Mollie’s plots first Scottish hotel and diner

Mollie’s motel and diner is set to open its fourth property in Edinburgh in 2028, subject to planning permission and licensing.

The hotel and diner has exchanged contracts with developers Parabola to build a new site close to Edinburgh Park Station.

The Edinburgh Park property will span roughly 73,000 sq ft and feature around 200 rooms, a diner with an outdoor terrace, meeting and events spaces, and car parking  with electric vehicle charging stations.

The development coincides with City Plan 2030, Edinburgh’s local development plan, which is aiming to transform the Edinburgh Park and South Gyle area into a business-focused, mixed-use district.

Matt Bell, managing director at Mollie’s, said: “We’re excited to announce our first Mollie’s location in Scotland - bringing our category-defining diner and hotel concept to this amazing city. Mollie’s are positively different by design: bold yet modest, stylish yet relaxed, always warm, always fun; committed to delivering an outstanding value, carefully curated and effortlessly relevant guest experience. 

“As a new urban quarter that will not only become an exciting place to live and work but also a cultural destination and creative campus for Edinburgh, serviced by exceptional transport links, Edinburgh Park is the perfect location for Mollie’s fourth site and we’re truly delighted to work with Parabola to achieve this."

Mollie’s was founded by former Soho House chief executive Nick Jones, initially launching under the Soho House brand prior to being spun off in 2020 as an independent entity.

Inspired by the classic American motels and diners, the brand became a certified B Corp business in October 2024.

Mollie’s currently operates motels in Bristol and Oxfordshire, with a Manchester city centre location set to open later this year.