3 Weekend-Escape Edinburgh Hotels to Book Now
Walkable and overflowing with must-see, must eat options Edinburgh is a city that never disappoints - and whether you plan to explore the town, indulge in a long baths and visits to the bar, each of these gorgeous hotels offer a distinctively warm Scottish welcome.
The Balmoral Hotel
Rising high above Princes Street, The Balmoral is a retreat in the center of the city. Behind the walls of the landmark hotel’s 1902 Victorian edifice, 187 bedrooms evoke a luxurious country house style and feature sweeping views of the Princes Street Gardens and Edinburgh Castle. A soothing palette of blue and greens, Italian marble baths, signature robes and toiletries by Irene Forte offer plenty of reasons to stay in but don’t miss the hotel's Michelin-starred Number One restaurant. Cap off a day of shopping and exploring the Old Town with tea in the glass-domed Palm Court - gorgeously decked out in hand-painted de Gournay wallpaper it’s easily one of the prettiest rooms in town - or enjoy a dram at SCOTCH, the Balmoral’s signature whisky bar where there’s over 500 varieties to choose from. The Balmoral’s spa offers indulgent treatments for the body along with a Finnish sauna, Turkish steam room, and swimming pool.
1 Princes St, Edinburgh EH2 2EQ, UK Visit: The Balmoral
The living room of the palatial Scone & Crombie Suite. Photo/The Rocco Forte Hotels
The Dunstane Houses
Located 2 miles west of the Old Town in Edinburgh’s Haymarket neighborhood the Dunstane Houses luxurious old-world oasis. Comprised of two Victorian houses (Dunstane and Hampton) the family-owned hotel features 35 boasts 35 rooms and suites overflowing with thoughtful details that make it feel like your Scottish home. Luxury touches includes handmade Vispring beds, Egyptian cotton sheets, fluffy bathrobes, Brodies of Edinburgh coffee and home-made shortbread. The Ba’ Bar & Lounge specializes in food made with local, seasonal Scottish produce from small suppliers, and hosts relaxed but refined all-day dining, including an extensive breakfast menu and daily afternoon tea featuring treats baked in house and teas from the Tea Lovers’ Company.
4 W Coates, Edinburgh EH12 5JQ, United Kingdom. Visit: The Dunstane Houses
The Dunstane Suite offers a roll-top copper bath with views the Pentland Hills. Photo/Pride of Britain Hotels.
Fingal
The Fingal hotel offers an elegance stay in a unique setting. Originally commissioned to travel the waters of some of Scotland’s most remote locations, this retired ship now sits permanently berthed on Edinburgh's waterfront in the historic port of Leith. Featuring 22 rooms with curved walls, portholes and gleaming brass finishes a stay at The Fingal features luxe comforts (rain showers and under floor heating) with unique interior architecture like a glass elevator and walkway that offers guests a view into the ship’s engine room. Enjoy predinner cocktails up on original teak deck under the stars before dining at the Lighthouse Restaurant & Bar with its art deco interiors and shimmering ceiling.
Alexandra Dock, Historic Port of Leith, Edinburgh, EH6 7DX Visit: Fingal Edinburgh
Seasonal dishes using locally sourced or foraged ingredients take centerstage at the Lighthouse Restaurant. Photo/Courtesy Pride of Britain Hotels.
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