Location
The pleasant city hotel enjoys a peaceful inner city location within a short distance of Edinburgh Zoo and some 10 minutes from the city centre. There are many shopping venues as well as countless bars, restaurants and nightclubs to be found in the surrounding area (within 4 km of the hotel) and the main train station is also just 4 km away. Links to the public transport network can easily be reached on foot and transfer to the airport takes about 25 minutes. It is some 9 km to the seaside and the nearest ski area.
Facilities
44 single rooms and 259 double rooms are located on 5 storeys and can be reached by lift. The friendly staff at the reception desk in the lobby are happy to answer any questions. The hotel provides a safe, room service, a laundry service, a conference room and a business centre. Wireless internet access (for a fee) allows guests to stay connected while on holiday. The hotel has wheelchair-accessible facilities. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the car park.
Rooms
Air conditioning and central heating ensure that rooms maintain comfortable temperatures. Rooms include a double bed. A safe and a minibar are also available. A refrigerator and a tea/coffee station are standard features. Equipped with a direct dial telephone, a television with satellite/cable channels, a radio and WiFi, the rooms provide many ways for guests to stay connected and entertained. Bathrooms are equipped with a shower and a bathtub, as well as a hairdryer. The hotel has 303 non-smoking rooms.
Sports/Entertainment
The sports and entertainment facilities at the hotel ensure that guests have plenty of activities to choose from during their stay. The hot tub in the pool area promises pure relaxation. There are many ways to relax or stay active at the hotel, including a gym, a spa and a sauna.
Meals
Dining facilities include a dining room, a café and a bar. The non-smoking restaurant provides high chairs for children. A variety of catering options can be booked. Guests can choose between bed and breakfast and half board. A delicious and varied buffet is prepared for breakfast every day, and a set menu can be ordered at lunch and dinner.
Payment
The following credit cards are accepted: American Express, VISA, Diners Club, JCB and MasterCard.