History
Originally built in the early 1800s as a hotel, the site on which Cheval The Edinburgh Grand and The Register Club now stands was bought in 1825 by the Royal Bank of Scotland, which sought to elevate its status by commissioning award-winning London architects Mewes & Davis to design a new building. Work began in 1936 and the end result was an impressive grand building in keeping with the traditions of 18th century architecture.
Exotic materials were sourced from around the globe: American elm, Mexican pine, Honduran mahogany and English oak, fashioned intricately by Whytock & Reid. Among the best of the carved work has to be the decorative panels of the magnificent oak entrance doors on the ground floor, featuring the design of historic coins, none of which is still in use.
Spot the subtle design elements alluding to the building's former life - the polished chrome door handles stamped with the bank’s insignia, and pull handles with a stylised thistle design.
Today Cheval The Edinburgh Grand is an all-apartment Residence, with 50 suites available to book for any length of stay. The building's quirky history and layout add to its appeal, and there are additional spaces for private events, intimate weddings and special occasions.