5-21 Grosvenor Street, Edinburgh, EH12 5EF
Welcome to The Hoxton, Edinburgh. We are so happy you’re here and hope you’ll have an amazing time discovering all the cool stuff in our neighbourhood and beyond. To help you make the most out of your trip, we’ve pulled together this helpful Survival Guide with all the essentials you might need while you’re hanging out with us. Whether you’re figuring out your way around the city or wondering when to hit up the bar for one last round, we’ve got it all right here, laid out nice and easy.
We want you to have the absolute best time during your stay, so if you need anything, day or night, just pick up the phone next to your bed and dial 0. We’re here to make sure your stay is nothing short of awesome!
Us and our neighbourhood
The Hoxton, Edinburgh is opening its doors in the laid-back Haymarket district – a beautiful and relaxed ‘hood in easy reach of the city’s main draws, including Princes Street, Edinburgh Castle, Royal Mile and the West End. – all waiting to be explored in nearby William Street, eclectic Stockbridge or shoreside Leith, just a tram ride away.
This area’s captivating fusion of old-world charm and contemporary vitality, where history and modernity coexist effortlessly, creates a magnetic pull for both locals and those passing through. The Georgian buildings, indy boutiques, record shops, delis, galleries and tap houses make this central area a place to explore. Within only a few minutes’ walk, you can reach the bustling Princes Street with a gorgeous view of Edinburgh’s Castle, or you can stroll to Stockbridge with its bougie shops, independent bars, and a very popular Sunday Market. Hop on the tram to explore even further or take a nice walk along the Water of Leith and check out the most multicultural part of town, complete with loads of pubs and cocktail bars for your night of fun that you won’t forget – or you might, depending on how many whiskeys you drink.
The Little Breakfast
Here’s the deal: we’ve got a daily breakfast bag that includes juice, fruit, and a morning treat, all delivered right to your room for just £5 per person. Easy as pie – just pack the bag, hang it on the hook outside your door, and voilà! Your morning pick-me-up will be waiting for you, ready to kickstart your day on the right note.
Craving something more? Check out our Italian glam restaurant, Patatino.
Hox Shop
Pop in our Hox Shop in the lobby where you can buy snacks and drinks at supermarket prices; Blank body products; or something from our Best Of collection, with limited-edition items by our favourite Edinburgh makers and curated with partners Trouva, the home of independent brands. Run out of room in your luggage? Ask us to send it to you.
Rip-off- free fridge
No nasty bills at check-out here, we give you a rip-off-free mini-fridge stocked with fresh milk and water. What’s more, you can fill your fridge with savoury and sweet snacks from our Hox Shop at supermarket prices.
Need A Lie In?
You get to choose your own check-in time for free with Flexy Time, which is available to anyone who books directly on our website up to 72 hours in advance. Otherwise, regular hotel check-in is 2pm.
Need a lie-in?
No problem, just let us know and you can stay for the bargain price for £10 an hour, up to 4pm (availability dependent). Of course, if you booked directly, you can check-out whenever you please with Flexy Time!
Tiny Hox
Got little’uns in tow?
Tiny Hox has you covered. Whether you’re joining us with infants, toddlers or kids that are slightly older, we’ve put together all the essentials to see you through. All of our rooms fit cribs. If you need one free of charge, just dial 0 and we’ll bring it up.
For little’uns aged 0-2 years, all Tiny Hox stays come with a welcome tote, containing our Smallable x Hox coloring book and pencils, as well as the following by request: free Little’uns Breakfast Bag, family-approved neighborhood map, kid-friendly menus in our lobby restaurants, bottle warmers, diaper pails, diapers and wipes (needed in a pinch), freezer space for milk and food, bath essentials (anti-slip shower mat, baby bath, baby soap and lotion), and board games curated by Smallable.
Quick Tips
No need to walk 500 miles to find us; we are just a 2-minute walk from Haymarket train station, which comes in handy if you are travelling through Scotland or the UK. Many buses stop nearby too if you want to explore other areas of town: the numbers 3, 31, or 33 take you right up to the Old Town, or the number 26 takes you to Portobello promenade if you’re after a walk on the beach. We also have the Tram that can take you down to the Shore, passing by the City Centre, Princes Street, and Leith. Heading to the airport? The tram will do.
Ask Reception to assist you with a Black Cab booking. Uber is also widely used here.
There are a few Hox x Brompton Bikes available for you to use for free during your stay. Just ask at Reception and they’ll give you the lowdown
Housekeeping is currently on request, so you know who has been in your room, and when.
Unless otherwise asked bed linens are changed every 3 days during a stay, and towels are replaced only if on the floor. Doing what we can (one towel, or sheet) at a time.
It goes without saying, WiFi is free for all guests at The Hox. And if you’d like to make a good ol’ fashioned landline call, your first hour is free per day to pretty much anywhere except the moon.
Read all about it! You can find local news, magazines and podcasts on this link to make sure you’re up to date on what’s going on in the world. Just make sure you are connected to the guest wifi to access.
Dial 0 for Reception and we’ll bring an ice bucket right up.
Want something printed? Just email your document to hello.edinburgh@thehox.com and we’ll take care of the rest.
For the Gym Bunny, there are plenty of great gyms and cool studios around us. Hit up Reception to get discounted day passes to our favourites including _________
Or, why not grab your trainers and head up to Princes Street Gardens, only 13 minutes away for a run with a view of Edinburgh’s Castle. Pretty unique, uh?
If you’re in a rush, fill out your details on the key card and pop it in the post box in the lobby and we will email you a copy of your bill before you get home.
Hit the Housekeeping speed dial button on your phone and we’ll happily bring you up an iron and a board.
Planning a party?
The Get Together and The Apartment have got you.
The Apartment, our unique meetings and events space on the ground floor, offers four individually designed rooms all centred around our fully-stocked pantry kitchen. Bigger bash? Book The Get Together our large event space for a dose of flexibility which can be split into two rooms: The Get Down, our drinks reception space with full bar and The Get Up, the main event space complete with stage, space and an ornate light filled skylight. And if you fancy a sleepover en mass, we even offer a takeover of The Gathering bedrooms, all handily located together in one part of the hotel.
It’s a perfect venue for everything from intimate private dining events to large parties. Whatever the occasion, we’ll have the perfect space.
Just ask Reception for more details on how to book or email events.edinburgh@thehox.com
The Good Rate
Get the Good Rate whenever you travel by train between two Hox hotels in the UK and Europe (excluding the London Underground.)
To say thanks for choosing lower carbon travel you can get £20 off your total stay.
Simply flash your train ticket receipt on check-in.
The Hoxton comes to each of our neighborhoods with an open door and an open mind. With everything you need, and nothing you don’t, we’re inspired by the diversity and originality of the streets and scenes that surround us.
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