviva Stadium. Rounding off the opening weekend’s fixtures, France and England will meet for ‘Le Crunch’ in Paris on Sunday afternoon. Join the Tartan army at Murrayfield to roar the boys to victory… Saturday 8th February- Scotland vs England KO 16:45 Sunday 8th March- Scotland vs France KO 15:00 Book your stay with us and save up to 15% with code WEB5 off our best ava ..read more

Edinburgh’s famous New Year Eve celebrations started out as an informal street party at the Tron Kirk Church in the High Street of the Old Town. Since 1993, it has been officially organised with the focus moved to Princes Street. In 1996, over 300,000 people attended, leading to ticketing of the main street party in later years up to a limit of 100,000 tickets. The Edinburgh Hogmanay Street Party is among the largest New Year’s Eve gatherings in the world. In 1996–97 we were recognised by the Guinness Book of Records as the world’s largest New Year party, with approximately 400,000 people in a ..read more

Ever wondered who makes the soap in your hotel bathroom? At the G1 Group, we think you’ll be inspired by the people behind The Soap Co The G1 Group has recently partnered with an amazing social enterprise that makes the beautiful bath and beauty products in your bathrooms and that you use at our fabulous new, The Scotsman Picturehouse. Yet The Soap Co. is no ordinary soap manufacturer; of its 110 employees, 80% have a disability or long-term health condition. Its hand crafted, eco-ethical products are made in small batches and are award-winning, as you would expect when you stay at one of our ..read more

If there is one thing we do well in Edinburgh it’s Festivals; from the Festival Fringe, our summer festivals, Hogmanay or Christmas we know how to throw a party and in 2017 our Princes Street Gardens, Christmas Market was named as the best in UK! This year is already shaping up to outdo its self again in one of Edinburgh’s most memorable Christmas festivals. Edinburgh explodes in a festive frenzy there is so much to see and do across St Andrew Square, East Princes St Gardens and George Street as hot toddies & mulled wine pervade the air, ridiculous Christmas jumpers are worn and diets go o ..read more

Say Hello To The Scotsman Picturehouse Now Taking Bookings! A luxury take on a big screen experience, expect 48 sumptuous leather armchair seats, nestled between individual tables and classic empire lamps. All seats benefit from their own power and USB points, and the screen benefits from a claret soft deep pile carpet throughout. This truly remarkable place can be found tucked away deep beneath Edinburgh’s famous Scotsman Hotel which straddles the Old and New Towns of Edinburgh, and is just a hop skip and a jump away from our own hotel. A robust and eclectic film schedule includes a whole ran ..read more

Say Hello to The Soap Co. Here at The Grassmarket, we want to give you products that make you feel great inside and out. That’s why we are delighted to announce that we now exclusively offer our guests luxury The Soap Co. products in our bathrooms. Expertly crafted in small batches, this multi award winning brand is vegan and 100% cruelty free. But that’s not all – The Soap Co. is a social enterprise, which means they provide meaningful employment for people with disabilities all over the UK. We are proud to partner with people like Olgun “Ozzie” Ibrahim, who has worked with the company for 2 ..read more