Tucked away in a corner of the New Town and converted from three Georgian townhouse, the Albany is a discreet spot, albeit one priced a little higher than its rather basic...

The block-long Carlton offers fine views of the city from every room, something that even its five-star competitors can't match. A dramatic and long-overdue renovation a couple...

Sir Ernest Shackleton lived here a century ago, and much of Channings' decor is inspired by the polar explorer, including a huge blow-up print of Endurance. The bedrooms are...

Like the Howard, its sister property, the Edinburgh Residence is identifiable only by a discreet gold plaque. The three categories of suites (Town House, Grand and Classic)...

If the Balmoral and Caledonian are the king and queen of the city's hotels, then the George is the prince. Carvers, the restaurant, remains one of the grandest old-style hotel...

The clue is in the name of this hotel, behind the façade of the former Lady Glenorchy church at the foot of Calton Hill. Floor-to-ceiling windows in every room offer impressive...

At the west end of Princes Street, the Hilton Caledonian's imposing red sandstone façade has made the hotel an Edinburgh landmark. The Caley steadfastly refuses to follow any...

Built in 1829, the Howard is a perfect example of how to successfully combine Georgian style with modern luxury. The terraced suites in the basement have their own separate...

Part of a new £12 million entertainment complex in a former office building, Le Monde is quite unlike any other hotel in Edinburgh. The theme, as the name suggests, is the...

Located a caber's toss from the new Scottish Parliament, the Holyrood Hotel, perhaps unsurprisingly, was built with the business traveller in mind. The rooms are furnished with...

The hotel was refurbished in 2005, giving it a more contemporary look throughout; its rather grandiose name belies a welcoming residence. Rooms vary in both size and outlook;...

Constructed in the late 1980s, the Radisson's faux-Gothic façade was designed to blend with its historic neighbours (judge for yourself whether it succeeds). The interior style...

The Roxburghe's exterior remains faithful to Robert Adam's Georgian design, but its interior has been transformed into an almost seamless blend of 19th-century elegance and...

A gentlemen's club vibe is still very much in evidence on entering this classic Georgian townhouse, just a short walk from Princes Street. Founded in 1919 as a tribute to those...