Granton Hotel, 8 Granton Square, Granton, Edinburgh

John Henderson, circa 1838; substantial mid-20th century addition to rear (E). 3-storey and basement; 7-bay; symmetrical, rectangular-plan hotel in classical tradition (unoccupied 1997). Coursed, tooled sandstone with ashlar dressings. Band courses above and below piano nobile; V-jointed angle quoins; eaves cornice; architraved windows. Doric entrance porch to W (entrance) elevation.

W (ENTRANCE) ELEVATION: central 3 bays (of 7) recessed; entrance to centre of piano nobile via short flight of steps; Doric porch (entablature supported by 2 pairs of columns); 2-leaf, panelled door with rectangular fanlight with border glazing. 8-pane fixed lights to either side flanked by pilasters. Decorative cast-iron balustrade along outer edges of steps terminating in lamp standards beside street. Regular fenestration (including to basement). Cornices to 1st floor window architraves on projecting bays.

N (HARBOUR) ELEVATION: 3 bays; tripartite central window to ground and 1st floors. Cornices to 1st floor window architraves. Carved stone balcony on stone brackets to 1st floor.

S ELEVATION: entrance to 1st of 3 bays; 2-leaf panelled timber door with rectangular fanlight.

E (REAR) ELEVATION: 20th century 3-storey rendered addition to most of this side. Stonework of original building not so finely coursed.

Mainly 12-pane timber sash and case windows throughout. Grey slate piended roof; pair of coped ridge stacks and pair of wall stacks to E (rear) elevation: round cans where in existence. Cast-iron down pipes and hoppers.

LAMP STANDARDS: cast-iron torchere lamp standards with nautical finials flanking entrance to W side. Harled retaining wall with ridged coping to either side (slightly later).

INTERIOR: various later 20th century alterations including the introduction of fire doors and alteration of plan to rear (adjoining extension). Retains original half-turn stone main staircase with cast iron balustrade within central entrance hall.