Balancing Character & Contemporary Comfort

Location Edinburgh
Photography Ewan Barry
Hospitality & Retail Conservation & Heritage

Ten Hill Place Hotel in Edinburgh delivers a warm, guest-focused hospitality experience through a sensitive extension and refurbishment that balances heritage and contemporary design.

Positioned within Edinburgh’s historic Old Town, the project extends and renovates Ten Hill Place Hotel into the neighbouring 2–3 Hill Place, enabling the hotel to expand and evolve its offer. Creating a more cohesive and contemporary hospitality environment that strengthens its hotel offering while supporting The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh’s accommodation strategy for delegates and leisure guests.

Within the renovation, a sensitive reconfiguration of the ground and lower ground floors allows for a more generous reception, expanded lounge areas, a contemporary public bar and an enlarged restaurant, creating a welcoming and sociable environment. Circulation is simplified to improve clarity for guests and efficiency for staff, supporting smoother service during peak periods. Upper floors accommodate additional guestrooms, including the Skyline Junior Suite, introducing calm, light-filled spaces with views across the Pentlands and Edinburgh Castle and strengthening the hotel’s premium offer.

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Designed for a broad mix of guests, staff and conference delegates, the project introduces new facilities that support both comfort and performance. A new kitchen, breakfast areas and back-of-house servicing zones improve day-to-day operation, while five floors of additional accommodation increase capacity and flexibility throughout the year. Careful phasing and close collaboration with the client allow the hotel to remain fully operational during construction, maintaining continuity for staff and guests.

Natural light, warm finishes and a soft contemporary palette create a calm and inviting atmosphere across the interiors. Heritage elements are retained where appropriate , grounding the hotel in its Georgian character while presenting a refreshed and accessible environment. These interventions enhance both guest comfort and operational efficiency, resulting in a more resilient and experience-led destination that strengthens its role within Edinburgh’s hospitality landscape.

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