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The Resident Edinburgh
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom · The Resident · Accessible Luxury
Meldrum House was the concrete tax office Edinburgh spent years calling an eyesore, a block on Drumsheugh Gardens among Victorian houses. The Resident kept the frame, and MLA with Arup turned it into 164 rooms, the brand's first hotel in Scotland, with the first guests arriving on 1 September 2024. Most rooms look at the castle or across the Forth to Fife, and ten tonnes of the old glass went back to the manufacturer.
- 164 rooms
- Opened 2024
- Neighborhood: West End
- Rooms from 183 sq ft (17 m²)
- Architect: MLA
About The Resident Edinburgh
- Returning the facade glass to NSG Pilkington saved twelve tonnes of new raw material and more than five tonnes of carbon dioxide.
- There is no restaurant in the building. The Library can be hired, and the junior suites on the castle side have their own terraces.
- Entry-level rooms start at 183 sq ft (17 m²).
History
Meldrum House, a concrete office block used by HMRC, was rebuilt in its own frame as The Resident Edinburgh. MLA were the architects, with Arup as engineers. The hotel, the brand's first in Scotland, welcomed guests from 1 September 2024 and has 164 rooms. Facade glass was sent back to the manufacturer.
The setting
15 Drumsheugh Gardens, EH3 7UG, where the New Town meets the West End, a short walk from Charlotte Square and Princes Street.
Experiences
- Local experiences and local guides — Local art, design, culture and community engagement woven into the stay, with local guides and collaborations with artists, craftspeople and businesses.
Amenities
- en-suite bathrooms
- mini-kitchens
- Outdoor terrace
- Contemporary lounge
- Private hire library and meeting space
- Artworks championing local talent
- Local insider recommendations from The Resident Insiders team
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