Description of the Hotel
This historic hotel offers its guests a harmonious combination of traditional and contemporary design. It consists of a total of 52 rooms on 7 floors of which 1 is a suite and 3 are disability-friendly rooms. The splendid building was once a Victorian maternity clinic and has been carefully restored. Now it offers business travellers and holidaymakers alike excellent service and accommodation. The hotel has a lobby with a 24-hour reception, a hotel safe, a currency exchange desk, a lift and public Internet access. Further facilities include a friendly bar, a restaurant and laundry and room services. Please note the hotel is completely non-smoking.
Location description
The world famous Princes Street, situated below Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Mile and the resurgent 'Grassmarket' area, with excellent pubs, boutiques, shops and restaurants, are all just a few minutes' walk from this historic hotel. The commercial and financial district of Edinburgh is also extremely close to the hotel. The International Conference Centre is just around 1.5 km away.
Description of the rooms
The rooms are decorated in contemporary style and aim to provide guests with comfort rather than minimalist art. The building's origins in 1879 have left it with some unique forms and features. On the higher floors there are turrets and alcove. The disability-friendly rooms have won awards from the local tourist board for their high standards. The rooms each come with an en suite bathroom with a hairdryer, a satellite/ cable TV, a radio, a tray with tea and coffee supplies, a minibar and a fridge.
