Ailsa Craig Hotel in Edinburgh ★★★  

Situated on an elegant tree-lined terrace, in the heart of Edinburgh's city centre, most of the rooms have panoramic views over the Royal Terrace gardens or over the hotel's own private gardens.The Ailsa Craig Hotel was designed by the renowned architect William Playfair as a family town house for a wealthy merchant. Originally built in 1820, this traditional Georgian building has now been tastefully refurbished, with new carpets and new decoration throughout. The house's original fine architectural features have been carefully preserved and combine with contemporary comforts and facilities, such as free Wi-Fi.All of the rooms are centrally heated, with TVs, tea/coffee making facilities, hairdryers and telephones. Most of the rooms are en suite, with 2 rooms having private bathroom facilities outside the room.Located at number 24 Royal Terrace, the hotel is just 10 minutes' walk from Princes Street and all that the very heart of Edinburgh has to offer.