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Royal British Hotel Edinburgh

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Rating : 3 Star

Address : 20 Princes Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

General Description for Royal British Hotel Edinburgh
Other amenities/services: Rooms with Trouser press, Radio, Phone and Tea/coffee maker, 6 Suites. Lounge, Laundry/Dry cleaning service. Conference room capacity: 100 persons. Opened 1867The Royal British Hotel is a friendly hotel designed to meet the needs of both business and leisure travelers to Edinburgh. Right in the heart of the city, situated in the well-kown and busy shopping area of Princess Street, the hotel is the perfect base for a stay in Scotland's capital. The hotel provides breathtaking views across Princess Street Gardens to Edinburgh Castle. The "RB" is renowned for the warm welcome given to all guests. The newly refurbished Glendale Bar and Restaurant makes an ideal meeting place before exploring the many attractions of this beautiful, historic city. Each of the hotel's well appointed bedrooms have the provision of en-suite with bath or shower, colour television, hairdryer, tea and coffee making facilities and direct-line telephone. Executive rooms offer good views of the surrounding area. The hotels are well equipped with the modern amenities guest have come to expect. The hotel's friendly, professional staff provides outstanding service, adding to the enjoyment of the stay. The hotel is close to local dining, shopping and entertainment venues.In the heart of the city on the famous Princes Street with views over Princes Street Gardens and Edinburgh Castle, this hotel is the perfect base, particularly for business guests. Excellent public transport links are located right in front of the hotel.Shopping venues, restaurants, bars, pubs, nightclubs and links to the public transport network are to be found close by.The hotel comprises a total of 72 rooms ideal for business travellers and tourists wishing to get to know the city and its attractions. It is modern and a good choice for a comfortable accommodation in a fantastic location. The Glendale restaurant & bar offers a stunning view over the Edinburgh skyline. Within the building is a 24-hour reception desk, a currency exchange facility and a lift as well as conference facilities and public Internet access. Room and laundry services round off the hotel's offerings.Please state whether a smoking or non-smoking room is required when booking.General information: The Royal British Hotel, Edinburgh, is across the street from Waverley Market on the busy Princes Street. St. Andrews Bus Station and Waverley Train Station are only a few minutes walk from the hotel. The Royal British Hotel has good standard rooms with standard facilities ideal for those wanting to be based within walking distance of Edinburgh’s sights.Location:Situated in the heart of the city, on world famous Princes Street, overlooking the Edinburgh Castle and adjacent to Waverley mainline rail station.Area details:Whether you are a shopper, a lover of architecture, or a sports fanatic, Edinburgh has it all! And for those who are looking for nightlife, Edinburgh is the perfect destination.Recreation:Situated on the first floor, the Glendale Restaurant and Bar offer stunning views of the Edinburgh Castle and Princes Street. The Glendale bar is a perfect rendezvous for pre-dinner drinks serving a wide range of beverages to suit all tastes. The bright, airy Glendale restaurant is stylish and is open for breakfast with a full a la carte menu accompanied by a fine selection of wines. Heidi's Pantry is a great choice for snacks, high teas, bar lunches and suppers at any time of day. Rooms:The Royal British hotel has 72 bedrooms on five floors, comprising a selection of 61 standard rooms (17 Single, 28 Twin, 6 Double, 1 Quad and 9 Triple rooms) 5 executive rooms and 6 suites. With a choice of smoking (20 rooms in separate corridors) or non smoking, each of the spacious bedrooms comes with a great range of convenient facilities.Each of the hotel’s bedrooms is equipped with modern amenities, and many of the rooms in this majestic building as well as the Glendale Restaurant and Bar offer stunning views of the Princes Street and Edinburgh Castle, which is particularly spectacular at night. Policies: *Double rooms are available by request only.**Smoking rooms available on request.*An Edinburgh institution, the Royal British still offers comfort in an unbeatable location. (KB 07/08)From the front entrance it is only possible to see a doorway, with stairs leading up to the reception. A lift has now been installed to reach the reception on the first floor.The hotel has a small lobby area which is modern in design.

Overview for Royal British Hotel Edinburgh
The Royal British is situated on famous Princes Street in the heart of Edinburgh, particularly popular with shoppers. In keeping with traditional Scottish hospitality, a truly warm welcome awaits you from our attentive staff. Both our Glendale Lounge and our restaurant offer spectacular views of Edinburgh Castle and the sound of the bagpipes can often be heard amid the hustle and bustle of Princes Street below. Relax and enjoy a fine malt whisky before sampling the delights of traditional Scottish or English dishes, complemented by an impressive selection of good wines. Please note that there is no lift in the hotel.

Places of Interest for Royal British Hotel Edinburgh
-Edinburgh Castle 5 Minutes -Holyrood Palace 5 Minutes -Edinburgh Dungeons 10 Minutes -Dynamic Earth 15 Minutes -Whiskey Heritage Centre 25 Minutes -National Museum of Scotland 25 Minutes -National Gallery 15 Minutes

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Cancellation Policy for Royal British Hotel Edinburgh
Cancel by 1pm hotel time, one day prior to arrival to avoid a charge equal to one night's room and tax

Car Parking for Royal British Hotel Edinburgh
As a City Centre Hotel we regret sincerely that "Car Parking" is not available on site. We have however secured a special arrangement with The Omni Car Park, situated only 200 yards from the Hotel. Guests staying at the Hotel will receive a 20% discount on the cost of their parking (no time limits or time restrictions).

Checkin Time for Royal British Hotel Edinburgh
2:00 PM

Checkout Time for Royal British Hotel Edinburgh
12:00 PM

Child Policy for Royal British Hotel Edinburgh
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Dining for Royal British Hotel Edinburgh
Situated on the first floor, the Glendale Restaurant and Bar offer stunning views of the Edinburgh Castle and Princes Street. The Glendale bar is perfect rendezvous for pre-dinner drinks serving a wide range of beverages to suit all testes. The bright

Location for Royal British Hotel Edinburgh
Edinburgh City Centre Area

Location Description for Royal British Hotel Edinburgh
Nearby Airports * Edinburgh Airport - 9 miles * Glasgow Airport - 51 miles Nearby Areas * Glasgow - 51 miles * Kirkcaldy - 16 miles * Penicuik - 9 miles * Perth - 42 miles * Queens Ferry - 5 miles Nearby Train Station * Waverly Station - adjacentEdinburgh, Kirkcaldy, Penicuik, Queens Ferry

Accommodation for Royal British Hotel Edinburgh
Standard Twin-Two twin beds. Modern decor with patterned fabrics and wood furnishing. Wireless Internet, satellite television with pay movies, direct-dial phone, hair dryer, trouser press, coffee and tea maker, and desk. Standard Single-One twin bed. Modern decor with patterned fabrics and wood furnishing. Wireless Internet, satellite television with pay movies, direct-dial phone, hair dryer, trouser press, coffee and tea maker, and desk. Standard Triple-Three twin beds. Modern decor with patterned fabrics and wood furnishing. Wireless Internet, satellite television with pay movies, direct-dial phone, hair dryer, trouser press, coffee and tea maker, and desk.

How to reach for Royal British Hotel Edinburgh
From Edinburgh Airport (EDI): Distance to The Royal British Hotel is 8 miles, approximately 20 minutes' drive. Getting there. Airlink 100 operates express bus services to the city centre. Buses run every 10 minutes and depart from the bus station next to the terminal. An open-return pass costs 5 GBP. The N22 night bus runs between midnight and 4 a.m. Taxis wait at a rank next to the terminal, and cost approximately 10 GBP-20 GBP to the city centre, depending on traffic and time of day. Waverley, Edinburgh's main railway station, can be reached by bus or taxi. Regular trains leave Waverley for Glasgow and most major destinations throughout Scotland and England. Prices are all subject to change. Getting around. The Royal British Hotel is in the centre, on Princes Street. Edinburgh city and the Lothian region are served by a good bus network. There are hop-on, hop-off stops for city bus tours throughout central Edinburgh. Black cabs are available from the streets. The historic centre's cobbled streets are best explored by foot. Driving is not recommended for visitors, due to the complicated one-way systems. The hotel does not offer free parking, but it does have special rates for customers at the nearby Greenside Car Park on Leith Street. Driving directions. From Edinburgh Airport: Follow the signs for the A8, city centre. This will take you to the west end of Edinburgh's famous Princes Street. Turn left here onto Queen Street, which runs parallel to Princes Street. Drive along the length of this road and turn right onto South St Andrews Street. Turn right onto Princes Street and the hotel is here, close to Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station.

Services for Royal British Hotel Edinburgh
Meeting/Banquet Facilities, Dry Cleaning, Internet Services, Currency Exchange, Fax/Photocopying, Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN

General Facilities for Royal British Hotel Edinburgh
Laundry service, Restaurant, Bar, Central Location, Conference Room, Hairdryer in Rooms, Non Smoking Rooms, TV in Rooms, 24h. Reception, American Express, City hotel, Diners Club, Double / twin rooms, Lift-s, MasterCard, Money Exchange, Public Internet, Restaurant - non-smoking area, Room Service, Single rooms, Suites, Total number of rooms, Visa, Year of construction, Dry Cleaning Service, Elevator(s), Laundry/Valet, Meeting/Banquet Facilities, Restaurant(s), Safe deposit box at the front desk, Early check-in, Laundry facilities, Lifts, Lobby, Porterage

Room Facilities for Royal British Hotel Edinburgh
Mini bar, Safe, Telephone, Bathroom, Carpeted, Central heating, Direct dial telephone, Double bed, Hairdryer, Internet Access, Lounge, Radio, Cable/Satellite TV, Clock-Radio, Coffee/Tea Making Facilities, High Speed Internet Access, Private Bath, Trouser press, Wake-Up Service, Automatic wake-up call, Direct dial phone, In-house movie