My husband and I have stayed at The Witchery on two occasions: in December of 2019 and in February of 2024. Both instances have been among the most memorable and romantic of our lives, which is a testament to the utterly unique and truly magical experience that this beautiful place provides. I cannot recommend this incredibly place enough, and I will attempt to recount some of its virtues, though I doubt I will be able truly to do it justice. Our first stay was for our long-awaited honeymoon in 2019, in the Old Rectory suite. I found The Witchery online while doing travel research and booked it as a surprise for the night of our actual wedding anniversary. I told my husband absolutely nothing about the place so it would be a complete surprise, and I am so glad I did. The look on his face when they took us to our suite is one that I will never forget. He was in absolute awe, completely astonished by the splendor of the place. He could scarcely believe it was real, much less a place that we get to stay! Even having seen the photographs myself, I was also stunned. Pictures simply do not do the atmosphere justice. It exceeded my wildest expectations, not just in terms of the physical space but in the experience as a whole.The grandeur of the place, especially after a day touring castles and cathedrals, makes the guests feel as if they are part of the living history of Edinburgh. The room was absolutely gorgeous, with incredible attention to detail in every aspect. Despite how glamorous it was, it also felt incredibly comfortable and cozy. The furnishings (especially the bed), the view from the room, the gothic decor, the soaking bath with ample room for two, and the general atmosphere of the place made it the most elegant and romantic place imaginable. Not only was the room beyond beautiful and spacious, but the service was immaculate. The staff is incredibly welcoming, kind, and thoughtful at every turn. Absolutely nothing goes unnoticed or unthought of. Our suite was prepared with music playing, fresh flowers. and a chilled bottle of champagne (as well as still and sparkling water). Everyone we interacted with was incredibly helpful and accommodating, from the time of booking to the time of departure (and even afterwards when I followed up). The location also could not possibly be better; the entrance is mere steps from Edinburgh Castle and all the beautiful restaurants, pubs, and shops on the Royal Mile. Further still, our dinner in the candlelit, wood paneled dining room was incredible and provided an impeccable experience as well as one of the best meals of our lives. We recently (in February of 2024) had the opportunity to return to the UK for a work trip and immediately agreed that we had to return to The Witchery, a place we have since determined is one of our favorite places on the planet. This second time, we stayed in the Vestry suite, on the other side of the street but still a dream location. The room was just a little smaller than the Old Rectory suite, but still spacious enough and absolutely charming: secret doors, a private toilet, a roomy soaking tub, and gorgeous views of the Royal Mile. This time we were able to explore all the food options; we had dinner in the stunning, wood paneled dining room; lunch in the charming and richly decorated secret garden; and an additional a la carte breakfast the day of our departure in the dining room. Having experienced all the food options The Witchery has to offer, I must say that the quality of food is without rival. Every dish was absolute perfection, and the service was a dream. It occurs to me now that aside from a few short excursions to historic sites and pubs, our return to Edinburgh on this trip was singularly motivated by a desire to return to The Witchery. Returning here alone necessitated a return visit (and a 5-6 hour train ride from London). The only downside of a stay at The Witchery is leaving. Before we left, we started making plans to return as soon as possible for Hogmanay, which we did not get to enjoy our first time. We have already begun planning for this trip and hope one day to have the opportunity to stay in all of the incredible suites. Ultimately, I have no criticisms whatsoever and can only say that The Witchery is the most romantic hotel location in the most romantic city in the world. I have been fortunate enough to stay in many beautiful places, but they all fall utterly short and pale in comparison to The Witchery.…