Eight Edinburgh hotels have been chosen by Condé Nast Traveller’s readers among the top 35 UK hotels outside London.
Readers gave their favourite hotels a satisfaction score out of 100, with two Edinburgh hotels having made the top 10. The Balmoral, which came second with a score of 96.87, was beaten by Lucknam Park Hotel & Spa in Wiltshire with 97.06. Only four London hotels outscored the Balmoral, leaving it sixth in the UK. The Dorchester in London came top with 98.99.
5. Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel
This city centre hotel is the fifth Edinburgh hotel on the list, coming in at 16th, with a score of 95.12. Photo: Contributed
6. Prestonfield House
This family-friendly Edinburgh hotel in Prestonfield, near the University of Edinburgh at Priestfield Road, came 18th on the list with a score of 94.95 out of 100. Photo: David Cheskin
7. Fingal
Former Northern Lighthouse Board supply vessel - Fingal is now a luxury hotel berthed in Leith docks. It was placed 23rd on the list of the best UK hotels outside London, with a score of 94.47. Photo: Contributed
8. The Witchery by the Castle
The Witchery by the Castle, at Castlehill, offers a range of opulent suites in Edinburgh, each one unique with its own special features. Lavishly furnished suites display gothic touches, with large oak beds and 4-posters, velvet-lined walls and flamboyant red and gold décor indicative of the style. The luxury hotel came 27th on the list, with a score of 94.25. Photo: Stock