The Apex International's dramatic 2002 transformation from bland mid-market residence to sleek designer spot still holds steady, epitomising mainstream contemporary style. All...
31-35 GrassmarketThe 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...
North BridgeSir 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...
15 South Learmonth GardensLocated on a leafy crescent in Broughton, the Claremont comprises two huge Georgian houses knocked into one. The rooms won't win any design awards, but they are clean and...
14-15 Claremont CrescentDunstane House dates back to 1852. The traditional decor of the public rooms is complemented by a quaint country feel in the bedrooms, where floral bedspreads and decorative...
4 West CoatesThe Minto provides a cheap stopover for groups; there's often a wedding or party taking place in the hotel's function suite. While the establishment falls firmly into the...
16-18 Minto StreetLike 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)...
7 Rothesay TerraceAs with most hotels in the Holiday Inn Express chain, this Picardy Place operation offers convenient, good-value accommodation without too much character. There are six floors...
Britannia WayThis listed building has been transformed from offices into five floors of bedrooms in patterned greens, golds and reds. The best rooms are situated at the front of the hotel,...
42 Frederick StreetAt 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...
4 Princes StreetAs with most hotels in the Holiday Inn Express chain, this Picardy Place operation offers convenient, good-value accommodation without too much character. There are six floors...
Picardy PlaceBuilt 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...
34 Great King StreetLocated 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...
81 Holyrood RoadThe first operation in the Malmaison chain set new standards for the city's hotel trade and helped push along the resurgence of Leith. Its Arthur's Suite penthouse has views of...
1 Tower PlaceEdinburgh isn't exactly packed with comfortable, affordable accommodation; any moderately priced addition to its list of hotel options is welcome, even when it arrives in the...
80 Lauriston Place