The name is inspired by the 19th century Irish literary figure, Oscar Wilde.

The Staycity Aparthotels group has now unveiled plans to open a second Wilde Aparthotel in Edinburgh.

Wilde Aparthotel Edinburgh will also includea lounge, café, and gym facilities, as well as a gallery and exhibition space open to the general public.

Each apartment will feature the latest in-room technology including a 43” flat screen smart TV and touch control panels for lighting, air conditioning, towel rails and blinds.

Wilde Aparthotel Edinburgh will be located in King’s Stables Road. The site was originally used as a medieval tiltyard for jousting tournaments in honour of King James IV. King’s Stables Road later became home to the royal horses.

More recently it has been used as offices, storage premises and workshops but the site has been vacant since 2009.

Whilst the majority of the scheme is new-build, parts of the historic medieval wall will be incorporated into the aparthotel.

Conversion work is scheduled to start at the end of 2017, with Wilde Aparthotel Edinburgh expected to open in the latter part of 2019.

Details: https://www.staycity.com/london/wilde-the-strand