Opened in 1999 to capitalise on the other developments around Holyrood, chief among them the Scottish Parliament, the Macdonald has always had a business feel. There's a gym, a small swimming pool and beauty treatment rooms, but it's the exclusive Club Floor, with its upgraded rooms and views of Holyrood Park, that's the stand-out feature. The decor is a little bit dated these days, but the location makes up for it.
Area Old Town
Transport Bus 35, 36
Telephone 0870 194 2106
Rates £75-250 double.
Facilities Business centre. Bar/café. Concierge. Disabled-adapted rooms. Gym. Internet: Wireless (paid) (£10). Parking: Parking (paid) (£15). Swimming pools. Restaurant. Room service. Spa facilities.
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