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Housed in a 1780s building, this upscale hotel is set among the shops of George Street and is an 8-minute walk from both Edinburgh Waverley train station and Edinburgh Castle.

Posh rooms feature flat-screen TVs with cable channels, free Wi-Fi, and laptop safes. Some have views over the Firth of Forth, and suites add living spaces and iPod docks. Room service is available.

A buzzy restaurant and bar serves modern Scottish cuisine in a richly furnished dining room.

In a refined Georgian building, this upscale hotel is an 11-minute walk from the Scottish National Gallery and less than 1 mile from Edinburgh Castle.

Refined rooms feature WiFi and flat-screen TVs, plus tea and coffeemaking equipment. Upgraded rooms and suites add desks and sitting areas; 24-hour room service is available.

There's an elegant restaurant/grill, a cosy bar and a relaxed lounge. Additional amenities include a fitness centre with an indoor pool, a gym and a sauna, plus a full-service spa (fee).