Ten top hotels in Edinburgh
AS a top tourist and business destination, Edinburgh has plenty of choice, and lots to offer when it comes to great hotels
1. Enjoy views of St Arthur’s seat from the grounds of The Prestonfield House hotel, with a setting that’s gives a taste of the country in the city! This five star hotel has been voted Scotland’s best hotel 2015 and also boasts an amazing restaurant called Rhubarb. It’s run by the owner of The Witchery (the best restaurant in Edinburgh) which is right by the Castle. http://www.prestonfield.com/
2. Stay in trendy George Street in The George Hotel, for a prime location that’s hard to beat. It’s another luxury hotel that offers guests a great restaurant. http://www.thegeorgehoteledinburgh.co.uk/
3. For a great location, try The Roxburghe Hotel. It’s on Charlotte Square, just two minutes walk from Princes Street overlooking Edinburgh Castle. A great location with a great reputation. http://www.theroxburghe.com/
4. Opt for a luxury apartment in the city centre and book into The Marriott Residence Inn, on Simpson Loan, near Waverley Station. These serviced apartments can be rented for short – or long - stays. http://www.marriott.co.uk/hotels/travel/ediri-residence-inn-edinburgh/
5. Stay on Prices street itself at the five-star The Balmoral. This top hotel doesn’t come cheap but it does offer spring weekend deals and a superb location. https://www.roccofortehotels.com/hotels-and-resorts/the-balmoral-hotel/
6. Handy for shopping on The Royal Mile, the Premier Inn on Lauriston Place has just been kitted out with new beds and is one of the good choices if you’re looking for a budget range hotel for the family. http://www.premierinn.com/en/hotel/EDIPTI/edinburgh-central-lauriston-place
7. The newly-refurbished Travelodge on St Mary’s Street is another good, budget buy and, just round the corner from The Royal Mile. http://www.travelodge.co.uk/hotels/205/Edinburgh-Central-hotel
8. Tuck into a top class full Scottish breakfast at Brookes Boutique Hotel in the West End. It’s a stone’s throw from Haymarket train station and within walking distance of the Murrayfield ground. This B&B hotel has a selection of great-value family rooms – one with an adjoining twin. Prices start from £89 for four, including breakfast. There’s a great variety of double rooms too, room service on tap and an ‘honesty bar’ with a good selection of whisky. http://www.brooksedinburgh.com/
9. If you’re looking for something unique, Le Monde is just 100 metres from Princes Street and Edinburgh Waverley Station. It has luxury themed rooms, two restaurants, three bars and a lively night club. Impressive rooms are themed after cities around the world, each with free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV and DVD/CD player. http://lemondehotel.co.uk/
10. Look out for ...the opening of Edinburgh’s latest hotel, 24 Royal Terrace in historic, Georgian Royal Terrace. Due to open its doors in May, the hotel, which was originally built in the 1820’s backs onto the Royal Gardens of Holyrood Palace and Carlton Hill. From its elevated position, there are panoramic views over the Firth of Forth and the city. All 16 rooms will have the latest technology including super-fast wifi and speakers.
