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The building's past remains visible in stone columns, ornate cornicing, and the glass dome above the former banking hall. Original floor tiles, a stained-glass window, and the historic staircase add detail beyond the grand entrance. In the restaurant, busts line the frieze and tall windows bring daylight into the room. The central bar sits beneath the dome, its position recalling the banking counter. Downstairs, the bank's substantial vault doors remain at the entrance to the changing rooms.

Contemporary art adds another layer to these interiors. Curator Sigrid Kirk assembled commissions that draw on the building's links with linen manufacture and the women involved in that trade. Near the lobby, Nell Lyhne's painting depicts folds of fabric, while Mimei Thompson's work in Lamplighters turns plants into brightly colored, dreamlike gardens. The collection runs through public and members' spaces, with the pieces encountered on the stairs and over a drink forming part of the rooms' everyday setting.

The four room categories are Nook, House, Town, and Master. Wooden floors, antique rugs, rich fabrics, and painted paneling carry the townhouse mood into the bedrooms. Room sizes overlap between categories, and the outlook varies: not every room faces the square. Coffee, tea from Leith's Pekoe Tea, robes, and Gleneagles & Co bathroom products are among the in-room details. Books and patterned textiles add to the bedrooms' individual character.

Nook Bedrooms occupy the top of the house, with an attic-style character and rear-facing position without a view. Measuring 29 to 32 square meters, they have a king bed or twins where available, plus an en suite bathroom. Some have a freestanding bath. Their appeal is the shape and detail of a room under the roof; a view across Edinburgh belongs to other categories.

House Bedrooms range from 26 to 32 square meters, with king or twin beds and various outlooks. Town Bedrooms extend from 30 to 36 square meters, retaining the king-or-twin choice and adding the high ceilings and painted-panel walls associated with the hotel's Georgian-inspired interiors. Their views also vary, so neither category describes one fixed orientation within the building.

Master Bedrooms measure 39 to 40 square meters and have king beds, high ceilings, and views across the city and St Andrew Square. Some Masters have a freestanding bath, though it is not a feature of every room in the category. Here, the square-facing setting is as important to the room choice as the additional floor space.

The Spence occupies the old banking hall and welcomes both hotel guests and the public. Breakfast gives way to lunch and dinner, with modern classics built around Scottish produce. Sharing dishes and a dessert trolley bring a sociable note to the menu, while the wine list includes established makers and newer producers. There is room for a full dinner as well as conversation at the bar, with music accompanying the dining room. Afternoon tea is also served, with advance reservations. Smart casual dress is suggested, without a strict dress code.

Lamplighters moves the evening upstairs to a rooftop setting overlooking Edinburgh's New Town. The bar is reserved for members and hotel guests over 18, rather than operating as a public rooftop venue. Cocktails lead the drinks list, alongside Champagne, Scottish whiskies, beer, and wine. Its name recalls the city's lamplighters, known as Leeries, and that reference threads through the bar's identity. The terrace brings the skyline into the evening, while the indoor bar has its own collection of colorful botanical paintings.

The Strong Rooms occupies the bank's former vault, with a gym, two class studios, and treatment spaces. Hotel guests can book classes, including yoga and studio cycling, or arrange time with a personal trainer. The facilities also include a cryotherapy chamber and infrared saunas in the changing areas. Face and body treatments sit alongside the fitness program, with Dr. Barbara Sturm facials and Tata Harper therapies among the choices. Treatments and classes are booked appointments, and the hotel recommends arranging them ahead of arrival. The bank's heavy doors make a striking entrance to this otherwise contemporary part of the house.

The Spence Private Dining Room seats 12, with a separate setting adjacent to the restaurant. The Telling Rooms combines a sitting room and snug with a terrace and pantry, and connects with the private dining room. For a smaller meeting, The Counting Rooms accommodates eight. The Courtyard is enclosed, with space for a meal or a reception under cover. The events team arranges private breakfasts, working lunches, and evening receptions in these spaces, with menus planned around the gathering.

Cots are available on request, but the hotel does not provide additional beds and lists a maximum of two people per bedroom. Connecting rooms are available on request, subject to availability. Babysitting can be organized through an external provider. Lamplighters' age restriction remains separate from the accommodation policy.

The hotel's neighborhood guide reaches into the smaller streets and creative spaces beyond St Andrew Square. On Thistle Street, independent jewelry studios sit within the New Town, while Circus Lane offers a cobbled walk among Georgian houses. Farther west, the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art combines exhibitions with sculpture gardens. The city's artistic life continues beyond the Townhouse's own collection, from large gallery spaces to independent shops and studios.

Waverley Station is a short walk from the hotel. Edinburgh Airport is approximately 30 minutes away by car, depending on traffic, and airport transfers can be arranged in advance. Trams provide another connection with the city center. There is no on-site parking or valet service; the hotel can arrange limited reserved spaces at nearby St James Quarter, subject to availability. Accessible bedrooms and a lift are available, with individual requirements discussed with reservations.