Edinburgh City Hotel

79 Lauriston Place

Edinburgh, GB

Rating: 3-Stars

Ideally located in the heart of Edinburgh - this classic - privately owned hotel - formerly known as Simpsons Hotel - is just a few minutes from the famous city centre and the principal financial and business district. Edinburgh City Hotel is a contemporary boutique style hotel of modern style and comfort which provides an ideal base in central Edinburgh from which to work or play. Competitive rates - a classic contemporary interior and teams of staff dedicated to making each client feel special and completely at ease all combine to ensure that every guest enjoys a refreshing and memorable stay. Built in 1879 - and once the original Memorial Hospital dedicated to Sir James Young Simpson - the discoverer of Chloroform - This splendid building has been restored and transformed into a modern - very appealing 3 star hotel which is central yet quietly located with 52 spacious and tastefully furnished ensuite bedrooms. It is surrounded by the diverse amenities of this vibrant Scottish capital city and is close to all the major attractions including Edinburgh Castle, Princes Street and its world famous shopping, the Royal Mile and Holyrood Palace as well as great new attractions at Edinburgh Quayside and the Quarter Mile. The resurgent Grassmarket - full of great pubs - boutique shops and restaurants is a short walk away and the Edinburgh International Conference Centre is less than a mile away - The hotel is also within easy walking distance of top theatres and world class museums and art galleries. Choosing where to stay from the vast range of hotels in Edinburgh is a very important decision - Choose Edinburgh City Hotel for the perfect combination of great value - quality accommodation and an excellent location - all complemented by personal attention and service to meet the needs of the most discerning guests.

Room Information

Standard Double

Standard Double rooms have 1 Double bed and an en-suite bathroom - Tastefully furnished rooms with free WiFi - TV - ample desk space with data port - trouser press and tea and coffee making facilities - The bathroom has a bath with shower over and a hairdryer - No rollaways allowed - Maximum Occupancy 2

Standard Twin

Standard Twin rooms have 2 Single beds and an en-suite bathroom - Tastefully furnished rooms with free WiFi - TV - ample desk space with data port - trouser press and tea and coffee making facilities - The bathroom has a bath with shower over and a hairdryer - No rollaways allowed - Maximum Occupancy 2

Standard Double-Twin Single Use

Standard Double-Twin rooms have 1 Double or 2 Twin beds and an en-suite bathroom - Tastefully furnished rooms with free WiFi - TV - ample desk space with data port - trouser press and tea and coffee making facilities - The bathroom has a bath with shower over and a hairdryer - Maximum Occupancy 1

Family Room

Family Rooms have 1 Double and 1 Single bed and an en-suite bathroom - Tastefully furnished rooms with free WiFi - TV - ample desk space with data port - trouser press and tea and coffee making facilities - Bathroom has a bath with shower over and a hairdryer - Maximum Occupancy 2 adults and 1 child

Directions

EDI-Edinburgh International Airport: E

Leave Edinburgh airport and turn left onto the A8 following signs for the city centre - Go over a roundabout with PC World on your right hand side - Continue straight on until you come to Haymarket train station and traffic lights - Keep in the right-hand lane through the lights - then in the 2nd lane from the right marked one way - bear right-straight ahead up Torphican St - go round to the right - then turn left at the lights past the Edinburgh International Conference Centre on your left - Go to the 2nd set of lights and turn right - go through the next lights keeping in the left-hand lane - Then turn left at the lights after the new Bank of Scotland offices - then take the 2nd right into the side street before the hotel.