Best Luxury Hotels in New Town
When the Georgian upper classes grew tired of living in the (then) grimy, cramped, Old Town, a New Town was formed. Erected over the course of the 18th and 19th centuries, grand spacious sandstone residences with separate servant’s quarters opened out onto large stepped entrances lit by lanterns. Nowadays, this is the area to peruse high-end boutiques and department stores, wine and dine along the glitzy George Street and enjoy views out across the Firth of Forth. Many of the neoclassical buildings are now hotels, offering swift access to railways, coach and airport connections.
Scotland, Lothian, Edinburgh, New Town
Hotel Indigo Edinburgh, an IHG Hotel
(4 stars)Walk along York Place in the heart of the city, and you’ll see a row of beautiful historic Georgian townhouses. Within five is a beautiful, chic and contemporary hotel ready to steal you away from the bustle of the city. More than a place to rest your head at night, it’s a hotel that works to ensure comfort and luxury is at the forefront. With a business centre, health and fitness centre and luxury room amenities, they make it easy for you to access whatever you need during your stay. Don’t forget to take advantage of their spa-inspired rainfall shower, mini bar with complimentary soft drinks and snacks, WiFi, and 32” HD LCD TV in all King bedrooms. And when you’re too tired to stay up, you’ll be handsomely rewarded as you snuggle into crisp Egyptian cotton linens, perfect for a good night’s sleep.
Hotel Indigo Edinburgh, an IHG Hotel
Scotland, Lothian, Edinburgh, New Town
The Rutland Hotel
(4 stars)Located in what was once home to renowned surgeon Joseph Lister, the beautiful townhouse now boasts a beautiful boutique hotel, a fashionable bar, The Huxley and a gourmet steak restaurant, Kyloe. With twelve individually designed guest rooms, you’ll find yourself surrounded by opulent luxury. From free WiFi to Bluetooth audio connectivity, wall mounted flat screen TVs, a fully stocked mini bar, complimentary daily newspapers and shortbread on arrival. More than day-time comforts, you’ll be bedding down with quality goose-feather pillows and duvet, the finest Egyptian cotton bedding and access to luxury toiletries to wash the day away.