Virgin Hotels Edinburgh unveils final phase of opening
The final phase of the launch will see the opening of the hotel’s 222 Chambers and Grand Chamber Suites, as well as all dining outlets including, the hotel's flagship restaurant, Commons Club
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh was officially opened on Friday (24 March) by Virgin Group founder Richard Branson, marking the final phase of the hotel’s launch, which opened its doors in June 2022.
Located in the centre of Edinburgh’s Old Town, the final phase of the launch will see the opening of the hotel’s 222 Chambers and Grand Chamber Suites, as well as all dining outlets including, the hotel’s flagship restaurant, Commons Club; Eve, an all-day dining space; Greyfriars Hall, a 19th-Century church that has been restored and repurposed as a special event venue, and an exclusive rooftop terrace with unobstructed Edinburgh Castle views.
Since opening, the hotel has been named one of the ‘Best New Hotels in the World’ by Travel and Leisure and voted one of the ‘Best Hotels to Stay in Edinburgh for 2023’ by Conde Nast Traveller.
Richard Branson, founder of Virgin Group, said: “I am thrilled to mark the grand opening of Virgin Hotels Edinburgh – the first Virgin Hotels property to launch in Europe – in this most wonderful city.
“This is an incredible hotel that truly embodies the spirit of both the Virgin brand and the quirks and traits of Edinburgh’s beautiful Old Town – a place where people can come together to have fun, relax and enjoy all that this wonderful city has to offer.”
James Bermingham, CEO of Virgin Hotels, said: “We are incredibly proud of what we’ve achieved with Virgin Hotels Edinburgh. From the beginning, we set out to create a hotel that would be unlike anything else in the city – a place where locals and guests could come and feel welcome and inspired, and where they could experience the best of Edinburgh.
“We’re thrilled to see the hotel officially open and thriving, and we look forward to welcoming even more guests in the years to come.”
