Best Hotel Bets in Edinburgh
- Best Boutique Hotel: The Bonham, 35 Drumsheugh Gardens, Edinburgh EH3 7RN (tel. 0131/226-6050), is first class in all areas, from the ground-floor lounges and restaurant to stylish rooms.
- Best Traditional Hotel: The Balmoral, 1 Princes St., Edinburgh EH2 2EQ (tel. 800/223-6800 in the U.S., or 0131/556-2414), sets the standard for big, classic hotels in Edinburgh.
- Best Hotel for Business Travelers: For convenience, try the Radisson Blu Hotel, 80 High St., Edinburgh EH1 1TH (tel. 0131/557-9797), which offers a business center, conference rooms, and has a decent gym and pool, too.
- Best Hotel for Romance: The Witchery by the Castle, Castlehill, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh EH1 2NF (tel. 0131/225-5613), by Edinburgh Castle, practically specializes in creating a romantic retreat with sumptuous rooms.
- Best Hotel Spa Facilities: Sheraton Grand Hotel, 1 Festival Sq., Edinburgh EH3 9SR (tel. 800/325-3535 in the U.S. and Canada, or 0131/229-9131), edges out the competition with its indoor/outdoor rooftop pool.
- Best B&B/Guesthouse: 23 Mayfield, 23 Mayfield Gardens, Edinburgh EH9 2BX (tel. 0131/667-5806), remains a Frommer's favorite.
- Best Discreet Luxury Hotel: The Howard, 34 Great King St., Edinburgh EH3 6QH (tel. 0131/557-3500), can even offer you your own butler.
- Best Hotel in Historic Building: Prestonfield, Priestfield Rd., Edinburgh EH16 5UT (tel. 0131/225-7800), is housed in a mansion that dates to the 17th century, amid lovely country parkland.
- Best Hotel in Leith: Malmaison, 1 Tower Place, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 7DB (tel. 0131/468-5000), is walking distance to three Michelin-starred restaurants.