Offering a restaurant, the smoke-free W Edinburgh Hotel lies in a shopping neighbourhood, a mere 0.9 km from the New Town and approximately a 5-minute walk from such cultural places of interest as John Knox House. Featuring a rooftop bar, a sundeck and a shared lounge, the 5-star hotel is right around the corner from the Royal Mile.

The spirelike Victorian memorial "Scott Monument" is located 500 m from the hotel, and such natural sites as the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh are 2.1 km away. The W Edinburgh provides easy access to The Real Mary King's Close, which is merely 10 minutes' walk away. The property is situated a short way from Arthur's Seat, and Edinburgh bus station lies just 650 metres away.

There are 268 rooms with air conditioning. Some of them offer complimentary wireless internet as well as an espresso machine. A walk-in shower and a separate toilet, along with a hair dryer and bath sheets, are provided in the bathrooms.

Dinner is served in the onsite restaurant Sushisamba. You can visit a bar situated close by and taste Scottish cuisine.