- Type: Business Travel ,Boutique ,Hip
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NileGuide Expert Says:
The most discrete five-star hotel in Edinburgh
NileGuide Expert tip:
The Atholl Restaurant seats only 14 people, so book early if you want to get in for the famous afternoon tea.
Description:
Offerings commanding views of the Firth of Forth from Great King Street, the Howard is an intimate and discreet luxury 5-star hotel. Made up of three Georgian townhouses, the 18 luxury rooms and suites feature oil paintings, antique furniture, large windows and some of the best bathrooms in town.
The Howard hotel is known for its butler service. The collection of butlers take care of everything from car parking to ironing to late-night room service to theatre bookings. You will find them very useful, whatever your reason for being in Edinburgh.
The Atholl restaurant at the hotel was originally intended as a dining room just for guests, but proved so popular with local residents - especially for its famous afternoon tea - that it has grown into a properly luxury restaurant. But it only seats 14, however so be sure to book early. The breakfast room features hand-painted murals.
The hotel drawing room, with its curving, barrel-shaped walls and deep knole sofas, is the perfect spot for pre-dinner drinks or nightcaps.
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User Reviews for The Howard Hotel
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Charming Hotel
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We spent 3 nights at The Howard and had a lovely experience there. The hotel is a charming boutique. The room was very spacious, the bathroom was as well, it was all that we expected....
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- posted on 05.24.12
- by mdb2
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Relaxing with excellent food and service
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My wife and I spent two nights at The Howard, dining in their Atholl restaurant both nights and we really enjoyed our stay. The old style bedroom was large and comfortable and had...
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- posted on 05.16.12
- by KennethB987
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Edinburgh May 1952
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This hotel does not deserve a 5 star at all. Very pricey therefore you would expect excellence in all domains. The breakfast was good. Decor is tired. Bathroom very nice but lacking...
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- posted on 05.16.12
- by DominiqueM288
Awards:
Frommer's
- Highly Recommended 2010
Other features:
Modem ports in most rooms.
- Details
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Contact:
- visit website
- tel: 44 131 557 3500
- fax: 44 131 332 9631
- send email
Address:
- 34 GREAT KING STREET
- Edinburgh EH3 6QH
Amenities:
- breakfast included
- business-facilities
- currency-exchange
- handicap-accessible
- internet-available
- laundry
- non-smoking
- parking
- restaurant
- room-service
- more
Payments:
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Hotel star rating:
- User Rating
