Refurbished in November 2005, this family run hotel offers a prime location and value for money in the heart of the city. Located just off Princes Street, the city's shopping hub, you are a short stroll from Edinburgh's main attractions. The National Gallery of Scotland is just around the corner, which houses paintings and sculpture from Renaissance to Post-Impressionism periods. The gallery features art by Botticelli, Goya and Rembrandt to name but a few. Visit the castle, and make up your own mind about the controversial Holyrood parliament building. The grade A listed Georgian Ballantrae Hotel offers more traditional delights, with high ceilings and spacious rooms featuring period details. Here, you will find elegant accommodation full of character, where a balance is struck between history and modern comforts. The hotel offers 24 hour reception cover for your comfort and security.
Local Attractions
Edinburgh Castle
Royal Museum - This magnificent museum houses extensive international collections covering the Decorative Arts, Natural History, Science, Technology and Working Life, and Geology. Temporary exhibitions, films, lectures and concerts take place throughout the year.
Museum of Scotland - The museum is a striking new landmark in Edinburgh's historic Old Town. It houses more than 10,000 of the nation's most precious artefacts, as well as everyday objects which throw light on life in Scotland through the ages.
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh - Established in 1670, on an area the size of a tennis court, the Garden is now over 70 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds. Spectacular features include the Rock Garden and the Chinese Hillside. The amazing glasshouses feature Britain's tallest palm house
Edinburgh Zoo - Scotland's largest wildlife attraction, set in 80 acres of leafy hillside parkland, just ten minutes from the city centre. With over 1,000 animals ranging from the tiny poison arrow frog to massive white rhinos, including many threatened species.
Hotel facilities
Parking & Transportation
Free car park
Transportation to Airport
Concierge Services
Dry Cleaning / Laundry Service
Guest Laundry Facilities
24-Hour Front Desk
Left Luggage / Storage Facilities
Family / Children's services
Baby Sitting services
Hospitality
Lounge / Bar
Hotel Policies
Check In / Check Out
You may check in from hours onwards.
You must check out by 11:00 hours.
Cards accepted at the hotel
Visa
Maestro
MasterCard
Directions
From Waverley Station: - Exit onto Princes Street. - Cross the road and continue onto Saint Andrew Street. - Continue for about 300 metres and turn right onto York Place, where you will find the hotel. The walk takes about 5 minutes. Alternatively, take a taxi from the station, which will cost approximately 5 GBP. Parking: There is free parking at the rear of the hotel, spaces are limited. There is a NCP public park across from the hotel (rates apply). The car park is situated in Dublin Street Lane South. From the airport: The Air Bus is 5 GBP return. It will take around 45 minutes. Depart bus at Princess Mall and take the directions as above. A taxi one way from Edinburgh Airport is approximately 17 GBP.
Directions included in email booking confirmation
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