Elle magazine knows a thing or two about living the good life, and now the esteemed style bible has put together its list of “the most amazing luxury hotels in Edinburgh, from trendsetting Tigerlily to the timeless Balmoral”.
“Between Hogmanay and the summer festivals, there’s always a good reason to visit the Scottish capital – and there's a whole host of luxury hotels in Edinburgh to choose from for your visit,” writes Elle.
Take a look through our photo gallery to see Elle’s pick of the ultimate luxury hotels in Edinburgh.
Take a look through our photo gallery to see Elle’s pick of the ultimate luxury hotels in Edinburgh.
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Where: Princes Street, Edinburgh EH1 2AB. Elle says: Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh has a luxurious spa with an indoor pool, sauna and steam room. The Royal Mile and the World Heritage Site that is the Old Town are both within a mile of the hotel. Photo: Booking.com
6. Tigerlily
Where: 125 George Street, Edinburgh EH2 4JN. Elle says: Edinburgh’s original boutique hotel, super-hip Tigerlily still has the daring design credentials that put it on the map: wood-panelled walls, shiny pink curtains and vast Georgian suites with their own fireplaces. Join the fun in the bar, which serves creative cocktails. Photo: Booking.com
7. Cheval The Edinburgh Grand
Where: 42 St Andrew Square, Edinburgh EH2 2AD. Elle says: Go full local by checking in to one of the slick apartments that form Cheval The Edinburgh Grand on St Andrew Square in the New Town. Photo: Booking.com
8. The Raeburn
Where: 112 Raeburn Place, Edinburgh EH4 1HG. Elle says: Built in 1832 as a family home, the Raeburn now lets the rest of us in on the action. A previous winner of the best boutique hotel in Scotland, the house has just 10 bedrooms, with a library and terrace to enjoy in the summer. Photo: Booking.com