Market Street Hotel

Architecture JM Architects

Architecture JM Architects

The hotel sits behind a façade of Scottish stone where Edinburgh’s historic Old Town meets New Town.

The property welcomes guests into an entrance with an expansive wall that pays homage to the dried earth of the “Nor Loch” lake that used to sit at the foot of nearby Edinburgh Castle. Next to the high-ceilinged entrance is an intimate courtyard, while the 7th-floor rooftop Champagne lounge plays host to an open kitchen, a fireplace, and views over the city’s World Heritage skyline.

Interior design FG Stijl

Designed by FG Stijl, the interiors channel a brutal beauty aesthetic inspired by the location’s character and history.

Think “cracked” walls juxtaposed with the minimalistic lines of contemporary furniture and bursts of traditional fabrics, such as tartan used in unexpected ways.