Historic Hotels in Edinburgh, UK

Historic Hotels in Edinburgh, UK
Edinburgh, Scotland has a rich history going back to the first century AD, when the Romans arrived on the scene. Present day Edinburgh is known for its mix of the historical with a contemporary feel. The famous Royal Mile is a stretch of road that links historic Edinburgh Castle to the Palace of Holyroodhouse, with shopping, pubs, restaurants, hotels and many other attractions in between.

Prestonfield House Hotel

This opulent five-star luxury hotel was built in 1687 as the home of Edinburgh's Lord Provost. Known for its opulent décor, this historic hotel is five minutes from the Royal Mile. The hotel is a former private home, surrounded by 20 acres of gardens and parks available to guests who want to enjoy a bit of the outdoors while still in the middle of the city. The hotel has 23 guest rooms and suites, an on-site restaurant, several private dining rooms, and extravagantly styled public areas and salons. Many celebrities including Princess Grace, Elton John and Sean Connery have stayed here over the years.

Prestonfield House Hotel
1 Priestfield Rd.
Edinburgh, EH16 5UT
UK
011 (+44) 0131 225 7800
prestonfield.com

Old Waverly Hotel

The Old Waverly Hotel was built as a temperance hotel in the early 1800s by Robert Cranston. It was originally known as the Waverly Hotel until Mr. Cranston built a new Waverley Hotel at Waterloo Place in 1868. At that point, this establishment's name was changed to the Old Waverley. This hotel is less than a minute's walk from the Waverley Railway Station, right in the center of Edinburgh's New Town area. Rooms have wireless Internet access, en suite bathroom facilities, room service and views of Edinburgh Castle, historic Old Town and Princes Street Gardens.

Old Waverly Hotel
43 Princes St.
Edinburgh, EH2 2BY
UK
011 (+44) 0131 556 4648
oldwaverley.co.uk

Bonham Hotel

The Bonham Hotel is situated in Edinburgh's West End in a row of Victorian townhouse buildings originally built as private homes in the late 19th century by John Lessels. Over the years, the townhomes were transformed into a private medical clinic and then University of Edinburgh residence halls. In 1997, the Town House Company purchased the buildings, did a complete renovation and turned it into the hotel that it is today. With 48 guest rooms and suites, an on-site restaurant and a contemporary art collection spread throughout the facility, the hotel has earned a reputation for its contemporary ambiance in a historical setting. All rooms have private bathrooms, free Internet access, television, 24-hour room service, mini-bar, tea and coffeemakers and ironing facilities.

Bonham Hotel
35 Drumsheugh Gardens
Edinburgh EH3 7RN
UK
011 (+44) 0131 226 6050
thebonham.com

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