Tigerlily is a must-stay hotel for e asy access to all the romantic things to do in Edinburgh.
This Georgian townhouse has 33 rooms and suites, all of which include Egyptian cotton sheets, The White Company toiletries, GHD straighteners and hairdryers, smart TVs, Bluetooth speakers, and a fully stocked mini-bar.
The restaurant serves seasonal Scottish dishes and champagne afternoon teas.
Now, be honest, who hasn’t dreamed of exploring one of Edinburgh’s stunning townhouses, never mind staying overnight in one?!
Location & Setting
Tigerlily is on George Street, the New Town’s smartest address, lined with cocktail bars, restaurants and shops. Princes Street Gardens and the main shops are a couple of minutes south, and the whole New Town grid is flat and easy to walk, which makes it an easier base than the Old Town if you would rather avoid the hills.
The Romantic Angle
The romance here is glamour rather than grandeur: Georgian bones dressed up with bold, sparkling interiors, plush suites and one of the city’s best-known cocktail bars on the ground floor. Rooms come with Egyptian cotton sheets, The White Company toiletries and good tech, and the kitchen does seasonal Scottish plates and Champagne afternoon teas.
Who It Suits
It suits couples who want to be out among the bars and restaurants and back upstairs in minutes, and who like a hotel with buzz rather than hushed calm. If you want quiet, look to Stockbridge and the Nira Caledonia; if you want to be in the middle of the New Town’s night out, Tigerlily is ideal.
Practical Tips
- The ground-floor bar is popular, so book a table if you want to drink there on a weekend
- Ask for a suite if you want more space than the standard rooms
- George Street is flat and central, handy if you would rather avoid the Old Town hills
- Afternoon tea is a nice low-key way to mark the occasion without a big dinner
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tigerlily central?
Very. It sits on George Street in the New Town, a couple of minutes from Princes Street and the main shops, with bars and restaurants on the same street.
Does Tigerlily have its own bar and restaurant?
Yes. There is a well-known cocktail bar on the ground floor and a restaurant serving seasonal Scottish dishes and Champagne afternoon teas.
