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 Bank's nine rooms, situated above popular post-work hangout Logie Baird's Bar, are accessed via a hidden doorway at the rear. The mood is determinedly Caledonian, with wood...
1 South BridgeThe 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 BridgeConsidering the location on one of the busiest roads of the city, the rooms at this stylish boutique hotel are surprisingly serene. Beechwood panelling and bold blocks of...
72-80 CausewaysideSir 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 GardensDunstane 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 TerraceIf 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...
19-21 George StreetThe 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...
2 Greenside PlaceAt 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 StreetBuilt 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 StreetThis old-fashioned hotel is set in a handsome Victorian townhouse next to the Royal Botanic Garden. Rooms at the rear are compact but exude plenty of warmth, with thick...
5 Inverleith TerracePart 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...
16 George StreetSpread across three adjacent townhouses, the Links' 26 rooms are now bright and modern, thanks to an extensive redecoration. The atmosphere is lively and good-humoured, but ...
4 Alvanley Terrace