The Apex International's dramatic 2002 transformation from bland mid-market residence to sleek designer spot still holds steady, epitomising mainstream contemporary style. All...

Sharing a building with the Traverse Theatre, Andrew Radford's flagship restaurant changed the rules of Edinburgh's fine dining scene when it opened back in 1993. These days...

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...

Although it is just a few minutes' walk from the bustling west end of Princes Street, the Bonham hotel feels delightfully secluded. The menu served in its light and spacious...

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)...

Even the anti-fashion brigade has had to admit that Harvey Nicks' fourth-floor restaurant and brasserie are pretty good. The views over the Forth are tremendous, the decor is...

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...

Looking out from first-floor level down a curving, cobbled brae, the Grain Store is a comforting presence. Stone-walled, wooden-floored and candlelit, it's been a city...

Chef and proprietor George Kelso built Haldanes' reputation as one of the city's most accomplished Franco-Scottish restaurants. In early 2006, it moved from Albany Street to...

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...