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Balmoral Hotel, Edinburgh
A luxury hotel in the true sense of the word, Rocco Forte Hotels' Balmoral, with its majestic clock tower, is a stylish five-star property in the very heart of Edinburgh. While many Edinburgh hotels claim to have Edinburgh's landmarks on their doorstep, few can say their doorstep is a landmark. Located on Princes Street, in Edinburgh's main shopping area and next to Waverley Station, The Balmoral is close to the leading luxury department stores and within striking distance of many Edinburgh attractions.The Balmoral offers 188 opulent suites and stylish rooms with views towards Edinburgh Castle, the Old Town, or the hotel's internal courtyard. All the bedrooms were fully refurbished in the hotel's recent £7 million refurbishment programme. When it comes to fine-dining, the choice of restaurants at The Balmoral matches the mood of the moment. With attentive but non-intrusive service, guests can choose from the hotel's Michelin-starred number one restaurant with outstanding cuisine provided by Chef Jeff Bland; Hadrian's for chic and informal dining; Palm Court for cocktails or traditional afternoon tea and NB's Bar for a relaxing drink with live entertainment. For the ultimate in relaxation, the Balmoral Spa is an exclusive retreat in the heart of the city. Voted the 'Best UK Urban Day Spa' in Condé Nast Traveller's 2005 Readers' Spa Awards, it offers five treatment rooms, a swimming pool, sauna, steam room, gymnasium and exercise studio.
 
Apex Waterloo Place, Edinburgh
With a rich history, this landmark building at the east end of Princes Street in Edinburgh returns to hotel trading after 120 years. Built in 1819, the Waterloo Hotel was the first purpose-built large scale hotel in Edinburgh and is located moments from Waverley train station and the city’s main shopping district. Advertised in 1819 as “an establishment where strangers could see the manners of the people and mix with the society of the place", Apex Waterloo Place combines the traditional features of this historic building with the contemporary style that Apex Hotels have become well known for. Their restaurant, Elliot’s, combines the traditional listed features of this magnificent historic building with contemporary design. The head chef, John Brandon, has created mouthwatering menus - offering an array of ‘modern Scottish’ dishes, he takes great pride in ensuring that all his dishes are hearty and tasty.

 
The Bonham Hotel, Edinburgh
Welcome to the Bonham hotel Edinburgh, a luxury boutique hotel with free car parking. This privately owned and run hotel is owned by the Town House Company, which is headquartered in Edinburgh, Scotland and is chaired by Peter Taylor, our owner. Peter Taylor's private collection gives you refreshing and memorable experiences throughout his family of 4 and 5 star luxury hotels, which also include Channings, The Howard and The Edinburgh Residence. The Bonham, one of the coolest hotels in Edinburgh - where you'll enjoy an uplifting contemporary ambiance within the classic timelessness of a Victorian town house. Experience Edinburgh's most timeless contemporary restaurant, Restaurant at the Bonham. You'll be tempted by distinct European-inspired food and enticed by provocative wines. Furthermore, be inspired by the most stimulating and personalised events venue in Edinburgh - The Events Room at The Bonham. You'll discover an uplifting contemporary ambiance within a creative and character-rich environment. During your stay you will be accommodated in one of 48 individually decorated bedrooms.
 
Channings Hotel, Edinburgh

Channings, recently voted 'Edinburgh Hotel of the Year' and regarded as one of the friendliest hotels in Edinburgh, where you'll enjoy country-style tranquillity in a city setting and be charmed by their people. Experience great food and flavoursome wine in a warm and welcoming ambience in Channings Restaurant. The team of Chefs has developed an impressive repertoire of modern and exciting dishes, which culminates in a menu focusing on seasonality and high quality, organic produce. Alternatively, relax in their vibrant wine bar and enjoy a pre-dinner cocktail, a light lunch or sit down to a meal from our extensive bar menu - a great place to meet any time of day! For that romantic stay, choose to 'spoil yourself' in a luxurious four-poster bed and bathe in an oval bath designed for two! With antique furniture and prints as your surroundings, tranquillity and contentment ensure a visit to remember. Rooms are striking yet elegant, tailored and classic, with a combination of textured fabrics such as linen, silk, suede and velvet and deep, rich colours - providing comfortable and relaxing surroundings for you during your stay. Many of the rooms offer breath-taking views of Edinburgh, while others over-look the private gardens (which are yours to enjoy in the warmer months as well as a sun terrace which captures the sun all day!)
 
Macdonald Marine Hotel, North Berwick
The Macdonald Marine Hotel & Spa has recently undergone a multi million pound refurbishment returning the hotel to its former glory. This Victorian building is located at the heart of East Lothian's golfing coast. The hotel overlooks the North Berwick Championship Golf Course as well as Firth of Forth. With the addition of a magnificent Spa, with an 18-metre pool, the hotel will be the natural choice for golf and leisure guests. The well proportioned public areas and many of the bedrooms enjoy the spectacular view. The bedrooms come in a variety of sizes, some are impressively large. The Craigleith Restaurant offers a mix of Scottish and International cuisine, whilst the Links Bar and Sea View Lounge serves a range of light meals throughout the day.
 
Nether Abbey Hotel, North Berwick
The Nether Abbey has been owned by successive generations of the same family for almost forty years. In 2004 the Hotel shut for extensive renovations and refurbishment with simply stunning results. Although priding themselves on old fashioned personal service there is nothing staid or old fashioned about the Hotel. The public areas are open plan, cool, contemporary and with all the sophistication you would expect from a city centre bar and restaurant. They take great pride in the food and drink they offer with the emphasis on quality and fresh local ingredients – there’s a good chance that the guy sitting next to you at the Bar will have caught the Sea Bass you had for dinner! The hotel's thirteen bedrooms, all en-suite and individually decorated, deliver a high level of comfort. North Berwick is a charming seaside town with sandy beaches, a picturesque harbour and a bustling high street surrounded by beautiful countryside
 
The Golf Inn, Gullane
The Golf Inn is situated in the heart of Gullane village, in the heart of East Lothian golfing country.. Gullane itself is located 19 miles east of Edinburgh. The Golf Inn is an ideal venue from which to discover the many pleasures this area has to offer, along with your golf trip of course! All 14 bedrooms are en-suite with tea and coffee making facilities, remote control TV, radio, and voice-mail message telephone system. A laundry service is also available. Their upstairs lounge, with it's roaring fire, is exclusively for the use of the residents. The lounge bar serves lunches and evening meal, not to mention an almost inexhaustible selection of single malt whiskies, whilst the restaurant offers fresh locally sourced produce to make dining a pleasure.
 
Duck's at Kilspindie House Hotel, Aberlady
At Duck’s they have a simple code when it comes to cuisine and hospitality: fresh, flavoursome food, a warm welcome and a relaxing stay’ Kilspindie House Hotel is the ideal base for exploring all that Edinburgh and the Lothian’s have to offer: beautiful countryside, sandy beaches, historic buildings and a number of popular visitor attractions. Ducks at Kilspindie House hosts 26 en-suite rooms all with central heating, hairdryers, ironing facilities, direct dial telephones, wireless internet, colour televisions and tea/coffee making facilities. A popular bar with locals and newcomers alike, they endeavour to make everyone feel comfortable and welcolme
 
The Open Arms, Dirleton

Dating from 1185, this family run hotel stands at the foot of the village green overlooking the 13th Century Castle. Quiet lounges with open fires add to the warmth of personal welcome. All bedrooms are highly decorated, and as one would expect of a building of this age, variety in size and style. The bright and spacious garden rooms with flat screen television tend to be the most popular choice as they have patio doors opening out onto the garden where guests can enjoy the invigorating east coast air. Guests can choose to dine in the Deveau’s Brasserie, a bright and informal restaurant overlooking the Castle or in the more formal Library restaurant with fine dining. In warm weather guests can enjoy the bright atmosphere of the hotel or outside in the courtyard. During the cold weather snug lounges and log fires invite you to relax and savour all that is available. Many of the 12 rooms offer views of Dirleton Castle, the village or the village green.
 
The Castle Inn, Dirleton
A very warm welcome awaits you at the award-winning Castle Inn, a completely restored, family run, 19th century Scottish coaching inn overlooking the village green in the shadow of Dirleton Castle, the 12th century stronghold of the De Vaux family. The Castle Inn is personally managed hands-on by Bert D’Agostino assisted by a small team of dedicated staff and is well known throughout East Lothian and beyond for the warmth of it’s hospitality and superb food, having won the prestigious accolade of “Best Bistro Meal in East Lothian” awarded by East Lothian Council in October 2009. The Castle Inn combines a traditional village pub (featuring a large secluded beer garden) with a busy bistro, restaurant, and 5 comfortable bedrooms, all en-suite. Food is served in the bistro all day every day from noon with last orders at 9.00 pm and their restaurant is open on Friday & Saturday nights, and all day on Sunday. Their popular menu uses fresh produce, locally sourced from East Lothian producers whenever possible.