I Stay In A Virgin Hotel For The First Time! 

I stumbled across your channel about 2 months ago and haven’t stopped watching since. I think the reason why your channel is so compelling is that you’re not a professional hotel/restaurant reviewer and don’t bring along the standard snobbish commentary. You’re the everyday middle class guy and your perspective (previously incorrectly wrote prospective) could easily be mine. Especially your commentary on pricing (breakfast, mini bar, etc.). Great channel!

Experiencing staying in different hotels without being in them is amazing This is one of the best achievements of the virtual world, where we can experience unimaginable things

Flying internationally on Virgin from Atlanta to London was the single best experience flying of my entire life, and I'm 75-years old. Flew back via Delta and it was like taking a stagecoach.

I'm not a huge fan of the Virgin brand per se, but I must admit that they've smashed it with that hotel. It's beautiful, looks spotless and is somewhere I'd love to stay. One of my favourites Tim and I'd definitely like to see more of their hotels.

As someone who many centuries ago used to do Breakfast shift at a hotel, including meet and greet, take to seat, take order and serving everything including the full English Breakfast (I hated that shift so much, but I still cook my bacon in the oven), I will never understand why these hotels can never time manage breakfasts to include the bloody eggs at the same time as the rest of the plate!🤣

You put the loose tea leaves in the teapot and then put the strainer over the cup to catch any leaves that come out the spout! I learnt the hard way too😂

Very interesting from a personal level as the one and only time I was in that building was my wedding day. 20 years ago, doesn’t time fly when you’re having fun☺️. Thanks for the video👍

OMG that room is better than the one at The Plaza. There is so much attention to detail its perfect. I've only ever been on a Virgin train and that looked better than British Rail.

I don't understand why you have only 315K subscribers?? And irritating youtubes like (Trek Trendy) have nearly a million! Your channel is miles better than most the other travel youtubes! I reckon youtube is fishy and corrupt and shows favouritism to certain channels!

I had no idea virgin hotels existed, I literally just thought they were a really unique cruise line. I watch a lot of cruise videos as well, and virgin cruise ships are definitely the most fun. Now I have to see all of the virgin hotels!!! I really love how they really try to push you to have fun at every opportunity.

the prices of the mini bar were actually very affordable when I stayed in a virgin hotel! I thought that was such a nice touch! They even had a card stating why the prices were low. Hearing that now they are free is amazing!

I am in my mid-80s, and my travel memories go back to the closing years of World War II and move up until things changed so much that I curtailed holidays. My favorite hotels in the world were the Peninsula in Hong Kong, Raffles in Singapore, and Gleneagles up in Scotland. Would you ever review Gleneagles - I would hope it has remained superb.

As someone who never knew Virgin had hotels, I am VERY impressed with this particular hotel! The Church Suites look so unique and I am now curious to see what the other suites/chambers look like in this hotel. Definitely must stay there one day, thanks for showing it to us Tim.

I am in love with this hotel! Great tour as always Tim.

Virgin is doing things right in the travel/leisure field (along with their airline and cruises). This is how you give a modern touch to iconic buildings. Great video Tim! Thanks.

Tim, others have said it, but like them, I stumbled upon your videos this past weekend while bed-ridden with pneumonia, and I must say that I'm hooked. Plus, I have learned some English "lingo" from you: "Gutted, pig-eared, lift, tele," etc. You've gained this American sub and probably channel member!

Brilliant vlog Tim. It actually was the Registry office before Virgin took it over. My brother got married there before having their wedding reception at Murrayfield Stadium.

Dear Tim, how to make a cup of tea with loose tea. Step 1, warm the pot. Step 2. Add 2 -3 heaped teaspoons of tea to pot, depending on taste, Step 3: wait 3 to 4 minutes, Step 4. pour into cup using strainer, Step 5. Add milk 😊! Looks like the Hotel's right next to the Grassmarket, in the Old Town, so good for pubs and restaurants, end of the Cowgate, if I'm not mistaken. I thought the hotel was really lovely, but the price....jings, crivens, help ma boab!

I've worked in that building back when it was an Edinburgh Fringe venue so it's amazing to see how much it's changed since!

I used to live in a converted church while in uni It was no where near as nice as this but it's surprising just how well churches make apartments, especially the top floors where the roof is stupid high Surprised there aren't more hotels like this, it's a great use of space and provides a nice historical/modern vibe

Absolutely gorgeous Hotel. Thanks for video 🎉🎉🎉

Thanks for this Tim! What a lovely hotel. Love how it’s kept some of its original charm from the church! Glad it smells nice as opposed to the smoke from the ritz which was much more expensive!

Nice hotel, the fact the minibar is complimentary is another nice touch you very rarely see.

Found your channel bcuz of your Iceland experience of fleeing the eruption. Love your easy way of showing things and you’re just doing this for all us regular ppl out here. Thanks and keep on.

What a lovely hotel and I think that it's so good to see an old building being preserved and put to good use like that church has been here. I have to say that the top you wore first was totally on point with the general decor of the place, you had to have done that on purpose! 😊

Hi tim enjoy , hope everyone OK special hi to casper. And all the family .😊

I love the church re-design of this particular hotel. They should have informed you about the mini bar and all the comp treats. If you are in Chicago try our Virgin Hotel which is in the downtown area around the corner from North Michigan Avenue (more great restaurants, shopping and attractions). What I love about the Virgin hotels is that they are immaculately clean and have this modern, retro vibe. Happy travels!

Heading to Scotland (Edinburgh, Kirkwall, Orkney and Glasgow) in June from Canada. Can’t wait! Going to stop in Dublin and London as well.

Never heard of Virgin Hotels before. Be great to see what is behind that big Red Door!

What a stunning hotel, the wife and I are planning a long weekend to Edinburgh and thanks to you mate, looks like we’ve found our hotel. I will try to book the eve sweet as it looked amazing. Great video Tim keep up the good work. 👍👍👏

Should have put the tea leaves in the teapot and add water, let it sit then use the strainer as you pour tea into your mug. What an amazing hotel, so beautiful, much more my style compared to these older more dated hotels.

I love this series. I only wish that we could see the full menus, bar and food, long enough to be able to pause and see the offerings and pricing.

Always look forward to watching the new content on this channel 🙌

A) you really are a natural tour guide, touch all the points along the way with pointed description. B) I love your accent. C) I have subscribed and liked.😁

Pretty cool.Looks like they connected several buildings together into the hotel; They did a good job decorating and incorporating the lines and style/ feel of the old building.

Tim I really wanna visit there is so nice thank you again for sharing and doing what you do

I love these unique hotels you go to, this place looks fabulous!

Great video Tim! Can't believe they actually put a mini bottle of buckfast on there 😂 surely they done that for a joke?

This place is so beautiful. I'd love to see more Virgin Hotels and I'd like to see the inside of their airplanes too. Safe travels Tim!

Just love Tim’s channel. So much info! Fan-bloody-tastic!! ❤

Great review. I’ve stayed in the Edinburgh one - but just in a “normal” room 😂 It is an amazing hotel. The attention to detail is spot on. No expense has been spared in that refurb. So stylish. They have thought of absolutely everything. My only criticism was the kettle which was the same as the one in your suite. It dribbled when you tried to pour it. 😂 Plus, are you sure the mini bar was free? When I stayed they had exactly the same selection and the price list was on the TV! It’s certainly not obvious. The only things free in my room were water and crisps. Even in a suite, I can’t see them letting you have all that stuff for free 🤔🤔🤔

Waited with excited “baited breath,’” counting the hours down, for the 1st preview on Patreon, and then it posted! As always Tim, Outstanding Review adventure! Was curious about Virgin Hotels, and you of course did your usual Professional, Detailed, & Fun video exploration! As I mentioned on Patreon, while a little pricey, it was pleasing and surprisingly enjoyable to see several items, like breakfast & Mini Bar refreshments included in the stay’s price. The room & hotel, that you filmed & explored with you normal super high quality standards of expertise, looked clean and wonderful, that bed area was great and in par with the creative overall facility. If I was ever able to visit Scotland, thanks to you, I would certainly seek out a Virgin suite! Definitely stay at another Virgin for comparison, if you can. Please say “Hi” and Great Wishes from us, to Gaby, Casper (cutest child on Earth) & the family!

The lights over the bed were amazing ❤

Oh Tunnocks Caramel biscuits...its a winner for my😂..great watch Tim..ty for sharing 🎉

Hi Tim. What a unique place to stay it's so unusual but at the same time exquisite. As for the drinks they should of told you at the reception when you booked in.

A remarkable hotel. Definitely the Virgin brand of cleanliness and style. I loved the chandelier above the bed. Elegant! I’m so enticed by all your reviews that I have joined. Your channel is amazing!

Ive been watching Tim's videos for ages now, i love his commentary on room, bathroom, restaurants and pools and staff, youre quite quaint and complimentary with all the hotels you stay in, see if you can bring Gabby and Casper along with you as it adds extra life to your videos, shes wonderful and you compliment each other with your quirkiness😊

Hey Tim I just want to stay at this hotel ASAP! Thanks for a great review 😊

Great video Tim, as always! I am curious to know, have you considered doing a review on any cruise lines? We've just booked a royal carribean cruise for 9 nights, going to Spain and Portugal. Would be great to see you do a few nights reviewing all of the food, accommodation, customer service, amenities etc etc. Let me know what you think 😎

I'm wondering if Tim has 'shower parties' ? lol ....always makes me laugh when he comments on how many people can fit in the shower 😂😂 x

I love your channel I found it the other week and have watched so many episodes..all fabulous.. No hairdryer in the suite I noticed .. looks a great hotel.

Your editing and camera work is so on point Timbo. Great channel 👍🇦🇺🥂

I honestly cannot believe you don't/didn't know how to make tea in a teapot with loose leaf tea and a tea strainer 😅🤣

Suspect it's not the Glasgow property which closed down last December after only *four* months since it opened.

Very nice, not sure its my cup of tea but it does look like an amazing room. A bit 1960's décor and chairs. I love the black toliet seat, its like the ones we used to have when we were little in the 80's

The design of the room was so elegant. Every thing in that hotel was beautiful. Love watching your videos

I have a mcdonalds as a treat, and I'm watching Tim in a comfy chair I will not spend my Friday nights any other way 😂😂

Very impressive, very unique, and indeed, quite quirky. As the cost was for a suite it would have covered two people so I would agree that it was good value. I would have been interested to know what the taste of the Scottish loose tea was like.

Personally I think that was the best hotel I have seen you vlog - ever. Spectacular. xx

Ok i wasnt expecting it to be that amazing when i clicked on the video but wow. Very impressed. I'd rather stay there than the plaza in new York to be honest

Are you losing you Virgin Hotel Viginity Tim? ❤😂

Please could you go to york. I want to stay somewhere nice and see the shambles etc but dont want to pay stupid amounts. Love your channel. Thank you Tim and Gabby!

I thoroughly enjoy watching your sojourns throughout different parts of the World. I live in Australia and haven't seen you visit here yet. And yes, I would like you to stay at more of the Virgin Hotels. By the way your wife Gabbie, and baby Jasper are delightful.

Aww I’m so disappointed the toilet wasn’t red, but man that is a stunning hotel! Nothing is more amazing to me than getting to stay someplace that has stood for hundreds of years.

You have to put the loose tea in the teapot provided Tim then use the strainer to catch the tea leaves goodness me!! 😂😂😂

That was so cool, the Shiraz is from mclaren vale South Australia, it’s only 5 minutes from my house 👌🏻

I prefer the videos when you go with your wife. Great banter and connection

Just looking at how many comments your videos get these days, you deserve all the success 🚀

Hi Tim I subscribed I am from Edinburgh discovered you a few days ago your vlogs are brilliant

Hi Tim, what a wonderful hotel! I loved it. Decorated with excellent style. A few hours ago I watched the crane hotel in Amsterdam and hated it, this hotel was really uplifting after that. I thought that the price was reasonable for what you received., although a sign saying that the minibar was complementary would be a nice touch! Thank you for another very professional video. All the best from Sydney Australia 🇦🇺

Thanks, Tim. Great video and work. It is an intriguing hotel/ church. Very clean looking !

The playing card keys are a very nice touch.

Beautiful place...love the red white and gray immaculate attention to detail will have to stay there some evening

I hope you said you'd left something in the room and went back to snaffle some minibar haha I felt your pain when you said it was included.

The virgin hotel in Glasgow shut its doors in December 2023 and was only open for not very long coz the two companies who owned it ceased trading overnight and virgin wanted to buy it but their offer was rejected and they paid the staff what they were due to be owed till the end of December which was lovely of virgin

Lols at 16:42 with the frosted glass. Hotel mine field.

Tim I would love to go there I don’t think I could afford it because I believe it’s in London or England couldn’t for the airfare but I would love to stay there it’s so peaceful and beautiful and thank you you always do such a good job

love the new production values.

Just came across your channel yesterday and im hooked! Love your conent

That is one of the most beautiful and unique hotels you have stayed in! I loved the suite. With all that it included it is well worth the cost. Love all the branding.The library was fantastic. Would def like to see more Virgin hotels. Can you show us on a map where these are?

The bed placement is wonderful. Regards from Canada

I live in Australia, and I love watching your videos, and I have been certainly planning our retirement travel plans from your videos… thanks

Absolutely love your videos Tim! This room aka chamber was BLOODY FABULOUS ❤❤❤❤❤ How cozy 🤩

Interesting hotel, love the Bell Tower Room. ❤

So you could have drank the mini bar dry, little bottle of gin included? That's a hundred quid right there. This place is sooo much better than the Ritz. Incredible!

Great video Tim never heard of a Virgin hotel. Keep the vlogs coming

I’m kind of impressed with this virgin brand I would like to see more of these hotels. Good job Tim. Thankyou ❤

Hi Tim , wow definitely one for my wish list ..... looked amazing. Loved the old and the new bit's of the church / hotel. The complimentary bar in your room was well stocked. Good job you realised later on it was free ..... imagine the hangover at breakfast 😳 😂😂 something a bit different. Thanks Tim .

The hotel was pretty cool. Didn’t care, for the design nor look, of the suite at all. Super that all the minim bar stuff was included, pretty ok to good price, but extremely bad service, that this wasn’t pointed out, upon check in! Thanks for the tour!

When you are making tea with loose tea leaves, you put the tea leaves in the pot with boiling water, let it brew for a while and then pour the liquid through the strainer into the cup.

Nicely done, Tim. And lovely hotel!👏👏👍😊❤️

This is only the 3rd vid of yours I have watched and you do a great job. I love them. The first was the crane. Second was the Ritz London. Two extremes and of the three I like this one best. If I traveled anymore I would go to this one.

Wow,what an amazing hotel,I didn’t know this existed until I watched your channel,so thanks for that Tim!!

I love your videos Tim! Keep up the great work! 🎉

I have only been on a Virgin train, have never stay at a Virgin hotel and from looking at this video, they look so amazing and up-to-date.

What a beautiful hotel. The only thing I found odd was the blaring music playing in the library. How are you supposed to read with that in your ears? But the layout was exceptional. I loved the seating area in your room.

I’m going to be staying at ushaw house, chapels and gardens in Durham very soon, if you ever get the chance you should visit, it’s absolutely gorgeous 😊😊

😆 for the tea that flat piece should cover the little strainer so that the tea is closed in and then it just sits in the cup or tea pot submerged in the hot water. The designs of them do vary a bit, I think you would flip the flat piece round to the underneath for when you take it out, that’s how it looks from what I can see anyway 😆 it gave me a laugh seeing you try tho. Also I love your videos 😊

Wow! Definitely puts The Plaza NYC in2 the shade. Great review.

Hi I as well stumbled upon your videos 2 weeks ago and immediately subscribed its entertaining as well as relaxing and love your commentary and personality. I can’t get enough I’ve been catching up watching all that I can. So much information on every video. I so enjoy traveling along with you. I come home from work and relax to your videos. I just had my brother as well as my 4 grown daughters watching now and has subscribed and agree. Thanks for such amazing videos I look forward to catching up on all your past videos as well as new ones.