Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland, is home to one of the most visited tourist attractions in the United Kingdom: Edinburgh Castle. Other major attractions for visitors to Edinburgh include the Royal Botanical Garden, Edinburgh Zoo and the Royal Museum of Scotland. Edinburgh is also home to the University of Edinburgh, Heriot-Watt University and Napier University. The area boasts breathtaking landscapes such as the Firth of Forth, an estuary of the River Forth.
The Balmoral Hotel has 188 rooms and suites located in the heart of downtown Edinburgh. Many of the city's finest department stores are situated within easy walking distance of the Waverly train station. The Edinburgh International Airport is a 25 minutes' drive away. Some of the rooms at the Balmoral have views of Edinburgh Castle and the Old Town. All rooms are equipped with interactive television with UK and satellite channels, broadband Internet and en-suite bathrooms.
The Balmoral Hotel
1 Princes St.
Edinburgh, Scotland EH2 2EQ
011-44-131-556-2414
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Winner of several prestigious hotel awards, including the "Top 50 Hottest Hotels in the World" from Condé Nast Traveler. All rooms are stylishly decorated, and come with satellite television, one-hour of complimentary Wi-Fi Internet access, en-suite bathrooms and complimentary bathrobes. Wi-Fi is available at no charge in the public areas. Guests may choose from a traditional Scottish breakfast or continental breakfast for an extra fee.
The Glasshouse
2 Greenside Place
Edinburgh, Scotland EH1 3AA
011-44-131-525-8200
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The Scotsman Hotel was once a newspaper printing house, and subsequently converted into a hotel. Great care was taken to maintain the original features of the printing house. Guests are treated to complimentary Wi-Fi Internet, newspapers and shoe shine service. The rooms have satellite television and en-suite bathrooms with luxury toiletries. The Scotsman Spa & Health Club on the first two floors of the hotel may be used by guests.
Scotsman Hotel
20 North Bridge
Edinburgh, Scotland EH1 1TR
011-44-131-556-5565
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