The tourist industry has had a torrid time of it over the last few years – with constantly-changing Covid restrictions forcing hotels to close, travel bans limiting foreign visitors, and social distancing rules slashing bar and restaurant capacities.
And now there’s the cost of living crisis to contend with, as people tighten their belts and are less likely to treat themselves to a weekend break or a slap-up meal.
But developers are still backing Edinburgh to return to its status as a prime destination for travellers, with a large number of multi-million-pound hotels in the pipeline.
They are not always welcome developments for residents, who have opposed some of the planning applications.
Aside from those being built as part of wider developments at Haymarket, Waverley and Fountainbridge, there are a number of eye-catching stand-alone hotels set to enter the pages of the Capital’s guidebooks.
Here are 11 highlighted by development website www.skyscrapercity.com.
5. Supercity Aparthotel
Plans to turn the B-listed Forth House and Playfair House into a Supercity Aparthotel with 57 luxury suites have been approved. It is due to be completed by the end of 2023. Photo: ISA Architects
6. Hyatt Regency Edinburgh Harbour
The Hyatt Regency Edinburgh Harbour, in the Granton area, will have 160 rooms, 78 serviced apartments, a conference centre, a spa, restaurants and bars. Planning has been approved. Photo: Wilson+Gunn Architects
7. Osborne House Redevelopment
Planners have given the green light to plans to turn the modernist Osbourne House office building, in Haymarket, into a 157 room hotel. Photo: CDA
8. The Resident
The Resident will be a 166-room hotel in the West End has recieved planning approval and is due to be completed by spring 2024. Photo: Michael Laird Architects