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Imagine a 5-star Georgian retreat in the city centre of Scotland's Capital City. Consistently classified as one of the AA's Top 200 Hotels in Britain and Ireland and recently awarded a Scottish Boutique Hotel Special Commendation from the Scottish Hotel of the Year Awards 2007.
During your stay at the Howard hotel, a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, you'll be taken back to the time of traditional Georgian pampering, as you relax in one of our eighteen individually characterised bedrooms, which have recently been renovated.
From the moment you arrive our team of butlers will tend to your every need.
For an even more discreet experience, we have three exclusive suites with their very own terraced gardens and private entrances.
"This is not a hotel - its a home from home!" Howard Guest March 2006
The Oval and Cumberland private events suites offer the most exclusive and discreet events venue in Edinburgh.
An ideal location for small intimate weddings this elegant Georgian setting is perfect for your personal entertaining and private corporate gatherings.
We look forward to welcoming you to one of the finest luxury hotels in Scotland.
Location:
34 Great King Street, EH3 6QH, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Contact Number:
0131 274 7402
Website:
www.thehoward.com
Region:
Scotland
Type:
Boutique, City Centre
Star rating:
5 Star
Restaurants:
Dining in the Atholl
'Dining at The Atholl' is an experience full of decadent pleasures as you would expect from one of Edinburgh's finest restaurants.
'Exquisite meal in perfect, peaceful surroundings - along with 5-star service' H Radcliffe
You'll enjoy traditional Scottish fare, which will be meticulously prepared by our dedicated team of chefs, and attention to detail in this warm and exclusive Georgian setting.
Alternatively, you can be served dinner in the comfort of your room, by your personal butler. And remember, room service is available 24 hours a day.
Bedrooms:
The Howard provides luxury accommodation, unparalleled in Edinburgh.
During your stay, you'll be taken back to the time of traditional Georgian pampering, as you relax in one of our eighteen individually characterised rooms, each named after famous areas or street names in Scotland's capital city. All rooms have recently been renovated to the high standard expected of a five star town house hotel.
We offer a combination of traditional double rooms, twin rooms and superior rooms, many with unusual features such as canopy beds, rain baths and antique bakelite telephones. Views include Edinburgh's prestigious cobbled Great King Street to the front of the hotel, and panoramic views across the Firth of Forth and onto the Kingdom of Fife from our second floor bedrooms.
Our superior rooms offer a more spacious alternative to our luxury double rooms, each superior room has additional wardrobe space, most have king size beds and a seating area, suitable for enjoying afternoon tea or our special in room dining service.
Facilities:
Private events suites, Small intimate wedding venue.
We have teamed up with Fitness First, our local health club to offer you a complimentary pass to use during your stay.
The club offers the very latest gym equipment and classes, the opportunity to use highly trained and enthusiastic personal trainers for that added motivation, a great atmosphere and space to relax.
Local Attractions:
Edinburgh is one of the most beautiful and vibrant cities in Europe where there are many interesting and fun attractions for everyone.
Palace of Holyrood House
The new Scottish Parliament
Dynamic Earth
The Royal Mile
Edinburgh Castle
Princes Street
The Scotch Whisky Heritage Centre
Camera Obscura
National Galleries of Scotland
The Edinburgh Dungeons
Edinburgh Zoo
The Royal Yacht Britannia
Royal Botanical Gardens
St Giles Cathedral
National Museums of Scotland