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.
9. Radisson RED
Developers are currently seeking planning permission to build a 204 room Radisson RED on Ingliston Road, complete with a restaurant and sky bar. Photo: HLM Architects
10. Ibis Edinburgh Airport
Plans have been approved for an Edinburgh Ibis Hotel with 251 rooms, a restaurant and a bar. Photo: ICA
11. Red Carnation Hotel
The Red Carnation Hotel, on Princes Street, is expected to be finished by August 2023 and will offer guests 30 rooms, a restaurant and a bar. Photo: N M Architects