Ailsa Craig Hotel in Edinburgh

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Free WiFi Internet AccessSituated in an elegant tree-lined terrace, overlooking the Firth of Forth, is the Ailsa Craig Hotel. Designed by the renowned architect William Playfair as a family town house for a wealthy merchant, this is a traditional Georgian building, built in 1820, which has been tastefully refurbished, with new carpets and decoration throughout, whilst retaining many of the original fine architectural features. The hotel is ideally situated for both business and leisure guests, being a 10 minute walk from the bustling cosmopolitan heart of the City. Access to Edinburghs International Conference Centre, the Airport and motorway networks is very convenient, and Waverley train and St Andrew Square bus station are close by. Our welcoming en-suite rooms offer the discerning traveller all the comforts expected, including colour television, radio alarm, tea and coffee making facilities, hair dryer and telephone. Most of the hotels rooms provide wonderful views over Royal Terrace gardens and out to the Firth of Forth, or the tranquility of our own private gardens to the rear. Just a short walk from the hotel is the world famous Princes Street with its magnificent views of the Castle which overlooks the city. Edinburgh has all that the visitor could wish for. With many fine art galleries, museums and theatres, a cultural presence is never far away. History is reflected in the Royal Mile, the Palace of Holyrood House and the Castle, all contrasting with the elegant terraces of the new town. As a base for touring, Edinburgh is unbeatable. Only 10 minutes to Princes Street and Ocean Terminal for the Royal Yacht Brittania. Close to Playhouse Theatre (5 minutes walk), Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood Palace, Princes Street (with its famous gardens and views of Edinburgh Castle). There is a wide variety of local shopping facilities, including Harvey Nichols, restaurants and bars (we even have a Hard Rock Cafe!). Just a few minutes walk from the Omni Centre which boasts a Warner Village Cinema , bars, restaurants, nightclub and comedy venue. Places of historical interest Dynamic Earth and new wing of the Royal Museum of Scotland opened by the Queen in 1999.FREE WIFI Internet Access no same sex or stag groups allowed

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Short walking distance of Princes Street, Holyrood Palace, Edinburgh Castle, Art Galleries and Museums, International shopping. Waverley Railway Station approximately 10 minutes walk away, or 3 minute taxi ride. If travelling by car, upon reaching Edinburgh, head for City Centre (clearly signposted). We are located at the East side of Princes Street and major landmarks closest to the Hotel are the Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and Calton Hill. There are on street car parking spaces (metered) on the Terrace.