The Luxury & Boutique Guide To Edinburgh

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The Luxury & Boutique Guide To Edinburgh

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Introduction to luxury & Boutique Edinburgh

Edinburgh has been a world hub for commerce, arts and entertainment for many centuries. From these prosperous and cultured activities has come some of the finest and most luxurious boutique services and retailers to be found anywhere on the planet.

We at at www.Hotels.tv in Edinburgh have put together this Guide to help visitors unearth these treasured city centre gems. Over the next 11 pages we will show you where to find the city’s luxury and boutique;

Hotels Serviced Apartments Shops Restaurants Bars Spas Art Galleries Sports

If you are coming to Edinburgh and fancy savouring the finest accommodation in Scotland’s capital city, call www.Hotels.tv in Edinburgh on 0131 208 3345 or email [email protected] for the lowest

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Luxury & Boutique hotels in edinburgh

Edinburgh’s 5-Star hotels and serviced apartments offer the highest levels of service, the most elegant of properties and the finest of facilities, to ensure your stay here will remain with you for a very long time. Below are just a few of our favourite hand-picked hotels and apartments in, or near, Edinburgh.

The Howard is three Georgian townhouses (circa 1820) merged together and elegantly appointed with old world elegance. The hotel is so discreet that passers-by may not notice a hotel there at all. The Howard sits at 34 Great King Street, 5 minutes from George Street and Princes Street. Great King Street is a gorgeous old cobbled street in Edinburgh’s New Town. Every guest has a Dedicated Butler who will tend to your every need – from unpacking your bags and serving afternoon tea in the Drawing Room to co-ordinating your social itinerary to serving a three-course dinner in your suite.

Hotel Missoni is a 5-Star wonder on the corner of George IV Bridge. What was once a dreary council office block is one of the most stylish hotels in the world. The Missoni family are designers from Italy and their creations have been used to great effect throughout the hotel. The colours, textiles and patters are bold and bright. But don’t worry if you feel a little over awed by the style and fashion, the staff are wonderfully friendly and extremely helpful.

The Scotsman is an iconic and baronial styled hotel overlooking the very centre of Edinburgh. This is where The Scotsman newspaper was once written, edited and published. The decor is warm, bold and inviting. The 56 bedrooms and 13 Suites are each different in shape, interior design and size. The common thread throughout all the rooms is the use of genuine Scottish Estate tweeds as part of the interior design. On top of the hotel’s fantastic restaurant and spa facilities, you’ll also find a private cinema to enjoy.

Prestonfield House Hotel is a uniquely quirky and luxurious reworking of this baroque mansion - originally built as the imposing home of Edinburgh’s Lord Provost. Guests will discover every modern convenience – from WiFi to plasma screens – hidden behind the velvet and silk upholstered walls of its 22 individually designed boudoir-like rooms and suites. Bordello-chic style combines with the wonderful antique contents of the house, tapestries, artwork and antiques with specially commissioned furniture.



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The Balmoral stands at 1 Princes Street and hotels don’t get more iconic than this. The Balmoral imposes its charm and beauty over the centre of Edinburgh. Inside, the hotel’s sweeping staircases and luxurious rooms offer everything you would expect from a 5-star hotel, and a great deal more. The Balmoral has a Michelin-starred restaurant and a fabulous spa to indulge in. This is life in the luxurious lane.

Nira Caledonia - No tartan. No stuffed deer heads. No prints of Bonnie Prince Charlie. Nira Caledonia blends Bohemian chic with contemporary comfort. Amid the plush pelmets, rich textures and original cornices you’ll find flat-screen televisions, Nespresso coffee machines and iPod docking stations. You’ll find warm, heartfelt service and a cool, quirky style. With a friendly touch – and a touch of theatre.

The Glasshouse Boutique Hotel - Behind the façade of the 150 year old Lady Glenorchy church, you will find the clean, modern lines of The Glasshouse boutique hotel in Edinburgh. The Glasshouse offers floor-to-ceiling windows, beds so big you'll slumber sweet, the crispest Egyptian cotton bed linen, baths built to soak in long and deep. The hotel boasts a lavender-scented roof garden, acres of sun-splashed patios and cool, shady verandas. Eat and drink wherever you like.

Kingsburgh House - Luxuriously furnished and appointed, this 1870s house provides the highest standards in comfort, combined with a warm welcome and an attention to detail. Kingsburgh House is a splendid detached Victorian Villa situated in Murrayfield, one of Edinburgh's most desirable areas. Murrayfield is on one of Edinburgh's key thoroughfares and benefits from access to all city centre amenities within walking distance. The Kingsburgh House provides the ideal location for corporate and social events alike. Off Street Parking is available during your stay.

Letham House - Nestled at the bottom of a secluded driveway, Letham House is located just outside the small market town of Haddington in East Lothian. This beautiful area is just a short drive from Edinburgh. With extensive grounds and gardens, this beautiful 17th Century mansion is an oasis of tranquillity and privacy where your every need is catered. Having spent two years carefully restoring Letham House, the standard of each individual suite and public room is outstanding and has made quite an impression on those lucky enough to have stayed.



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Luxury Serviced Apartments

The Knight Residence - Situated right in the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town, The Knight Residence is the leading luxury aparthotel in Edinburgh. Staff and management pride themselves on exacting standards and their quality of service. If you want a memorable stay in Edinburgh for one night or more, staff will always endeavour to make sure your needs are met. Efficient, unobtrusive, helpful and friendly; each member of the team is there simply to provide you with the very best in Scottish hospitality

The Chester Residence - You can choose from 23 perfectly appointed apartments set over five floors of four townhouses that make up The Chester Residence. The chic designer suites blend seamlessly with an attention to detail and a level of personalised service that ensures guests enjoy the high standards synonymous with The Chester Residence. A home from home in a city of beauty and culture. Each suite is an oasis of tranquillity, offering spacious, individually designed accommodation with all the benefits of a luxury hotel.

Oakhill Apartments offer beautifully fitted 5-star serviced apartments, with free parking and free WiFi. You can choose from 1, 2, and 3 bed luxury apartments. The Oakhill team are very friendly, without being intrusive, and will go out their way to make your stay a perfect one. Oakhill Apartments are a great base to explore the surrounding area, and suit the corporate and leisure traveller in equal measure.



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Luxury & Boutique shopPING Much of Edinburgh’s luxury shopping is based in the city’s New Town, just north of Princes Street. Here you will find a fantastic array of fashion, accessory, jewellery and fragrance boutiques. Below we provide the names and contact details to a few of our favourites. Fashion

� Multrees Walk, St. Andrews Square, Edinburgh, EH1 3DQ. – is a parade of luxury shops in the New Town. the-walk.co.uk, including;

o Louis Vuitton. Tel: 0131 652 5900. o Azendi. Tel: 0131 556 9102. o Reiss. Tel: 0131 557 5008. o JoJo Maman Bebe. Tel: 0131 529 4849. o VinCaffe. Tel: 0131 557 0088.

� George Street – the Bond Street of Edinburgh. edinburghgeorgestreet.co.uk/, including

o 21st Century Kilts 21stcenturykilts.com

o Line Blue lime-blue.co.uk

o Hollister www.hollisterco.com

� Harvey Nichols, 30 - 34 St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, EH2 2AD. harveynichols.com/edinburgh

� Jenners – 48 Princes St, Edinburgh. Tel: 0131 225 2442. houseoffraser.co.uk

� The Cupboard Edinburgh, 10 Stafford Street, Edinburgh, EH3 7AU. Tel: 0131 226 6580. thecupboard.co.uk

� Jane Davidson, 52 Thistle St Edinburgh, EH2 1EN. Tel: 0131 225 3280 janeavidson.co.uk � Kakao by K, 45 Thistle StreetEdinburgh, EH2 1DY. Tel: 0131 226 3584 kakao.co.uk

Accessories

� Jane Davidson, 52 Thistle St., Edinburgh, EH2 1EN. Tel: 0131 225 3280 janeavidson.co.uk � Pam Jenkins, 41 Thistle Street, Edinburgh, EH2 1DY. Tel: 0131 225 3242. pamjenkins.co.uk

� Arkangel & Felon, 4 William Street, Edinburgh. EH3 7NH. Tel: 0131 226 4466. arkangelandfelon.com

� Lilies & Dream, 28 St Stephen Street, Stockbridge, Edinburgh, EH3 5AL. Tel: 0131 225 3692. liliesanddreams.com Jewellery

� Rocky Candy Store, 111 Rose Street Edinburgh EH2 3DT Tel: 0131 225 4109 rockcandygallery.com

� Hamilton & Inches, 87 George Street, Edinburgh, EH2 3EY, 0131 225 4898. hamiltonandinches.com

� Joseph Bonnar, 72 Thistle Street, Edinburgh, EH2 1EN. Tel: 0131 226 2811. josephbonnar.com � Chic and Unique, 8Deanhaugh Street, Edinburgh, EH4 1LY. vintagecostumejewellery.co.uk � Alchemia, 37 Thistle Street, Edinburgh, EH2 1DY. Tel: 0131 220 4795 alchemia.co.uk

Fragrances

� Arran Aromatics, 46a George Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2LE. Tel: 0131 220 1012 arranaromatics.com � Penhaligon’s, 33 George St., Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH2 2. Tel: 0131 220 3210 penhaligons.com



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Luxury & Boutique restaurants

Edinburgh is not an enormous metropolis, in fact, the city centre is compact and easy to walk around. Despite

its lack of size, Edinburgh has the best choice of fine dining restaurants in the UK, outside of London.

Edinburgh is particularly fortunate to have 5 Michelin-Starred restaurants in the city. They are;

� Castle Terrace – 33/35 Castle Terrace, Edinburgh, EH1 2EL. Tel: 0131 229 1222. castleterracerestaurant.com

� Restaurant Martin Wishart, 54 The Shore, Leith, Edinburgh, EH6 6RA. Tel: 0131 553 3557. martin-wishart.co.uk

� The Kitchin, 78 Commercial Street, Edinburgh, EH6 6LX. Tel: 0131 555 1755. thekitchin.com

� 21212, 3 Royal Terrace, Edinburgh, EH7 5AB. Tel: 0131 523 1030. 21212restaurant.co.uk

� Number 1, 1 Princes Street, Edinburgh. Tel: 0131 557 6727. restaurantnumberone.com

Other notable fine dining restaurants we enjoy and recommend are;

� The Plumed Horse, 50-54 Henderson St, Edinburgh, EH6 6DE.

Tel: 0131 554 5556 plumedhorse.co.uk

� Café Andaluz, 77b George Street, Edinburgh, EH2 3EE, 0131 220 9980 cafeandaluz.com

� Al Dente - Easter Rd., Edinburgh, EH7 5QA. Tel: 0131 652 1932 al-dente-restaurant.co.uk

� L'Escargot Bleu - . 56 Broughton St., Edinburgh, EH1 3SA, 0131 557 1600. lescargotbleu.co.uk

� Cucina – Hotel Missoni, 1 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh, EH1 1AD. Tel: 0131 220 6666

� Ondine, 2 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh, EH1 1AD. 0131 226 1888 ondinerestaurant.co.uk



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Luxury & Boutique Bars

Edinburgh’s nightlife is renowned across the globe. You’ll find many nationalities enjoying the nightlife together on any day of the year. This popularity can make many of the city’s high street bars extremely busy. To help escape the chain bars and hum drum atmosphere, we recommend you check out some of these exclusive and boutique bars hidden just off the beaten track.

� Bramble Bar, 6A Queen Street, Edinburgh, EH2 1JE. Tel – 0131 226 6343 - bramblebar.co.uk

� The Voodoo Rooms, 19a West Register Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2AA. Tel: 0131 556 7060 thevoodoorooms.com � The Raconteur, 50 Dean Street, Stockbridge, Edinburgh. Tel: 0131 349 3221 theraconteuredinburgh.com

� Bar Missoni, Hotel Missoni, 1 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh, EH1 1AD. Tel: 0131 220 6666

� 99 Hanover Street, 99 Hanover Street, Edinburgh, EH2

1DJ. Tel: 0131 225 8200 99hanoverstreet.com

� Dragonfly, 52 West Port, Edinburgh, EH1 2LD. Tel: 131

228 4543 dragonflycocktailbar.com

� Opal Lounge, 51 George Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2HT.

Telephone: 0131 226 2275 opallounge.co.uk � Whiski, 119 High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1SG. Tel: 0131

556 3095 whiskibar.co.uk

� Tempus, 25 George Street, Edinburgh EH2 2PA. Tel: 0131 240 7197 eh2tempus.co.uk

� The Dome, 14 George Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2PF. Tel: 0131 624 8624 thedomeedinburgh.com



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Luxury & Boutique spas

As mentioned earlier, Edinburgh is busy every day of the year with gigs, exhibitions, festivals and attractions. This is great news for the visitor as there’s always something to do. However, all of this activity can take its toll, so it’s nice to be able to escape the madding crowd and find some relaxation and recovery in one of the city’s amazing and stylish spas. Below we reveal where to head to be luxuriously pampered in Edinburgh.

� The Scotsman Spa, 1 Market Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1TR. Tel: 0131 622 3800. hotels.tv/edinburgh-hotels/the-scotsman

� Hotel Missoni Spa, Hotel Missoni, 1 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh, EH1 1AD. Tel: 0131 220 6666 hotels.tv/edinburgh-hotels/hotelmissoni � The Balmoral Spa, Balmoral Hotel, 1 Princes Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2EQ. Tel: 0131 556 2414. hotels.tv/edinburgh-hotels/the-balmoral � Dalhousie Castle Hotel and Aqueous Spa, Bonnyrigg, Edinburgh, EH19 3JB. Tel: 01875 820153 hotels.tv/edinburgh-hotels/dalhousie-castle-and-aquaeous-spa � Yu Spa, Apex Waterloo Place Hotel, 23-27 Waterloo Place,

Edinburgh, EH1 3BH. Tel: 0131 523 1819 hotels.tv/edinburgh-hotels/apex-waterloo-place-hotel � The Roxburghe Hotel, Leisure Club and Spa, 8 Charlotte

Square, Edinburgh, EH2 4HQ. Tel: 0844 879 9063 hotels.tv/edinburgh-hotels/roxburghe-hotel � One Spa, 8 Conference Square, Edinburgh, EH3 8AN. onespa.com



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Luxury & Boutique Art

Edinburgh’s public and private galleries offer something for everyone and are continually generating new pieces

to excite and entice the visitor. Edinburgh’s grand public galleries are easy to find, they are in the city centre and

crowded with visitors. If you prefer galleries and art shops a little more discreet and discerning, head to these

locations below to find something different for the home or for a generous gift.

� Ingleby Gallery, 15 Calton Road, Edinburgh, EH8 8DL. Tel: 0131 556 4441. inglebygallery.com

� The Scottish Gallery, 16 Dundas Street, Edinburgh, EH3 6HZ. Tel: 0131 558 1200. scottishgallery.co.uk � Collective, 22-28 Cockburn Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1NY. Tel: 0131 220 1260. collectivegallery.net � Fruitmarket Gallery, 45 Market Street, Edinburgh EH1 1DF. 0131 226 1843. fruitmarket.co.uk

� Edinburgh Printmakers, 23 Union Street, Edinburgh EH1 3LR 0131 557 2479. edinburgh-printmakers.co.uk

� Ritchie Collins Gallery, 83 Henderson St, Edinburgh, EH6 6ED. Tel: 0131 553 3003 ritchiecollinsgallery.co.uk

� Edinburgh Art Fair (dates in November) artedinburgh.com � Scotland Art, 2 St. Stephen Place, Stockbridge, Edinburgh, EH3 5AJ.

Tel: 0131 225 6257. scotlandart.com

� UNIONgallery, 45 Broughton Street Edinburgh EH1 3JU. Tel: 0131 556

7707. uniongallery.co.uk

� Marchmont Gallery, 56 Warrender Park Road, Meadows, Edinburgh.

Tel: 0131 228 8228 marchmontgallery.com



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Luxury & Boutique sport

Edinburgh is a busy and bustling place to live, work and visit. This makes it necessary to escape the city centre from time to time to participate in some healthy sport. Fortunately, Edinburgh has some of the world’s finest sports played on its back door step. In this section, we look at some of exclusive sports the visitor can enjoy.

Golf

� Musselburgh Old Links – the oldest golf course in the world musselburgholdlinks.co.uk

� Muirfield - 15 Open Championships have been played here muirfield.org.uk

� Gullane Golf Club – 3 wonderful golf courses to choose from gullanegolfclub.com

� North Berwick Golf Club – steeped in history northberwickgolfclub.com

� Dunbar Golf Club - golf has been played here for over 150 years dunbar-golfclub.co.uk Fishing

� River Almond – fishalmond.co.uk

� Allandale Tarn Fishery - allandaletarn.com

� Beecraigs Loch Fishery - beecraigs.com

� Harlaw Reservoir - mallenyangling.co.uk

Shooting

� Winton House - wintonhouse.co.uk

� West Edinburgh Shooting School - westedinburghshootingschool.co.uk Sailing

� Edinburgh Boat Charters, Port Edgar Marina, South Queensferry, 20 minutes drive from Edinburgh. Tel: 131 554 9401. edinburghboatcharters.com

Rugby

� The Murrayfield Experience, Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh, EH12 5PJ murrayfieldexperience.com

We hope you have enjoyed this guide.



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