Before You Go…
From its unparalleled views of Princes Street Gardens and Edinburgh Castle beyond it – especially magical when lit up at night – to its plush, atmospheric, jewel-toned interiors and the convivial Scottish welcome you receive on arrival, there are few better places to hole up in the capital than 100 Princes Street. This boutique bolthole, housed in a storied townhouse which was once the headquarters of the Royal Overseas League, contains 30 sumptuous suites – all velvet walls, prized antiques, oil paintings, Scottish ferns and tartan sofas, with thoughtful touches like homemade shortbread and copies of Rosie Steer’s Slow Seasons. They provide the perfect base from which to explore the National Galleries of Scotland, Scott Monument and Calton Hill, all minutes from your doorstep. Do everything you can to snag a room with that dreamy vista – and if you can’t, make sure to head down to The Wallace, the hotel’s stunner of a restaurant, early for breakfast, to ensure you can enjoy your delicious pork and haggis sausages, Stornoway black pudding and porridge with honey, cream and whisky at one of the coveted window-side tables.
From £450 per night, including breakfast.
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