Gleneagles’ recently-opened Tower Suite is inspired by the golden age of travel, sewing art deco design with countryside glam across two levels
When Gleneagles opened in 1925, it was described as “the riviera of the Highlands”. For over 100 years, the French-château-inspired luxury resort has hosted the world’s most famous people, from business moguls and politicians to Olympic athletes and film stars like Sean Connery, Rita Hayworth, Tina Turner and the Bekhams.
Widely regarded as the height of elegance, the hotel has held its five-star title since 1986, and the Restaurant Andrew Fairley, where Queen Elizabeth II hosted a state dinner in 2005, still holds two Michelin stars.
It makes sense, then, that the hotel’s lavish new Tower Suite, designed by Ennismore’s AIME Studios, is fit for a royal (and can be booked for a pretty £7,750 per night).
An eclectic mix of vintage and antique furniture appears throughout, sourced from the Scottish Antique and Arts Centre, 1stDibs and Pamono. Bespoke pieces by Julian Brown Fine Furniture are paired with fabrics from Pierre Frey, Dedar and Rose Uniacke. Art consultant Sigrid Kirk has assembled works by Scottish artists and newly commissioned pieces that make the suite feel both nostalgic and contemporary.
Let’s take a closer look.
The bedroom
Before you even reach the front door, the Tower Suite (once the library) makes a lasting impression. Not least because it comes with Gleneagles’ only private rooftop terrace, which looks onto 850 acres of sweeping Perthshire countryside.
A corridor of monochrome marble, high-gloss burgundy resin and patterned gold wallpaper leads toward the Tower Suite entrance. Its glamourous bedroom feels like a dream come true with a bespoke walnut and mahogany four-poster king bed draped in soft lines and plush pillows. It sits in front of a hand painted mural by Nancy Daniell that is inspired by the Perthshire landscape.
The ensuite
The suite opens onto a 1920’s style ensuite bathroom clad in marble, where an Arabescato arch frames the shower and bath, bordered in Nero Marquina detailing and mosaic art deco tiling.
Here you can sink into the bath, tucked behind a voile curtain for privacy, at the end of a long day of exploring the grounds. Any late-night cravings are easily satisfied by a night pantry, which is pre-packed with treats tailored to your liking.
The rooftop terrace
Discover Gleneagles’ best kept secret by climbing the suite’s hidden private staircase onto the rooftop terrace. Tower Suite guests have exclusive access to this crowning feature, which offers a panoramic lookout across the Ochil Hills and Gleneagles’ three legendary golf courses. By day it is a sunlit haven for coffee and conversation. By night, it is a starlight retreat perfect for drinks and entertaining.
The dining room
Timber clad walls and herringbone flooring make this ten-seat dining room feel intimate and inviting. There are tasteful details: a Ming Green marble bar built into the panelling and vintage art deco chairs around the table. The impressive space is multifunctional, as suited for board meetings as it is for celebrations.
Dining can come in the form of relaxed suppers or grand formal occasions. Guests can draw on menus from across Gleneagles’ outlets in collaboration with the culinary team. Bespoke dining is also available.
The sitting room and library
A hidden private bar in the suite’s sitting room is stocked by The American Bar onsite with spirits and pre-batched cocktails.
Other delights include a second hand-painted mural by Nancy Daniell. The piece takes centre stage, shining against bespoke brass fixtures.
The result is a space that feels true to Gleneagles’ raison d’être: effortlessly luxurious and incredibly tasteful.
