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The former home of medical pioneer Sir Joseph Lister is anything but clinical today: the modern hotel occupying this 19th-century building, steps from the top of Princes Street, is awash in rich fabrics, bold patterns and ornate mirrors. More
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Hotel information
Bedrooms
12. Plus 9 serviced apartments in adjacent buildings.
Open
All year except 24–25 Dec.
Facilities
Lift, 2 bars, restaurant, private dining room, free Wi-Fi, in-room TV (Freeview), discounted parking at Castle Terrace car park.
Background music
In public areas.
Children
All ages welcomed.
Dogs
Assistance dogs allowed in hotel, all dogs allowed in apartments.
Prices
Per room B&B from £140.
Other reviews
Good Hotel Guide Review
The former home of medical pioneer Sir Joseph Lister is anything but clinical today: the modern hotel occupying this 19th-century building, steps from the top of Princes Street, is awash in rich fabrics, bold patterns and ornate mirrors. Individually styled bedrooms have useful extras: bathrobes, Scottish toiletries, home-baked shortbread, a fully stocked minibar. People-watch over hotdogs and small plates in the informal Huxley bar; prime Scottish steaks are a speciality in the smart Kyloe restaurant. Visit the gin stills and sign up for a tour or tasting in the basement Edinburgh Gin Distillery by day – the space morphs into the popular Heads and Tales bar most evenings, with custom cocktails and small bites.
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Special offers
Five Star Special Offer
Exclusive offer for Good Hotel Guide guests in our luxurious five-star apartments. We are offering a discounted rate of £200 for a one bedroomed apartment and £250 for a two bedroomed apartment, complete with a complimentary bottle of prosecco on arrival. Available seven days a week and subject to availability, not valid with any other offer.
To benefit from this offer, please mention The Good Hotel Guide when booking.
10% discount voucher
This hotel accepts discount vouchers which entitle readers to a 10% discount off their normal B&B rate for a single night’s stay. To take advantage of this offer, you must present the voucher at the time of booking.
Guide Book Vouchers
This hotel accepts discount vouchers which entitle readers to a 25% discount off their normal B&B rate for a single night’s stay. Each printed copy of the Guide contains six vouchers worth in total about £150.
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This hotel accepts room upgrade vouchers which entitle readers to a space available room upgrade. The voucher must be presented at check-in and is entirely at the hotelier’s discretion.
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