This is not a luxurious hotel and offers good value accommodation for the more budget conscious traveller. (KB 05/08)
Built in the 1860's, the Royal Ettrick Hotel was originally the grand town house of a rich Edinburgh barrister. The house was converted into a hotel in the 1940's.
Small in size with a small reception area.
This hotel is located just 15 minutes from the town centre and Edinburgh Waverley train station. Edinburgh Castle, Dynamic Earth, Holyrood Palace, the royal yacht Britannia and the Museum of Scotland are all within a comfortable distance from the hotel. Links to the public transport network are within 100 m of the hotel and shopping facilities, restaurants, pubs and discos around 3km.
Set within the mature, leafy Victorian suburbs, this hotel comprises a total of 17 rooms spread over 2 floors. Built in the 1860's, the hotel has the modern conveniences guests have to come to expect, whilst retaining the original character, charm and features of the building. Facilities on offer include a foyer with a 24-hour reception desk, a restaurant and The International Bar, offering true Scottish colour and character with a traditional pub feel and broad range of regular customers and guests. Those arriving by car may take advantage of the hotel's car park.
Check in at 2 pm and check out till 11am.
General information:Built in the 1860s, the Royal Ettrick Hotel was originally the grand town house of a rich Edinburgh barrister. The house was converted into a hotel in the 1940s, and today it is one of Edinburgh's finest small hotels.Location:The Royal Ettrick, Polwarth, resides in a country setting, yet is conveniently located just 10 minutes from Edinburgh City Centre and Waverley train station, five minutes from Haymarket train station and 20 minutes from Edinburgh Airport by taxi.Area:The city's major attractions such as the Edinburgh Castle, Dynamic Earth, Holyrood Palace, Royal Yacht Britannia and the Museum of Scotland are all easily accessible from the hotel.Recreation:The Royal Ettrick Hotel has two beautiful conservatories where guests can dine in either a smoking or non-smoking restaurant where home-cooked Scottish cuisine is served. The conservatories overlook the hotel's private garden and outside seating area.Rooms: This traditional hotel offers 19 spacious guestrooms that are elegantly-decorated and tastefully-furnished. The rooms are all accompanied by an extensive range of standard equipments for your comfort. Specially adapted rooms for the physically challenged are also available.
Set within the mature, leafy Victorian suburbs to the south of Edinburgh city centre, The Royal Ettrick Hotel provides the perfect getaway from the bustle of the city whilst still being within walking distance of The Old Town. This popular residential area of the city has housed some of its most famous inhabitants, past and present including Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling and John Napier, the inventor of the decimal point! Built in the 1860's as the grand home of a rich Edinburgh barrister, The Royal Ettrick remained a private residence until it was converted into a hotel during the 1940's. Extended in 2003 and undergoing refurbishment and extension in early 2008 to accommodate an extra 9 bedrooms, the hotel has the modern conveniences guests have come to expect whilst retaining the original character, charm and features of this beautiful building. The Royal Ettrick Hotel is situated less than fifteen minutes by bus to Princes Street and linked to the heart of the old town by The Union Canal making access to Edinburgh's major attractions quick and simple. The hotel offers 17 bedrooms situated across all three floors of the property, and upstairs accommodation is accessed via the original ornate staircase. All rooms benefit from conveniences such as en-suite bathrooms, televisions and Tea & Coffee making facilities. Upon arrival to the hotel you will be greeted at reception by our friendly staff who will do their utmost to ensure your stay is relaxed and enjoyable. In the morning a full Scottish cooked breakfast and continental selection are served in The Conservatory Bistro on the ground floor. Flooded with natural light and with views across our private garden which can offer al fresco dining (weather permitting), The Conservatory Bistro offers a full menu throughout the day with restaurant dining in the evening. The hotel also houses The International Bar, offering true Scottish colour and character with a traditional pub feel and broad range of regular customers and guests alike, serving a wide selection of food and drinks you can be sure to find something new and enjoyable. Accessibility to and from the hotel is second to none, with our private car park and ease of access to the Edinburgh bypass any traveling is simple and relaxed. Superb public transport links also service the hotel with two main bus services into the heart of the city stopping directly in front of the hotel, with Waverley Train Station under 1.5 miles away and Edinburgh Airport only 5.5 miles away all travel and connections are quick and easy. Local Attractions Edinburgh Castle, Princes Street, National Gallery of Scotland Holyrood Palace.
Rooms with Bath/Shower, Phone, Tea / Coffee making facilities, Trouser press. Laundry. Hotel is non smoking.
Built in the 1860.
The Royal Ettrick Hotel is a first-class hotel located in a quiet residential area in the Polwarth section of Edinburgh. Just twenty minutes from the airport and ten minutes from the city center, the hotel enjoys a nearly rural setting, only minutes from major attractions on the adjacent bus route. The Royal Ettrick Hotel is a converted, Victorian house that now has 12 guest rooms, as well as a restaurant, pub and beer garden. Built in the 1860's, the hotel decor is traditional, with sloping ceilings, corner bath and attractive bedrooms. The conversion into a hotel came during the 1940's, and the Royal Ettrick is now one of Edinburgh's finest small hotels. The hotel restaurant serves fine Scottish specialties in either of its two conservatories, and there is also seating in the hotel's private garden.
The guest rooms are appointed with modern conveniences and amenities, including central heating, and en-suite bathroom facilities. A complimentary Scottish breakfast is served each day. The Royal Ettrick is perfect for a more out-of-the-way vacation. It is not just any other hotel, but an experience in the calm and relaxing Scottish lifestyle. The Royal Ettrick Hotel is only minutes to fine dining, shopping and entertainment venues.
Rates shown are per room per night.
