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Tours in Edinburgh |
The hotels below have been classed into four different pricing categories:
$$$$ (over £175)
$$$ (£125 to £175)
$$ (£75 to £125)
$ (under £75)
The prices quoted are for a double room per night, inclusive of tax and breakfast unless otherwise stated.
$$$$ (over £175)
$$$ (£125 to £175)
$$ (£75 to £125)
$ (under £75)
The prices quoted are for a double room per night, inclusive of tax and breakfast unless otherwise stated.
Business
Apex International Hotel
The Apex is located in the heart of the medieval Old Town, on one of the most atmospheric streets in the city. In complete contrast to its surroundings, the hotel itself seems modern, bright and spacious, with 175 airy rooms. There are two restaurants, one of which has stunning views of Edinburgh Castle. The hotel has a business centre and conference facilities, with six separate meeting spaces, including a converted university lecture theatre. Breakfast is a treat with great views of the castle.
31-35 Grassmarket
Tel: (0131) 300 3456.
Website: www.apexhotels.co.uk
Price: $$
The Apex is located in the heart of the medieval Old Town, on one of the most atmospheric streets in the city. In complete contrast to its surroundings, the hotel itself seems modern, bright and spacious, with 175 airy rooms. There are two restaurants, one of which has stunning views of Edinburgh Castle. The hotel has a business centre and conference facilities, with six separate meeting spaces, including a converted university lecture theatre. Breakfast is a treat with great views of the castle.
31-35 Grassmarket
Tel: (0131) 300 3456.
Website: www.apexhotels.co.uk
Price: $$
The Bonham
Previously voted 'Scottish Boutique Hotel of the Year' by Hotel Review Scotland, The Bonham is a chic boutique hotel situated in a quiet crescent, just a few minutes' walk from Edinburgh's West End. While the building is Victorian and retains many of its original features, the interior is decorated in bold colours, with plush contemporary furnishings and modern art. Each of the 48 rooms is individually decorated in a dramatic style and contains its own interactive TV. A rolling refurbishment programme has been sprucing things up in recent years so be sure to book a renovated room.
35 Drumsheugh Gardens
Tel: (0131) 226 6050.
Website: www.thebonham.com
Prices: $$$
Previously voted 'Scottish Boutique Hotel of the Year' by Hotel Review Scotland, The Bonham is a chic boutique hotel situated in a quiet crescent, just a few minutes' walk from Edinburgh's West End. While the building is Victorian and retains many of its original features, the interior is decorated in bold colours, with plush contemporary furnishings and modern art. Each of the 48 rooms is individually decorated in a dramatic style and contains its own interactive TV. A rolling refurbishment programme has been sprucing things up in recent years so be sure to book a renovated room.
35 Drumsheugh Gardens
Tel: (0131) 226 6050.
Website: www.thebonham.com
Prices: $$$
Mercure Point Hotel
This 140-room award-winning boutique hotel is only a few minutes' walk from Edinburgh International Conference Centre and is convenient for many of the city's financial headquarters. Situated in a former Co-op store, it is a large, bright hotel with a high-tech, minimalist feel - very popular as a location for fashion shoots. Bright white walls are emphasised with fluorescent lights and brilliant acid colours on doors. Rooms are comfortable and airy, with enormous beds, stereo systems and satellite TV. The hotel restaurant serves contemporary Scottish food and there is also a bar/grill. The Point also has its own conference facilities, with six rooms able to accommodate up to 200 delegates.
34 Bread Street
Tel: (0131) 221 5555.
Website: www.point-hotel.co.uk
Price: $$
This 140-room award-winning boutique hotel is only a few minutes' walk from Edinburgh International Conference Centre and is convenient for many of the city's financial headquarters. Situated in a former Co-op store, it is a large, bright hotel with a high-tech, minimalist feel - very popular as a location for fashion shoots. Bright white walls are emphasised with fluorescent lights and brilliant acid colours on doors. Rooms are comfortable and airy, with enormous beds, stereo systems and satellite TV. The hotel restaurant serves contemporary Scottish food and there is also a bar/grill. The Point also has its own conference facilities, with six rooms able to accommodate up to 200 delegates.
34 Bread Street
Tel: (0131) 221 5555.
Website: www.point-hotel.co.uk
Price: $$
The Scotsman
This distinctive and luxurious hotel on Edinburgh's North Bridge is housed in the former offices of The Scotsman newspaper. Many of the building's original features have been retained and wooden panelling and high ceilings mingle with contemporary art and high-tech facilities, giving the hotel the air of a comfortable gentleman's club. There are 68 bedrooms and the individually decorated rooms are equipped with interactive TVs with computing facilities and access to the Internet, printers and DVD players. Six rooms are available for meetings and events, including a custom built screening room. The hotel also boasts an excellent health spa and fitness club has a 16m (53ft) swimming pool.
20 North Bridge
Tel: (0131) 556 5565.
Website: www.thescotsmanhotel.co.uk
Prices: $$$$
This distinctive and luxurious hotel on Edinburgh's North Bridge is housed in the former offices of The Scotsman newspaper. Many of the building's original features have been retained and wooden panelling and high ceilings mingle with contemporary art and high-tech facilities, giving the hotel the air of a comfortable gentleman's club. There are 68 bedrooms and the individually decorated rooms are equipped with interactive TVs with computing facilities and access to the Internet, printers and DVD players. Six rooms are available for meetings and events, including a custom built screening room. The hotel also boasts an excellent health spa and fitness club has a 16m (53ft) swimming pool.
20 North Bridge
Tel: (0131) 556 5565.
Website: www.thescotsmanhotel.co.uk
Prices: $$$$
Luxury
The Balmoral
Old and new Edinburgh blend perfectly in a landmark hotel that most locals as well as visitors and critics rate as the best in town. There is a strong Scottish baronial feel to this 5-star legend with a tall, distinctive clock tower that presides over the city centre. The hotel has been restyled by Olga Polizzi, Rocco Forte's sister, and has a well-equipped health spa with pool. It also has a choice of bars and restaurants, including the elegant Palm Court and a champagne bar, not to mention a Michelin-starred restaurant. Situated at the top of Princes Street, next to Waverley station, it is in the very heart of the city and boasts great views of the castle. There is also a fully staffed business centre for meetings and seminars, as well as 10 ballrooms/function suites.
1 Princes Street
Tel: (0131) 556 2414.
Website: www.thebalmoralhotel.com
Price: $$$$
Old and new Edinburgh blend perfectly in a landmark hotel that most locals as well as visitors and critics rate as the best in town. There is a strong Scottish baronial feel to this 5-star legend with a tall, distinctive clock tower that presides over the city centre. The hotel has been restyled by Olga Polizzi, Rocco Forte's sister, and has a well-equipped health spa with pool. It also has a choice of bars and restaurants, including the elegant Palm Court and a champagne bar, not to mention a Michelin-starred restaurant. Situated at the top of Princes Street, next to Waverley station, it is in the very heart of the city and boasts great views of the castle. There is also a fully staffed business centre for meetings and seminars, as well as 10 ballrooms/function suites.
1 Princes Street
Tel: (0131) 556 2414.
Website: www.thebalmoralhotel.com
Price: $$$$
The Howard
One of the most luxurious hotels in Edinburgh, The Howard is renowned for its sumptuous interior and high standards of service. The aim is to give every guest personal attention in a discreet and welcoming atmosphere. This is the place to come for sheer indulgence - as high-profile guests such as Tony Blair and Sean Connery are said to have discovered. The hotel has 18 rooms, with the luxury suites cosily located in the basement, and is situated in the elegant heart of Edinburgh's Georgian New Town. Special touches include claw-foot baths, high-tech interactive TVs and the services of a dedicated butler. Some bathrooms have Jacuzzis and the hotel also has a large drawing room. The restaurant at The Howard serves dinner, although guests can, if they wish, dine in the comfort of their own rooms, at any time.
34 Great King Street
Tel: (0131) 557 3500.
Website: www.thehoward.com
Price: $$$$
One of the most luxurious hotels in Edinburgh, The Howard is renowned for its sumptuous interior and high standards of service. The aim is to give every guest personal attention in a discreet and welcoming atmosphere. This is the place to come for sheer indulgence - as high-profile guests such as Tony Blair and Sean Connery are said to have discovered. The hotel has 18 rooms, with the luxury suites cosily located in the basement, and is situated in the elegant heart of Edinburgh's Georgian New Town. Special touches include claw-foot baths, high-tech interactive TVs and the services of a dedicated butler. Some bathrooms have Jacuzzis and the hotel also has a large drawing room. The restaurant at The Howard serves dinner, although guests can, if they wish, dine in the comfort of their own rooms, at any time.
34 Great King Street
Tel: (0131) 557 3500.
Website: www.thehoward.com
Price: $$$$
Moderate
Bank Hotel
Built as a bank in 1923, this inn is situated on Edinburgh's famous Royal Mile, almost halfway between the castle and the site of the new Scottish parliament. Although the bar below is open until 0100 (0300 during the Edinburgh Festival), there is no need to worry about noise, seeing as the rooms are surprisingly quiet. The hotel is simple in style - guests eat breakfast in the former bank manager's office and eat dinner in the downstairs bar in the evening. The Bank Hotel is privately owned and only has nine bedrooms, each of which is individually decorated in a quirky style, to reflect the era of a famous Scot. The John Logie Baird room, for example, contains an early TV, while the Alexander Graham Bell room has lots of dark wood and a small telephone exchange.
1 South Bridge
Tel: (0131) 556 9940.
Website: www.festival-inns.co.uk
Price: $
Built as a bank in 1923, this inn is situated on Edinburgh's famous Royal Mile, almost halfway between the castle and the site of the new Scottish parliament. Although the bar below is open until 0100 (0300 during the Edinburgh Festival), there is no need to worry about noise, seeing as the rooms are surprisingly quiet. The hotel is simple in style - guests eat breakfast in the former bank manager's office and eat dinner in the downstairs bar in the evening. The Bank Hotel is privately owned and only has nine bedrooms, each of which is individually decorated in a quirky style, to reflect the era of a famous Scot. The John Logie Baird room, for example, contains an early TV, while the Alexander Graham Bell room has lots of dark wood and a small telephone exchange.
1 South Bridge
Tel: (0131) 556 9940.
Website: www.festival-inns.co.uk
Price: $
Royal Terrace Hotel
Previously often the sole preserve of tourist groups, the Royal Terrace underwent an impressive makeover in 2007. The revamped rooms boast high ceilings and views out to the Firth of Forth. The restaurant is excellent too. Other highlights include a small gym and pool, as well as plenty of outdoor seating in the relaxed gardens; the latter a real haven in the centre of town.
18 Royal Terrace
Tel: (0131) 557 3222.
Website: www.royalterracehotel.co.uk
Prices: $$
Previously often the sole preserve of tourist groups, the Royal Terrace underwent an impressive makeover in 2007. The revamped rooms boast high ceilings and views out to the Firth of Forth. The restaurant is excellent too. Other highlights include a small gym and pool, as well as plenty of outdoor seating in the relaxed gardens; the latter a real haven in the centre of town.
18 Royal Terrace
Tel: (0131) 557 3222.
Website: www.royalterracehotel.co.uk
Prices: $$
Other Recommendations
Ten Hill Place
Mention Ten Hill Place to many citizens of Edinburgh and they won't have a clue where it is. Opened in 2006 opposite the Festival Theatre, it is a great value and stylish base for a weekend in the capital. The rooms on the top floor have sweeping views of Arthur's Seat and all the way down to the Firth of Forth. It is half hotel/half apartment with some of the benefits of both and good value.
10 Hill Place
Tel: (0131) 662 2080.
Website: www.tenhillplace.com
Price: $$
Mention Ten Hill Place to many citizens of Edinburgh and they won't have a clue where it is. Opened in 2006 opposite the Festival Theatre, it is a great value and stylish base for a weekend in the capital. The rooms on the top floor have sweeping views of Arthur's Seat and all the way down to the Firth of Forth. It is half hotel/half apartment with some of the benefits of both and good value.
10 Hill Place
Tel: (0131) 662 2080.
Website: www.tenhillplace.com
Price: $$
Orocco Pier
In 2003 this funky hotel opened on the site of an old coaching inn in the seaside suburb of South Queensferry and it going from strength to strength with ambitious development plans afoot. The chic modern rooms are on the right side of minimalist making the best use of natural light and of the tremendous views of the Firth of Forth and the twin bridges that vault spectacularly across the water. Neat touches include Molton Brown toiletries, guests DVDs and old telescopes in some of the rooms for peering out towards the open sea. Downstairs a popular bar/restaurant awaits as does a function suite making this a popular choice for everything from weddings through to business meetings.
17 High Street, South Queensferry
Tel: (0131) 331 1298.
Website: www.oroccopier.co.uk
Price: $$
In 2003 this funky hotel opened on the site of an old coaching inn in the seaside suburb of South Queensferry and it going from strength to strength with ambitious development plans afoot. The chic modern rooms are on the right side of minimalist making the best use of natural light and of the tremendous views of the Firth of Forth and the twin bridges that vault spectacularly across the water. Neat touches include Molton Brown toiletries, guests DVDs and old telescopes in some of the rooms for peering out towards the open sea. Downstairs a popular bar/restaurant awaits as does a function suite making this a popular choice for everything from weddings through to business meetings.
17 High Street, South Queensferry
Tel: (0131) 331 1298.
Website: www.oroccopier.co.uk
Price: $$
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