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The National
a day ago
- The National
Scottish hotel named the best one of a kind stay in the UK
The quirky Edinburgh location bested lodgings across the country, including Port Lympne Hotel in Kent and The Old Railway Station in West Sussex. Introducing its new "One-of-a-Kind Hotels" subcategory, the travel website said it aims to highlight some of the "most unique" stays around the globe, including converted railway stations and onsite safari parks. 'Fantastic' hotel in Scotland named the best 'one of a kind' stays in the UK The Fingal in Edinburgh bested locations in Sussex and Kent (Image: Tripadvisor) The UK's top "one of a kind" stays at Tripadvisor's Travellers' Choice Awards was the Fingal Hotel in Edinburgh. The converted Northern Lighthouse Board ship contains 22 luxury cabins, "beautiful" communal spaces and plenty of deck space to enjoy the outdoors. Discussing the Scottish hotel, one visitor said: "Fantastic overnight stay and dinner at Fingal. Everything was perfect, the room was beautiful, and the food was exceptional." Another penned: "Very nice stay. True 5-star experience in a very unique setting. "The staff were all incredibly warm and welcoming and clearly all passionate about providing excellent hospitality. Recommended Reading: "The room was well-appointed, and the bed was incredibly comfortable. All finishes are thoughtfully finished and of the highest quality." Other hotels in Scotland were named in this category, including Eagle Brae in the Scottish Highlands and The Witchery in Edinburgh. Eagle Brae features a number of Hobbit-like cabins, while The Witchery, which was previously named the UK's most romantic hotel, is said to have an "outrageously gothic" atmosphere.
The Herald Scotland
14-05-2025
- The Herald Scotland
Scottish hotel named the best one of a kind stay in the UK
Introducing its new "One-of-a-Kind Hotels" subcategory, the travel website said it aims to highlight some of the "most unique" stays around the globe, including converted railway stations and onsite safari parks. 'Fantastic' hotel in Scotland named the best 'one of a kind' stays in the UK The Fingal in Edinburgh bested locations in Sussex and Kent (Image: Tripadvisor) The UK's top "one of a kind" stays at Tripadvisor's Travellers' Choice Awards was the Fingal Hotel in Edinburgh. The converted Northern Lighthouse Board ship contains 22 luxury cabins, "beautiful" communal spaces and plenty of deck space to enjoy the outdoors. Discussing the Scottish hotel, one visitor said: "Fantastic overnight stay and dinner at Fingal. Everything was perfect, the room was beautiful, and the food was exceptional." Another penned: "Very nice stay. True 5-star experience in a very unique setting. "The staff were all incredibly warm and welcoming and clearly all passionate about providing excellent hospitality. Recommended Reading: "The room was well-appointed, and the bed was incredibly comfortable. All finishes are thoughtfully finished and of the highest quality." Other hotels in Scotland were named in this category, including Eagle Brae in the Scottish Highlands and The Witchery in Edinburgh. Eagle Brae features a number of Hobbit-like cabins, while The Witchery, which was previously named the UK's most romantic hotel, is said to have an "outrageously gothic" atmosphere.
Glasgow Times
08-05-2025
- Glasgow Times
Scottish hotel named the best one of a kind stays in the UK
The quirky Edinburgh location bested lodgings across the country, including Port Lympne Hotel in Kent and The Old Railway Station in West Sussex. Introducing its new "One-of-a-Kind Hotels" subcategory, the travel website said it aims to highlight some of the "most unique" stays around the globe. These range from converted railway stations to onsite safari parks, ensuring the entries are nothing but memorable. 'Fantastic' hotel in Scotland named the best 'one of a kind' stays in the UK The Fingal in Edinburgh bested locations in Sussex and Kent (Image: Tripadvisor) The UK's top "one of a kind" stays at Tripadvisor's Travellers' Choice Awards was the Fingal Hotel in Edinburgh. The converted Northern Lighthouse Board ship contains 22 luxury cabins, "beautiful" communal spaces and plenty of deck space to enjoy the outdoors. Discussing the Scottish hotel, one visitor said: "Fantastic overnight stay and dinner at Fingal. Everything was perfect, the room was beautiful, and the food was exceptional." Another penned: "Very nice stay. True 5-star experience in a very unique setting. "The staff were all incredibly warm and welcoming and clearly all passionate about providing excellent hospitality. Recommended Reading: "The room was well-appointed, and the bed was incredibly comfortable. All finishes are thoughtfully finished and of the highest quality." Other hotels in Scotland were named in this category, including Eagle Brae in the Scottish Highlands and The Witchery in Edinburgh. Eagle Brae features a number of Hobbit-like cabins, while The Witchery, which was previously named the UK's most romantic hotel, is said to have an "outrageously gothic" atmosphere.
Scottish Sun
29-04-2025
- Scottish Sun
Unique Scottish hotel named among best one-of-a-kind stays in the world
Scroll down to see the full top 10 ON BOARD Unique Scottish hotel named among best one-of-a-kind stays in the world Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A UNIQUE Scots hotel has been named one of the best in the world. Travel experts at TripAdvisor have pulled together their annual list of the top places stay. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 The Scots hotel wouldn't look out of place in Agatha Christie Credit: TRIPADVISOR 5 The hotel floats in Leigh docks Credit: Alamy Their prestigious Travellers' Choice Awards: Best of the Best Hotels 2025 Analysing 12 months of review data from over 1.6 million venues listed on the site, winners span 10 categories from the definitive top hotels through to B&Bs, luxury destinations and pet-friendly stays. This year also sees the launch of a new category - one-of-a-kind, celebrating quirky hotels across the globe. And a Scots location has been named number one in the UK and fourth in the whole world beating the likes of a Giraffe Manor in Nairobi and an ice hotel in Sweden. Fingal Hotel is a luxury, floating hotel housed in an old lighthouse keeper's ferry and is permanently berthed on Edinburgh's vibrant waterfront. Built in 1963 and retired in 2000, the 'boatel' is now home to stunning cabins and suites that wouldn't look out of place in an Agatha Christie novel. Meanwhile, guests can dine in the two AA Rosette eaterie The Lighthouse Restaurant & Bar. Kristen Dalton, Tripadvisor's President, said: "Tripadvisor's Best of the Best Hotels captures the opinions of millions of travellers worldwide and offers trusted guidance for travellers to plan their best stays. "Known for their outstanding hospitality, premium amenities and prime locations, Tripadvisor's Best of the Best Hotels stand out as top choices in their respective destinations and across the globe.' It's not the only Scots location in the top one-of-a-kind hotels list. Coming in at number three in the UK is Eagle Brae, nestled in the countryside near Beauly. The Torridon: Scotland's Ultimate Hotel Experience The stunning collection of high-end log cabins overlook Glen Affric in the 8,000 acre Highlands estate. And it feels like living in a fairytale when visitors step into this away-from-it-all corner of Scotland. Meanwhile, coming it at number five is Edinburgh institution The Witchery. 5 Eagle Brae looks like it belongs in a fairytale Credit: Tim Winterburn 5 The Witchery is full of gothic romance Credit: Marc Millar Steeped in gothic romance, the hotel is housed in a secluded collection of historic buildings at the gates of Edinburgh Castle, dating back to 1595. And guests can indulge in fine-dining, an award-winning wine list and the most atmospheric dining rooms in all of Scotland. Number one on the planet for one-of-a-kind stays is the Taj Lake Palace, in Udaipur, India. The building was a masterpiece conceived between 1743-1746 by Maharana Jagat Singh II and once served as a summer haven for the Mewar Royal family. TOP 10 TOP 10 one-of-a-kind hotels in the UK: Fingal Hotel, Edinburgh Port Lympne Hotel, Lympne, Kent Eagle Brae, Beauly The Old Railway Station, Petworth, West Sussex The Witchery, Edinburgh Thornbury Castle Hotel, Thornbury, Gloucestershire Hotel Football, Old Trafford, Manchester The Bodmin Jail Hotel, Bodmin, Cornwall Gilpin Hotel and Lake House, Windermere, Lake District The Fish Hotel, Broadway, The Cotswolds In 1963 it was transformed into a heritage haven, meticulously resurrected to its former glory. It now houses 65 luxurious rooms and 18 grand suites decorated sumptuously with silk, velvet, priceless rugs and objets d'art, once graced by royalty.
Daily Record
29-04-2025
- Daily Record
Scotland's best hotels named in 2025 Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice Awards
The best hotels in Scotland have been crowned as part of the Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice Awards. One city hotel was named the top "one-of-a-kind hotel" in the UK. On Tuesday (April 29), Tripadvisor revealed the winners of its annual Travellers' Choice Awards: Best of the Best Hotels. The awards celebrate the highest-rated hotels in the world for 2025. Analysing 12 months of review data from more than 1.6 million hotels listed on its site, the winners span 10 categories from the definitive Top Hotels through to All-Inclusive, B&Bs and Inns, Family-Friendly, Luxury, Small and Boutique and Pet-Friendly. This year has seen the launch of three new subcategories: One-of-a-Kind, Treat Yourself and a special, one-off 25th Anniversary list. One of the top winners for Scotland is Fingal Hotel in Edinburgh , which topped the list for "one-of-a-kind" hotels in the UK. The luxury accommodation was also named the fourth-best "one-of-a-kind" hotel in the world, following Taj Lake Palace in India, Ashford Castle in Ireland, and Bambu Indah Resort in Bali. READ MORE: Michelin names four best Edinburgh hotels for 'unmistakably Scottish stay' READ MORE: Tourist ranks Scotland's cities with 'underrated' destination placing first Fingal is a luxury floating hotel that is permanently berthed on Edinburgh's waterfront, approximately two miles from the city centre. It features a range of luxury cabins, as well as two AA Rosettes restaurant . Eagle Brae in the Scottish Highlands and The Witchery, Edinburgh also appear on the list of the top 10 one-of-a-kind hotels in the UK. The former came in at number three, while The Witchery placed fifth. Elsewhere, two Scottish hotels appear in the list of the top 10 luxury hotels in the UK. Auchrannie Resort on the Isle of Arran and Fonab Castle Hotel in Pitlochry placed at numbers six and eight respectively. Auchrannie Resort consists of two four-star hotels, luxury lodges, retreats, and motorhome stopovers. There are also two restaurants, two leisure clubs with pools, a spa, an outdoor adventure centre, and a children's 'playbarn'. Fonab Castle Hotel is a five-star spa hotel that draws inspiration from its historic past and idyllic surroundings, while also featuring contemporary touches. It features 42 bedrooms, from traditional castle rooms to contemporary lodges, that are each bespoke in design. Meanwhile, 100 Princes Street Edinburgh and the Tigh na Sgiath Country House Hotel were both named among the 10 best pet-friendly hotels in the UK. The hotels placed at numbers seven and nine respectively. 100 Princes Street is a luxury hotel situated within what once was the headquarters of the Royal Overseas League. As reported by the Daily Record , it was also recently crowned one of the best Edinburgh hotels for an "unmistakably Scottish stay" by the Michelin Guide. Tigh na Sgiath Country House Hotel is an opulent mansion dating back to 1902 that is set within its own grounds in the heart of the Cairngorm National Park. Once the home of the Lipton Tea family, it features eight bedrooms with their own unique character, size, and design. Finally, three Scottish hotels are featured in Tripadvisor's list of the top 10 small or boutique hotels in the UK. Ocean Mist Leith in Edinburgh, Fingal Hotel, and Tigh na Sgiath Country House Hotel place fourth, sixth, and ninth respectively. Ocean Mist Leith is a seventeen-bedroom hotel and bar that offers 360-degree views of the Water of Leith. It is styled after the 1920s, though features 21st-century home comforts and luxuries. Tripadvisor President Kristen Dalton commented: "Tripadvisor's Best of the Best Hotels captures the opinions of millions of travellers worldwide and offers trusted guidance for travellers to plan their best stays. "Known for their outstanding hospitality, premium amenities and prime locations, Tripadvisor's Best of the Best Hotels stand out as top choices in their respective destinations and across the globe." See below for a list of Scottish winners at the 2025 Travellers' Choice Awards: Best of the Best Hotels. More information and the full list of winners can be found on the Tripadvisor website .
