Best Hotels in Edinburgh: The capital of Scotland, a hilly compact city with a rich history. The city is divided into the Old Town and the Georgian New town. The Edinburgh Castle looms at the backdrop of this scenic city with neo-classical buildings, squares, and gardens.
The confluence of the rich past and the contemporary is hard to go unnoticed. If you are a nature lover or a history buff the classical ruins and the grand castles are sure to transpose you into a different era. If you plan to visit the city, here is a list of the best stays:
Best Hotels in Edinburgh
Dakota Edinburgh
This sleek black tower with 182 rooms is a celebration of the airline’s boom.
The hotel is located at South Queensferry, which is a 5-minute drive from the airport. Edinburgh city center is half an hour drive from the hotel.
The theme and style of the hotel are black and sleek and has all the modern amenities. The lifts have airplane-style windows that offer the view of the clouds as one escalates the hotel. The restaurant serves food all day including breakfast and Continental is also served here. The bar has the best collection of wines and of course Scotch.
Services and facilities: Parking, Restaurant, Room service, Bar, Wi-Fi, Fitness center. Price: £100 inclusive of breakfast & free Wi-Fi.
Old Town Chambers Luxury Serviced Apartments
This one, two or three bedrooms apartments, studio, and the penthouse are rented and a single bedroom accommodates two
The apartments are located in the Old Town, close to St. Giles Cathedral at the heart of the city. These apartments in spite of being located at the heart of the city offer a surprisingly quiet neighborhood. It is a five-minute walk from the castle and the national museum and gallery.
The apartments have a 15th-century exterior and a 21st-century interior, each apartment is unique and is fully furnished. The price of the apartments is in direct proportion to the size of the apartment
The apartments are supplied with tea, sugar, milk and Nespresso capsules on arrival. Cafes, restaurants, and bars are nearby the apartment. A Marks and Spencer food store is also located near the apartment.
Services and facilities: Bar, Fitness Centre, and Wi-Fi. Price: £152
Norton House Hotel & Spa
This mansion hotel, built in 1823 is spread on 50 acres of landscaped greens and offers a quiet and serene The hotel has the best and the largest Spa in the city and offers many special treatments and therapies.
The hotel is located at Ingliston, which is at 5-minute drive away from the airport and a 20-minute drive takes you to the city center.
The Georgian exteriors are in contrast to the modern furnishings and fittings of the rooms, the service is excellent.
The restaurant serves proper afternoon tea and the menu is straightforward. The bar has a great collection of wines.
Services and facilities: Parking, Restaurant, Room service, Bar, Pool, Wi-Fi, Fitness center, Steam Room/ hammnm, Sauna, Spa.
Price: £96 exclusive of breakfast & free Wi-Fi.
(The prices quoted may vary subject to availability and season)
