Edinburgh
The Dunstane Houses, Edinburgh
18/04/2022 .
Hotel du Vin
25/09/2018 .
It’s the Edinburgh Festival and we could hardly be in a better position for the fringe fun. Hotel du Vin & Bistro is near bustling Bristo Square, but a peaceful distance from the hoards in a historic building that’s accessed through a characterful courtyard complete with a cute Cigar Bothy.
Read the full story hereThe Principal Edinburgh
13/07/2017 .
Things have changed since I last stayed at 19-21 George Street. The former George Hotel is now The Principal Edinburgh and its facelift is looking good.
Read the full story hereThe Glasshouse Hotel. An amazing Edinburgh Tardis.
20/07/2015 .
The Glasshouse Hotel is something of a Tardis: walking past the beautiful old church near Edinburgh’s iconic Calton Hill, you’d have no idea that the facade leads into a modern 77 room hotel, beautifully designed to both compliment the traditional exterior and to make the most of its scenic setting.
Read the full story hereChester Residence named Small Hotel of the Year
12/02/2015 .
An exclusive collection of 23 5-star Georgian townhouse apartments in the heart of Edinburgh’s elegant West End has won top spot in a well respected awards competition. The Chester Residence named small hotel of the year in the TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice® Awards 2015 claimed the ‘No1 Luxury Hotel in the UK’ and the ‘7th Best Luxury Hotel in Europe’ titles.
Read the full story hereDalhousie Castle Hotel. Edinburgh, Scotland
12/02/2014 .
Well this was a first. Getting from London to Edinburgh in only four and a half hours by train with Virgin Trains, and when we worked it out it actually took less time than flying and a fraction of the cost too. And Waverley is one of those grand old stations that plonk you slap in the middle of town in-between Edinburgh’s wonderful medieval old town and the Georgian new town. It really is a wonderful city, but I wanted some country air too and the four star luxurious Dalhousie Castle Hotel is only eight miles or a 15 minute bus ride away.
Read the full story hereWeekend in Edinburgh. What can you pack in?
27/08/2013This entry was posted in Edinburgh, Europe and Middle East, Hotel Reviews, Scotland, United Kingdom and tagged best attractions in Edinburgh, Edinburgh highlights, Edinburgh in 48 hours, weekend in Edinburgh on .
It’s getting late in the evening at the old castle, and I’m sitting watching the closing of the Edinburgh Tattoo.
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