The Holyrood Hotel
Modern hotel near Holyrood Palace
The Holyrood Hotel is located close to Edinburgh City Centre at the foot of the Royal Mile. Since its opening in 1999, the Holyrood Hotel took quick steps to becoming one of Edinburgh's most popular hotels.
The hotel keeps distinguished company as it is located next to the new Scottish Parliament and to the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the Queen's official residence while in Scotland. The Holyrood Hotel overlooks Dynamic Earth, one of the best science centres in Scotland and part of Holyrood Park with its impressive extinct volcano and crags.
The location of the hotel has many strong points. While still in Edinburgh City Centre, the Holyrood Hotel is not in a very busy traffic area despite its proximity to the Scottish Parliament. You have instant access to one of Edinburgh's most historic royal buildings and the chance to enjoy the fresh air and stunning views from Holyrood Park on a morning jog or walk.
Royal Mile
The Holyrood Hotel is right next to the Royal Mile so it's only a few minutes' walk to all the specialized shops, pubs and restaurants of Edinburgh's most historic street. Staying at the hotel is good value for money because it is close to the Royal Mile, one of the Edinburgh's most abundant attractions areas, and yet far enough from the very heart of Edinburgh's City Centre where most hotels are so expensive.
The location of the Holyrood Hotel can be a problem for some because reaching Edinburgh City Centre by foot involves an uphill stroll, somewhat steep in parts. There is a bus stop, however, at the foot of the Royal Mile. Just hop on the bus and simply get off on North Bridge.
Hotel description and facilities
This tall coffee and cream coloured six-storey modern hotel is young on the Edinburgh accommodation scene but only two years after its opening it won the AA's Inspectors' 'Scottish Hotel of the Year 2001' award.
The Holyrood Hotel has all the modern facilities you can expect of a four-star hotel, some even better than other hotels of comparable ratings located at the heart of Edinburgh.
Unlike other hotels in Edinburgh, the Holyrood offers free use of gym, swimming pool, sauna and steam room for all guests. The Vital health club at the Holyrood Hotel includes a 14-metre swimming pool, hydrobath, gym and beauty treatments. The gym has a personally-tailored computerised fitness programme for each guest.
The hotel's restaurant was built on the site of a former glass-glowing workshop and is one of the finest in the Holyrood area of Edinburgh. The Flints restaurant, rated by the AA is an informal-style bistro, combines fresh ingredients from Scotland an abroad to prepare simplistic and full of flavour fishes.
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Scottish Parliament Pictures and information on the Scottish Parliament in Holyrood.
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