The world famous Princes Street, situated below Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Mile and the resurgent 'Grassmarket' area, with excellent pubs, boutiques, shops and restaurants, are all just a few minutes' walk from this historic hotel. The commercial and financial district of Edinburgh is also extremely close to the hotel. The International Conference Centre is just around 1.5 km away.
This historic hotel offers its guests a harmonious combination of traditional and contemporary design. It consists of a total of 52 rooms on 7 floors of which 1 is a suite and 3 are disability-friendly rooms. The splendid building was once a Victorian maternity clinic and has been carefully restored. Now it offers business travellers and holidaymakers alike excellent service and accommodation. The hotel has a lobby with a 24-hour reception, a hotel safe, a currency exchange desk, a lift and public Internet access. Further facilities include a friendly bar, a restaurant and laundry and room services. Please note the hotel is completely non-smoking.
Check in at 2 pm and check out till 11 am.
One of two sister Edinburgh hotels, The Best Western Edinburgh City Hotel is just a few minutes from the Capital's city centre as well as the principal financial and business district. Choosing from the range of hotels in Edinburgh for a place to stay is an important decision but this hotel is in a great location for you as a holiday and short break leisure visitor where easy and quick access to a wide range of visitor attractions is important. The world famous Princes Street beneath the commanding Edinburgh Castle - an iconic city landmark high on its volcanic rock, the Royal Mile and the resurgent Grass market full of great pubs, boutique shops and restaurants are all a short walk away while the Edinburgh International Conference Centre is less than a mile away. Built in 1879, this now a privately owned hotel (and until recently Simpsons Hotel) was once the original Memorial Hospital dedicated to Sir James Young Simpson, discoverer of Chloroform. Just the location for your Edinburgh City Break This splendid building has been restored and transformed into a modern Edinburgh hotel with 52 spacious, tastefully furnished bedrooms.
rooms with radio, tea/coffee making facilities, direct dial phone, mini-refrigerator, fully-adjustable heating, trouser press. Laundry service, baby sitting.
Renovations 1998.
Property Type - Hotel Year Built - 1879 Year Remodeled - 1998 The Best Western Simpsons Hotel Is Located In The Center Of The Historic City Of Edinburgh, Close By All The Key Business Districts, The Edinburgh International Convention Centre, Princess St Shopping, Edinburgh University, Napier College, Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, Most Major Government Offices And All The Principal Visitor Attractions Including The Castle, The Royal Mile, Holyrood Palace, The National Museum Of Scotland And Dynamic Earth. Waverley And Haymarket Railway Stations Are Both Nearby As Is The Main Bus Station. Edinburgh Airport Is Only 8mi Distant. Converted To A Hotel From A Historic Victorian Maternity Hospital During 1998, The Building Offers An Excellent Combination Of The Old And The New With A Choice Of 52 Highly Equipped And Generously Proportioned Modern Bedrooms All With Dataport , Contemporary Restaurant, Friendly Bar, And A Staff And Management That Strive To Exceed Customer Expectations.
Rates shown are per room per night.
