Union Hanover Securities has received planning permission for a new 180-bedroom boutique Urban Villa hotel alongside the Union Canal Basin in Edinburgh. The £35million project will include studios suites, one-bedroom suites and two- bedroom penthouses each with views across to Edinburgh Castle. Construction work is expected to start autumn 2015.

Urban Villa Edinburgh will feature a 24 hour reception/concierge, lounge and restaurant facilities, a gym and other guest amenities. It will also offer al-fresco dining along its canal frontage.

Every suite will include a kitchen and living room to accommodate the business travellers on an extended stay as well as the weekend leisure market.

Urban Villa Edinburgh will be located in Freer Street and will be part of a larger regeneration of the Fountainbridge district.

Details:   www.unionhanover.com