The Best Luxury Edinburgh Hotels

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The Edinburgh Residence is one of the finest luxury hotels in Scotland. Grand staircases and classic wood paneling greet guests, while rooms have all the modern conveniences. This hotel is on the same level of its townhouse siblings -- the Bonham, the Howard, and Channings.

Categorised as 'classic', 'grand' and 'townhouse', the 5-star suites are more like apartments, with magnificent proportions that really allow you to spread out and make yourself at home. In some, the sitting rooms are adjoining, and in others they are self-contained.

Afternoon tea and drinks is available in the drawing room.

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This fine Georgian building is located towards the east end of bustling Princes Street. The simply decorated and furnished rooms have en suite facilities and amenities. There are fine views of Edinburgh Castle from the traditional British restaurant and lounge area. A healthy range of snacks is available from Heidi's Pantry and there is a relaxing ambience in the newly refurbished Glendale Bar.

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This Georgian four-star hotel is just 2 minutes away from Waverly Station. Situated on North Bridge overlooking the Royal Mile, it is just minutes away from Princes Street and the legendary Edinburgh Castle. The rooms have a hint of Scottish design, and you can pamper yourself in the hotel's beauty rooms.

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This is no ordinary bar, restaurant or boutique hotel; this is Tigerlily. Tigerlily is an award-winning, converted Georgian Townhouse in Edinburgh city centre. Guests experience an atmosphere of unabashed glamour and unparalleled luxury. This exclusive 4 star boutique hotel offers every comfort – like beds by the acre, sensuous fabrics and plasma screens. Tigerlily is perfect for business, pleasure and everything in between.

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The Balmoral Hotel was initially built in 1902, but has been completely refurbished by its new owners, Rocco Forte. The results are impressive, an excellent blend of Edwardian character with thoroughly modern amenities. Striking an imposing figure, it dominates the east end of Princes Street, affording superb views of the Castle, Gardens and Old Town and is handily situated beside Waverley Station.

This five-star luxury hotel might be out of most tourists' price range (it is usually the sleeping quarters of visiting celebrities like J.K. Rowling and Brittany Spears). But everyone is free to admire its lovely exterior, which boasts a large clock that is set two minutes fast to make sure passengers will be on time to catch their trains at the adjacent Waverly Station.