EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND—Rosewood Hotels & Resorts has been appointed by Duddingston House Properties (DHP) and Urbanist Hotels to manage Rosewood Edinburgh, which will open in 2018 as Rosewood’s fourth property in Europe.
The hotel will be housed in the former Royal High School, a historic, landmark building on Calton Hill in the center of the Scottish capital. It will offer 147 guestrooms and suites with featuring views across the city of Edinburgh. Amenities will include three restaurants and bars, a Sense spa, fitness center and indoor swimming pool. In addition, event spaces and meeting rooms will include a 3,200-sq.-ft. ballroom.
The former Royal High School was designed by architect Thomas Hamilton and completed in 1829. Scottish architect Gareth Hoskins will restore the building. Hoskins was also responsible for the redevelopment of the National Museum of Scotland, which is also located in Edinburgh, and will also be designing the extension for the National Galleries of Scotland.
“Rosewood Edinburgh is a prime example of Rosewood’s philosophy of A Sense of Place,” said Radha Arora, president, Rosewood Hotels & Resorts. “The former Royal High School is an Edinburgh landmark and we will be drawing on our experience with historic properties such as The Carlyle, Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco and Hôtel de Crillon to ensure the heritage and history of this building is preserved and celebrated.”
“Attracting a brand of Rosewood’s stature is a major coup for Edinburgh and Scotland,” said David Orr, cofounder and chairman of the Urbanist Group. “Rosewood is a truly world-class hotel operator due to the distinctive nature of the company’s properties, a commitment to excellence and a proactive approach to environmental sustainability. By bringing Rosewood to Edinburgh, we will be able to showcase the very best of Scottish creativity, talent and bounty from land and sea.”