Location
Centrally located along the Royal Mile between Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood Palace, this hotel lies close to the city's business district and many of the top tourist sights. Links to the public transport network as well as Waverly train station lie approximately 1 km away and it is 11.5 km to Edinburgh airport.
Facilities
The hotel has 238 rooms, including 9 suites, single rooms and 219 double rooms, which are located on 6 storeys and are reachable by lift. Check-in and check-out are possible at any time at the 24-hour reception desk. A cloakroom, a safe, a currency exchange service, room service, a laundry service, a conference room and a business centre are available. Wireless internet access allows guests to stay connected while on holiday. Wheelchair-accessible facilities are available. There are also a number of shops that make for great strolling and browsing. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the car park.
Rooms
Rooms are equipped with air conditioning and individually adjustable heating. All rooms are carpeted and include a double bed. Amenities in some rooms include a safe and a minibar. A mini fridge and a tea/coffee station are standard features. A direct dial telephone, a television with satellite/cable channels, a radio and WiFi are provided as well. A hairdryer and bathrobes are available in the bathrooms, which are equipped with a shower and a bathtub. Guests can also book wheelchair-friendly rooms with wheelchair-accessible bathrooms. The hotel has 207 non-smoking rooms and 1 smoking room.
Sports/Entertainment
The pleasantly heated water of the indoor pool area guarantees comfortable swimming. Guests can choose from a range of leisure activities, including a gym, a spa, a sauna and massage treatments.
Meals
Dining facilities include a dining room, a breakfast room, a café and a bar. The restaurant has air conditioning and high chairs for children. Bed and breakfast can be booked. A continental breakfast buffet guarantees a great start to the day. For lunch and dinner, guests can order à la carte. Special meals, including diet meals, are also available.
Payment
The following credit cards are accepted: American Express, VISA, Diners Club, JCB and MasterCard.