Gleneagles has unveiled a one-bedroom Tower Suite within its original Perthshire tower, complete with the hotel’s only private rooftop terrace and a ten-seat dining room.
Available to book from 28 September 2026, the 156m² residence sits above the main entrance and carousel door that have welcomed guests for more than a century. Prices start from £7,750 per night.
Formerly the hotel library, the two-level suite has been redesigned by AIME Studios around Gleneagles’ Art Deco heritage and its origins as a railway hotel. Its interiors combine rich timber, marble, glossy lacquer and brass with bespoke furniture, antique pieces and works by Scottish artists.
The rooftop terrace is reached through a secret door and concealed staircase in the library. From here, guests can look across the 850-acre estate towards the Ochil Hills, Gleneagles’ three championship golf courses and the gateway to the Highlands.
A private residence above the Gleneagles entrance
Set within the most recognisable part of the hotel, the Tower Suite has a grander sense of arrival than a conventional guest room. The entrance hallway introduces its vintage character through monochrome marble, high-gloss burgundy resin and gold wallpaper with an Art Deco pattern.
A central staircase links the private quarters with a series of rooms created for dining and entertaining. The residence sleeps two overnight guests and can host larger gatherings around its ten-seat dining table.
The timber-clad dining room has herringbone flooring, vintage Art Deco chairs and a green marble bar built into the wall panelling. Gleneagles intends the room to work equally well for private dinners and daytime meetings, giving guests space to entertain without moving into the hotel’s public areas.
Guests can choose dishes from across the hotel’s restaurants in consultation with its culinary team or arrange a bespoke experience for a celebration. The wider Gleneagles collection includes the two-Michelin-starred Andrew Fairlie and the Modern Scottish restaurant The Strathearn.
The arrangement also opens the suite to intimate events, from relaxed suppers to drinks receptions. For a more structured private experience elsewhere in the hotel, Gleneagles recently transformed its century-old cellar into The Cellar x Dom Pérignon, a 12-seat Champagne and dining room.
The library conceals the rooftop terrace
On the upper level, the sitting room and library continue the darker, timber-rich aesthetic. Bespoke brass inlay recalls the detailing of vintage railway carriages, while a hidden bar stocked by The American Bar contains spirits and pre-batched cocktails.
The library holds the route to the suite’s defining outdoor space. A secret door opens to concealed stairs leading up through the tower and onto the private rooftop terrace, which is unavailable with any other room at Gleneagles.
Its elevated position creates broad views over the estate and surrounding Perthshire countryside. The hotel sees the terrace as a setting for quiet morning coffee or a summer drinks reception, with the Saltire flying above and the historic entrance directly below.
Many of the vintage and antique furnishings were sourced through the Scottish Antique & Arts Centre, 1stDibs and Pamono. These sit beside custom work by Julian Brown Fine Furniture and fabrics from Pierre Frey, Dedar and Rose Uniacke. Art consultant Sigrid Kirk selected a mixture of Scottish work and newly commissioned pieces for the rooms.
A four-poster bedroom inspired by Perthshire
The private bedroom centres on a custom-designed king-size four-poster bed and a hand-painted mural by artist Nancy Daniell. Depicting the surrounding Perthshire landscape, the mural brings the estate’s greens and muted natural tones into a room finished with walnut, mahogany and burl joinery.
Daniell’s work continues in the sitting room, connecting the two floors through a second landscape mural. The bedroom also has a walk-in wardrobe, while a separate powder room supports guests using the wider entertaining spaces.
The en-suite bathroom is arranged around a dramatic curtained bath with a marble top and front. An Arabescato marble arch frames the bathing area, with black Nero Marquina accents, tinted mirrors and mosaic Art Deco tiles adding contrast.
Late-night refreshments are handled by the Night Pantry, a bespoke minibar fitted with a fridge, freezer, coffee machine and snacks selected around the guest’s preferences before arrival. The Night Pantry lets guests order refreshments without leaving the suite or waiting for a conventional minibar to be restocked.
Personal service from booking to departure
Each Tower Suite reservation comes with one point of contact who remains available from the booking stage until departure, with support offered around the clock during the stay.
The host can organise anything from morning coffee at a chosen time to off-site dinner reservations. Itineraries can also combine Gleneagles’ country pursuits and sporting facilities, including an early padel lesson followed by salmon fishing on the river.
Across the wider estate, guests can choose from golf, horse riding, falconry and off-road driving. The hotel also operates a 20,000 sq ft spa with thermal facilities, treatment rooms and indoor pools.
For a more secluded wellness experience, Gleneagles’ Frandy Water site pairs a wood-fired outdoor sauna with a cold-plunge jetty beside the water. The experience featured in our guide to the best luxury spa hotels in the UK for an autumn getaway.
The design looks back to Gleneagles’ railway origins
Gleneagles opened on 7 June 1924 after Donald Matheson, general manager of the Caledonian Railway Company, proposed creating a grand country-house hotel and golf destination in Strathearn. Its King’s and Queen’s courses were already in operation in 1919, with the hotel welcoming its first guests five years later.
The property’s railway station allowed travellers to arrive directly at the estate during an era when luxury rail journeys shaped Scottish tourism. AIME Studios has drawn on that history through polished surfaces, deep colours and details influenced by early 20th-century railway interiors.
The references remain grounded in the hotel’s Perthshire setting. Natural materials and landscape murals sit alongside the geometric Art Deco elements, creating a visual link between Gleneagles’ architecture and the countryside visible from the tower.
The hotel later hosted events including the 2005 G8 Summit, the 2014 Ryder Cup and the 2019 Solheim Cup. It now operates as a five-star country resort with three 18-hole championship golf courses across its grounds.
The Tower Suite can be booked through Gleneagles for stays from 28 September 2026, starting at £7,750 per night.
