some have city views and 4-poster beds. polished rooms have en suite bathrooms with designer toiletries plus tvs, wifi, and tea and coffeemaking equipment. rates include breakfast, and guests can take advantage of club prices at the bar and have afternoon tea and dinner in the refined dining room (lunch is members only). check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. housed in a georgian building overlooking queen street gardens, this private members club has elegant hotel rooms available to the public, and is a 12-minute walk from edinburgh waverley train station. function rooms are also available Edinburgh Airport 26 min
Scottish National Gallery (7 min) National collection includes European masterpieces and Scottish works, with seasonal exhibitions. National Museum of Scotland (12 min) Bright modern museum housing Scottish industrial history relics, natural history displays and cafe. Arthur's Seat (23 min) Mountain offering hikes from moderate to advanced, plus panoramic city & Firth of Forth views. Edinburgh Castle (11 min) An 11th-century castle and barracks housing the Crown Jewels and National War Museum of Scotland. St Giles' Cathedral (10 min) Grand, Gothic medieval building and Presbyterian place of worship where John Knox used to preach. Palace of Holyroodhouse (8 min) The 16th-century palace of the Stuarts, with tours of royal reception rooms, antiques and relics. Scott Monument (9 min) Spirelike Victorian memorial in honour of the writer Sir Walter Scott, with 287 steps to the top. Princes Street Gardens (7 min) Green Flag park of geological/botanical interest, home to several public monuments and memorials. Royal Mile (17 min) The Real Mary King's Close (11 min) Hidden streets from the 1600s below the Royal Mile, accompanied by tales from costumed guides. Calton Hill (14 min) Prominent hill with neoclassical monuments & sweeping views of the city skyline & Edinburgh Castle. Royal Yacht Britannia (11 min) Large oceanic liner used by Britain's royal family on official state visits for more than 40 years. Camera Obscura & World of Illusions (11 min) Long-standing tower with five floors showcasing hands-on exhibits of whimsical optical illusions. The Scotch Whisky Experience (11 min) Attraction telling the tale of Scotland's national drink with high-tech exhibits and a barrel ride. Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (8 min) Manicured 70-acre gardens with palm house and temporary exhibitions, kids' events, tours and cafes. |