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Situated in the heart of Princes Street directly opposite Edinburgh Castle, most bedrooms enjoy unrivalled views of the Castle and its surroundings. The hotel offers a 15% discount on parking at the St James Centre, free Wi-Fi and Brasserie Restaurant. Built in the late 19th Century the hotel extends to five floors with a lift accessing all areas except the fifth floor flat. The Member's Drawing Room which is located on the first floor offers the ideal place to relax; there is a selection of ... Morenewspapers and magazines for guests to enjoy. The rooftop vantage point is open to members and guests on Fireworks night at the end of Edinburgh Festival and on Hogmanay, on these spectacular occasions guests have the benefit from having one of the finest addresses in Edinburgh.Each bedroom provides fresh comfortable surroundings, with the latest technology unobtrusively installed to ensure guests can have access to the internet and a wide range of TV or radio programmes without the hardware overwhelming the room. Each room is different in shape and size which is to be expected of late 19th Century buildings, period features have been retained where possible while providing flexibility for guests to enjoy their stay.The second floor is often the busiest part of the hotel with the Bar which offers snacks and meals throughout the day from 11:00 AM until 9:00 PM in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. The Castle Restaurant with the popular window tables should be booked in advance to avoid disappointment. Breakfast is served 7:30 9:30 (8:30-10:00 on Sunday), lunch is served 12:30-2:00PM, High Tea is served 5:30-6:30PM and Dinner is served 6:30-9:00PM.The inspiring capital of Scotland is a historic, cosmopolitan and cultured city. Edinburgh Castle dominates the city-centre skyline and from its ramparts you can look down on medieval lanes and elegant, sweeping terraces that hold over a thousand years of history, mystery and tradition. Yet you will also see a modern dynamic capital where international festivals attract the world's leading performers, galleries displaying cutting-edge modern art, and bars restaurants and clubs which create a lively cosmopolitan atmosphere with a distinct Scottish twist.There is an abundance of attractions in the city including Edinburgh and Craigmillar Castle and Palace of Holyroodhouse; Camera Obscura and World of Illusions, St Giles and St Mary's Episcopel Cathedral, Clan Tartan Centre, Jim Garrahy's Fudge Kitchen. There are many art galleries and museums within the city, Malleny Gardens and Royal Botanic Garden, fascinating houses and monuments which are steeped in history, Nature Reserves and the famous Edinburgh Zoo.Please note rooms are situated at the front and rear of hotel, please request which you would prefer at time of booking. Rooms are subject to availability.Please Note: From September 2012 to March 2013 Due to essential maintenance work there will be restricted view in the rooms overlooking the castle We apologize for all the inconvenience caused. Less

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