In short… The Gleneagles Townhouse is an elegant, chic and very centrally located hotel from the owners of the legendary Gleneagles countryside retreat—a very welcome and relatively new addition to the city.
The vibe… Gleneagles Townhouse, in the former Bank of Scotland, went through an incredibly thoughtful renovation–successfully nailing the “it feels like it’s always been here” feeling, along with being fresh and just modern enough. Located in the center of things on St. Andrew Square, it’s easy to get everywhere, but it’s also so good that you might not want to leave.
The rooms… Lots of antiques keep it within its historical vernacular, but a clever palette takes it out of stuffy and modernizes it just right. Our bathroom had a tub with a view onto St. Andrew Square, and we were pleased to see no single-use plastics. There are just 33 rooms, so it definitely has a cozy vibe.
The food and drink… We loved The Spence, their all-day restaurant—very market-to-table, with an impressive seasonal crudité (beyond the expected veg, this one had snap peas and several varieties of radishes), and the menu was smart and uncomplicated. There’s a rooftop bar called Lamplighters, which serves great cocktails in a very chic room, playing great music that leaned more ‘90s club, always a favorite of mine.
The wellness… It has one of the best hotel gyms–very spacious with lots of equipment choices and a very cool cryo chamber and infrared sauna.
Date of stay… March 16, 2023
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