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Michelin names four best Edinburgh hotels for 'unmistakably Scottish stay'

Michelin names four best Edinburgh hotels for 'unmistakably Scottish stay'

Daily Record28-04-2025

The top hotels in Edinburgh have been named by the Michelin Guide. The experts revealed the best accommodation in the city for an "unmistakably Scottish stay". The Michelin Guide is known around the world for its restaurant recommendations, awarding Michelin stars to food venues that serve the highest-quality food. Scotland is home to 13 restaurants that have received at least one Michelin star. In 2024, Michelin began awarding keys to hotels across the globe that offer the very best service and facilities. On Friday, the guide unveiled a list of four key-holding Edinburgh hotels that give guests an "unmistakably Scottish stay". Read on for four of the top hotels in Edinburgh.. More information can be found on the Michelin Guide website . READ MORE - Scotland's 'most dog friendly' holiday destinations named ahead of summer READ MORE - Scottish wildlife centre crowned 'most child friendly' campsite this summer The iconic Balmoral Hotel is the only Edinburgh hotel to have received two keys from the Michelin Guide. Situated in a central position on Princes Street, the 187-room hotel benefits from scenic views across the city. The rooms at the hotel include spacious marble bathrooms and an interactive TV . Meanwhile, among the facilities are a four-AA Rosette restaurant, a pool, and a gym. The Michelin Guide wrote: "Opulent to a tee, the 187-room hotel boasts a scenic view across the city from what feels much like a Gothic castle, but is more technically in the Scottish Baronial style. In any case, the carvings, turrets and ornate columns are what give the hotel its timeless grandeur, while multiple restaurants and bars make it a modern culinary hub for guests and locals alike." Previously a private members' club for Scots explorers, today 100 Princes Street is a hotel with a unique travel theme. Celebrating Scotland's culture and heritage, it blends historic touches with modern luxuries. The rooms at 100 Princes Street feature air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and amenities such as minibars and flat-screen televisions. Elsewhere, the hotel features a traditional restaurant that serves up British and Scottish cuisine all throughout the day. The Michelin Guide wrote: "A luxury hotel where you're treated like royalty, 100 Princes Street boasts two staff members for every guest, and each new arrival triggers a mini-celebration at the former headquarters of what was once a private members' club for Scottish explorers." The first luxury city hotel from the legendary Gleneagles Hotel in Perthshire, the Gleneagles Townhouse is located on St Andrew Square. Decorated in a Victorian style, it features 33 guest rooms. Guests staying at the Gleneagles Townhouse can enjoy amenities such as a paid airport shuttle, a concierge, and electric vehicle charging stations. The hotel is also home to an all-day restaurant, a rooftop bar, members' club, and a fitness centre. The Michelin Guide wrote: "Gleneagles Townhouse is something of a Wes Anderson take on a quintessential Scottish vibe. This 200-year-old building was once the home of the company that became the Bank of Scotland." Located just outside of the centre of Edinburgh, Prestonfield has a history dating back hundreds of years. Once an estate home to medieval monks, it eventually came into the ownership of the Lord Provost of Edinburgh in 1677. Today, Prestonfield is a 23-bedroom country house hotel set within lush green grounds. Describing itself as "Edinburgh's most exclusive luxury hotel", the venue offers everything from opulent afternoon teas to à la carte dinners—and even benefits from private dining rooms. The Michelin Guide wrote: "Indulge in afternoon tea on the terrace or a wee dram in The Whisky Room, then explore the 20-acres of gardens and parkland with a walk around the grounds; you're working up an appetite for the in-house restaurant, with its seasonal Scottish offerings from small artisan suppliers."

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