Threadneedles in London and The Glasshouse in Edinburgh have been added to Marriott's portfolio of upscale hotels The Autograph Collection - its first UK properties.

The Autograph Collection comprises 40 hotels across the world including in the US, Europe, Caribbean and South America.

The vision behind the collection is to provide a variety of travel experiences including: Culinary Delight, Artistic Getaway, Historic Exploration or Sporting Adventure.

Threadneedles is located in London's Square Mile in a grade-II listed building minutes from sites such as The Bank of England and St Paul's Cathedral.

The Glasshouse is built into the 150 year old façade of the Lady Glenorchy church and located at the foot of Calton Hill.