Hotels in Edinburgh

Old and new Edinburgh blend perfectly in this landmark hotel, once the railway hotel for Waverley station, with its distinctive clock tower. Situated at the east end of Princes Street, the Balmoral is in the very heart of the city and offers great views of the castle. The hotel has a choice of bars and restaurants, including the Michelin-starred number one. The Balmoral Spa is highly acclaimed, with ESPA and Ytsara treatments, and there's also a fully equipped gym and a decent sized pool. One of the best luxury hotels in Edinburgh.

This distinctive and luxurious hotel on Edinburgh's North Bridge is housed in the former offices of The Scotsman newspaper. Many of the building's original features have been retained and wooden panelling and high ceilings mingle with contemporary art and high-tech facilities. There are 68 bedrooms, individually decorated and equipped with everything one would expect in a luxury hotel, plus quirkily - an Edinburgh Monopoly set. The conference and meeting facilities include a custom built screening room. The Scotsman Spa, covering two whole floors of the hotel, has 7 treatment rooms, a fully equipped gym and a decent-sized pool.

The seaside suburb of South Queensferry would be a convenient option for travellers who plan to combine their visit to Edinburgh with a tour of Fife or other parts of Scotland. The Orocco Pier, formerly an old coaching inn, is located between the southern landfalls of the two bridges. Most of the chic modern rooms look out on to either the village or the spectacular Forth Rail Bridge (even some of the bathrooms have views of the bridge!). The picture windows in the popular restaurant have stunning views of the Firth of Forth and both bridges.